Choosing A Suitable Pony

By Heather Toms

Carol hadn’t ridden a horse since she used to be a child, more than 40 years ago. Now in her 50s, she was planning to buy herself a pony. She heeded the recommendation of her instructor and purchased an off-the-track thoroughbred of roughly 8 years old. The horse was skittish, and unseated her rather abruptly 6 times in 6 weeks. She sold her horse to a professional rider in her 20s, and the horse took to show jumping like it had realized a lifetime ambition. Fortunately , Carol’s falls did not end up in any major damage. On the other hand, she got some precious understanding on disposition and compatibility. Her 2nd horse was a paint quarter horse of mild temperament who effortlessly went from trail to clinic. This pony was certainly not in the top bracket in terms of pro dressage, but was solid, stolid and reliable.

Whether the intended rider is young or old, female or male, experienced or an utter beginner, the most important characteristic to go looking for when purchasing horses is attitude.

Whether the intended rider is young or old, masculine or feminine, experienced or a total novice, the most vital characteristic to look for when purchasing horses is attitude.

She promotes horses that “have been there, done that and had enough”.

She also adds a rider: the intended purpose in purchasing a pony can make a change to the kind of pony the purchaser should have a look for.

“Most adults want not only a pony for riding, but as a long-term pet, too. They seek the enjoyment of riding a pony who will also give them companionship,” she says. For such folk, the horse’s on selling value is of no significance because they want a pony for keeps, not for reselling a short time later on.

“Most adults need not only a pony for riding, but as a long-term pet, too. They seek the thrill of riding a pony who will also give them companionship,” she is saying. For such people, the horse’s on selling value is of no significance because they would like a pony for keeps, not for reselling a short time later on.

“It has been my experience that young riders have no hesitation about unloading a horse, even a pony that has been with them a while, if they find a better prospect,” Margie commented.

“It has been my experience that young riders have no qualms about dumping a horse, even a pony that has been with them a long time, if they find a better prospect,” Margie commented.

She added that she had trained tons of riders of all ages and virtually invariably, it was only her older scholars who look for a pony to grow even older with.

Another instructor, Christen, has the same opinions. Younger riders select their first horses by judging the pony only on its competitive potential. “Almost all of the beginner adults I know have decided on horses that have all round skills and calm temperament. They need horses that can jump low courses without fuss, go on trail, are hunter paced and capable of student level dressage and can be conveyed by trailer to clinic or somewhere else without raising an unrighteous ruckus. They do not want nice looking horses, they want comfort and equanimity.”

“Whenever someone approaches you for help in choosing a horse, the very first thing you take account of is the reason the customer would like a horse,” Christen says. “You will find just the right horse when you look for them with your customer’s interests and wishes in mind.”

“Whenever somebody approaches you for help in selecting a pony, the first thing you take into consideration is the reason why the client wants a horse,” Christen claims. “You will find just the right pony when you look for them with your client’s interests and wants in mind.”

“If I was in my teens and yearning for an Olympic gold,” Pat says, “I might think of getting some other pony. My pony does everything I ask her, and I have nothing more to ask. There’s absolutely no explanation for me to give her up.”

Sandi, a experienced rider of 70 years of age, recalled her experiences with her first pony Hank. He died unexpectedly after he had been with her for 10 years. Her present horse is Toots a retired show jumper of over 20 year s.

A bowed tendon has put Toots out of action, and his recuperation will last a year. For a few days, Sandi toyed with the idea of permanently retiring Toots and getting a new pony. She soon came to the realization that no horse could replace Toots to her complete satisfaction, and she will wait to ride him again, however long that it will takes.

A bowed tendon has put Toots out of action, and his recuperation will last a year. For 1 or 2 days, Sandi toyed with the concept of permanently retiring Toots and getting a new horse. She shortly came to the opinion that no pony could replace Toots to her whole satisfaction, and she’ll wait to ride him again, however long it takes.

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