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Post by magpie15 on Jun 22, 2016 13:29:16 GMT
I'm looking for some help/advice. I'm on the search for a new pony for my daughter but have recieved so much conflicting advice about what type/height pony to buy for her that I am utterly confused and am seeking some non-biased help! My daughter is 12 yrs old, 5'2" and weighs I guess around 5-6 stone. She has ridden all her life and we mainly show. She has just come off her 12hh shp and currently has a 13hh shp on loan for the summer. She looks ok on the 13hh shp but I think she definately will require either something bigger or broader for next season. So heres were the confusion begins, do I buy her a 13/13.2hh or take the jump and buy a 14/14.2hh? She's fairly confident but I obviously don't want to overhorse her or buy something at the end of this season that she will be out of by next season! Daughter dreams about owning a show pony and qualifying for HOYS/RI so pony must be top quality. I just want something firstly safe and sane and also that has a chance of coming towards the top of the line at county level and beyond!
Any help, advice, pointing in the right direction would be much appreciated!
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Post by lucynlizzysmum on Jun 22, 2016 15:18:08 GMT
It is a difficult one to answer this, as each rider is different. My daughter always dreamt of a show pony, but we never found one that suited her and that she suited if that makes sense. SHe is now 20 and has a native cob which stands about 13 hands but she does not look too big on her as the mare is strong. She is about 5'5. I honestly think the only thing you can do is go and look at them - if she is anything like both my daughters they shot up at 12 to 13 and went from looking fine on the nursery pony to both needing 15 handers!
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Post by 5874julie on Jun 22, 2016 22:45:25 GMT
well we are shopping for a first horse just now, and i keep having to expand our criteria because I can't find anything suitable. we started with a maximum height of 15.2 but apparently 15.2s are like hen's teeth, so we started looking for 16hh which is terrifying. after years of ponies, i am nervous of anything i can't see over the top of! i would keep an open mind and just buy the nicest pony, although if you can find a bigger pony that she feels confident on i would go for that - less shopping in the long run!
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Post by gillwales on Jun 23, 2016 5:54:00 GMT
The bonus of buying a 14.2 is that she will then be able to enter the intermediate class, it will mean that she can keep the same pony ticking over while concentrating on her exams, plus most 14.2s are PBA and some PBW. Concentrate on finding her a piny she clicks with, that will be her friend and that she can love, it will mean far more than any bit of ribbon
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Post by judyh on Jun 23, 2016 6:03:42 GMT
My daughter grew out of her 13.2 in a year , I would go for a 14.2
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Post by catkin on Jun 23, 2016 12:18:46 GMT
Agree with above. Temperament and type will be vital. I would try to aim for a more made animal if you choose the 148cm option. So, go and watch a lot of classes asap!
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Post by ponymum on Jun 24, 2016 10:09:12 GMT
Sadly most sp are not suitable for a first pony! But there is always the exception to the rule . It is a buyers market so get your map (satnav) out and go looking . They are out there but the type you are looking for are hard to find . Good Luck xx
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Post by mcnaughty on Jun 27, 2016 14:11:02 GMT
Awww - get a nice native - you can do so much more with them and they are tough as old boots!
Seriously though - good luck finding something - you might be looking at the wrong time of year though. Perhaps put it all on hold until the late Autumn when a lot more decent animals seem to come on the market. I cant help with height advice as my daughter is 10 so I come on here to read out of curiosity!
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Post by pipandwill on Jun 28, 2016 9:42:08 GMT
I personally would stay 13/13.2, let her enjoy her years she has in those classes, at 5'2 I doubt she'll be drowning a 13hh, I loved being able to stay in the age classes for as long as I could.
Just my personal opinion, but I would prefer something smaller than bigger!
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Post by sometime on Jul 2, 2016 17:07:17 GMT
If she likes them get a 13hh to 13.3 mountain and moorland they come in all shapes but are mostly fine even ridden by adults, Have the advantage of being able to jump smaller working hunter fences and usually have great temperaments. They are however very popular as there is so many classes for them so may be a bit harder to find one that is suitable. Some are a bit onward bound but in the main they are fine and easy to keep and deal with. I love the chunky ones like Highlands, fells and dales but they are a lot of horse, a nice Newforest or welshie will be narrower and cheaper or a connie if you have a big budget
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