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Post by victoria26 on Mar 30, 2012 21:09:31 GMT
Hi all, I am having a nightmare searching for a pony that is local!!!
Is it me or are most ponies for sale up north or situated anywhere apart from the south east!!
My problem is I have already had several waisted journeys travelling up to 5 hours and then the pony not being what they say to get you there! I drove all the way to Shropshire & really thought this pony ticked all my boxes after several conversations, pictures etc and when I got there he was unsound due to bruising on his feet but supposedly had never had laminitas!! After dragging 2 kids half way across the country I felt really gutted and wish now I would have said to the owner but like you do when you are polite you say I'll let you know!
Anyway if there are any local people to Kent with any ideas then plea mail me or see my wanted addmon here!!!! Thanks for listening to my moan I couldn't geton the live chat!
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Post by ilovenatives on Mar 30, 2012 21:17:10 GMT
Most of the nice safe ones for sale do seem to be miles away from Kent but also if you are looking for a show quality lead rein/ FYFR super safe type they are hard to come by and seem to sell very quick . Where in Kent are you ? Im near Maidstone  |
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Post by victoria26 on Mar 30, 2012 21:21:21 GMT
Stockbury so my closest town is Maidstone!!!
Yes I agree but i seem to be on the Internet every evening since jan & still can't find what I am looking for!!!
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Post by ilovenatives on Mar 30, 2012 21:29:39 GMT
You would think in this market you could find something but like i said safe genuine kiddies ponies who are show quality are like hens teeth . I think they often get passed on without being advertised as well . A friend of mine sold her daughters first pony a couple of years ago , a genuine safe 15 year old lead rein /first ridden sec a and the phone did not stop ringing when she advertised him . Good luck with your search , at least if you are not rushing into anything you shouldnt end up with an unsuitable pony .
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Post by victoria26 on Mar 30, 2012 21:44:26 GMT
Thanks there's def a north/south divide with pony availability! It has even crossed my mind to buy with out viewing off videos & just getting vetting done but I'd be too afraid incase i ended up with a mon-returnable head case! Does anyone no people that have done this?? Or just thinking down same street there could be a niesh in the Market for trying out horses for people!!!  |
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Post by victoria26 on Mar 30, 2012 21:46:11 GMT
Hens teeth or rocking horse poo!!!
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Post by lisa on Mar 30, 2012 21:53:22 GMT
what are you looking for ? I know of a few for sale
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Post by ilovenatives on Mar 30, 2012 21:57:17 GMT
I wouldnt buy a ridden pony without going to see it first you dont know what you could end up with . Is there nothing on horsequest , I know there is plenty on there that i would like if we were looking but depends on if they are as described and what your budget is .
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Post by victoria26 on Mar 30, 2012 21:58:19 GMT
11-12hds preferable not to young I.e 7plus but just something that has been there & done it that my 4yr can learn on but nice enough to do some l/r showing (only local level).
But must be bombproof preferably gelding but would consider mare if not sqeely!!
Yes am afraid got a big long list of requirements but as people say u can buy another pony but u can't buy another child!
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Post by victoria26 on Mar 30, 2012 22:00:39 GMT
Nope as i say all the decent ones on horse quest are not s.e!
I look on horse quest horse deals hoofon -u name it!!
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Post by lisa on Mar 30, 2012 22:06:11 GMT
i have a 5 year old section a gelding about 11 hands really kind friendly put together show as a yearling at county shows (well placed) then went to blue barn as a 3 year old not done any showing since been broken slowly and carefully used to farm traffic, children ect pm me if you are interested i understand he doesn't tick all your boxes. I am Heathfield east Sussex
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Post by ilovenatives on Mar 30, 2012 22:29:44 GMT
Just had a look on Horsequest and you are right there is nothing in the south east that ticks all your boxes .
My daughter has 3 ponies but now she is off the lead she only rides one at the mo as the others are not really suitable for a small nervous jockey . The pony she rides is probably not as good quality as the other two but is so genuine that taking her to shows is enjoyable as i dont have to keep worry that pony is going to muck about . Funny thing is we bought this pony untried at Fayreoaks sale in wales but the other two we went and tried are to much for her at the moment [one was bought as a lead rein ] .
Maybe just concentrate on getting something really safe and not worry to much about it being show quality . At local level it wont matter so much anyway .
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Post by victoria26 on Mar 31, 2012 6:53:22 GMT
Lisa if u see this b4 your email can u contact me please!
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