Sales advice please

[Cheekycob2]

Hello, am just looking for some friendly advice please i have a pony that i bought for my daughter, we adore him but he’s absolutely not right for us he’s unfortunately never made height and he loves to be groomed and pampered but really tests us when ridden. Not nasty and wont rear or bolt but will plant, put his head down etc to get out of work and i feel like i just cant push him on he really needs someone more experienced than me. My problem is that i really do love him and i would definitely struggle to see him go. I was just wondering what would others do in this situation. Hes only 5 so is young still. Would you suggest sales livery so i dont have to see him go? Or is there any advantage on full loans im not sure how they work. Would you keep him? Or get one thats better suited? How do you detach yourself from a pony?! Im so unsure. My head says sell him as hes not right but my heart says no dont as u love him. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Do you have an instructor?

 

[tyner]

If the main issue is that he's too small, then sales livery. Could grow a more but you check with the string test.

But if size is less of a factor and it's a behavioral issue, he is a young pony.
What was his training like before you got him? Has the behavior changed or has it always been this way? Have you had a second opinion or tried working with a trainer? Ruled out any tack issues? If you're willing to explore the above questions, a lot can change. If you're not in a position to, sales livery.

 

[Cheekycob2]

Yes have had all tack checked by professionals and done the regular checks of back, teeth, etc. he has had some natural horsemanship training who agreed that he is being rude and trying his luck. To be honest hes like it in the field too (dominant). He has always been like it really but is getting worse.

 

[I'm Dun]

test for PSSM type 1 before you do anything else

 

[millitiger]

I would send him on sales livery.

 

[maya2008]

Sales livery would get you a better price, as they will have a competent child who he will probably be behaving for quite quickly. Marketing him as a second pony would then get you some £ towards a new, quieter pony that is the right size.

Are you still in touch with the old owner? If I sold a young pony that got into a pickle, I would have it back. They may want that option if they have the space.

 

[Glitter's fun]

Hello, am just looking for some friendly advice please i have a pony that i bought for my daughter, we adore him but he’s absolutely not right for us he’s unfortunately never made height and he loves to be groomed and pampered but really tests us when ridden. Not nasty and wont rear or bolt but will plant, put his head down etc to get out of work and i feel like i just cant push him on he really needs someone more experienced than me. My problem is that i really do love him and i would definitely struggle to see him go. I was just wondering what would others do in this situation. Hes only 5 so is young still. Would you suggest sales livery so i dont have to see him go? Or is there any advantage on full loans im not sure how they work. Would you keep him? Or get one thats better suited? How do you detach yourself from a pony?! Im so unsure. My head says sell him as hes not right but my heart says no dont as u love him. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

How long have you owned him? He must have been quite recently backed when your daughter first rode him?
I'd start by sending him away for schooling. He'll need this anyway, if you decide to sell him & the bit of distance will help you think.
You don't say how experienced you are or how much help you have access to. Is regular training for both you and him an option? With enough support, might you turn into that more experienced owner he needs?
Regards detaching from him if you decide to sell. He's a baby with perhaps up to 20 years of working life ahead of him. He was never going to suit your daughter for all of that time. As his first(?) working owner you can set him up for a lifetime of good homes where he is valued and loved, by making sure these problems don't become entrenched habits . Continuing as you are wouldn't be a loving thing to do. Better behaviour is the best thing for him (whether you manage that by selling him or by keeping him with more support).

 

[Cheekycob2]

How long have you owned him? He must have been quite recently backed when your daughter first rode him?
I'd start by sending him away for schooling. He'll need this anyway, if you decide to sell him & the bit of distance will help you think.
You don't say how experienced you are or how much help you have access to. Is regular training for both you and him an option? With enough support, might you turn into that more experienced owner he needs?
Regards detaching from him if you decide to sell. He's a baby with perhaps up to 20 years of working life ahead of him. He was never going to suit your daughter for all of that time. As his first(?) working owner you can set him up for a lifetime of good homes where he is valued and loved, by making sure these problems don't become entrenched habits . Continuing as you are wouldn't be a loving thing to do. Better behaviour is the best thing for him (whether you manage that by selling him or by keeping him with more support).

Thankyou, I appreciate your advice. Yes you are right. I have had instructors out and he was coming on nicely. He then went on part loan and now i think about it his behaviour has been worse since then. I do love him but hes very dominant. Maybe i should find a different style of training

 

[Glitter's fun]

I do love him but hes very dominant.

Maybe not too unusual for his age and breed. Cobs are intelligent & in human years he's a 15 year old boy! If he didn't try it on sometimes you'd worry!
Can you perhaps go back to the instructor that was working before? Is it possible to get your daughter lessons on an easier (older?) pony while yours is at boot camp? Do you know a more experienced rider small enough for him, who would like some free riding?