Am i bonkers - kicking pony

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FreddiesGal

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So i've just seen an advert for a gorgeous dark bay Welsh D gelding, very similar looking to my own. He's five years old and from what it seems the seller is at her wits end. Pony kicks/bites, bucks..pretty much everything you don't want. Yet somehow i seem to be drawn in. My own 5 y/o was certainly no walk in the park when i got him, he span/reared up at me, kicked out when being led etc etc.Would i be totally bonkers to take this any further?!
 
if it was me i would be thinking if i've been through it all before with another horse why bother again but its up to you, why not go and have a look and see how you feel then, you might want to give it ago.
 
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I would go and look and make a decision from there. What he is like with current owners is not necessarily a reflection of what he may be like in a new home with new management if necessary.

My own pony is a completely different pony to the one I viewed and the problems his old owner had with him have either simply not materialized or I feel are solveable. That's not to say we haven't encountered hiccups together - but she was at her wits end with him, whereas I think he is fun, characterful (although with what other people may describe as head strong or pig headed tendencies) pony with a lot to give, if channeled positively.

However, his routine has changed and he is a much happier little soul for it :D
 
Many "naughty" ponies just need firm kind handling, as you have been through it before you certainly know what you are taking on....

Go on - you know you want too :)

GW
 
The only thing that worries me is the fact i am not on a private yard. I am not concerned so much as to what may happen to me re the kicking/biting but what he might do to someone else.

NativePonyLover - your pony sounds very similar to mine. He could very easily be described as bolshy and pig headed (and don't get me wrong - sometimes he is just down right rude!) however i see him as just a very clever baby that needs constant simulation :)
 
If he's registered you will be able to get his breeding from the WPCS- if you have his registered name you can phone them up.
 
Personal choice at the end of the day, if you are prepared to go through it all again and put in the work to transform him then why not?! You've done it before so have the added advantage of the necessary experience. Although of course his issues may not be exactly the same as your other horse, but it will still help you.

With his problems I am imagining he is up for a fairly low price, particularly in the current climate?
 
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Personal choice at the end of the day, if you are prepared to go through it all again and put in the work to transform him then why not?! You've done it before so have the added advantage of the necessary experience. Although of course his issues may not be exactly the same as your other horse, but it will still help you.

With his problems I am imagining he is up for a fairly low price, particularly in the current climate?
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He's POA - she's also said home is more important than price, from the sounds of it she's just desperate to find him a home
 
Oh yes, he is certainly very clever! But then, native ponies so often are and problems tend to occur when people under estimate them.

I think he is great fun with a great, trainable brain. It is just making sure he learns positively rather than his previous negative habits - but like yours, he is young and a heart of gold once he understands what is expected - although still likes the odd barge to remind you he hasn't entirely changed :D They sound like two peas in a pod!
 
Most problems can be solved, I'd ask if she is willing to have a couple of week trial before you really do buy him. Then you can get the feel of him, if you will work well together and if these habits are pain related, or just sheer ignorance.

-Personally. I'd go for it, I love a challenge. If you feel up to it and experience enough to carry it off, go for it (and keep up updated!)
 
I'd go & look. Whether I bought would depend on what I thought caused the behavior, whether I thought I could solve it, & what I wanted to do with it long term. But keep an open mind, whilst most do change I've met one or two that whilst not dangerous at all, I wouldn't want to keep on a livery yard where kids or novices were around.
 
BUY HIM! ! !

My second pony threw me of and kicked me when i went to view him - when we bought him home we couldn't even groom him/catch him anything - i was terrified - 9 years later he is the perfect pony!! But it took alot of work but i wouldn't be the rider i am today if it wasn't for him!! - my mum constantly wanted to sell him but i wouldn't let her - he is still with us and will be till the end of his days and has a lovely young girl and her sister riding him and using all his poitential!!

My 3rd horse is the best horse i have ever ridden and probly ever will i bought him from the field as an extremely headshy 3 year old - broke him my self - and he can be cheeky but he is now perfect and will do anything for me!

My most recent purchase...2 year old Lipizzaner bought from the same place as my 3rd horse and he kicks/bites has no respect for electric fencing or any fencing for that matter is lazy and pig headed!! and also far to clever for his own good!! But he has the funniest expressions i have ever seen and is also very sweet when he isnt trying to eat me :) He has been with us 9 months and he is already 30% better

So i think you should buy him because all of my horses could have ended up with the meat man for being either to dangerous to handle to scared to come near people or a youngster who has never been taught to respect people and used to attack walkers... eek
 
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