nicolenlolly
Well-Known Member
I know there are so many variables...location, pony, child’s maturity levels but just wondering what age you let them go it alone?
I live in north Devon now, pretty much the middle of no where so a couple of dozen cars go past maybe in a day. Pony we have owned for 5 years and is a 19 year old saint. Child is 11 but really quite sensible and has good road sense. I would only let her go out the driveway which is about 1/4 mile long and maybe as much as a further 1/2 mile up the road before turning back and using that 1/2 mile a few times over as it’s a nice steep hill to condition and improve fitness. She has a mobile and is hi-vizzed from top to toe. I have led lights on pony and child (the tail wraps fit her legs beautifully!) have gone with her each time so far but she wants to go it alone? Thoughts please?
I live in north Devon now, pretty much the middle of no where so a couple of dozen cars go past maybe in a day. Pony we have owned for 5 years and is a 19 year old saint. Child is 11 but really quite sensible and has good road sense. I would only let her go out the driveway which is about 1/4 mile long and maybe as much as a further 1/2 mile up the road before turning back and using that 1/2 mile a few times over as it’s a nice steep hill to condition and improve fitness. She has a mobile and is hi-vizzed from top to toe. I have led lights on pony and child (the tail wraps fit her legs beautifully!) have gone with her each time so far but she wants to go it alone? Thoughts please?