angel7
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Lots of cuteys on dd currently, like Lucky Shamrock, Wizard and the grey ID
It’s too small and too young
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clinkerbuilt
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gotta say, the two cheap IDs in Dartford and the poor chestnut mare called Ginger all tugged at my heart 
webble
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Will you be able to get a saddle to fit you both do you think?
nagblagger
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Have you phoned yet?
Lexi 123
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If the pony is that cheap chances are yearling probably will be gone by the time you raise the money. I think hight is a hard to predict but in saying that you probably don’t want to pay for something you can’t ride after paying for it after 2 years. I think it depends on saddle fit could you fit a saddle to you and your horse. I am 4.11 and i am 9 stone and I put my weight on my legs and bum . Nowhere else so I need 17.5 saddle so I couldn’t ride a pony without losing weight as saddle would be to big for a pony. Not trying to be rude but if you struggle to find the money if you going to put him/ her on livery I suggest you look at the prices because a lot of livery yard prices have gone up due to the cost of living. See is actually affordable for you before committing to a horse/ pony .
ester
Not slacking multitasking
Where did OP say they were struggling to find the money for livery?
poiuytrewq
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I did mention raising the 1k cash, that’s more so it doesn’t come out of my bank.
I won’t be paying for livery and have unlimited free hay/straw etc the rest is easily affordable so I’m not worried about that.
I simply meant I don’t really have the spare right now to buy an unplanned pony!
I won’t be paying for livery and have unlimited free hay/straw etc the rest is easily affordable so I’m not worried about that.
I simply meant I don’t really have the spare right now to buy an unplanned pony!
poiuytrewq
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A yard I work on has a field of babies that I sounded out, hence saying I’d looked into youngstock grazing.
I’m not totally sure about that option though as they do come into barns over the worst of winter and I'm maybe not comfortable with that.
I’m not totally sure about that option though as they do come into barns over the worst of winter and I'm maybe not comfortable with that.
Annagain
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How big are the barns, how many horses in them and what does "the worst of winter" constitute? It may not be that bad as long as they have plenty of room to move, get out of each other's way and it's for weeks rather than months? I think at that age, turnout is important for socialisation above all else and they can still do that in a barn. Obviously being out would be preferable but if it's not possible I'd say well run barns would be the least bad alternative.
Both the too small and the too young are temporary issues. Ok the too small might not be temporary but it's an argument I'd use
. Life's too short, buy the Barney
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Tarragon
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I am going to say that if you feel that connection so strongly, then he is worth taking the punt. I am a huge believer in that somehow almost physical feeling you get with some horses, even from a photo. Even if he doesn't make the height, you will probably enjoy all those early phases
Christmascinnamoncookie
Fais pas chier!
But he’s still a colt and testosterone helps to close the growth plates: is it too late to geld with the aim of him growing to his full potential?
Dartford has (used to have?) a renowned dealer from the travelling community: my old yo (v dodgy, was jailed at one point) used to often go there to pick up cheap horses. I have no idea if the DD Dartford person is the same, but it always gives me pause when I see that town mentioned. I’m not saying that all travelling community people are in any way dodgy!gotta say, the two cheap IDs in Dartford and the poor chestnut mare called Ginger all tugged at my heart
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Christmascinnamoncookie
Fais pas chier!
No livery and unlimited hay/straw?! Buy the Barney!
tda
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I always understood that a foals legs at birth were around 90% of their adult height, and if you know his type, chunky/fine you can better estimate his build and suitability for you long term. I've ridden natives at 13.2hhand I'm 5ft2in and was 58kgs, it's the saddle you need to be ok with
Edited to add, just buy him
Edited to add, just buy him
Errin Paddywack
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Just go and look at him. Photos can be deceptive and you may not have the same connection with him in the flesh. My sister took on a freebie. Photos made her look reasonably substantial and a decent size. She was too far away to view so took a gamble. When the filly arrived she was much smaller and finer than the photos showed and also younger. Full mouth of baby teeth so possibly rising 3 but no older. She has since grown quite a lot and would now carry my sister but her temperament and tendency to panic has meant she has never been ridden and is now a 16yr field ornament. Sweet tempered pony and pretty but conformation is not ideal for riding anyway.
