New Forests

What sad face???
Ok, they went home presumedly (sp) because they did'nt make OVER their meat price, they were worth more, so they went home, nothing wrong with that, thats all i'm saying.
Jeez i'm starting to confuse myself now :D
 
We have a newfie who is fantastic, very talented little guy, who is safe and confident and takes everything in his stride... Only thing is, he does need restricted grazing, he is a very good doer and the breed does seem quite lami prone.
 
We have a rushmoor pony who I wish was bigger as he looks soooo much fun to ride - very clever and quick :D We also have some unregistered ponies who work in the riding school - a mother and son - mum is a really nicely put together pony but thrives on doing the more adult work eg jumping,fast hacking etc and can be a bit of a moo for the little kids . Her son is more sedate in terms of riding but can be a bit nervy on the ground and hasn't got as good confo but the owner paid £10 for the mare in foal so can't be too upset with the result :) Our other little one is only 11.3hh and to be quite honest is a little git :) Very cheeky and not really a kids pony but we do subject the kids to him from time to time. Fab ponies though :D
 
PennyJ said:
Clodagh, contact the New Forest Pony publicity group. They are organising a weekend down here at the end of September which is always interesting and takes in a sale I think as well as one of the round ups the ponies come in off the forest on.

It is well worth putting the feelers out with them anyway, not every spare foal gets put through the sales and they may know of some nice ones for you to look at. I own 2 best quality forest bred/run ponies, neither of which ever went anywhere near Beaulieu Road Sales.

http://www.nfed.co.uk/nfppg.htm
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I will do, thank you. TBH I would prefer not to buy at auction, will get overexcited and go mad and come home with 6!!
 
nativeponies said:
Brookshill are foresters...not stud stallions
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But does Mr Brookshill own them? Or Mr Smith from Brookshill!! Is there a way to get in touch? Or does it not work like that.
When we bought Bramble we went to look at his youngsters and they were in a big field at a house, they weren't completely wild.
 
My forrester was sold privately he was forest bred and never went to the sales, if you look on the NF website or publicity site you will see quite a few youngster for sale at very reasonable prices. My boy has made much bigger than he was advertised at, he as been the most friendliest pony ever and I am very pleased with him.
I would definately have another in the future they are great ponies, which is why I could not be trusted to go the sales I would have to sit on my hands all day.
 
The auction is the BEST place to buy Clodagh!
Go round all the pens and mark the ones you like. Then look in pens either side for snotty noses etc. Discard any that are in pens next to those!
Once you have whittled your list down, mark what you would be prepared to pay and dont go over that figure.
You will see all sorts at auction, and its a good place to compare potential purchases all in one place!
 
I bought 2 feral fillies from the Sept sales about 6yrs ago. One was prefixed 'Fidleywood'.... registered but a bit runty looking. The other one was a 'Wellow'. I met her breeder as she was there overseeing. My Wellow girlie was stunning, and Fidleywood one grew into a lovely young lady eventually.

They were both riddled with worms - After worming them, I bagged all the dead worms into clear plastic bags to show my horsey friends what real bots, round worms, god knows what worms, really look like. Very interesting it was!! (Never fancied bean sprouts after that!!)

Anyway, it only took a week or so before I could get halters on them, and then handle them. They grew into the most gorgeous friendly fun pair of girlies. I sold them when they were 3yrs old and I've regretted it ever since :( I loved my Newfies :(

Clodagh - definately take your trailer to collect one.... suggest taking the partition out of it and make sure it's got top doors on the back and you can shut it all up, still with adequate ventilation, as foalie will try and jump out!

I'd come with you....but I know I'd end up wanting to buy some more... and I can't!!!!! :)
 
I think I will arrange to go and see a few when Smalls are back at school. There are some nice ones on the NF classifieds. I don't mind paying a bit more for something a bit more socialised, and worry that at auction I won't be able to check if things like both testicles are descended and then end up with a whopping great gelding bill. If I do a private sale I can pay a deposit now and get a vet to give it the once over.
Am excited now - but must sell my Welshie first...maybe I should go and drop her price...shame you can't do How Muchs on here anymore.
 
Have been reading this thread with interest, as thinking seriously about buying a New Forest, to make around 14hh, maybe next year, as a project for me to bring on for my daughter when she outgrows her current chap, are there likely to be many three/four year olds at the sales that have had basic handling but maybe not backed ? and also what sort of money would I expect to pay for one? any comments welcome :-)
 
There are some usually a few but be wary of amount of handling they might or might not have had - some of the commoners can be a little fanciful . . . . .
I have a 3 year old who was backed in July who will be going to the October sale if he hasn't sold privately beforehand.

Edited to say that how much they go for is "how long is a piece of string" . . . it depends how many people are bidding and how much they want it! Ponies that are up to height, i.e 14hh and over always go for more
 
Faithkat, thanks very much, that is very helpful, i may pop up to one of the sales later this year, to get my bearings and see what is around. i take your point with the prices, i guess it is just pot luck on the day. shame i am not looking now as your three year old sounds nice :-)
 
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