Tell me not to...

[Nudibranch]

...go and view a Sec A colt tomorrow morning! It's fugly as can be, but a pretty colour, stupidly cheap and local. I could do with a 3rd companion/kids pony, and my other Sec A is living the life of riley in the dream home up north so I don't want to ask for him back. And he's nuts with cars and in harness so he's no use.

If its hind legs are as straight as they look in the photos I will walk away, but they are terrible photos and he has a kind face. Really though, someone tell me it's a terrible idea...

 

[Marigold4]

Personally, I would go and look if it were a filly but not a colt. With a colt you then have the expense of gelding, keeping pony in out of the flies while the wound heals, and gelding can have complications.

 

[Nudibranch]

In fairness I've had colts gelded before and if he drops he can be done before April. If not, he's way too small to cause any bother with my two until autumn. My last colt made nearly 18hh!

 

[Abacus]

Why would we tell you not to, if you really need one of these?!

I did similar about 6 years ago with a 3 year old section A (advertised as 6yo). Ugly as hell - looked like a small chestnut roan goat. Had been rescued from slaughter. Despite any conformation issues he was the best lead rein pony ever (and has now gone to possibly the most luxurious livery yard in the country, with his new small person). I made a 1100% increase on his £500 purchase price including the transport - I’m honestly not exaggerating. I don’t even care about that, he was fabulous.

Go see it! And let us know. Good luck.

 

[Dexter]

In fairness I've had colts gelded before and if he drops he can be done before April. If not, he's way too small to cause any bother with my two until autumn. My last colt made nearly 18hh!

They are never too small. Unless you can keep mares separate without too much hassle I wouldn't risk it.

 

[millikins]

If you've got the space and the money I'd say go for it. I have to sit on my hands when I look at Dragon Driving, with the time of year and cost of living, there are so many small, not great quality colts and I just wonder what life has in store for the poor little blighters.

 

[Btomkins]

Do it! I have a soft spot for fugly little colts on DD and the most recent one is turning out wonderfully So rewarding seeing them blossom.

From feral and sad -


To super friendly and winning at his first show -

 

[dorsetladette]

well you all talked me in to the pity purchase so I don't feel obliged to talk you our of it. and a baby pony for xmas is the best present to your self! Section A colts are 10 a penny at the moment though so you don't have to go for the first you see. Although I did with both mine.

As for them being colts - handled right it shouldn't make a difference if you have the right set up. I'm a boys only set up so works absolutely great for us.

We need photos too!

 

[maya2008]

Colts are my hard limit - because I have mares. Pity purchases have been kind of our thing this year though so no judgement from me! Kind faces are good too…

 

[southerncomfort]

Having worked with some absolutely lovely section A colts at a stud, I still wouldn't buy one unless it could be gelded before it arrived.

They are cheeky and endlessly entertaining but also a whole lot of trouble!! ?

 

[scruffyponies]

FTLOG check it has both nuts.

 

[dorsetladette]

FTLOG check it has both nuts.

Or have a good vet willing to have a good rummage. Robins was tooked behind the other but my vet managed to hook it down and do it as a normal gelding under a general.

 

[SantaVera]

you absolutely NEED to go and see him, buy him and give him the life of luxury that he deserves.

 

[oldie48]

I had to return Little Fatty (sect A) to his owners. He'd been a fab companion with Mr B but when I lost him and bought Rose again he was ace until she came into season. He'd been gelded but he still wanted to mount her and trust me, she was more than willing to get down on her knees to make life easier. When I spoke to owner she confirmed this was his usual behaviour. I certainly wouldn't entertain a colt, LF could get through anything, he was a delightful but very naughty little pony!

 

[Gloi]

If I won the lottery I'd buy a place and just bring up and train little colts from DD and the auction.

I really like a section a filly on Facebook yesterday https://m.facebook.com/groups/215413165159676/permalink/6110250029009264/

 

[paddy555]

Do it! I have a soft spot for fugly little colts on DD and the most recent one is turning out wonderfully So rewarding seeing them blossom.

