SouthWestWhippet
Well-Known Member
Got a 5 year old pony (about 13hhish), placid easy going little man, nothing phases him. Total dope-on-a-rope to lead about (my 2 year old rides him) but still pretty green off the leading rein. Walks and trots happily if a bit wobbly, steering and brakes all in place but a bit sticky in canter. Not spooky, sharp or strong at all and if something worries him, he comes to a halt. TBH I would say a desire to come to a halt is probably his biggest failing!
Hoping to move him and my 'proper' riding horse to a big RS in my village where they have the facilites for me to bring him on and also to enjoy my horse a lot more. However to afford this, he would have to go on working livery. I'm pretty sure this will be the making of him TBH, he likes routine and knowing his job and a straight forward nose-to-tail lifestyle will suit him down to the ground! I work at the riding school a couple of hours a week and like the way they manage the ponies.
However, I want to make sure he isn't pulled around by the children so I'm looking for the softest, mildest bit you can think off - bearing in mind he doesn't need brakes... I'm currently thinking a fulmer snaffle with a happy mouth revolver mouthpiece. Any other ideas?
Hoping to move him and my 'proper' riding horse to a big RS in my village where they have the facilites for me to bring him on and also to enjoy my horse a lot more. However to afford this, he would have to go on working livery. I'm pretty sure this will be the making of him TBH, he likes routine and knowing his job and a straight forward nose-to-tail lifestyle will suit him down to the ground! I work at the riding school a couple of hours a week and like the way they manage the ponies.
However, I want to make sure he isn't pulled around by the children so I'm looking for the softest, mildest bit you can think off - bearing in mind he doesn't need brakes... I'm currently thinking a fulmer snaffle with a happy mouth revolver mouthpiece. Any other ideas?
