Trying out option number 2

I like this one better but I think it has to be measured every year until it is 7 so was that certificate this years one and will she need to be measured for the next two years. Check the certificate is current and that you are happy that it won't measure over next time.
It looks a lovely honest sort but try it a bit more as it is hard to change your mind later.
 
Nice pony.

Did she jump him over a bigger fence without the cross in front? I.E. did she jump him just down over a single upright?
 
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Nice pony.

Did she jump him over a bigger fence without the cross in front? I.E. did she jump him just down over a single upright?

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That was going to be my query!
 
Same comment here.

Oldest trick in the book to put a small jump in front of a bigger one. They jump the small one and then it is impossible for them to get to the second part wrong.

If you are serious about this pony, go back and jump it around a course, or at least single fences without a placing fence in front. A small cross 3 strides before a bigger fence still counts as a placing fence

If it doesn't hack out it naps, which it might transfer to SJ at a later date. I would also be a bit concerned if it has been sold once and has been sent back. Very honest of them to tell you.
 
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The dealer sold it to the family who have had it for the past few years and has taken it back as a part exchange.

[/ QUOTE ] How long did the previous owners actually have it - as it is only five now? What was their reason for selling - outgrown, didn't click with it? Did it get its BSJA winnings with the previous owner, or with the dealer?
 
i really like her!
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We are going back this afternoon. I will get them to do the jumping you suggest.

The girl who bought it has gone on to horses and she took it back after three years with them as a part exchange for a pair of horses.

This is the testimonial from the mother of the girl who rode the pony at BSJA for the last year.

AFTER BUYING SEVERAL HORSES AND PONIES FROM lIZ, MY DAUGHTER PROGRESSED FROM BEING A NERVOUS 12 YEAR OLD PONY CLUB RIDER TO A COMPETITIVE BSJA JUNIOR RIDER.

SHE IS NOW 15 ON HER FINAL YEAR ON PONIES.

TO FIND AN EXCEPTIONAL 148CM WE WENT OUT WITH LIZ TO HOLLAND AND FOUND A SUPER 8 YEAR OLD MARE WHICH MY DAUGHTER LOVES AND IS COMPETING SUCCESSFULLY - PLACED TWICE AT PONY OF THE YEAR SHOW IN 1.20 CLASSES!!!!!!!!

LIZ HAS FOUND OUR FIRST BSJA HORSE - AGAIN IN HOLLAND AND CALLY QUALIFIED FOR SCOPE ON HER FIRST OUTING.

WE NOW HAVE A HAPPY TEENAGER BUT HAVE NO MONEY LEFT!

THANKYOU LIZ!

MANDY WILSON CARLISLE


The previous owners own/manage here

http://www.greenlandsequestriancentre.co.uk/

I don't think there is a perfect pony - they all will have something not quite right - even if we were to spend a lot more.
 
Hello, Yes still prefer this one! She seems like a lovely mare and as has already been said keeps a nice rythm and sorted herself out at the second part of the double. Your daughter also does look better on this one too.
What 5 yr olds aren't a bit spooky out hacking? and if you've got a nice sensible one to go out with her then that should be fine.
Tough decision to be made, but I know which one I would have loved at that age! Good Luck and let us know what you decide
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I know what you mean about loving the character of the little fizzy grey pony - I like that sort as well!

But this one does seem a better size for your daughter - she looked too big for the little grey one IMO.

And if she prefers this one, then probably best to go for this one - she seems old enough and sensible enough to know what she likes.

Being younger (and spotted!), this one will also probably be easier to sell on to another nice home when your daughter moves on to horses.

Would agree about riding her to some single fences, though, although she seemed very genuine to me.
 
No pun intended, but I think that knocks spots off the other one! I know it comes with no wardrobe, but what a little cracker it is. It is also a much better size for your daughter, looks a lot more relaxed jumping and is likely to really help her confidence building. I really hope you go for it, I like it a lot and want to follow their progress!
 
Ooh - I did think of this - but the girls only generally wear a body protector when doing cross country. Not when jumping round a small course of jumps. I will have a chat with them.
 
Nuala dont worry about all these different points of view & whether you should have insisted on a body protecter. The damage your daughter seems to have is scrapes to face & neck. A body protector would not have made things any different. Riding is a risk sport as I am absolutely sure you are aware.
 
Totally. I am developing nerves of steel watching my girls jumping. They have both had some nasty spills. The important thing is they both want to get straight back on. They love it. And that's enough for me!
 
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