Hi, I'm a newbie to this forum! I need sharing/part loan advice!

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Toffee & Louis

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Hiya!

I ride reguarly and can walk, trot, canter and jump small jumps. I have done a prelim dressage test and have done 2 rounds of jumping at a competition : The first time I had one refusal the second time I had a clear round! I can tack up, groom a pony, fetch a pony in from the field, plait it's mane and tail ....

Do you think I would be able to share or part loan a pony? Were can I find a pony to share or part loan? Is there anything I need to know before sharing or part loaning a pony?

Alternatively does anyone have a pony for part loan or share in West Surrey?

I am looking for a pony 12.hh to 13.3 hh. Does this pony look ideal ?
http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/112570699

Thanks everyone and sorry for a long post and so many questions!
 
That pony is a lead rein pony and 4" shorter than you want. Lead rein ponies can be right little terrors when off lead.
 
Unless you want to be led around forevermore, find a more suitable pony. This pony is for tots and their mother/father to lead about.

I think it's far too small for you, unless you're 8 years old.
 
9tails said:
Unless you want to be led around forevermore, find a more suitable pony. This pony is for tots and their mother/father to lead about.

I think it's far too small for you, unless you're 8 years old.
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Thanks for your opinion. The thing is I can't find a bigger pony near me. I have searched every website with no luck!
 
Try horse sites on Facebook, go to local stables and ask, go to local tack shops and read the noticeboards.
 
How old are you? I don't expect the owners of the 11'2 are looking for someone like you that wants to do more with the pony, looks like it is to be for a small child. Depending where you're located look on facebook groups, they tend to be the best place to find something. The dun pony posted above is a companion pony and advertised as not to be ridden??
 
xgemmax said:
How old are you? I don't expect the owners of the 11'2 are looking for someone like you that wants to do more with the pony, looks like it is to be for a small child. Depending where you're located look on facebook groups, they tend to be the best place to find something. The dun pony posted above is a companion pony and advertised as not to be ridden??
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I am nearly 11.
 
Toffee & Louis said:
I am nearly 11.
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The best person to ask would be your instructor. :) Joining PC groups is also a good idea, so you can learn lots about owning, riding and caring for horses & ponies before taking on the responsibility of owning and caring for them. Are your parents knowledgeable about horses? Perhaps both your parents (if knowledgeable) and instructor can help you find a suitable pony, together. :)
 
EquiEquestrian556 said:
The best person to ask would be your instructor. :) Joining PC groups is also a good idea, so you can learn lots about owning, riding and caring for horses & ponies before taking on the responsibility of owning and caring for them. Are your parents knowledgeable about horses? Perhaps both your parents (if knowledgeable) and instructor can help you find a suitable pony, together. :)
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I joined the pony club and did some events. My instructor agrees I am ready for a share or part loan pony. My parents are not knowledgeable about horses. My riding stable is an hour away so I don't think they would be able to help as my Dad says he will drive 15mins max to a stable for a part loan or share pony.
 
Look around your immediate area for livery stables and call the yard owner or drop in if you can't find a number. Most have a tea room where you could put an advert up.
 
Preloved is good for ads. You may find though that as you are only 10 and you have parents who aren't horsey, you will struggle to find loan. You might be better trying to help out at a riding stables in exchange for rides.
 
Toffee & Louis said:
Oh Okay. Do you think I might be able to find a part loan or a share?
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I meant struggle to find a part loan. Most part loans are set days so the owner gets time off - most wouldn't allow an unsupervised 10 year old :( you may find someone who is willing to give up their time to train and supervise you but every kid in the area will want that pony.

10 is much too young to be in sole charge of a pony - ask at local stables if you can help out in return for rides.
 
I think Equidae has said it all, really :) the best way forward for you at the moment is to see if you can help at a local stables at weekends. You'll get more experience - and of lots of different horses, which is probably better for you at the moment than focusing on one - and you're more likely to hear of opportunities naturally. If you work hard at the stables and are keen and willing to learn, you will find opportunities start to crop up :)
 
As others have said, you need to go to your local riding school. join their Pony Club if they have one, or ask to be a helper. You still need regular riding lesssons, but if you can help out you will pick things up more quickly. You need to work hard towards being a good rider with an independant seat and hands, it takes time and hard work, but I am sure you will do well.
Your first pony share should be very local, probably in the RS where you know everyone.
 
No, unfortunately not suitable. 15.3hh is far too big a horse for you, even if it was a well behaved one, it would be very difficult to tack up, thoroughly groom, mount, and handle etc. The pony needs an experienced rider to school it properly, so again not for you.

I'd recommend looking for something between 12hh - 13.2hh ish, that should be good for you height-wise. Look for something that ideally no younger than 6.

Only look at the ones advertised as ridden ponies, particularly the 'sane & sensible', or 'ideal for novices/ beginner' types, not ones that aren't to be ridden.

As I and others have previously said, a RI would be the best person to ask to help you look for a pony. :)
 
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