AIBU (Pony Shopping)

[buddylove]

So far, in my pony shopping experience, I have had a pretty easy ride, but this search is proving a little more difficult.
So I am just after a bit of a sense check from the good people of HHO to check that I am being reasonable with budget and wish list.......
We are into second PC pony territory, something around 14-14.2hh, her first pony has done a sterling job and as well as getting too tall she is ready to move onto something with a bit more scope. But we are not yet in the territory of a full on comp/teams pony. So this one will be a stepping stone, capable of jumping up to 80, and have experience in the arena and cross country.
Can be a mare or a gelding, the only thing I am not looking for is a cob. As much as I can appreciate a cob in all it's glory, they are just not for me. Wouldn't mind a cross, just nothing that needs it's legs clipping every few weeks!
So, to the crux, is a budget of £8k going to get us what we need, or do I need to delay the search and get some more dosh together?

 

[millikins]

Have a look on NFED, may be too far away for you but several likely ones at around your budget, would give you an idea of what £8K could get you.

 

[ihatework]

I think it depends on what sort of age you are looking for. If outside of the golden 7-11 bracket then I think your budget is reasonable

 

[buddylove]

I think it depends on what sort of age you are looking for. If outside of the golden 7-11 bracket then I think your budget is reasonable

Would be happy with something in it's early to mid teens for sure ?
She is not at the stage where she would want to bring on a youngster (she's only 10) ?

 

[Goldie's mum]

.......... So this one will be a stepping stone, ......

Ask at pony club etc for a stepping stone that someone else has finished with? Might even be better with a loan?

 

[buddylove]

Ask at pony club etc for a stepping stone that someone else has finished with? Might even be better with a loan?

Nothing in our PC sadly

 

[maya2008]

I agree a loan might be easier if this is just a stepping stone to bigger things. Especially if you’re happy to take on something older through the winter, perhaps it would be worth looking? Although my ten year old still has at least a year left on the 12hh ponies so haven’t had to worry about one that big yet!

 

[Midlifecrisis]

Cast your net wider within the Pony Club network..not just your own…a 14.2 black gelding is up for sale locally up here…he s been out competing and can jump but can be a bit hot and is probably half your budget. If I can find out where he is being advertised I ll post on here.

 

[throwaway2022]

I agree a loan might be easier if this is just a stepping stone to bigger things. Especially if you’re happy to take on something older through the winter, perhaps it would be worth looking? Although my ten year old still has at least a year left on the 12hh ponies so haven’t had to worry about one that big yet!

Same here with my 10yo, although I think she'll be on ponies forever considering how short her Dad and I are

 

[minesadouble]

I bought what you are looking for in August and paid 9k for pony and a bit more for tack.

15.yrs.registered Connemara mare. Been on PC and RC teams for dressage, SJ and eventing.
Placed BE80s and is pretty,. sensible, and a lovely person to boot. My youngest daughter is having a whale of a time with her and is progressing at a rate of knots. So I'm sure the pony you are looking for is out there somewhere.

.I put a wanted ad on the.PC ponies FB page stating exactly what we were looking for and her owner contacted me. So that may be worth a try.

 

[maya2008]

Same here with my 10yo, although I think she'll be on ponies forever considering how short her Dad and I are

True here too! My husband rides a chunky 14.2hh, I ride a solid 13hh (well that on her tiptoes) and my son still fits on his sister’s 11.2hh!