Mynyddcymro
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone, after some advice and thoughts on current situation.
I own two ponies, a shetland and a section A and am about to purchase a 16hh mare. I can afford to keep all 3 but time is limited. The shetland will not be going anywhere however the Section A could really do with more time and one to one.
I couldn't sell her at all so have come to the conclusion that loaning may be the best option for her and me.
Here's the problem. Bramble is only 3 (four next April) despite her age she is exceptional, super in traffic and on and off the leadrein, both in the menage and out on hacks. She was broken (dislike using that term) this year and has never put a foot wrong, she will happily walk, trot and canter, I also imagine she'd happily pop a small jump with a little rider with no concerns (she jumps when freeschooled but never jumped with a rider as I feel she's too young). She hasn't done alot simply the basics due to her age.
I can say hand on heart that she is just a lovely little person who adores everyone. She can be handled by the smallest children, easy to catch, with the farrier, to stable and has never been seen to kick or have any disagreements with others out in the field. (We put the newcomers out with her as we know she'll be nice to them). She is snaffle mouthed and pulls up almost instantly from walk, trot or canter.
However she's only 3 (won't advertise till she's 4) and I feel that it's very unlikely parents would be willing to loan such a young pony for fear of her not being able to be trusted with their children. I have had my 8year old cousin who knows very little about riding - just basics on her and left them in the menage trotting around before now.
Can anyone advise me as to whether I will find a loan home and how I should go about it? All potential homes would be vetted, and the amount of work they wish to do with her thought about to as I don't want her to be hammered around at 4 years!
Any advice appreciated, thanks!
Also, would any of you trust a four year old with your children/grandchildren/younger siblings?
I own two ponies, a shetland and a section A and am about to purchase a 16hh mare. I can afford to keep all 3 but time is limited. The shetland will not be going anywhere however the Section A could really do with more time and one to one.
I couldn't sell her at all so have come to the conclusion that loaning may be the best option for her and me.
Here's the problem. Bramble is only 3 (four next April) despite her age she is exceptional, super in traffic and on and off the leadrein, both in the menage and out on hacks. She was broken (dislike using that term) this year and has never put a foot wrong, she will happily walk, trot and canter, I also imagine she'd happily pop a small jump with a little rider with no concerns (she jumps when freeschooled but never jumped with a rider as I feel she's too young). She hasn't done alot simply the basics due to her age.
I can say hand on heart that she is just a lovely little person who adores everyone. She can be handled by the smallest children, easy to catch, with the farrier, to stable and has never been seen to kick or have any disagreements with others out in the field. (We put the newcomers out with her as we know she'll be nice to them). She is snaffle mouthed and pulls up almost instantly from walk, trot or canter.
However she's only 3 (won't advertise till she's 4) and I feel that it's very unlikely parents would be willing to loan such a young pony for fear of her not being able to be trusted with their children. I have had my 8year old cousin who knows very little about riding - just basics on her and left them in the menage trotting around before now.
Can anyone advise me as to whether I will find a loan home and how I should go about it? All potential homes would be vetted, and the amount of work they wish to do with her thought about to as I don't want her to be hammered around at 4 years!
Any advice appreciated, thanks!
Also, would any of you trust a four year old with your children/grandchildren/younger siblings?
