Jo1987
Well-Known Member
Sorry as I know there are a lot of 'what's he worth?' Questions flying around, but we're pony shopping for my niece (13) at the moment, and there doesn't seem to be much to choose from!
We've found a pony she likes, but I think he's over priced and just wanted your opinions in case I'm being unreasonable.
Pony is a small/fine 14.2, bay and white coloured and quite nicely put together, although slightly pigeon toed.
He's rising 9, has zero topline and apparently pretty much zero schooling as he is quite 'upside down'.
He was 'rescued' from someone who wanted to pts (not sure why!) 4 years ago and has been used in a riding school ever since, riding school is shutting down hence sale.
He does seem very sweet and genuine, and looks as though he will be a talented jumping pony with some correct schooling to build him up (popped 95cm on initial viewing)
However I'm not keen to pay for 'potential' as this pony is to be used for all pony club activities and I think the asking price is top whack for a proven pony of this type, rather than one that has trotted round a riding school for the last 4 years!?
Just wanted to get opinions on what would be a sensible amount to pay for such a pony?
Sorry for the long post, it's bad enough horse shopping for myself, let alone for a child!
We've found a pony she likes, but I think he's over priced and just wanted your opinions in case I'm being unreasonable.
Pony is a small/fine 14.2, bay and white coloured and quite nicely put together, although slightly pigeon toed.
He's rising 9, has zero topline and apparently pretty much zero schooling as he is quite 'upside down'.
He was 'rescued' from someone who wanted to pts (not sure why!) 4 years ago and has been used in a riding school ever since, riding school is shutting down hence sale.
He does seem very sweet and genuine, and looks as though he will be a talented jumping pony with some correct schooling to build him up (popped 95cm on initial viewing)
However I'm not keen to pay for 'potential' as this pony is to be used for all pony club activities and I think the asking price is top whack for a proven pony of this type, rather than one that has trotted round a riding school for the last 4 years!?
Just wanted to get opinions on what would be a sensible amount to pay for such a pony?
Sorry for the long post, it's bad enough horse shopping for myself, let alone for a child!