companion pony : weight management

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I'm struggling to find a ridden companion for my warmblood, and reconsidering the conventional form of companion.

My concern is that I want a pony that would be able to graze overnight with my (very good doer) warmblood on scrub grazing. My summer field is unimproved grass land.

Is this realistic? I really don't see the point in having a companion that can only be turned out for a few hours a day. Warmblood is a headshaker and much happier out over night.

I'd be reluctant to use a muzzle as warmblood does like to be able to groom with a buddy. Obviously I will not risk inflicting laminitis on a companion - hence current struggle to find a ridden horse.

Sorry if sounds confused - I am!
 
perhaps you could look at a bigger pony not so prone to laminitis? I have a connemara gelding who no matter what grass i put him on stays at a good weight...when he's full he just sleeps...unlike my greedy welsh who would eat till he burst if given the choice. There are ponies out there that don't pile on the pounds quite so easily! x
 
they do exist, although not up for loan etc, my MW 14.3 cob is happy on scrub grass, is a good doer and happy to be ridden one day and not the next, happy in or out, good lil all rounder really. Good luck the right one will turn up.
 
I've long given up the hope of finding this on loan. Current budget of up to £5K! Having seen todays H+H that seems to be on the mark.

My "perfect pony" spec is very much what they have described as Britain's Most Wanted. Rate i'm going at looks like it will be another warmblood or an ex-racer. Ho-hum. I have found a Mr Perfect, but suspect he might have start of navicular and don't want to be paying for MRI as part of a vetting.

My warmblood's late companion was a Connemara. Might have to make the trek to Prestwood Farm.
 
Have you tried your local rescue centres.

They normally have lots of ponies for compainions. You might get a poor doer or something with some TB in which is less prone to laminitus.
 
Thanks for the replies.

I did apply for an Amersham horse. The good news is that they found homes for all 37 horses.Apparently they had over 1000 home offers and I was not selected.

Have been looking at local rescues, but they tend to be laminitic, have separation anxiety or have sweetitch. I've only seen one suitable thoroughbred and he is larger than I am seeking.
 
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