Opinions on the horse please (pretty please)

You could try a wanted to lease ad in H&H, contact yards that have junior BSJA riders direct and ask, check pony club website or advertise there. The only drawback is that people who are leasing out extremely good quality ponies would expect to see good competition results in a potential jockey - their pony has a value and reputation to maintain, after all

At this stage taking on a pony that is going to be quickly outgrown is a recipe for heartbreak when you have to sell it on, but a loan or lease is with you for a fixed term.
 
Thanks Tia - I will bear that in mind. I would love to get one for that price - but I don't think I have the experience to spot an opportunity when I see it (in fact I know I don't).
 
Buy me a ticket and I'll come over and help you!
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Seriously though, there must be someone on here who might be able to go and view some horses with you? If you spot one in Ontario just shout and I'll be on my way.
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I just wish I knew more - I hate not have the knowledge to make decisions - I am not used to it. It's not that we don't love the horses we have - we do. We bought Biggles knowing he was an in between horse (as in not a permanent one). But we probably rushed at it and certainly paid too much.

Ebony was the girls first pony and we have had her for two years - and they love her and want to keep her forever. But there is no point in trying to force her to do things she is too spooky to do.

I don't want to buy something too old - because if we want to sell it on - I want to think we can find a good home for it. There are some lovely looking ponies - like this one

http://www.pcuk.org/cgi-bin/view_classified.cgi?7001

but she's 13.

What do you think of this one?

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketplace/classified/details.php?id=76219
 
The second one would tick all of my boxes!
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You'd be looking at selling her as a 10 year old which is still a good age. I would say she was a teensy bit overpriced, but who knows it does say that she has competed BSJA, so maybe not. Anything that is proven will be around this sort of ballpark though - see I'm a skinflint, I buy them before they get anywhere
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I'm not that keen on the first PUK one.....but that pony looks awfully familiar to me; might not be but if it was the one I knew then it was a fanastic little pony.
 
I'll have a lookie in a little while - I have to go and check on my chicken which is smelling delicious on the BBQ.
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Oh no don't say that - I'm going to a BBQ next Friday!!
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Have you looked on Horse Quest? They have a "Show Jumping Ponies" section. Seen a few nice ones in the BSJA section!
 
was just looking on horse deals myself, i must be getting old or something when i brought my first horse he was 14.2 coloured he was only 750 pound and done everything jumped like a stag and couldnt be beaten against the clock,won loads with him to the extent they didnt want me at the local shows anymore lol lol !! why are ponys so expensive these days !!!! i love coloureds just think there great,look in the coloured section !
 
I second horse quest for SJ ponies! I've just had a quick look and there are quite a few on there...

On the BSJA pony page there's a few 148's that i think would do the job, some are overpriced but just scrolling down the page ive seen a few that look quite nice and reasonably priced, plus would be able to help your daughter out.

I think you should go for something with a bit of experience....and if you only plan to keep it for a while i cant see you loosing too much money if the horse is a little older - there is always a market for 'been there, done it' type SJers (especially true for ponies!). Otherwise i'd go down the lease route, but to be honest - i think you'll have trouble finding a lease.
 
hmm.
i personally like the pony.
everyone is going on about how it stands, it neck width and so but really you cant tell what its going to be like just from a photo!
try the pony, you obviously dont mind travelling to it so what have you got to lose?
my ja pony was an arab x welsh chesnut mare who ran around with her nose in the air and was scatty, but i jumped all the kraiburgs at 1.30 on her so she did her job.
this is an ad for a pony at my yard. cant get the pic up though






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9 July 2007
14 HANDS 2 INS


Grey gelding. 10yrs, Connemara Allrounder. Qual. PC 1.10 Dengie final 07, Tblazers finals 105 '07, BN 2rds '07, Scope 05/06. Super Hunter, XC, PC Camp, Hacks alone/company. Exc. Box, shoe, clip. BSJA £208 act. £81 not. Sad sale after 3 1/2 yrs, £5,750 Tel: (01727) 842849 / 07788748173. (Hertfordshire) (P)

Price: £5,750
Telephone: (01727) 842849
County: Hertfordshire
Height: 14.2hh
Age: 10yrs
Mobile: 07788748173
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I am not very keen on the first one. Not enough experience for the price and for what your girls want to do. It does rather sound like they are going for whatever they see in case you change your mind! I rather liked the 12 year old that I think the Watcher pointed out. That looked to be a much nicer type for the money.
 
