vieshot
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Oh yeah and as for the welshys debate, i cant stand them! Well i cant stand the cob types, i love the pony types and would consider as A for my child if i ever have one!
Pony for an adult - which type/breed?
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The Virgin Dubble
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if you don't like welsh and want something fun may i suggest a dales?? lovely ponies turn a hoof to anything and more substantial (sorry don't know how big you are) than a new forest, highlands are lovely too but very expensive at the moment...in fact all of our native breeds have alot to offer and i think people are too quick to overlook them in favour of whatever is in fashion at the time...
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Yeah, I'm quite liking the dales.
I'm 5'6", standard weight I suppose, but have thunder thighs and a huge ar$e
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no problem for a dales! they are wide so will take up you leg easily, and with them being chunky you will certainly NOT look out of place!
what do you want to do with your pony?? if you want to show a nice traditional hairy looks great careering around the ring!
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Oooh nothing as adventurous as that! I just want a one to one relationship, some happy hacking, and a funride or two. maybe even tag onto the end of a hunt at some point.
My drive and ambition disappeared many moons ago...
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if you don't like welsh and want something fun may i suggest a dales?? lovely ponies turn a hoof to anything and more substantial (sorry don't know how big you are) than a new forest, highlands are lovely too but very expensive at the moment...in fact all of our native breeds have alot to offer and i think people are too quick to overlook them in favour of whatever is in fashion at the time...
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Yeah, I'm quite liking the dales.
I'm 5'6", standard weight I suppose, but have thunder thighs and a huge ar$e
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no problem for a dales! they are wide so will take up you leg easily, and with them being chunky you will certainly NOT look out of place!
what do you want to do with your pony?? if you want to show a nice traditional hairy looks great careering around the ring!
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Oooh nothing as adventurous as that! I just want a one to one relationship, some happy hacking, and a funride or two. maybe even tag onto the end of a hunt at some point.
My drive and ambition disappeared many moons ago...
meandmyself
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Welshies are probably too intelligent, and can be testing, which is just too much like hard work for me...
Ask anybody on here who knows me - they will all tell you that I'm a lazy cow.
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welsihes are bloody intelligent it's worrying. I think any pony can be due to their size. Newfies are fab but can be very strong minded at times and if they don't want to do something, you'll know about it
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Yikes woman, how tall are you? 5ft 11 LEGS?
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Welshies are probably too intelligent, and can be testing, which is just too much like hard work for me...
Ask anybody on here who knows me - they will all tell you that I'm a lazy cow.
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welsihes are bloody intelligent it's worrying. I think any pony can be due to their size. Newfies are fab but can be very strong minded at times and if they don't want to do something, you'll know about it
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Yikes woman, how tall are you? 5ft 11 LEGS?
teapot
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Welshies are probably too intelligent, and can be testing, which is just too much like hard work for me...
Ask anybody on here who knows me - they will all tell you that I'm a lazy cow.
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welsihes are bloody intelligent it's worrying. I think any pony can be due to their size. Newfies are fab but can be very strong minded at times and if they don't want to do something, you'll know about it
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Yikes woman, how tall are you? 5ft 11 LEGS?
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well......
You know what I mean
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Welshies are probably too intelligent, and can be testing, which is just too much like hard work for me...
Ask anybody on here who knows me - they will all tell you that I'm a lazy cow.
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welsihes are bloody intelligent it's worrying. I think any pony can be due to their size. Newfies are fab but can be very strong minded at times and if they don't want to do something, you'll know about it
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Yikes woman, how tall are you? 5ft 11 LEGS?
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lilym
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i see that is an attack on me???? well i happen to like PROPER welsh COBS not airy fairy sportsy types.....and as for an a for you child they are just as willful as D's so if you don't like the welsh humour don't waste your time and ruin a good pony....each to their own
Eceni
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fwiw, I, too, hated welshies... until I bought one. She's a welsh C but then I'm only 5'1" and she's truly divine - sane, safe, sensible but is coming on as a dressage pony beautifully and if I were into jumping, she'd jump like a little stag. She's fearless out hacking (OK, we had a bit of a scare when a tractor started up behind a hedge, but that was in September) and kind with other horses.
I'm in love....
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I'm in love....
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SpruceRI
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Then any native will do pretty much. They all have different temperaments and behaviour is mostly to do with how they've been handled and trained. As could be said for all other breeds really. So decide what size and build you want and go from there.
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Having worked with Highlands a few years back I think I met the full gamut of characters; yes, they can be stubborn (ask them a different way!) but for comfort and versatility I think you'd be hard pushed to find anything better. Ours did everything from RDA work through to trecking, Hunter Trials and Hunting (often giving a lead to the more finer bred equines).
Fond memories of laying down with them in the early hours of a very beautiful, starry morning whilst one kept watch.
Speaking of which, I'm just into Wiltshire the_watcher - are you open for a visit (miss them a great deal and thinking of getting one of my very own in 2008).
Great thread; nice to see everyone sticking up for their breeds. Must admit I'm a big fan of Exmoors as well!
