Cheap pony

[Sanversera]

I'm looking for an old pony or yearling for a companion for my riding horse. Best place to look. Must be cheap and no health issues, I don't mind buying a colt or putting in handling work with a youngster but if old it must be good to handle, no wild 25 year olds please. I have a super 29 year old on loan at present,no lami or sarcoids or anything like that, he's a good un but is soon to be returned to his owner after their house move.

 

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Rescue centres - bluecross, bransby, mare and foal sanctuary ect often have what you're looking for

 

[Sanversera]

I've looked but there's nothing local enough,the RSPCA only have one on their website and it's too far away anyway,the others blue X etc don't have anything suitable sadly,too big mostly.i might pop down to breacon sales on Saturday.

 

[JackFrost]

If you are not that far from the Brecon sales, have you tried Welsh Horse and Pony Rescue or Lluest Trust ?

 

[Sanversera]

Thank you,i hadn't thought of them

 

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not sure if too far away?

 

[ihatework]

A yearling as a companion for a riding horse does not sound like a good idea!

I’d just advertise for an adult horse locally, you are bound to find something.

 

[asmp]

There are a few on nfed but it depends whereabouts you live

 

[dorsetladette]

There's a few on quality horses under 1000 fb page

 

[nagblagger]

No matter how cheap the pony is - the vets bills are the same.

 

[Bobthecob15]

Hopton Rehoming Centre is in Shropshire, not that far from Brecon

 

[Somewhat Off The Way]

World Horse Welfare https://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/rehome

 

[Carrottom]

Greenacres rescue in pembrokeshire often have companion ponies looking for homes.

 

[Orangehorse]

Ask on your local Facebook group and word of mouth.

 

[Esmae]

retired polo pony. Can't beat them.

 

[Sanversera]

Hopton Rehoming Centre is in Shropshire, not that far from Brecon

That's the last place I'd have one from

 

[Sanversera]

I've decided for the time being to not rush,my horse is placid and in his own paddock and doesn't appear to be bothered by being alone,so I'll take a bit of time before I buy a companion, there's other horse owners in the village who keep a single horse on their own land so maybe we could pal up and share, I'm going to think about this, I've looked at several charities but unfortunately the ones that I am interested in size wise are feral or have some problems that I don't want. Might just take a chance and go to the sales sometime, I'll see how horse takes to being alone,as I said there are a few single kept horses around and they seem fine.

 

[TheMule]

It is not fair to keep a horse- a herd animal- on its own. But a good companion happy being left alone whilst you rode can be hard to find as it’s also very stressful being left alone. Try local charities.

 

[toppedoff]

Simple, if the companion doesn't like being alone then you can get another companion and in case the first companion goes off to a show or for a walk you can get the other companion another companion!

 

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[toppedoff]

My mum's friend has a horse whose been alone since he was 3, his behaviour is unfortunately very reasonable under those circumstances but i doubt you'll be keeping em alone for years ahead

I'm sure if you put a post on your local horsey group someone will come forward

 

[Sanversera]

Ha ha I wondered how long it would take before the "cruel Don't keep it alone posts would start" LOL .

 

[toppedoff]

Ha ha I wondered how long it would take before the "cruel Don't keep it alone posts would start" LOL .

You know your horse far better, dodgey idea on my end but dragon driving has cheap ones

 

[nagblagger]

I like your idea earlier to pop down to brecon (and possibly see a mule that may be there, that i don't want to know about! )