Loaning a 11.3hh Pony - Help & Advice Please

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Ok... when i lost big lad we went looking for a companion..- we got one but you know how long it takes for word to get around but for the last 3 weeks we have been being asked by one of the OH's shooting mates if we will have his kids pony. He only want a fiver for him - well to us he does- as he knows he will be well looked after...... so i will have to pay livery as the same price as full horses - not a problem - but do i take on all the grief.

Pony is unshod, gelding, 8 years old, very good kids pony, jumps, hacks out, pony games etc

Hubby happy for me to have him, as it would keep my other 2 happy in the field - when i take one or other out for a show..... bare in mind i am still broken too (as in leg in plaster)

Obviously pony no good for me to ride - but i could drive him - or what about loan from my yard to a selection of people over his hopefull 15 to 20 year life time.

Please give your advice, thoughts etc - must admit i really want a cleveland bay- but i can see the positive of having a tich - too
 
We had a 12h welshy on loan and then bought her. She was unshod too. She was very cheap to keep - didn't eat much at all, no hard feed and a couple of slices of hay a night, was trimmed every six weeks for a tenner, we only insured her 3rd party, only rug she ever wore was a sweet itch one in summer... She was great for my stepson - did all pc early days on her. Fab on ride and lead - used to come out with me and my mare - had to trot the whole way! I'm sure you'd find a rider, we had a girl who rode her when stepson was at his mum's.

Just be aware of health history - sweet itch and lami could make things a lot more work and expensive..
 
Do you have any idea why the pony's current owner wishes to sell him/her, given s/he sounds nice, for such a very small amount, or at all?
 
I needed a companion for when I weaned my foal and took on an 11h.h pony for a few months well he is still here 20mnts later! He is really useful because like you say there is always one at home if either of the others are out and about.
He is in his own paddock next to my girls but can go in with youngster if needed. He had his feet trimmed when he came and because I walk him in to the stable every day has never needed them trimmed again. He has the girls leftovers as his hay the only problem with him he does have sweet itch he wears a rug and needs some cream so not to bad.
So if OH does not mind go for it.
This is Peter Pony.
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Burmilla said:
Do you have any idea why the pony's current owner wishes to sell him/her, given s/he sounds nice, for such a very small amount, or at all?
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Yes - the grandkids have lost interst - and the land next to their house has been sold onto a developer, so they have lost their grazing, and the grandkids are too young to be knocking out sprogs - well they hope they are for at least another 7 years !

Hubby knows the dad of the kids very well - well he is a shooting mate, and when we were having all the upset with big lad, they always used to ask how i was.... to cut to the chase they are more interested in getting a good home for him..... which is why they have been waiting for my leg to come out of plaster.... but you know what hubby's are like - i thought he was going to be about 14hh which when i lost my broken leg extra weight i would have been able to ride him.... but hubby said we may be interested..... and today i find he is only 11.3hh ----so i was wondering if we did have him could i find a job for him to do
 
if he's as good as they say then i don't think you'll have a problem finding a rider, although can you handle dealing with other peoples kids?;) as if pony is loaned from your yard you'll have to deal with them occasionally.
 
Hi GW i have a small pony that i luckily pay half livery for -dont think id want a small one if i had to pay full livery for it! personally id hold out for what you want,its no less work having a small pony really and small rugs cost the same as 7 foot ones! :)
 
We're keeping daughters 11.1 when she's outgrown. We might find a jockey, but tbh she's dainty & a second pony, & the type of kids small & competent enough usually have their own. Either way, I plan to drive her so we have a fall back for exercise. And imo she'll be good fun to drive. Other bonus is if you lead her minus a rider from a horse, every car slows down to see 'the mummy & baby horse'.
 
I prefer keeping 3, for the reasons you mention.
I miss my little pony, who was an excellent hoover of imperfect hay, and fun.
I bought him 17 years ago as a foal with the idea of showing him before driving him. I did the first but never found the time for driving.
Keeping 3 is definitely easier and why feed an extra big one?
 
Urm yes..... thinking long and hard about this one.... i do fancy learning to drive... hubby has asked if i want to go and see him on Sunday.... i dare not say yes just yet.... if i see him i will have him !
 
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