From feral and sad -
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To super friendly and winning at his first show -View attachment 104346

a really lovely pony, you should be very proud.
I've seen this so many times with feral Dartmoor hill pony colts. They are worthless and totally criticised. Totally fugly. Then someone takes them on, looks after them and 3 years later they look just like the 2nd picture above.
You can make a lot (not money just success) out of these native pony colts with a bit of time and effort so it is not a bad idea OP. A project well worth doing.

 

[KittenInTheTree]

Look at it this way, if you buy him, then you know that he'll be gelded and not used to breed just because he's a pretty colour.

 

[millikins]

a really lovely pony, you should be very proud.
I've seen this so many times with feral Dartmoor hill pony colts. They are worthless and totally criticised. Totally fugly. Then someone takes them on, looks after them and 3 years later they look just like the 2nd picture above.
You can make a lot (not money just success) out of these native pony colts with a bit of time and effort so it is not a bad idea OP. A project well worth doing.

I've met a few DHPs, may have owned one as small driving pony came from West Country on a pet passport, all have had great temperaments if not prize winning conformation.

 

[rara007]

Sounds a bit mad Check it has both balls and no strange teeth situations. They’re never too small…

 

[nagblagger]

Well, we are waiting, did you or didn't you?

 

[Nudibranch]

So, I bought him ?‍ Not collected yet. Definitely a pity purchase. He's largely unhandled, pretty sure he's been through an auction as they've only had him a month. Poor and wormy looking so I'm calling the vet first thing Monday for worming advice as he's so small and I don't want him to colic. But definitely needs dealing with. He'll be isolated here for a short while until that's sorted, but where he can see the others and so I can get him properly handled and lifting his feet, etc etc. He's also on haylege which I think may be exacerbating the pot belly. He'll be on hay and old meadow grass here which I think might be a better option.

Hard to explain as he's in a real fugly stage but I have a good feeling about him. I think there's something nice under all that scruffy hair.

 

[Btomkins]

So, I bought him ?‍ Not collected yet. Definitely a pity purchase. He's largely unhandled, pretty sure he's been through an auction as they've only had him a month. Poor and wormy looking so I'm calling the vet first thing Monday for worming advice as he's so small and I don't want him to colic. But definitely needs dealing with. He'll be isolated here for a short while until that's sorted, but where he can see the others and so I can get him properly handled and lifting his feet, etc etc. He's also on haylege which I think may be exacerbating the pot belly. He'll be on hay and old meadow grass here which I think might be a better option.

Hard to explain as he's in a real fugly stage but I have a good feeling about him. I think there's something nice under all that scruffy hair.

Amazing update!

keep us posted with plenty of pics and progress, good luck!

 

[Abacus]

So, I bought him ?‍ Not collected yet. Definitely a pity purchase. He's largely unhandled, pretty sure he's been through an auction as they've only had him a month. Poor and wormy looking so I'm calling the vet first thing Monday for worming advice as he's so small and I don't want him to colic. But definitely needs dealing with. He'll be isolated here for a short while until that's sorted, but where he can see the others and so I can get him properly handled and lifting his feet, etc etc. He's also on haylege which I think may be exacerbating the pot belly. He'll be on hay and old meadow grass here which I think might be a better option.

Hard to explain as he's in a real fugly stage but I have a good feeling about him. I think there's something nice under all that scruffy hair.

After you posted I looked on DD (not to find him, just out of curiosity about the market). I think I saw your little chap. If I’m right he looks like a sweetheart. So glad you bought him. Keep us posted - the collective love of HHO is behind you.

 

[scruffyponies]

You won't regret it OP.
This is my FTGH scruffy colt. 20 years on I still adore him... and no, I didn't check. He didn't.

 

[SantaVera]

Greeat news! looking forward to lots of updates and photos x

 

[Bernster]

Look forward to the glow up progress pics ?

 

[ycbm]

Well where's the photo then!

Pretty please

 

[SheriffTruman]

Great news, Nudibranch. That's one lucky wee colt!

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

This forum is hilarious. OP: Should I pity buy a colt? Everyone: YES! ? Looking forward to pics.

 

[SashaBabe]

Congratulations. Can't wait to see the photos.