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Absolutely 100% first pony, done it all, much loved. Oldish.

Good friend of a good friend. We believe all the good things about the pony, I'm sure they are true.

Unfortunately showed "some uneven strides" in the indoor school. So what is it like on a road?

No wonder the previous people "are thinking about it" - they don't want to say, "sorry, but your pony is lame." Nor do we.

And you want £4,000?
 
Hmm.If it ticked all the other boxes and baring in mind that sort are nearly priceless I would be tempted to get a vetting Wouldn't pay £4000 though.What do you want the pony to do?
 
Honestly, I don’t think that’s too wild.

“Showed some uneven strides” could mean anything from absolutely hopping lame to an older pony that came out of its stable a bit stiff. If it’s the latter and it really is a 100% first pony, £4k doesn’t sound unreasonable.

Solid first ridden ponies are like gold dust, I don’t envy your search!
 
VictoriaSponge said:
Honestly, I don’t think that’s too wild.

“Showed some uneven strides” could mean anything from absolutely hopping lame to an older pony that came out of its stable a bit stiff. If it’s the latter and it really is a 100% first pony, £4k doesn’t sound unreasonable.

Solid first ridden ponies are like gold dust, I don’t envy your search!
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Thinking about it, if the pony is older and a little stiff £4000 is reasonable as well.
 
Maybe broach the topic with the owners? Sometimes people can be really quite bad at spotting lameness, and if they’re genuinely decent people they’d probably rather you told them/asked about it so they can get it looked at for the pony sooner. Or they may have a reasonable explanation (ie. Gets a bit stiff behind when stabled).

If it’s the above scenario I think I’d consider it.

If they react badly/flatly deny it then steer clear, as it’s a sign they know something is wrong and are trying to offload the pony.
 
HaplessHorse said:
Maybe broach the topic with the owners? Sometimes people can be really quite bad at spotting lameness, and if they’re genuinely decent people they’d probably rather you told them/asked about it so they can get it looked at for the pony sooner. Or they may have a reasonable explanation (ie. Gets a bit stiff behind when stabled).

If it’s the above scenario I think I’d consider it.

If they react badly/flatly deny it then steer clear, as it’s a sign they know something is wrong and are trying to offload the pony.
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As this sort is genuinely very hard to find I would get a good vet out.Tell them any concerns I had and also what job I wanted the pony to do.Listen to their advice.
 
Older ponies do require maintenance which you will need financial resources for. 4K for a been there done that pony is very reasonable. You do need to take into consideration the pony may not stand up to the work you want to do. Get a vet check so you know what you are dealing with and what ongoing care is required to keep pony sound or if it is suitable for your needs.

If you are concerned about such, pick the younger pony with the training/education/results but it will be well in excess of 4K.
 
What height is the pony? Assuming it’s small as in proper first ridden? How old? Again first ridden often go on for ever - well into their mid later 20s and yes they are like gold dust so 4i would be reasonable for a safe pony that can teach a child how to manage a pony, plus give lots of happy times. Worth a vet check and discussion - not necessarily a full 5 stage but more a ‘this pony needs to be able to ……….?’
 
Feral to Family Dartmoor Hill Ponies have just had a new pony in to sell who would probably suit and be a tad cheaper. I can't seem to link to the exact post but here's the text:

Pie (Courtnay Magpie) is a 17yo, approximately 12h DHP x cob type. Pie has been with me a few times, and has only come back due to being either outgrown in size or ability. I cant thank all of his previous owners enough for always choosing for him to come back to me 💙 I know Pie through and through, so he is looking for a laminitic friendly (not laminitic but he lives off even less than fresh air) Strictly ONLY hacking home, either on the LR, assisted, or following someone else along without too much pressure asked of him. Hes ex riding school and spend so many of his years making so many little people so so happy, so hes almost looking for a bit of a semi retirement home where he can plod along, eat blackberries and be taken on family picnics to the park.
He is lower four figures.
 
kaiserchief said:
Feral to Family Dartmoor Hill Ponies have just had a new pony in to sell who would probably suit and be a tad cheaper. I can't seem to link to the exact post but here's the text:

Pie (Courtnay Magpie) is a 17yo, approximately 12h DHP x cob type. Pie has been with me a few times, and has only come back due to being either outgrown in size or ability. I cant thank all of his previous owners enough for always choosing for him to come back to me 💙 I know Pie through and through, so he is looking for a laminitic friendly (not laminitic but he lives off even less than fresh air) Strictly ONLY hacking home, either on the LR, assisted, or following someone else along without too much pressure asked of him. Hes ex riding school and spend so many of his years making so many little people so so happy, so hes almost looking for a bit of a semi retirement home where he can plod along, eat blackberries and be taken on family picnics to the park.
He is lower four figures.
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I hope he finds his forever home
 
What’s the seller’s attitude towards selling like? A true, sound, much loved pony will have a home that is quizzing you for suitability.

We’ve just decided to find new homes for our two smallest and the one who is perfect is going to be so hard to part with. I want the world for her. I’m going to want to be assured she will have the best home with preferably a younger sibling too before I even consider letting her go - and even then I am toying with the idea of lease rather than sale so we can be sure she is always ok.

My children’s original shetland likewise went back to her original family on loan after 7 years here - they had never stopped asking about how she was.
 
hmm 17 years isn’t that old but l think for 4k l would want a pony that could do a little more than he appears to have done unless for starting off very young children. Or am l getting confused with a different ad?
 
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