Highland pony recommendations

[Elf On A Shelf]

I have seen plenty of Lochlands and Carlung ponies in the show ring. Carlung ponies usually have absolutely gorgeous heads! Beatifully bred with lovely temprements. Both are of the slightly lighter performance type than the real heavy set inhand ponies.

 

[Spotherisk]

Mine is out of Imogen of Carlung and by Jed, she is sweet, kind, and exceeding patient whilst I dither at the mounting block, clamp her shoulders with my knees cos my hips are rubbish or plank on her because I can’t get off (these physical problems are not improving!). I hacked her out on Wednesday for the first time since I got her just before lockdown and she was foot perfect.

 

[Cloball]

Brown bread stud? I think they're further south. They have produced at least one event pony. Plus I am superficial and they are a lovely colour.

 

[Sprig]

Brown bread aren't breeding any more, I checked them out early in my search as there is a lovely endurance pony from their stud. Spot the risk, I saw your pics on Facebook, she looks great.
Thank-you Elf, that's just what I wanted to hear.

 

[Sprig]

Sorry, another question. How big are you and what size are your ponies? I am 5'6 and probably just over 11 stone. I was originally looking for ponies that would make 14.2hh but, typically, I seem to be drawn to ones that are not likely to end up quite that big. Looking around online people seem to suggest that I should be fine with something 14hh and above. Does that sound about right? It is a bit tricky as obviously nobody really knows what size these foals will grow to so I am trying to leave a little margin for error.

 

[windand rain]

5ft 4 pony is 13.1 but her daughter is just 13hh and ridden by a 5ft8 teenager because she likes to go fast

 

[Sprig]

That looks fun!

 

[windand rain]

That looks fun!

She is nuts both pony and rider belt round BE 90 courses like they are going round Aintree unfortunately she is too small to affiliate but they have a lot of fun dressage can be interesting though as one day pony will be foot perfect others she does the whole test at 90mph

 

[Spotherisk]

I’m 5’4” and a fair bit heavier than you.

 

[pennandh]

Sorry, another question. How big are you and what size are your ponies? I am 5'6 and probably just over 11 stone. I was originally looking for ponies that would make 14.2hh but, typically, I seem to be drawn to ones that are not likely to end up quite that big. Looking around online people seem to suggest that I should be fine with something 14hh and above. Does that sound about right? It is a bit tricky as obviously nobody really knows what size these foals will grow to so I am trying to leave a little margin for error.

As someone who is also 5'6" (and about 10st 7lb), I have never felt under-horsed on my family's 13.1hh Highland. When I was a teenager, I used to have quite a lot of trouble stopping him! Smaller Highlands of the 'island' type tend to be strong for their size, and they usually have big enough barrels to take up a surprising amount of leg. In an ideal world, I'd suggest actually riding a few to get an idea for how big they ride, but coronavirus may make that rather difficult at present.

Ours is a Dykes Hill pony, and definitely has plenty of get up and go. He does a bit of everything - dressage, jumping, side-saddle, polo, jousting, barrel racing, etc. - and is generally a joy. If I was ever looking for another Highland, I'd have another from the same stud.

 

[Sprig]

As someone who is also 5'6" (and about 10st 7lb), I have never felt under-horsed on my family's 13.1hh Highland. When I was a teenager, I used to have quite a lot of trouble stopping him! Smaller Highlands of the 'island' type tend to be strong for their size, and they usually have big enough barrels to take up a surprising amount of leg. In an ideal world, I'd suggest actually riding a few to get an idea for how big they ride, but coronavirus may make that rather difficult at present.

Ours is a Dykes Hill pony, and definitely has plenty of get up and go. He does a bit of everything - dressage, jumping, side-saddle, polo, jousting, barrel racing, etc. - and is generally a joy. If I was ever looking for another Highland, I'd have another from the same stud.

Thanks Pennadh, that's really good to hear.

 

[Sprig]

Thanks everyone for all your help. I have now reserved a gorgeous filly foal from Lochlands highland ponies. Out of Loandhu Primrose, by Lochlands Royal Flute. Pics of Mum, Dad and foal (hopefully) attached.