Fond memories of laying down with them in the early hours of a very beautiful, starry morning whilst one kept watch.
Speaking of which, I'm just into Wiltshire the_watcher - are you open for a visit (miss them a great deal and thinking of getting one of my very own in 2008).
Great thread; nice to see everyone sticking up for their breeds. Must admit I'm a big fan of Exmoors as well!
the watcher
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Bayswater - there are only two to drool over but you are more than welcome to see them - I'll pm you
TGM
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But would they carry thunder thighs AND a humungous ar$e??
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But would they carry thunder thighs AND a humungous ar$e??
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The Virgin Dubble
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Thank you all for your contributions, and I agree, it has been really interesting to hear different viewpoints. It has certainly opened my eyes to far more possibilities than I had originally envisaged.
The one thing that has surprised me a little, is that nobody has mentioned Fell ponies. Is this because they are less versatile than the other breeds mentioned?
The one thing that has surprised me a little, is that nobody has mentioned Fell ponies. Is this because they are less versatile than the other breeds mentioned?
Christmas_Kate
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No, it's because they're obstinate little sods
I used to ride a Fell mare and she was very headstrong and yet lazy.
I used to ride a Fell mare and she was very headstrong and yet lazy.
The Virgin Dubble
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TGM, what happened to your Marilyn hairdo??
Lovely looking beastie you have there!
Lovely looking beastie you have there!
The Virgin Dubble
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No, it's because they're obstinate little sods
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LMAO katy! Say it how it is hun. Don't beat around the bush.
No, it's because they're obstinate little sods
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LMAO katy! Say it how it is hun. Don't beat around the bush.
The Virgin Dubble
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mines an appaloosa x cob and she carries my mum with no problems and the woman that owned her before be was on the large side shes also great for me and my brother
and with my mum on her
spots are the way to go lol i had a welsh sec D (chestnut in my siggy) he was one sandwich short of a picnic ... stunning animal but has put me of them
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OMG, how did I miss this yesterday?? A spotty horse! LOVELY!
mines an appaloosa x cob and she carries my mum with no problems and the woman that owned her before be was on the large side shes also great for me and my brother
and with my mum on her
spots are the way to go lol i had a welsh sec D (chestnut in my siggy) he was one sandwich short of a picnic ... stunning animal but has put me of them
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OMG, how did I miss this yesterday?? A spotty horse! LOVELY!
The Virgin Dubble
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What about a mongrol pony!
This one came off Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, out of a spotted pony mare by a stallion which was allegedly shire x TB
He has just over 8 inches of bone, so officially not-quite-a-lightweight cob! He's also in my siggy, loooking abbit cleaner!
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Now I REALLY like your horsie!! So unusual!!
Will you leave him to me in your will?
*Dubs ponders how she can get LB bumped off*
What about a mongrol pony!
This one came off Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, out of a spotted pony mare by a stallion which was allegedly shire x TB
He has just over 8 inches of bone, so officially not-quite-a-lightweight cob! He's also in my siggy, loooking abbit cleaner!
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Now I REALLY like your horsie!! So unusual!!
Will you leave him to me in your will?
*Dubs ponders how she can get LB bumped off*
TGM
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TGM, what happened to your Marilyn hairdo??
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With regard to Fell ponies, I know quite a few and their temperaments have varied quite a bit - some have been a bit sharp, whilst others are placid, but a little strong-willed at times.
TGM, what happened to your Marilyn hairdo??
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With regard to Fell ponies, I know quite a few and their temperaments have varied quite a bit - some have been a bit sharp, whilst others are placid, but a little strong-willed at times.
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TGM, what happened to your Marilyn hairdo??
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With regard to Fell ponies, I know quite a few and their temperaments have varied quite a bit - some have been a bit sharp, whilst others are placid, but a little strong-willed at times.
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Do you know though, although I know it was a wig, whenever I picture you, it is always with your blonde hairdo.
Hmmm, the Fells are not consistant then? A bit like buying a lucky dip in that you're not sure what you're going to end up with?
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TGM, what happened to your Marilyn hairdo??
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With regard to Fell ponies, I know quite a few and their temperaments have varied quite a bit - some have been a bit sharp, whilst others are placid, but a little strong-willed at times.
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Do you know though, although I know it was a wig, whenever I picture you, it is always with your blonde hairdo.
Hmmm, the Fells are not consistant then? A bit like buying a lucky dip in that you're not sure what you're going to end up with?
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Do you know though, although I know it was a wig, whenever I picture you, it is always with your blonde hairdo.
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Hmmm, the Fells are not consistant then? A bit like buying a lucky dip in that you're not sure what you're going to end up with?
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Do you know though, although I know it was a wig, whenever I picture you, it is always with your blonde hairdo.
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Hmmm, the Fells are not consistant then? A bit like buying a lucky dip in that you're not sure what you're going to end up with?
[/ QUOTE ] To be honest, I think that is true of most breeds. There may be general traits of character but there will always be ones that differ from that. Plus temperament trends often run with different bloodlines.
