Fox5
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Looking forward to joining the horsey clan. Will keep you posted on progress thanks again for all your help had a few giggles reading your replies
Confused first time purchasing
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madlady
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Just to add my advice would be to not discount anything.
To start with I'd go and see anything and everything for sale within a certain radius and price range as trying to decide what you want up front just won't work. Go and view with the intention of learning more about what the 3 of you really do and don't want. You never know you might get lucky!
I'll also say don't necessarily discount youngsters - I was once selling a 5yo 15.2 cob X for someone - bless him he was a superstar, totally bombproof, would pop a course, be a total plod for a novice rider and step up a gear for someone with more experience - it took ages for anyone to come and see him as people just didn't believe the advert - the second person who came to see him bought him and he has been with her for the last 10 years. Equally not all TB's are nutters with bad feet and KS - some are the safest hacks you will find and more than capable of PC activities.
Keep an open mind, enjoy your horse hunt and don't get disheartened.
To start with I'd go and see anything and everything for sale within a certain radius and price range as trying to decide what you want up front just won't work. Go and view with the intention of learning more about what the 3 of you really do and don't want. You never know you might get lucky!
I'll also say don't necessarily discount youngsters - I was once selling a 5yo 15.2 cob X for someone - bless him he was a superstar, totally bombproof, would pop a course, be a total plod for a novice rider and step up a gear for someone with more experience - it took ages for anyone to come and see him as people just didn't believe the advert - the second person who came to see him bought him and he has been with her for the last 10 years. Equally not all TB's are nutters with bad feet and KS - some are the safest hacks you will find and more than capable of PC activities.
Keep an open mind, enjoy your horse hunt and don't get disheartened.
Morgan123
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Hello, nice to hear someone being so careful about buying their first one, well done! sounds like you've done lots of deliberation.
I agree with madlady - personally I wouldn't go with a 'type' or breed in mind; if I was you I think I'd browse all the all-rounder pony ads and see what you like. I don't think it's impossible to find a 14.2ish or slightly bigger pony that's calm enough for the nervous one but a good jumper for the other one, especially as you're happy to go with an older pony. Have you considered a loan? You often hear of people wanting to loan their been-there-done-it older ponies, which saves you the problem of what happens if you don't get on or it doesn't turn out to suit all of you?
Keep us all updated! And good luck.
I agree with madlady - personally I wouldn't go with a 'type' or breed in mind; if I was you I think I'd browse all the all-rounder pony ads and see what you like. I don't think it's impossible to find a 14.2ish or slightly bigger pony that's calm enough for the nervous one but a good jumper for the other one, especially as you're happy to go with an older pony. Have you considered a loan? You often hear of people wanting to loan their been-there-done-it older ponies, which saves you the problem of what happens if you don't get on or it doesn't turn out to suit all of you?
Keep us all updated
! And good luck.Fox5
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Hi
Thank you for your reply. So aware of buying the wrong type. Seen too many friends swap horses like shoes just because they have rushed - with total disregard to the animal.
My eldest daughter has asked for a week of solid lessons to help with her nerves. Sadly we live overseas (should have returned permanently this week but having exit visa problems in the forsaken country we are in - dont get me started!!!!) Anyway she had a bad fall but we had to return here before she could get back on and get over it. She has the ability to be a fantastic rider and is great out hacking its just the jumping. In an ideal world a lwvtb would be great but I guess with our long list of wants it would be like looking for the Holy Grail.
Will keep you posted on our progress just want to get home safely now! !
Thank you for your reply. So aware of buying the wrong type. Seen too many friends swap horses like shoes just because they have rushed - with total disregard to the animal.
My eldest daughter has asked for a week of solid lessons to help with her nerves. Sadly we live overseas (should have returned permanently this week but having exit visa problems in the forsaken country we are in - dont get me started!!!!) Anyway she had a bad fall but we had to return here before she could get back on and get over it. She has the ability to be a fantastic rider and is great out hacking its just the jumping. In an ideal world a lwvtb would be great but I guess with our long list of wants it would be like looking for the Holy Grail.
Will keep you posted on our progress just want to get home safely now! !
petsywetsy
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I can really recommend a Connemara pony in your situation. Don't come cheap, but worth it. Have a look on Horsequest and find one that's been there and bought the Tshirt. 14.1 to 14.2 would be ideal for your situation - very versatile animals.
Fox5
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Hi just looking at a Connemara advert@!