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faithmarie
True Blue Farmgirl
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faith
wappingers falls
new york
USA
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 Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 5:42:17 PM
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Hi My grandaughter loves to ride horses and i wanted to know what breed of pony would be the best for her she is 9 years old and rides Chincoteague ponies, Thouroughbreds,and Quarter horses.
Any help input would be appreciated
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 6:21:25 PM
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I wouldn't get her a pony- but rather a full sized horse because if you got her a pony she would out grow it in a few years. I personally love all horses, but am partial to Arabs. But really it doesn't matter so much breed as the temperment and training unless you have a specific goal (like speed or endurance or such)
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 7:08:30 PM
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| I am with Alee that you should get a full sized horse. She's already 9, so she would outgrow a pony too fast, you might as well get a calm, well-trained full sized. I have always been partial to quarter horses, but like Alee said, it depends on what she plans on doing with it. |
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 10:43:43 PM
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I guess I'm confused...she's riding already; lesson horses?
My first horse was a pony and I was nine. Short fall to the ground (why didn't anyone bother to buy me a saddle?) and more I learned more from him than all the other horses put together. Why? Because he was one onery little codger, lol! But I was onrier...
Anyway, Chincoteagues are really small horses, not ponies in the traditional, butterball sense. If you can afford one, and it's well matched to her skill, I'd go for it.
What kind of riding is she doing? How much do you want to spend? I know someone who raises sportponies; very well bred and suited for kids (and small adults) who enjoy eventing/pony club type riding.
If she's just wanting a horse to pack her around that she can enjoy, forget looking for any particular breed and just find one that's been well cared for and that matches her skill level.
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faithmarie
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
faith
wappingers falls
new york
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 1:02:22 PM
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She does do lessons at least once or twice a week. She is 4 foot 3. Her riding instructer has her on mostly thoroughbreds and chincoteage ponies right now.Thank You!!!
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faithmarie
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
faith
wappingers falls
new york
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 1:32:46 PM
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hi im justice , faiths granddaughter..I have been riding since i was 5 years old.My parents do not want me to get hurt so thats why they thought that a ponie would be safer because it's smaller.I just want a Horse to have fun with and ride,but not so much shows.My riding instructer has let me hose of the horses and take them out of there paddok and stalls but not that ofen. She always lets me brush the horses and take there bridles and saddles of and on too.But otherwise thats it. I have been in a show before and i enjoyed it very much.I have been jumping and cantering too.I have fallen of of two horses i my life but i did not get hurt anyway that is my story.Thank you!!
Justice
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miraclewelsh
True Blue Farmgirl
138 Posts
Samantha
Northern
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 5:54:31 PM
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I would definitely recommend that you stay with your original idea of finding a pony for your granddaughter. It is a wonderful experience for children to be able to handle, feed, groom, tack up, and ride a pony that is suitably sized for them. In my opinion, there is nothing better than a young child who is matched up with a quiet, well trained pony.
I breed registered Welsh Ponies and Cobs, so obviously they are always my first recommendation as far as choosing a pony breed-- Welsh are wonderful! :-)
Good luck in your search, I hope you find the perfect pony for your granddaughter. :-)
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 6:21:23 PM
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What a great website and photos - miraclewelsh!!! Faith, I wouldn't know what to recommend - I just think that it is great that you want to support your granddaughter in this. I always wanted a horse growing up. Read all the horse stories in the local library, and when I asked my dad (and left love notes for him - begging for a horse), he would tell me to marry a cowboy! I didn't marry a cowboy, but I do have the sweetest minatures in the world! They have a bit of arab blood in them too! Good luck with your search.
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 6:30:15 PM
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When looking for a pony, be sure you're buying one that has had a fair amount of training and good ground manners. People tend to blow ponies off and let their kids do the training because of their size; certainly not to the pony's benefit!
I'd still think about a Chincoteague of you can find one. 14-15 hands, horse type body...good minds for the most part. A good welsh is nice, too.
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AmyEllen
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
McPherson
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 6:44:15 PM
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May I suggest a POA. POA's are awesome. i rode one until well I got married. I am only 5'1" and a POA worked well for me. He was an awesome pony. He could pull acart, count his age, he did trail classes, pole bending, barrel racing, we also did english eq, jumping,some dressage, and just every day riding. Oh yes and he would eat the ends of my hot dog buns from the concession stands at the shows. I did eventually get my dream horse a bay arabian mare Tjhara, which wasawesome, but Keno will always be one of my fondest memories.
Amy
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2007 : 08:13:03 AM
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I would say find a horse that the child and horse 'click'. This is one of those questions that unless you are dedicated to a specific breed (mine's Appaloosas), you need any horse that the child can get along with. When I bought and sold, I once sold a 2 yr old Morgan to a young girl (can't remember her age now but it seems like about 10 or so). At first I was against the sale but once I saw thme together, it was magic. She kept the Morgan till the horse died at 13 yrs old of colic. I've had 19 yr old QH's that would still buck your tushie off cuz they were hot, even tho well trained. Just a bit of excitement to start most every ride. Some bloodlines are very workmanlike and don't go for hugging and kissing is my point. Others are just love-bugs.
But you have to find someone you can trust on selling a horse, not just 'a horse trader'. Generally nowadays, if you want 'child-safe', it's going to cost you. But better to pay lots more and avoid an emergency room bill or a pine coat for eternity. Remember tho that a horse is an accident waiting to happen and no horse is totally safe.
Winona :-)
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