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Yes - Abby is quite slight - and only 15 - she wants to do a year or so of junior BSJA before having to face senior.

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Shame I'm a fair way from you, got a cheapo 9 yr old 14.1hh dun pony whos a fab little jumper, done some BSJA before and ready to go on.
I dont think you should have to pay that much money to get something fairly ordinary, got to stand out a bit!
 
Nuala, for a budget of £6k, which is no small sum, I wouldn't go see anything that hadn't won money/competed regularly BSJA. That would be my personal preference if I had a daughter that wanted to start competing in juniors. I would also be happy to look at anything up to 15 years old, an experienced pony could teach your daughter an awful lot, and they tend to go on for years. I don't like the first pony or the palomino, but like the first 2 chestnuts and want the connie x tb
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, don't think you'd lose money on the connie x tb either, except for a competition horse, many people prefer geldings. Best of luck..
 
I found this one n horse quest


Fantastic TB / Welsh x 147.5cm chestnut gelding, 10 years old
This talented pony is always in the ribbons only two homes since foaled - He has plenty of scope and has never been overjumped

He is good to do in all ways, hacks out alone or in company

He has been to Pony Club and Pony Club camp

Qualified Dengie 05, 06 and 07
Qualified British Novice Final 06 (2nd in second round)
Jumped 2nd round Newcomers 06 (6th in second round)
Qualified Scope Progressive 06
Qualified Scope Adventurer 06
Qualified Trailblazer Finals 95cm and 105cm 06
Placed in 3 out of the 4 classes at Trailblazer Finals 06
2nd Reserve Champion 105cm Trailblazer Final 06
Won Area Foxhunter 06
Actual winnings £221 Notional winnings £117
A 5* competitive home is wanted for this much loved honest forward going pony, rider very sadly has to move onto horses - This being the only reason this pony is for sale

Veterinary inspection welcomed - No timewasters please

£5,000 including some tack and rugs OIRO

Tel: 01723 863691 or 07734 549926 (North East)

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Im not sure if this one is to small...is only 14hh?

14hh Reg. WPB bay mare, 9 years old

Excellent show jumper, WHP, ODE & Pony Club

Competed and placed: Blue Chip 05 / 06; Scope / BSJA Festival 04,05,06

Qualified Newcomers 2nd round 07 and Scope Progressive 07 - Sold with rides

BSJA winnings £466 act / £249 not

She has showing bloodlines including Synod and Derwen

She has been in all Pony Club Teams including ODE, dressage, show jumping & hunts

Excels in any discipline - Good temperament at all times & straight mover

Hacks alone or in company - 100% traffic proof

Good to box, shoe and clip - Fit and constantly in the winnings

Very sad sale due to rider moving onto horses - Present home 4 years - She is one in a million

£4950 ono
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Fantastic TB / Welsh x 147.5cm chestnut gelding, 10 years old
This talented pony is always in the ribbons only two homes since foaled - He has plenty of scope and has never been overjumped

He is good to do in all ways, hacks out alone or in company

He has been to Pony Club and Pony Club camp

Qualified Dengie 05, 06 and 07
Qualified British Novice Final 06 (2nd in second round)
Jumped 2nd round Newcomers 06 (6th in second round)
Qualified Scope Progressive 06
Qualified Scope Adventurer 06
Qualified Trailblazer Finals 95cm and 105cm 06
Placed in 3 out of the 4 classes at Trailblazer Finals 06
2nd Reserve Champion 105cm Trailblazer Final 06
Won Area Foxhunter 06
Actual winnings £221 Notional winnings £117
A 5* competitive home is wanted for this much loved honest forward going pony, rider very sadly has to move onto horses - This being the only reason this pony is for sale

Veterinary inspection welcomed - No timewasters please

£5,000 including some tack and rugs OIRO

Tel: 01723 863691 or 07734 549926 (North East)

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Best pony for the job so far IMO..
 
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