 

[CorriegarthJ]

Beautiful! X

 

[Leo Walker]

Will she go grey? Mum is going grey really slowly! i cant tell from those foal pics though

 

[Sprig]

Yes, apparently. When I started looking I was looking for a colt in any colour other than grey! It is how it goes isn't it. I am very happy with my choice. I looked at a lot foals (virtually, due to lockdown) and spoke to lots of people. She is the one I kept coming back to.

 

[buddylove]

My new HiPo has arrived today, 3 years old, circa 14.2 and he is huge!!! Cannot think I will be underhorsed, he is a beast!!

 

[Sprig]

My new HiPo has arrived today, 3 years old, circa 14.2 and he is huge!!! Cannot think I will be underhorsed, he is a beast!!

He sounds great. Any pics? Where is he from?

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

It will be a while yet before she greys out if she ever does looking at her mother!

 

[buddylove]

He sounds great. Any pics? Where is he from?

I am rubbish at uploading pics, always says the file is too large!! He is from the Whitefield Stud (this is a picture of him at the stud). He is a lovely chap, rather shy at the moment but seems gentle, apart from with fences, which is going to please my husband no end!!!

 

[Sprig]

You did it! He looks nice, what are your plans for him?

 

[buddylove]

You did it! He looks nice, what are your plans for him?

No major plans, if all we do is pootle around the lanes I will be happy enough ?

 

[mavandkaz]

Loving this thread.
Am tentatively on the lookout for a colt/gelding 2-4yrs. To make at least 14hh but would rather bigger.
Presuming I'm better off contacting studs the trying to find adverts?

 

[Sprig]

I found that most are on Facebook and only a few have websites. Also it seems that lots are not advertised. Mine wasn't, I just asked if they had a foal available. They do actually have a 2yo for sale. If the link doesn't work just look up Lochlands Highland ponies on fb.

https://www.facebook.com/1339984172733565/posts/2977059959025970

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Loving this thread.
Am tentatively on the lookout for a colt/gelding 2-4yrs. To make at least 14hh but would rather bigger.
Presuming I'm better off contacting studs the trying to find adverts?

For youngsters you are always better contacting studs. They don't often advertise as they tend to sell to people who are looking for something specific via word of mouth.

 

[buddylove]

Loving this thread.
Am tentatively on the lookout for a colt/gelding 2-4yrs. To make at least 14hh but would rather bigger.
Presuming I'm better off contacting studs the trying to find adverts?

Yep I just contacted studs, the highland pony society website has a sales section. The friendly highland pony group on FB is a good resource. The Highland Pony sales page has been closed down recently I believe.

 

[mavandkaz]

Thanks all. I'm on the Highland pony FB pages already, although obviously they don't officially advertise on there.
I know alot go through word of mouth, and unfortunately I'm new to the scene and right down south. Will have to contact some studs, and make it 'known' I'm looking

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Crikey, mum is the perfect shampoo advert pony, isn’t she? Absolutely beautiful!

 

[windand rain]

Thanks all. I'm on the Highland pony FB pages already, although obviously they don't officially advertise on there.
I know alot go through word of mouth, and unfortunately I'm new to the scene and right down south. Will have to contact some studs, and make it 'known' I'm looking

There are quite a few really nice ponies in the south Maybe Holmedown will be a good start and sometimes has ponies for sale although most that are being sold are sold as foals. Finding a 2/3 year old might be a bit more challenging. Depending on how far south it might be worth asking Rumach in lincolnshire as she runs on colts on conservation grazing so again sometimes has or knows of youngsters for sale

 

[Leo Walker]

As a recent highland convert I am thrilled to see more people joining the cult!

 

[mavandkaz]

There are quite a few really nice ponies in the south Maybe Holmedown will be a good start and sometimes has ponies for sale although most that are being sold are sold as foals. Finding a 2/3 year old might be a bit more challenging. Depending on how far south it might be worth asking Rumach in lincolnshire as she runs on colts on conservation grazing so again sometimes has or knows of youngsters for sale

Thanks for that. Didn't realise Holmedown were down this way - will definitely touch base with them. I could go younger, but would ideally need to stay at stud for a while, as don't have anywhere suitable (could probably find somewhere local, but don't know anywhere first hand).