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Hi everyone,
A couple of months ago I lost my absolute world — my Welsh cross pony — to ataxia. He was only three and I had to have him put to sleep. It completely broke me and I cried for weeks. When I bought him as a yearling he was in a sorry state, but with time and work I managed to turn him around and he became the most wonderful pony.
From the limited information I’ve been able to find, and after speaking to various vets, it’s been suggested that his ataxia may have been genetic, as it’s quite unusual to see it in such a young native-type pony. That’s something that has played on my mind alot.
I’m starting to feel like I want another pony, but I’m very cautious as I don’t want to go through that heartbreak again. I’m ideally looking for a little cob type between 14–15hh. Preferably skewbald, although colour isn’t the most important thing. I would consider a Welsh cross, but not a full Welsh. I know I could pick a cob anywhere but as being burnt very badly I would prefer to buy one from a breeder so I could mitigate the risk of any genetic issues.
Does anyone know of any reputable breeders with yearlings or youngstock available? Thank you
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A couple of months ago I lost my absolute world — my Welsh cross pony — to ataxia. He was only three and I had to have him put to sleep. It completely broke me and I cried for weeks. When I bought him as a yearling he was in a sorry state, but with time and work I managed to turn him around and he became the most wonderful pony.
From the limited information I’ve been able to find, and after speaking to various vets, it’s been suggested that his ataxia may have been genetic, as it’s quite unusual to see it in such a young native-type pony. That’s something that has played on my mind alot.
I’m starting to feel like I want another pony, but I’m very cautious as I don’t want to go through that heartbreak again. I’m ideally looking for a little cob type between 14–15hh. Preferably skewbald, although colour isn’t the most important thing. I would consider a Welsh cross, but not a full Welsh. I know I could pick a cob anywhere but as being burnt very badly I would prefer to buy one from a breeder so I could mitigate the risk of any genetic issues.
Does anyone know of any reputable breeders with yearlings or youngstock available? Thank you
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