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I have a couple of questions.. if anyone has the time.

What did they grow from 2.5 years old to full grown- i.e did they get much bigger?
Do yours have withers? My NF has no withers and a flat back - I think saddle fitting is going to be a nightmare- what brands have you used that seem to fit.

Finally, going through rugs hes 2.5 years old and in a 5'9 which I think is massive for a 13.2hh pony- what size is yours in?

Sorry about all the Q's but im used to TB's and I.D types.

Thanks in advance.
 
Can't comment on growing as I bought him when he was 8.

He's got reasonable withers (though not as prominant as my TB's) and it is a medium/wide fit GP saddle.

He's 14.1hh and in a 6ft rugs but he's quite wide so have to be careful about makes else they are too tight in the shoulders and across him bum!
 
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suzi said:
Can't comment on growing as I bought him when he was 8.

He's got reasonable withers (though not as prominant as my TB's) and it is a medium/wide fit GP saddle.

He's 14.1hh and in a 6ft rugs but he's quite wide so have to be careful about makes else they are too tight in the shoulders and across him bum!
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aww thanks for that- i thought he was randomly large in rug sizes but obviously not (there is a 16.1tb on the yard in the same rug size ah him!!) hmmm looks as though saddles might be a problem though...
 
Had and bred NF's all my life. They really do come in very different shapes and sizes I'm afraid. I currently have two 2 year olds, the colt is 13.3hh and takes a 5' 9" and the filly is 13hh and takes a 5'3".
As far as saddles go, I love the Ideal H&C and WHP saddles. I have flat backed ones and some with withers. Regarding growing, I've had them grow a full 4ins from 3-6yrs. Hope that is some help, just out of interest, what is your boys breeding?
 
munketytunkety said:
Had and bred NF's all my life. They really do come in very different shapes and sizes I'm afraid. I currently have two 2 year olds, the colt is 13.3hh and takes a 5' 9" and the filly is 13hh and takes a 5'3".
As far as saddles go, I love the Ideal H&C and WHP saddles. I have flat backed ones and some with withers. Regarding growing, I've had them grow a full 4ins from 3-6yrs. Hope that is some help, just out of interest, what is your boys breeding?
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Hi, that is also really useful regarding the saddle brands. Im hoping he will make 14hh as he's 13.2 at the moment-his reg'd Name is Fidleywood Steely Knight, his sire is Matley Crusader and Dam is Fidleywood Flite.
 
Mine's currently 3 going on 4 so not sure regarding how big and what age.
She's around 13.3hh at the moment.
Regarding withers - this is one of the best pics to show hers - not much but it's there.
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She's also in 5'9 and I find Amigo is the best brand for both of mine (as has my friend for her natives). I found Masta too wide in chest (even with a very broad highland in a 6'3 rug).

My highland sounds very similar to your Newfie and was a nightmare to fit a saddle to. I have an old jeffries event saddle which fits her perfectly.
 
i noticed his sire is matley crusader!

I wonder if he has connections with my old new forest who will about 15 now,
Matley Armani????? known as Mattie he won Ponies UK and was a always winning M&M WHP and showing with me!
 
mine is 13.2 and has a 6ft rug and he has a flat back and hardly any withers, he has a saddle company saddle.

I bought him when he was just turned 5 and he has not grown any taller but he did become more chunky and wider.
 
shadowboy said:
I have a couple of questions.. if anyone has the time.

What did they grow from 2.5 years old to full grown- i.e did they get much bigger?
Do yours have withers? My NF has no withers and a flat back - I think saddle fitting is going to be a nightmare- what brands have you used that seem to fit.

Finally, going through rugs hes 2.5 years old and in a 5'9 which I think is massive for a 13.2hh pony- what size is yours in?

Sorry about all the Q's but im used to TB's and I.D types.

Thanks in advance.
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My chap is 4 1/2 and is bum high....again! :rolleyes:
He's in a 5ft 9 rug and stands a shade over 14hh........he has your typical native build, flat back, no withers(plus big belly!), and his current saddle is a Thorowgood Griffin dressage, although once money allows I want a Saddle Company saddle for him.
 
munketytunkety said:
I like Crusader, very nice.
If you go to www.nfstallions.co.uk you can see some pictures of him at this years stallion passing. Worth a look if you're interested and haven't seen him.
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ahhh wow, i'd only ever seen a side on shot of his dad not a head view! Howie has got the big neck- I wonder how big his dad is as it could help let me work out if he'll make the 14h I'm after- although I could ride him now as I'm only 5'3
 
sleepingdragon10 said:
My chap is 4 1/2 and is bum high....again! :rolleyes:
He's in a 5ft 9 rug and stands a shade over 14hh........he has your typical native build, flat back, no withers(plus big belly!), and his current saddle is a Thorowgood Griffin dressage, although once money allows I want a Saddle Company saddle for him.
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looks like Howie is typical then! I shall cross my fingers for 14hh!
 
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My Boy is NF x ID and he's in 5'9 at 2 and half years old. Quite high withers but still no chest (as such) he's starting to finally fill out and currently at about 14.2hh. seems to have a big head and thick neck...What a mixture
 
Hi,

My NF was about 13.1 at 3 years old. She is now 13.3 at withers, and 14.0 - 14.1 at rump and 5.5 years old. Hope she evens out at 14.1hh. Thought she would stay at 13.1 - 13.2hh, so feel pleased. It's only a few inches, but seems to make a big difference.

My pony also has no withers and very chunky. I have a synthetic Maxam cob saddle for her as it is lightweight, and as she has only just started to be ridden it's cheap and cheerful if it get damaged. I find it quite cumbersome to ride in and would love a leather saddle when she has finished growing.

All the best.
 
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shadowboy said:
I have a couple of questions.. if anyone has the time.

What did they grow from 2.5 years old to full grown- i.e did they get much bigger?
Yes, he will get bigger and he will also fill out
Do yours have withers? My NF has no withers and a flat back - I think saddle fitting is going to be a nightmare- what brands have you used that seem to fit.
I have used Ideal, GFS and pessoas on our 4
Finally, going through rugs hes 2.5 years old and in a 5'9 which I think is massive for a 13.2hh pony- what size is yours in?
6ft to 6ft 3 rugs as adults.
Sorry about all the Q's but im used to TB's and I.D types.

Thanks in advance.
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Fantastic breed, sorry we have had to sell ours to go up to Seniors (S/J).
Have fun.
 
mines a dutch newforest so slightly different but she wears 6ft rugs and shes only 14.1 and i would recommend you try harry dabbs saddles as the saddle we got for ours fits very well
 
My rising 4 yr old NF is just in a 5ft 9 as my filly needed his 5ft 6 amigo :)

He sounds like a pip squeek compared to your lot. He's about 13.2hh and I really hope he makes 14hh as I am 5ft 8 and may well have to start riding him if no-one else offers LOL

Great breed but very smart and naughty so don't think he'll be suitable as the boys first pony as he has an almighty sense of humour - the wicked wicked boy! He's a great playmate and surrogate big brother for my filly though.

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