Thoughts

My first thought is why so cheap? If it can do all it says it can, plus the fact it's a pony, I would expect it to be at least double that. Could just be that they're desperate to get rid of it but then again it could not be..
 
As above - is price too good to be true? However they may be more intersted in a good home rather than financial gain, and if the daughter is giving up, they don't need the money to fund the next purchase. Certainly worth a look...
Good luck!
 
I looked at this advert as it's the sort of thing I am looking for but too far away. However, it always worries me when the advert says 'daughter/son lost interest'. I was a horsey mad child and couldn't imagine losing interest in anything with 4 legs, a mane and a tail. Have things changed so much? I guess I am sceptical because the pony we have is a fab lead rein pony but a little "insert your own expletive!!" off the lead rein, and he was for sale because the child lost interest. My son lost interest when he was chucked off several times a month as well, but with a lot of persuasion has worked through it. We still have the pony and he'll be with us for life, partly because I wouldn't want to pass the problem on to anyone else. But now it's always a bit of a red flag when looking at anything else!
That said, I did think this pony looked rather smart, and if it had been any nearer would have gone to see.
Sorry for rambling on!
 
definitly worth a call!

I would also definitely give it a thorough try out (do every single thing you would ever do with it) and get it vetted! The price is a little too good!
 
smart looking chap, my thoughts from looking at the ad would be:
he is in a gag with roundings and a tight flash so suggests to me that he pulls like a tank. Might be a prob or not depending on the capabilities and confidence of the person you would be buying it for.
It says that the pony has in the past jumped up to 1m with two riders, but gives no suggestion that the pony is now currently able to do this. If they omit something it is often for a reason! Also rather a high mileage 9 yr old if both riders have jumped their fill on him.
There is no mention of what he is like to load, hack, flatwork, if he is sane on fun rides etc. Best not to assume he can do all this. Although he is good for the vet and farrier and you can muck out around him (note - only 'can' not is nice to!). This doesn't mean he is a nice chap - could be a proper **** the rest of the time! The ad seems to center around all the stuff he has won rather than what he is like, health and what he might have potential to continue to do.
I think worth a look, but ask loads of questions on the phone first and if you then decide to visit (why did the prev owner get rid to the current seller?) and as always get your own vet!
Totally depends what you are after really, but the above aspects would just raise questions for me.
 
From past experience - I would ask what he is like to load and catch. If he is good I would ask if he's in a gelding only field or mare and geldings.
 
I must say from reading the ad it does give the impression that the pony has put the daughter off riding completely, especially they have only had it less than a year!

As others have said, it says nothing about whether the pony is quiet to ride, good in traffic, easy to hack out alone etc.

If you are interested then ask lots and lots of questions before you go. Suggestions would be:

Has the pony ever reared, bucked, bolted or napped?
Is it safe in traffic?
Is it easy to hack out alone?
Is it sane and safe when hacking in company?
How does the pony behave at shows?
What competitions has it done since August 2009 and what results achieved?
What height competitions did the old owner win at? (Just because she has jumped 1m doesn't mean it was successful at that height).
Does it load and travel easily and happily in both lorry and trailer?
Has the pony ever been lame or ill at all?
Does it suffer from sweet-itch, headshaking, laminitis or any other ailments or allergies?

etc., etc.

I would find out what name it competes under as well, and google it to see if you can find results to back up their claims.
 
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