Update on horse viewing

The grey is LOVELY .... BUT i have to agree with dieseldog here, you really have to ask yourself what you're buying the horse to do. It is only 4 and your daughter only has 18months left in juniors - do you really want to be putting the pressure on a 4year old so quickly to compete juniors as you're on a limited timescale? And the horse hasn't been in the country long (im assuming from what you've said) i just get the feeling that its a nice honest horse that doesnt want to be rushed.
If you have the time for a LONG TERM project then go for it.
If you want a nice little pony for your daughter to gain experience on in the next 18months in juniors to set herself up right for riding seniors and gain some confidence, go for something slightly older.
Just my gut feeling.
 
Poor Nuala, I imagine she's more confused than when she started!
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Surely someone on here has something suitable they can sell or loan?
 
I'm surprised that there aren't more people on here who know of a perfect pony for her. I could point Nuala in about 20 directions for what she is looking for if she was over here.
 
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It will be interesting to see the video, but in my opinion a 4 year old that has no exprience at BSJA is a bit of a risk. You are likely to find that it needs work to get it jumping up to standard, and even though you said it helped your daughter out when she was wrong, in the ring it might be a totally different senario.

I still think the way to go with a youngster that wants start BSJA is something with more of a proven track record. Thats just my opinion, but i know when i started BSJA it would of made life alot easier (and more fun) if i could of had something that took me round the track a little - it is also a *great* way to learn. No offense, but i think you could spend your money alot more wisely.

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sorry to say but i agree- glad your not getting the chestnut-i didnt like the look of it.
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I'm surprised that there aren't more people on here who know of a perfect pony for her. I could point Nuala in about 20 directions for what she is looking for if she was over here.

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there is a fab NF pony at our yard, but only recently broken so no good to her (there is a welsh mare though, jumps like a stag but might be too lively)
 
We are going to have a chat with their instructor and then decide what to do.

It is hard - I would love to buy Mouse - he seemed such a lovely willing boy. But I understand what everyone has said about his youth - he is five now though - but still very young.
 
What everyone has said is very true..but if you and your girls reallylike this pony all being well i think you should just go for it. Just make sure your girls no they will have to spend some time bringing it on. They may really enjoy bringing it on. But if they decide they want to start competing immediatly then an experienced bsja pony would be the way to go. Did you call up about the ponies i posted on your last post. They looked very nice if you wanted to go down the path of getting an experienced pony.
 
Just come onto this post. Looks a nice pony but would agree that at 15 your daughter does not have long as a junior so might be better with a more experienced pony. You say this pony belongs to your instructors boyfriend, does she know you are looking for a pony, cos I wonder why she didn't mention this one to you.

MFH - youmention strangles in this area, which is worrying. Any chance you could pm with more details, i.e. its not at any local competition venues is it?
 
Really really like that grey. But only 4?
Depends if you want to go straight into BSJA, or put in the work for a while first - which you would have to do with this one.
 
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