The_snoopster
Well-Known Member
Ok this might sound silly but I bought a 5 month old NF colt 3 1/2 years ago as a companion and planned to sell him as a 3 year old, I really did not think he would grow as big as he did or for him to grow on me to the point there is no way I could sell him on.
I was at a loss as what to do with him when became obvious he was ready to break and start to have a life outside of his field, so a friend suggested putting him on loan to a girl she knows. This girl is a good rider and her mum is a riding instructor so the knowledge is there, she as been coming up to see him and get to know him over the last two months.
I have recently had him backed and is in the process of being schooled at home and will soon be ready to go to the yard where her mum teaches, the trainer is also going to do an extra week with my pony at the yard to help settle him in.
The trainer also keeps his horse at the same yard and as offered all the support the girl needs to get him going etc, the yard is only 2 miles away and my best friend also keeps some horses there and will be keeping an eye on my pony. I can also go and visit anytime I like which is reasuring for me.
The reason I am putting him on loan is I just do not have the time to bring him on, what with work commitments and also my mare is due to foal in August and I really want to spend time with her and the foal when it is born. I really did not think Amigo the pony would still be with me but the thought of selling him and having no control over his wellfair made me feel sick.
So he will be going next week on loan and yet I still feel guilty that he is going "why" I dont know the girl is lovely and as all the support anyone would need to bring on a baby.
I have had lots of babies before and sold them on at 3 and never felt as bad as this, so I just want a little bit of moral support from you guys as my family are not horsey.
I know I am doing the right thing for him as he would be just a field ornament for a few more years with me and it is time now for him to go out and do more.
Crikey I sound all pink and fluffy now
I feel better just writing it all down so have a jaffa cake on me if yoy got this far.
I was at a loss as what to do with him when became obvious he was ready to break and start to have a life outside of his field, so a friend suggested putting him on loan to a girl she knows. This girl is a good rider and her mum is a riding instructor so the knowledge is there, she as been coming up to see him and get to know him over the last two months.
I have recently had him backed and is in the process of being schooled at home and will soon be ready to go to the yard where her mum teaches, the trainer is also going to do an extra week with my pony at the yard to help settle him in.
The trainer also keeps his horse at the same yard and as offered all the support the girl needs to get him going etc, the yard is only 2 miles away and my best friend also keeps some horses there and will be keeping an eye on my pony. I can also go and visit anytime I like which is reasuring for me.
The reason I am putting him on loan is I just do not have the time to bring him on, what with work commitments and also my mare is due to foal in August and I really want to spend time with her and the foal when it is born. I really did not think Amigo the pony would still be with me but the thought of selling him and having no control over his wellfair made me feel sick.
So he will be going next week on loan and yet I still feel guilty that he is going "why" I dont know the girl is lovely and as all the support anyone would need to bring on a baby.
I have had lots of babies before and sold them on at 3 and never felt as bad as this, so I just want a little bit of moral support from you guys as my family are not horsey.
I know I am doing the right thing for him as he would be just a field ornament for a few more years with me and it is time now for him to go out and do more.
Crikey I sound all pink and fluffy now
I feel better just writing it all down so have a jaffa cake on me if yoy got this far.
.. It sounds like your doing the right thing, You know that they are knowledgeable and it sounds like he has had a good start and will be looked after really well.