Lady Jane
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I will go against the majority (actaully I think everyone else). It does depend how big he grows and his builld, and also what you want to with him. I think that weight is a bit much but then the photo further up the post of the lady on the chunky dun looks fabulous. But.....I was used to riding 16hh (5'3") and rode my friends 14.1 & 14.3 connies and felt very big. I did steady hacking but I wouldn't buy that small. My avatar is a chunky connie x at 15.1, he feels perfect. I feel I could ride him for ever and he wouldn't get tired because I was too heavy. I know everyone will shout me down......
I have never sold a horse so I wouldn't risk buying, hoping he grew and on the basis I would sell if he didn't. Do keep us posted though!
I have never sold a horse so I wouldn't risk buying, hoping he grew and on the basis I would sell if he didn't. Do keep us posted though!
FinnishLapphund
There's no cow on the ice
If he grows up to be too small for you to ride...
TheMule
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When my yearling’s gelding procedure went wrong earlier this year it was potentially going to be 3-5k to fix. Just mentioning
poiuytrewq
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That’s a scary comment!When my yearling’s gelding procedure went wrong earlier this year it was potentially going to be 3-5k to fix. Just mentioning
I could surely do that with the Shetland! Watch this space next time it snows….
poiuytrewq
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I say no livery, I pay £750 pa for my fields so really consider it pretty much free, apart from the day I have to pay it of course when it stings a bit!
nagblagger
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With all this dithering about I bet Barney has been sold, or why don't you just phone up and see. If he has been sold then dilemma over.
(unless you are like me who tracked a mule down that had been sold at an auction!)
(unless you are like me who tracked a mule down that had been sold at an auction!)
poiuytrewq
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My own horse is only 10 so this pony wouldn’t be my only horse, I don’t plan to be competing him or anything.
My horse is a bit of a div off road alone for example and living on the farm I miss just bumbling round the fields and head lands
It would be things like that, rather than anything serious.
My horse is a bit of a div off road alone for example and living on the farm I miss just bumbling round the fields and head lands
It would be things like that, rather than anything serious.
nagblagger
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Just bl##dy phone the number !!!!!
nagblagger
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We await in anticipation...
poiuytrewq
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Did you really?!
I love that Because I do want to scrape a bit of cash together first, my little old pony isn’t insured and I like to have a bit incase, he seems to regularly scratch his eye balls and stuff, I’m waiting on the bill for his ulcer last week!
I feel like if I can get the/some money and he’s still there then I have to allow it!
It’s also a 2.5 hr trip so I need a full day off which I just don’t have coming up.
I won’t collect him myself as my lorry has an old fashioned breast bar which isn’t baby safe, but even just to go check out his current height.
poiuytrewq
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What do you ask about an unbroken horse?
Can I call and ask the questions when I’m not able to go look right now?
Can I call and ask the questions when I’m not able to go look right now?
poiuytrewq
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Apart from does he definitely have two balls!
cobgoblin
Bugrit! Millennium hand and shrimp.
And why is he reduced? What height is he now?
What height were his sire and dam , if known ?
nagblagger
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i would have a time organised to go and view if he was still for sale, even if it wasn't until next weekend. There is no harm in phoning but you don't want to waste their time.If you are definitely interested then go for it, if there is something holding you back, don't phone.
You are probably feeling a mixture of anticipation and excitement... I was apprehensive until so-called' friends () on here encouraged me, and she arrived last week!
You are probably feeling a mixture of anticipation and excitement... I was apprehensive until so-called' friends (
) on here encouraged me, and she arrived last week!
poiuytrewq
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Assuming he’s reduced as he’s been for sale for a while, so I guess the question there is why- I don’t feel like you could guarantee the answer to that one from any seller.
poiuytrewq
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i would have a time organised to go and view if he was still for sale, even if it wasn't until next weekend. There is no harm in phoning but you don't want to waste their time.If you are definitely interested then go for it, if there is something holding you back, don't phone.
You are probably feeling a mixture of anticipation and excitement... I was apprehensive until so-called' friends (
Weekends are a definite no for me.
Anyhow that aside.
What is holding me back, I think it’s that I know he’s too young to just slot in here yet and as my title the size thing.
Another factor Is my little gang are just so chilled and happy together, I’ve never had horse ownership so laid back and relaxed. I’m worried about rocking the boat I guess, just because I think he’s the best thing I ever saw doesn’t mean they will be happy about it!
My horse used to be really unsettled and now he’s a lip hanger!
I’m not keen on the barn idea on winter because a new yearling was bullied the first few days last year and had to be taken out anyway, but Barney will be significantly smaller than the others.