What would you do

[Mistyers]

Looking for some honest opinions…
My daughter is 8 and has been riding for a few years now. She has had her new pony since last September it has taken her a long time to gain confidence and trust in the pony … she’s a little bit 2 strong. My daughter is getting stronger gradually …
We may have the opportunity to trial/purchase a riding school pony that she uses… and he’s a star! But a bit of a kick along .. so she’s in the middle of both.. what would you do??
Keep her own pony and persevere? Or…

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Is there any chance of you keeping both?

 

[nagblagger]

Use the confidence giver and put the original one on loan until she is ready for it?

 

[Umbongo]

Whatever you do please be aware that many riding school ponies can be very different out of the riding school environment. In the riding school they may get ridden for a few hours a day. In a private home they are generally exercised a lot less and can turn from school plod to whizzy naughty pony. Not always the case, but plenty of stories on here and I have experienced this myself. They also may not hack out alone/go in front. Would be good if you can have him on a decent length trial.