We get our first pony today...

[OldNag]

Well, have taken the plunge and as of today will become a pony owner.

Found a lovely Welsh Sec A for my kids. She's a really gentle, easy to handle 15 yr old who's been with current owners for 6/7 yrs. Had her 2 stage vetted and all was well.

My girls are only 8 and 6 and they are absolutely smitten with her already. They hovered round at the vetting yesterday and gave her heaps of cuddles as soon as it was finished.

They have already chosen her a horrendously pink headcollar and leadrope... I can see this poor pony is going to look like My Little Pony before very long. Do they do hoof oil with glitter? If so, please don't tell my kids.

I realise now that my allotment is probably going to have to be turned over to mega scale carrot production. We went up there yesterday morning and they picked the bestest nicest organically grown, Enviromesh protected carrots for pony.. which she did enjoy and I hope she appreciates the work that's gone into them

Today we go up to the yard (she's staying there) to do the paperwork stuff and then she's ours. I've wanted a pony for 40 years. Unfortunately I'd need to lose 4 stone and use a pair of roller skates to ride this one but hey.

 

[caitlin95uk]

Fortunately they do pink glitter hoof oil and a pink glitter spray at our local horsey shop

Best of luck with your new pony!

 

[Nigel_cat]

How exciting!! Hope you have lots of happy times with her and your girls

Ps *whispers* Im pretty sure I've seen glitter hoof oil somewhere!

 

[OldNag]

Ps *whispers* Im pretty sure I've seen glitter hoof oil somewhere!

Arrggh Nooooooo.. not glittery hoof oil.

I shall have to do a proper recce of the saddlers and know which racks to avoid before I take my kids there!

 

[OldNag]

Thanks for the good wishes, I'll report back later when I'm poorer, dirtier and probably deaf from the squeals of small children who are really really excited.

 

[be positive]

Yes glitter hoof oil And you can get Everything in PINK grooming kit to pooh pickers to wheelbarrows
You are going to have fun

 

[OldNag]

Ah we got a purple grooming kit... I did justify this on the grounds that brushes are less likely to get lost when they're visible.

I'm going to get a lunge cavesson and roller etc today and thankfully I haven't seen any in pink at all. So we can be sensible some of the time!

 

[fallenangel123]

Well done, you'll have loads of fun, and the bonus of very tired children who sleep well!!

They do make glitter hoof oil, it lasts very well too. My girls painted their ponies feet the other day and they are still sparkly. They do a glitter spray too for manes and tails, and apparently dogs too as my Danes are sparkly!

 

[OldNag]

Well done, you'll have loads of fun, and the bonus of very tired children who sleep well!!

They do make glitter hoof oil, it lasts very well too. My girls painted their ponies feet the other day and they are still sparkly. They do a glitter spray too for manes and tails, and apparently dogs too as my Danes are sparkly!

Oh noooooo. Poor pony I can see what's going to happen! ... At the moment she's a lovely grey. I can see she's going to end up sparkly pink.

 

[OldNag]

Well we survived day one. Not sure about my wallet though, it's feeling a bit sore!!

We only needed two trips to the saddler to stock up on some bits and pieces (thank goodness pony came with saddle and bridle). We were in there yesterday too, so I'm surprised we weren't offered a season ticket.

My girls had the best time ever, grooming their pony (lots of hugging involved) and then of course having a ride. Pony behaved fantastically well, very patient (fortunately).

Brought the tack home and gave it all a good clean. Think the saddle will need replacing in the next few months (a synthetic that's seen better days) but it'll do fine for now.

8 yr old said she wants to set her alarm for 6 tomorrow so she can be up at the yard nice and early.

Bet she won't be saying that when it's cold and rainy!!

And I've found something I still recognise after 20 years. The packaging has changed but good old Belvoir saddle soap is still the same as far as I can tell.

 

[Chestnutmare]

oh bless how exciting I love it when kids get all excited about getting up early to go and do their ponies, I remember doing this at their age.

I too have seen the glitter hoof oil and glitter spray for mane's and tails.. lol... robinson's also stock it ha ha

So nice to hear a happy story on here

Hope the eagerness continues ha ha

 

[OldNag]

Well no glitter hoof oil in stock - thankfully. Got some nice feedy-hoofy stuff instead.

I wonder what time they will wake me tomorrow then, better get an early night in case they do get up at 6 and expect me to take them down to the yard at first light!

 

[HollyB66]

So, what time did you get up to go to the yard today?

Or have you already gone to bed in order to recover in time for tomorrow?

It's gonna be a looooong summer holiday for you

Any piccies?

 

[haycroft]

how lovely for your first pony,as long as your daughters enjoy the riding and pony care, let them have as much pink, sparkly things for pony..i think its great

im sure you'l have some fab years in front of you..have fun

my sons pony ( we dont own,sort of loan) has pink reins and browband which he loves
he lost simba in sig a few months back

i love seeing kids ebjoy their ponies and having fun

 

[debsflo]

aaah lovley. This is only the start although greys do look nice in pink. Rugs, grooming kit, jodphurs etc. hope you all have lots of fun.....

 

[misst]

Oh I am so envious I wish I had a little one to buy a little pony for - any excuse My daughters first pony was a grey connie x who we still have - she is 27 now. Glitter hoof oil sounds fab. I remember my daughter had a Disney piglet (winnie the poo) numner in fucia pink for her Such fun for you and your girls, you will have so many happy memories