I’ve had some really useful advice on here over the years so I’m back for more.
We managed to find a star of a loan pony for my 7 year old daughter last summer. She’s 12.2hh 23 and just brilliant. Before December lockdown she was going over small crosspoles, starting to come off the lead rein and about to try a canter or two. Since lockdown I’ve just be leading her across the fields and waiting for restrictions to lift before starting lessons again.
Now we’ve found out that my daughter has Absence Seizures. We will see her consultant next week but until we can get them under control, we’ll have to limit her activities- horse riding is one of them sadly.
I’m still keen for her to carry on her love of ponies but in a modified form. So I’m considering a Shetland might be a good option for her. My thoughts are it would be safer to lead and handle on the ground and less of a hight to fall when ridden. I would always lead now until we hear otherwise. Her loan pony is wonderful but that but higher so often I do the real grooming and tack up. I feel something more manageable will expand her enjoyment.
But my experience of these breeds starts and ends with Thelwell! For those of you who have owned them, would you say they would be a suitable for our situation? The pony would need to be very well schooled and appreciate that comes with a price tag.
As for the loan pony, I adore her so my son has said he will ride her but I’m not sure it’ll last as he looses interest very quickly. I feel awful that we might have to send her back home so was considering giving 4 months notice so give her owner time. Does that sound fair? She was meant to be a long term loan so it’ll be out of the blue for them.
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Mumtothelittlefella · 11/03/2021 08:18
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