Guys...my companion pony needs a companion!

[southerncomfort]

Now Bo is doing more and getting out and about, his little mini shetland friend is being left on her own a lot more than I'm comfortable with.

She's OK, as in she doesn't object or get upset, but I worry about her and I don't like it.

Where best to look for a little companion?

I'm thinking either another mini, standard shetland or a small welsh A. All I see for sale are colts.

In an ideal world it would be a gelding (Bo would be insufferable if he had 2 mares!), and young/sprightly enough to play with Bo. Able to be walked out for exercise would be good.

I realise I'm looking for something quite specific so not sure where to start.

(I use a trimmer which means most charities won't consider me)

 

[SantaVera]

Try Preloved I found the best little pony in the world on there.

 

[meleeka]

I bought mine from someone who bought him from the sales on Shetland. I think there are Shetland sales coming up soon so worth looking out for. I was even more specific in that he had to be a gelding and not a youngster. It's surprising how difficult middle aged Shetland geldings are to find! My little dude is amazing, totally unspoilt but easy going and I'm very pleased I found him.

 

[southerncomfort]

Try Preloved I found the best little pony in the world on there.

Thanks, I'll have a look now.

 

[southerncomfort]

I bought mine from someone who bought him from the sales on Shetland. I think there are Shetland sales coming up soon so worth looking out for. I was even more specific in that he had to be a gelding and not a youngster. It's surprising how difficult middle aged Shetland geldings are to find! My little dude is amazing, totally unspoilt but easy going and I'm very pleased I found him.

Thanks. I hadn't considered the sales but that could be an option.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Are you on Facebook?
I’d put a little wanted post specifying exactly what you’re after on a local horsey page. I’d imagine you’d get a lot of replies.
I have what you’re after but sadly he’s the only one who really gets on with the little old mare I have here so he’s pretty vital at the moment!

 

[dorsetladette]

Depending on where you are I might know of something looking for a new home. Think he's 3/4 bought by a novice family for grandkids but he's a bit to in your face for tiny tots. He's 11hh ish and I believe a dartmoor him pony. He's roan. I'll get more details if you are interested. He just needs some boundaries put in place. He walks out OK and longreins he's worn tack and had a tiny tot plonked on. He doesn't appear to be fazed by much.

 

[splashgirl45]

Have you tried the blue cross? They have a few small geldings, I know you said charities weren’t happy with a trimmer but maybe worth trying them

 

[Nudibranch]

RSPCA Gonsall Farm have/had a 7hh mini gelding up for rehoming. I was sorely tempted even though I don't need one. Don't know what their policy is on trimmers vs farriers though.

Dragon Driving always have small ponies and often sensibly priced. Loads of welsh. I found my last companion on there.

 

[asmp]

Companion Registered Shetland Gelding

Full details on the NFED Classifieds - www.nfed.co.uk #horses #ponies #equestrian

www.nfed.co.uk

Not sure if he’s still available

 

[poiuytrewq]

Have you tried the blue cross? They have a few small geldings, I know you said charities weren’t happy with a trimmer but maybe worth trying them

Good call. One of mine was from the Blue Cross, He wasn't on the website but they showed him to me when i went to enquire about another one. So even if they don't have what your looking for it might be worth asking. I'm not sure if they asked about farrier/trimmers

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Dragon driving

 

[I'm Dun]

dragon driving and upgrade some poor souls life

 

[southerncomfort]

Are you on Facebook?
I’d put a little wanted post specifying exactly what you’re after on a local horsey page. I’d imagine you’d get a lot of replies.
I have what you’re after but sadly he’s the only one who really gets on with the little old mare I have here so he’s pretty vital at the moment!

Good idea! We have a few pages covering our area.

 

[southerncomfort]

Depending on where you are I might know of something looking for a new home. Think he's 3/4 bought by a novice family for grandkids but he's a bit to in your face for tiny tots. He's 11hh ish and I believe a dartmoor him pony. He's roan. I'll get more details if you are interested. He just needs some boundaries put in place. He walks out OK and longreins he's worn tack and had a tiny tot plonked on. He doesn't appear to be fazed by much.

Sounds good though suspect they want more than 'companion pony' money for him. Dartmoors are a good call though!