The Virgin Dubble
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You'll get a shock if you ever see me in real life then - my purple dreadlocks will throw you completely!
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You do realise that when I do get to meet you, I am going to be totally confused...
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To be honest, I think that is true of most breeds. There may be general traits of character but there will always be ones that differ from that. Plus temperament trends often run with different bloodlines.
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Yes, I see what you're saying there. I come from good robust cob stock, but we do have our temperament issues..
You'll get a shock if you ever see me in real life then - my purple dreadlocks will throw you completely!
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You do realise that when I do get to meet you, I am going to be totally confused...
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To be honest, I think that is true of most breeds. There may be general traits of character but there will always be ones that differ from that. Plus temperament trends often run with different bloodlines.
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Yes, I see what you're saying there. I come from good robust cob stock, but we do have our temperament issues..
SpruceRI
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Only know of one Fell. She belongs to a friend and is just used for group hacking by novice kids. She's a similar build to a Highland although when you see Fells at County Shows they look narrower through the stomach/torso than Highlands and Dales.
Anyway, although safe and friend's little boy hops on her out in the field while she's grazing, friend has said that the Fell is too much of a jump to move on from his 12.2hh New Forest as she can be strong and wilful, and although would never intentionally try to do the little boy harm, she might get carried away and cart him off!
She's sweet natured though, and has a good pop. Seems bomb proof too which is always a plus.
More an teenagers/adults pony than a childs in this case.
Anyway, although safe and friend's little boy hops on her out in the field while she's grazing, friend has said that the Fell is too much of a jump to move on from his 12.2hh New Forest as she can be strong and wilful, and although would never intentionally try to do the little boy harm, she might get carried away and cart him off!
She's sweet natured though, and has a good pop. Seems bomb proof too which is always a plus.
More an teenagers/adults pony than a childs in this case.
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No, it's because they're obstinate little sods
I used to ride a Fell mare and she was very headstrong and yet lazy.
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Absolutely agree!
Dales are bigger, prettier and more intelligent in my experience.
No critique on how Holly is going, or am I riding thanks. This pic is the first day I rode her away during her breaking. She was the first pony I ever broke in so a bit hit and miss!
I think it shows how generous a temperament they have. She was 14hh at the time and I am 5'1" ish.
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No, it's because they're obstinate little sods
I used to ride a Fell mare and she was very headstrong and yet lazy.
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Absolutely agree!
Dales are bigger, prettier and more intelligent in my experience.
No critique on how Holly is going, or am I riding thanks. This pic is the first day I rode her away during her breaking. She was the first pony I ever broke in so a bit hit and miss!
I think it shows how generous a temperament they have. She was 14hh at the time and I am 5'1" ish.
Jo x
JamilaParr
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welsh d's,. usually very pretty and niec movement- goo djumpers... and can carry that little bit more weight with out looking like a huge cob lol
peapod
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DEFINITELY go for a Dales!
They can do absolutely ANY job you ask of them, they look good, they have the BEST temperaments, they will take you along without having to boot them in the ribs, yet give you an enormous sense of security. I am a HUGE advocate of them; we as a stud have 20 of them and every one of them are absolutely brilliant ponies. I would wholeheartedly recommend them! My ponies jump, hunt, and show successfully, they are not billed as "the great all rounder" for no reason!
If you want to have a look our website is www.pennells.co.uk/nipna - there are pics of the stallions and broodies on there - here are a couple of recent pics of mine doing their jobs -
my new stallion on lease, Dartdale Grey Bobbie II (only arrived 3 days ago and he has already settled in wonderfully!)
Hunting on my gelding Sonny
And showing
Ours have also hunted and XC'd, and my sister has driven hers as well.
I honestly could not recommend them enough; they are just my favourite types of pony, I have grown up with them and I would not be without them. They have so much character and retain so many pony characteristics, yet are big and strong enough to make real adult rides. I could go on forever but will shut up now! If you'd like any more info on Dales ponies feel free to PM me
They can do absolutely ANY job you ask of them, they look good, they have the BEST temperaments, they will take you along without having to boot them in the ribs, yet give you an enormous sense of security. I am a HUGE advocate of them; we as a stud have 20 of them and every one of them are absolutely brilliant ponies. I would wholeheartedly recommend them! My ponies jump, hunt, and show successfully, they are not billed as "the great all rounder" for no reason!
If you want to have a look our website is www.pennells.co.uk/nipna - there are pics of the stallions and broodies on there - here are a couple of recent pics of mine doing their jobs -
my new stallion on lease, Dartdale Grey Bobbie II (only arrived 3 days ago and he has already settled in wonderfully!)
Hunting on my gelding Sonny
And showing
Ours have also hunted and XC'd, and my sister has driven hers as well.
I honestly could not recommend them enough; they are just my favourite types of pony, I have grown up with them and I would not be without them. They have so much character and retain so many pony characteristics, yet are big and strong enough to make real adult rides. I could go on forever but will shut up now! If you'd like any more info on Dales ponies feel free to PM me
SpruceRI
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Laura, your ponies are gorgeous