Best place to look for small companion pony

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I need something small and sane to keep my 4yr old company this winter - where's best to look? Would this be something that the ILPH or similar could provide?

Ideally something like a sec a / shetland would be fab - needs to be something hairy and live out!
 
ILPH all the way. I have a companion. I paid a £50 rehoming fee and have advice on hand whenever neede. Plus if my situation changes she can go back with no worries as to 'where will she go'. Plus by taking a resue you are freeing up space for them to do more good work.
 
HAPPA - I got my 11hh companion from them and they were great and he is perfect! Would recommend them if your looking.

Ted is 11hh and some Dartmoor X so lives out 24/7, 365 days a year with no rugs and when mine comes in at night, Ted lives in the open yard with a small stable open for shelter if needed.

Takes his job of companion very seriously bless him! Doesn't eat much either!! Although would like to eat more
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ETS - Costs £10/year to HAPPA.
 
How pernickity are charities about where their horses go? Reason I ask is that my horses rotate with cattle so it's barbed wire fencing round the perimiter but I put electric fencing on the inside of it so that they don't go near it. I think / thought that this was a no-no for them?
 
I though they would be very pernickity, however when our local field officer came out he was so down to earth. I am sure barbed wire with electric on the inside would be fine.
 
I got "checked" first and had to show where horses would live - on a farm thats easier said than done, as mine rotate as well so it was fairly vague! Think it was more to see I had shelter and enough grazing land and to meet me. Mine live with barbed wire and there were no questions asked - I think if your putting up electric fence then there would certainly not be a problem from my experience.

I expect most charities would be happy to hear from you!
 
Yea I would too reccomend a charity, you are giving a home to a horse who may not have had the best stat in life and are freeing up space in the centre.

Try the bluecross and redwings too.
 
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As long as the barbed wire is taught and not sagging and fenced correctly so not causing a hazard then the rspca don't refuse a home, especially for ponies as they struggle to find homes, as long as everything else is also in order, i.e regular farrier, vet, suitable grazing, knowledge etc etc
http://www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RSPCA/RSPCARedirect&pg=horsesandponies
take your pic, there's plenty to chose from!!!

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dolly and clyde are sooooooooo cute!
 
i have a section a filly for sale for 100, shes 2 years old very quiet, bitted and has been to local in hand shows
message me if you are interested
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Given your location, I would get on a shetty website and contact breeders near you. Most struggle to rehome ex-broodmares, so if you are not bothered about having someone in her twilight years thats where I would start!
 
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