So.....now I have a new pony....what to do next?

[benson21]

Our new pony (who by the way, is absolutely gorgeous, well behaved, cuddly, very good boy....enough now Diane!) is now at his new stables, and my OH has decided he would like to try some in hand showing.
Donovan is a 12.3hh sec C welsh.
So, question one is what classes could he be entered in, and question 2 is what should my OH wear? I can find lots of advice what a female should be wearing, but not a male.
Can I go back to gushing about my pony now?

 

[misst]

No advice at all but soooo pleased for you Please do continue with the gushing and pics would be great

 

[benson21]

I need no encouragement!
Brought the little man in from the field tonight, he was the only one in his paddock, and as soon as he saw me walking up the road to get him he came cantering over.
He had a nice new rug on today as it was supposed to rain hard, and it is now caked in mud! I think I have a mud monster!
Put him in the stable, and he started to nibble at his straw bed, which obviously I dont want him to do. So I grumbled at him for doing it, but he continued. So I grumbled a bit louder, and he went and stood at the back of his stable with his head in the corner, having a proper sulk!!! Now, I know I am the worst sulker, always have been, but I think I might have competition now!!
Had to go over to him after about 10 minutes and give him a pat(and obviously tell him I lurve him!) before he would come out of the corner!
Not too sure how 2 sulkers are gonna mix!

 

[jewel]

you o/h should wear trousers the opposite colour of your ponies legs i.e white legs dark trouser, dark legs light trousers. shirt and tie some where waistcoat and some good running shoes with grip alot wear trousers. as for classes welsh c, mixed large breed classes.
p.s really pleased you have got a new pony

 

[benson21]

Thank you, I now have instuctions from TFC how to put pics up, so will have a go!

 

[brighteyes]

My only plea is please don't let him get fat - not even round. Especially if he is too young to be ridden/ has no rider.

 

[benson21]

Definately not something I am intending. The previous owners have told me he was having cool mix, chaff and sugar beet twice a day, plus hay, and obviously grass in the field.
I have already taken out the beet, and one feed as I am worried he will get podgy, now we see how it goes.

 

[Becki1802]

I think he should wear a straw boater hat!!! I saw a man wearing one at a local show the other day and I thought it was ace!

 

[benson21]

Jumping up and down in my chair cos I have finally put a picture on!!!!

 

[benson21]

Getting the hang of this now!

 

[Troylimbo1]

Congratulations

Are you sure he's a Section C? He looks like a B to me?

Good luck with him

 

[benson21]

Thats right, he is a section B! i am too much in love to know what I am thinking, let alone typing!!!!

 

[Troylimbo1]

Haha bless.

We got one too about 6 weeks ago. A cheeky chappy but a bundle of fun too!

 

[pastie2]

What is his breeding Benson? Stunning BTW.

 

[benson21]

He is by Carrwood Orpheus, and his Dam is Corkhills Cleo. Never been involved in the breeding side, is that what you mean by his breeding?

 

[caitlin95uk]

this is the sires family treee
http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/carrwood+orpheus
if you look at the top in the middle where his name is, and then hover over the picture icon, you will see a picture

 

[benson21]

Wow, thanks for that. I am confused now, it says that Carrwood Orpheus was a sec C, so how come Donovan is a sec B?

 

[Queenbee87]

He is absolutely stunning (I know I said that on your original post but had to say it again!) I want him!! Although would feel bad stealing him from you after all you've been through-you deserve a gorgeous mud monster pony

 

[pastie2]

Having looked at his breeding, I can asure you he is a B. Lovely breeding too, going back to Solway Master Bronze Twice. So a bit of TB in there aswell!! Section Bs started off as a type, so a mixture to get a finer riding pony for children without to much blood.

 

[jewel]

your o/h will need to wear different if he is a section B and not a C. tweed jacket and flat cap is what i've seen showing B's. nice pony

 

[RuthnMeg]

Lovely little chap...
more photos are a must!!

 

[Pebbles]

So gorgeous, happy happy times xx