AppleBon12
Active Member
So it looks like we have found the perfect two little ponies and we are keeping them on the family farm. As mentioned in previous posts I have always been on livery yards or at least a DIY yard that has already been set up. They are miniature shetlands ones back and a really kids pony the other is 3, again been handled by children.
It's been probably 2 years since I have owned my own horses, (had to sell due to pregnancy complications) and post pregnancy have a complete MUM BRAIN.
Starting with the yard, we will need:
Saddle rack
Tie rings
Water buckets + tyres to stop the ponies knocking them over
Looking into rubber matting
Lighting
Haynets
Fencing to secure paddocks
Mucking out tools and wheelbarrow
Smaller doors - stables currently being built!!
Ponies
RUGS - They are coming with a light weight turn out each and I am going to get them a minimal fill stable rug just in case they come in chilly from the rain but don't really plan on using it as from experience as reading shetlands aren't really rugged if they don't need to be, is that right?
Grooming Kit
Tack
Lunging Equipment
A HORSE BOX - dreaming really but maybe one day!
Have sorted contacts with the vets, farrier, physio, hay & straw supplier. Our vet package includes worming, vaccines and dentist. Oh and sorting insurance.
Is there anything else people would recommend or I have missed? First time shetland owner and I confident will be fine just want to make sure I have everything set up before they arrive. Just want to be organised so I can enjoy every minute of this exciting adventure and not stress.
It's been probably 2 years since I have owned my own horses, (had to sell due to pregnancy complications) and post pregnancy have a complete MUM BRAIN.
Starting with the yard, we will need:
Saddle rack
Tie rings
Water buckets + tyres to stop the ponies knocking them over
Looking into rubber matting
Lighting
Haynets
Fencing to secure paddocks
Mucking out tools and wheelbarrow
Smaller doors - stables currently being built!!
Ponies
RUGS - They are coming with a light weight turn out each and I am going to get them a minimal fill stable rug just in case they come in chilly from the rain but don't really plan on using it as from experience as reading shetlands aren't really rugged if they don't need to be, is that right?
Grooming Kit
Tack
Lunging Equipment
A HORSE BOX - dreaming really but maybe one day!
Have sorted contacts with the vets, farrier, physio, hay & straw supplier. Our vet package includes worming, vaccines and dentist. Oh and sorting insurance.
Is there anything else people would recommend or I have missed? First time shetland owner and I confident will be fine just want to make sure I have everything set up before they arrive. Just want to be organised so I can enjoy every minute of this exciting adventure and not stress.