I'm on the West Yorkshire/Derbyshire border.

 

[southerncomfort]

Have you tried the blue cross? They have a few small geldings, I know you said charities weren’t happy with a trimmer but maybe worth trying them

I did wonder if they might be worth a call.

Blue Cross do seem to be a bit more flexible on other things, so they might be OK about it.

 

[southerncomfort]

RSPCA Gonsall Farm have/had a 7hh mini gelding up for rehoming. I was sorely tempted even though I don't need one. Don't know what their policy is on trimmers vs farriers though.

Dragon Driving always have small ponies and often sensibly priced. Loads of welsh. I found my last companion on there.

I've always shied away from DD, but will have a look!

 

[southerncomfort]

Companion Registered Shetland Gelding

Full details on the NFED Classifieds - www.nfed.co.uk #horses #ponies #equestrian

www.nfed.co.uk

Not sure if he’s still available

Bit too far but he would be perfect!

 

[southerncomfort]

Good call. One of mine was from the Blue Cross, He wasn't on the website but they showed him to me when i went to enquire about another one. So even if they don't have what your looking for it might be worth asking. I'm not sure if they asked about farrier/trimmers

Thanks. Doesn't hurt to call and ask the question I guess!

 

[southerncomfort]

Dragon driving

I may need another set of eyes if looking on DD. I'm terrible for pity buying!

 

[southerncomfort]

dragon driving and upgrade some poor souls life

I'm such a sucker, I'd be buying them all.

If I see anything on there I'm interested in, I'll get someone else to look at the ad for me.

 

[Flame_]

My little chap was on preloved. I tried jumping through hoops with one charity first until they told me they expected their valueless pony insuring for at least £3 grand of vet fees.

My companion has an RSPCA passport so I can say he's a rescue pony if I want to play benevolent, but he was really just bargain bucket. Seriously though, I'm glad I own him, I'm not a borrower/good sharer and he's a cool little mate for my arab and I.

 

[Lauraback]

I got my mini from a rescue 18 years ago I’d definitely look at the rescue charities they have loads looking for companion homes

 

[Arzada]

Bit too far but he would be perfect!

He's even got a more than perfect name. I'd love a Hippogriff on the yard if I needed another (I don't )

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Sorry can't get the link to work, as the signal here is so bad tonight.
DD, Copper 11.2 in West Yorkshire companion only as history not known, might be worth a look. Don't recognise the dealer, I don't think.

 

[splashgirl45]

I love looking for horses/ponies so scrolled through dragon driving , saw this one

 

[splashgirl45]

Sorry can't get the link to work, as the signal here is so bad tonight.
DD, Copper 11.2 in West Yorkshire companion only as history not known, might be worth a look. Don't recognise the dealer, I don't think.

Two minds . I can’t do links so did a screen shot

 

[Melandmary]

Now Bo is doing more and getting out and about, his little mini shetland friend is being left on her own a lot more than I'm comfortable with.

She's OK, as in she doesn't object or get upset, but I worry about her and I don't like it.

Where best to look for a little companion?

I'm thinking either another mini, standard shetland or a small welsh A. All I see for sale are colts.

In an ideal world it would be a gelding (Bo would be insufferable if he had 2 mares!), and young/sprightly enough to play with Bo. Able to be walked out for exercise would be good.

I realise I'm looking for something quite specific so not sure where to start.

(I use a trimmer which means most charities won't consider me)

If you are near Derbyshire there is a local Shetland rescue that could you could adopt one from

 

[dorsetladette]

Sounds good though suspect they want more than 'companion pony' money for him. Dartmoors are a good call though!

I'm on the West Yorkshire/Derbyshire border.

I don't think they will want a lot for him.


Transport from Dorset might push the cost up somewhat though.

 

[southerncomfort]

My little chap was on preloved. I tried jumping through hoops with one charity first until they told me they expected their valueless pony insuring for at least £3 grand of vet fees.

My companion has an RSPCA passport so I can say he's a rescue pony if I want to play benevolent, but he was really just bargain bucket. Seriously though, I'm glad I own him, I'm not a borrower/good sharer and he's a cool little mate for my arab and I.

There are definite downsides to loaning from charities for sure.