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Post by byronpaige on Jul 19, 2012 17:39:24 GMT
I have a good section a very kid proof bombproof in every way but he lacks show quality he is now 12 years old. First 7 years he was with his breeder and was broken just as a fun safe kids pony. Next 4 years with first owner where he taught her 3 girls to ride on and off the lead but nothing for the show ring and now with me. He has only do local shows he is a kick along pony can he be schooled like you would teach a young horse or is he too old to teach now for showing.
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Post by junetimp on Jul 19, 2012 21:07:48 GMT
Don’t see why not. My horse is sixteen now and has not done much all her life until recently when we started to re school and compete her and boy has she changed and come on. Including making a fantastic jumper from scratch. I don’t believe in lunging (at any age) or fancy training equipment. I ask the same simple questions with regularity and reward the slightest effort (tip bit or fuss depending on the pony) They soon learn how to get their pleasures and happiness in life. Good Luck.  |
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Post by bethanyy on Jul 19, 2012 21:17:01 GMT
I don't see why not either! Desktop on here is a prime example, she will probably comment when she is next online! She bought her sec d mare and has transformed her from a jumping pony into a properly schooled show pony! Think she started the work when she was about 16 and the mare is now 21 and works really well. Obviously it has been hard work for her, I have also helped with schooling the mare over the last few years but all of Desktops hard work has paid off  just bear in mind it will be changing the ponys muscle structure that will be the hardest and take the most time, but yes you can 'teach an old dog new tricks' |
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Post by tbmare on Jul 19, 2012 22:00:05 GMT
Definately... i re-schooled a mare of 15yrs that hadn't been shown since she was 5/6 and then went on to be a happy hacker !!! bit of jumping the very occasional show...
it took quite awhile before you notice .. ie like has been said because of the new muscles they have to use... but in proportion it can be done ....she made a lovely show horse for a few more years..
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Post by mandmfan on Jul 20, 2012 2:12:49 GMT
Just take the re-schooling gradually and allow the new muscles to develop naturally as otherwise he will be become sore and resistant to the work. Don't expect immediate miracles. As long as he has a good attitude to work combined with a good temperament (which he sounds as if he has) then yes perfectly possible to re-school a 12 year old pony.
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Post by desktop on Jul 20, 2012 7:24:13 GMT
I don't see why not either! Desktop on here is a prime example, she will probably comment when she is next online! She bought her sec d mare and has transformed her from a jumping pony into a properly schooled show pony! Think she started the work when she was about 16 and the mare is now 21 and works really well. Obviously it has been hard work for her, I have also helped with schooling the mare over the last few years but all of Desktops hard work has paid off just bear in mind it will be changing the ponys muscle structure that will be the hardest and take the most time, but yes you can 'teach an old dog new tricks' Thanks ;D Its been hard work teaching her new tricks! I put it down to the fact that 1. she is a chestnut mare (stubben!) 2. I am asking her to use her muscles in a completely different way. We really have had to go back to basics and start reschooling her from scratch, she still isnt perfect and never will be, but it doesnt matter to me, at 21 years old she owes me nothing and if sometimes she wants to run around with her head in the air, so be it  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2012 7:46:48 GMT
I dont see a problem with it. We took on an dartmoor last year hes now 12, he had been a gelding 3 years when we got him and he has been show pony going to hoys before. those days were over for him due to various reasons and we have now transformed him into a driving pony and he has taken to it like a duck to water. I know your scenario is slightly different but its amazing what they can pick up even middle aged |
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Post by byronpaige on Jul 20, 2012 8:21:48 GMT
Thanks everyone going to give it a good go, and set some goals for both us and him. We are only doing the odd show this year so have 9 months till next april to start the showing again. x
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Post by sundance20 on Jul 20, 2012 9:10:03 GMT
I got my now 23 year old cob from weekend happy hacker to getting 69% at dressage in 2010 it is possible |
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Post by desktop on Jul 20, 2012 9:23:53 GMT
I would also add, in my opinion 12 is by no means old |
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Post by byronpaige on Jul 20, 2012 9:41:20 GMT
I know its not that old but when u are up against amazing 4 year old lead ponies that are fab and just broken this year and sometimes some reactions from judges when u say your pony is 12, I was justing wondering what others thought. x
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Post by beachbum12 on Jul 20, 2012 10:19:39 GMT
Yes no reason why not , our sec A is now 10 , he spent years on lead rein having owned him from a foal , then came off lead to do some jumping , and now is being schooled by my 8 year old son on flat he was coming along lovely , has got an injury from the field right now so is off work for a few weeks , but up till then yes they were coming on a treat with good lessons . My mare is now 14 , ish ... she has hunted and jumped all her life with us and was a real speed queen, we have recently taken up dressage and done a lot of lessons and schooling on the flat , it was hard work at first , but the penny is dropping now , did our first ever test last week and silly me let her down by forgetting and going the wrong way , but she got a good score despite that , so yes it can be done I never beleived it with her but we are getting there ! Good luck and enjoy !  |
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Post by desktop on Jul 20, 2012 11:38:24 GMT
I know its not that old but when u are up against amazing 4 year old lead ponies that are fab and just broken this year and sometimes some reactions from judges when u say your pony is 12, I was justing wondering what others thought. x I still enter open classes with my Welsh D 21 year old mare, infact two weeks ago she stood 2nd in a strong Inhand welsh D class, beating two stallions |
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Post by lulah on Jul 20, 2012 12:44:17 GMT
go for it ! it sounds like he already has the good foundations of being safe and obeient so i wouldnt see why you couldnt transform him.
we used to have a sec B who was driven from age 4 till around 12yrs old, then we broke him to ride. hes now 16 and hes with a little girl who gets very good results from pony club dressage and eventing.
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just bear in mind it will be changing the ponys muscle structure that will be the hardest and take the most time, but yes you can 'teach an old dog new tricks' 
