zip
Well-Known Member
Hi, I have just taken on a small pony on part loan for my daughter (age 6) She has been taking riding lessons for the past year and is pony mad. As she wants to do more than just riding I decided to find a small pony for her locally. Luckily we have struck gold, and found a very quiet 11.2 for her. We have been down a few times last week but she is very timid and when i suggest tacking pony up she says she doesnt want to ride. She happily grooms,mucks out and leads pony in school. I really don't want to push her so what do you suggest? Im thinking of tacking pony up tomorrow afternoon and bringing her into the school away from the bustle of the yard and people watching her and suggesting she has a little sit on her.
Horses are my big passion and I was over the moon when she wanted to ride but I don't want to be a pushy mum!!! Plus this pony is costing me money every week, although cheaper than her usual hour lesson. At the riding school she will happily have an hour lesson in front of loads of people on strange ponies!!! What shall I do?
Thanks for reading,
Zip
Horses are my big passion and I was over the moon when she wanted to ride but I don't want to be a pushy mum!!! Plus this pony is costing me money every week, although cheaper than her usual hour lesson. At the riding school she will happily have an hour lesson in front of loads of people on strange ponies!!! What shall I do?
Thanks for reading,
Zip