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Hi I'm viewing a pony over the weekend, its a 2 year old welsh sec a unbroken, as it obviously can't be ridden what things should I be looking out for, only ever brought one horse through a friend so all quite new to me, any pointers will be greatly appreciated, many thanks :)
 
Conformation, temperament, good to handle? halter broken? leading? As mucn as you can basically! as what he has done, any problems, medical history etc. How is he in a stable and what ever info is relevant. Have you got someone experienced in buying horses that cod go with you as if you arent sure what your looking for they can help.
Let us know how it goes!
 
The cost of keeping and training a youngster is very off-puting unless you have free or very cheap yard facilities, plus they need two or three years to mature, during which time they should be running free with their friends.
During this time you will have to pay vet bills and insurance, so in the end you may have a very expensive pony which may not turn out to suit your purposes.
I think you might be better to get something near the finished product as good two year olds can end up as rather ordinary, and vice versa.
In order to get you eye in, go to local horse shows and watch the youngstock classes, ask someone who seems to know what they are watching to give you a few pointers, these have been fed and trained for the job, so will be more forward than a filly out of the field.
Be wary of buying an uncut colt, in fact dont't do it, the vendor may be selling off because of veterinary complications.
 
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Is it registered with the welsh pony and cob society? Check out the sire, dam and any successful progedy.

Get the owner to walk the pony away from you - look for straighness of the walk, is the pony cow hocked, is the pony walking straight. Look at the pony walking from the side on - is it tracking up ie. is the hind foot falling into the place the front foot comes from?

Get them to trot towards you and away from you - is the pony trotting straight are the front legs dishing are the hind legs moving straight.

Feel the legs for lumps and bumps (where they should not be).

How well does the pony look? Are they eyes bright, shiney and clean (no goo). Are the nostrils clear of mucus? Is the tail end clear of any runny poo? Are the ribs showing? Does the pony look happy and lively? Ask to see it moving in a small field or menage to see how it moves loose.

I paid £500 for a 2yo gelding that came from a very reputable and well respected breeder of welsh As. He has HOYS, Olympia and Welsh Show Campions all the way back and sideways in his line. Please bear this in mind when purchasing your pony and how much you are paying for it.

Good luck!
 
BonneMaman said:
Is it registered with the welsh pony and cob society? Check out the sire, dam and any successful progedy.

Get the owner to walk the pony away from you - look for straighness of the walk, is the pony cow hocked, is the pony walking straight. Look at the pony walking from the side on - is it tracking up ie. is the hind foot falling into the place the front foot comes from?

Get them to trot towards you and away from you - is the pony trotting straight are the front legs dishing are the hind legs moving straight.

Feel the legs for lumps and bumps (where they should not be).

How well does the pony look? Are they eyes bright, shiney and clean (no goo). Are the nostrils clear of mucus? Is the tail end clear of any runny poo? Are the ribs showing? Does the pony look happy and lively? Ask to see it moving in a small field or menage to see how it moves loose.

I paid £500 for a 2yo gelding that came from a very reputable and well respected breeder of welsh As. He has HOYS, Olympia and Welsh Show Campions all the way back and sideways in his line. Please bear this in mind when purchasing your pony and how much you are paying for it.

Good luck!
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All this and above posts.....but most importantly.....if someone else was looking at him at the same time.....would you kill them to get him for yourself???!!!
If not......you might consider walking away....:)

Bryndu
 
I was recently shown a rather nice strong 13.1 three year old colt, it was for sale at £750, excellent temperament.
It would be suitable for driving, but due to having been left entire, it had a thick neck which might make it difficult a child's ride.
I assume they had not had it cut due to cost (£200).
 
Make sure you ask to see the passport and the breed papers, so they don't try to sell you a pony with no paperwork. If it's a colt, bear in mind how much it will cost to geld it.
 
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