Daughter had first lesson on pony in its new home this weekend

[bonnysmum]

And I'm so very happy for them both. Feels like the long hard slog of finding and buying a pony, earning pony's trust, then moving her, then dealing with the worst of winter conditions with minimal facilities, has all been worth it.

And that's the post, sorry, just had to say it!

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Great news! I'm glad it is all working out.

 

[ycbm]

Glad it's all turned out well.

 

[Bradsmum]

Long may it continue. Really pleased for you, your daughter and pony.

 

[Baywonder]

I am so pleased for you, your daughter and your pony!

That's the thing with horses - the seemingly most insignificant victory can make you feel like you have conquered the entire world! Don't apologise for your post - I would imagine every single person on this forum has also had a 'small victory' happen to them at some point, so we really do understand why you are so ecstatic about it. ?

Well done!

 

[Tarragon]

Congratulations!
It is quite some achievement to get to this point - I fully appreciate the need to post!
Building up that sound confidence base together means that they can face any future little blips can be handled as a team.
Wonderful

 

[bonnysmum]

Thank you! Considering that I myself knew next to nothing about horses only a year ago, it honestly does feel like a massive achievement. So many doubts about whether we were doing the right thing, did I have any right to take on such a responsibility for a large animal, god forbid was it just a passing phase on my daughter's part? Well now I wouldn't be parted from this pony for the world and she's a different girl.

 

[Sealine]

That's lovely to hear. You sound like an amazing Mum.

 

[oldie48]

Well done and thanks for posting, all too often people only post when things are going wrong so it's lovely to hear when things are working out well. Like you, I knew nothing about ponies apart from having had a few lessons as a child and got thrown in at the deep end when we bought our daughter a 5 year old connie mare. She'd been riding for about a year on a part loan pony which lived with his very experienced owner. I kept the connie at the same place for the first year and had her ridden by a more experienced child as well as having masses of lessons. We had a few issues but we were so lucky to have found a lovely genuine pony. I have always managed to have experienced people around to turn to when I've been unsure, even now, more than 20 years down the line, I am never afraid to ask for help and advice. I hope it all continues to go well for your daughter and her pony.