Market for small first-riddens?

[Frans]

We have a 10hh pony that we need to sell/loan this year who is a great first-ridden but is quite lightly built so only suitable for pretty small/young riders. He is great on the lead rein too, of course, but it seems a shame to restrict him to just that as he is such a game little guy. Though he’s a nice looking pony he’s not a show pony but has done gymkhana games and could jump.

We’re in France and there is really isn’t much of a market round us for little ponies and I’m wondering if we have a better chance of finding a good family home in the UK where there is far more of a culture for children having ponies at home. I could get him taken over to the UK and temporarily homed with friends whilst looking for a permanent home but I’ve been away too long to know if I’m right about him having a better future there. What do you think?

 

[galaxy]

small off lead rein ponies that are truely safe are like gold dust over here!!!!

 

[pugsandponies]

I know of a few families that would kill for the type of pony you've described OP!

 

[Littlelegs]

Yes definitely. Admittedly it'll be outgrown quick, but its not like 11h lasts forever. Would have bit your hand off a few years ago.

 

[mirage]

Ship him over! Seriously,I've been looking for one for 7 months now with no luck.They are a rare commodity here and very sought after.

 

[SouthWestWhippet]

Am looking for something similar right now to start my two year old daughter on. Something small and quiet enough for her to go off lead rein when she's a bit older, but will also do all the pony club stuff for her later on. I think a pony like yours would be snapped up over here.

 

[Frans]

Thanks, it is tempting to send him over. If I could place him with a family that is well involved in the pony club or such like it would hopefully secure him a "safe" future by word of mouth.
Obviously can't advertise him here but if anyone is really interested PM me and I can send warts and all details though would have a preference for the south east of England so that I can keep a better track of what happens to him!

 

[measles]

Agree with the others that ponies like that are gold dust. We have one and were interviewed and references taken before we were even allowed to go and try him.

 

[pugsandponies]

OP please PM me with further info and contact details, I will pass them on to my friend who I think could be interested. They are a knowledgeable competition home with their own land inc floodlit school and have 2 daughters aged 2 and 5 who your pony could be ideal for. Based in South East too