Hmmmm in my area - ayrshire. looking for a pony suitable for all the family. look at manners and way of going so anyone from your wee sis to your granny can ride it. pony shoukd be sane and sensible and i think (check though) it should be in a snaffle
They do a family horse/pony class at a show near me, on the schedule it states it must be ridden in a snaffle and by a senior aged 18 or above and a junior aged 14 or under.