buying a first pony

[moodiestmare]

what age do you think is the best age for buying a childs first pony?

 

[itsme123]

for child or pony??


One of mine was 5 when they had their first, the other shared her brother's at 18 months and then had her own at 3. The ponies were 9 and 22 repectivley...

 

[Bedlam]

I was about 33 when I bought my child's 1st pony. Does that help?.........lol!

 

[Bedlam]

She was 6 btw........

 

[itsme123]

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I was about 33 when I bought my child's 1st pony. Does that help?.........lol!

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sory but PMSL

 

[TGM]

My child was 8 weeks old when first pony arrived (pony was mid-teens). Pony was actually more of a companion to my other horse than a child's pony! Once child was off the lead rein she did a stint at a riding school before getting another pony at nearly 9 years old. (Pony was then about 14). I have no inclination to work out my age at any of the purchases, but I'm no spring chicken.

 

[racingdemon]

I'm not going to be very helpful, as i've just got Fred his 1st pony (on loan rather than bought) & he's 11 months, he loves sitting & standing on him & watching him eat, so IMO its never too early!!

 

[horsey1992devon]

IMO A child should be bought a pony when they are old enough to really want for it themselves, without it just being bought for them before they know they want one!

 

[Marchtime]

I had my first pony on loan at 8yrs old - a little shetland who would throw me off at every given opportunity!
Got Tally for my 10th birthday present and she's still with me. She was 12 when we bought her.