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nissibay
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 Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 9:48:06 PM
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Thinking of getting a companion pony for Lady V.... smaller the better... also i dont want to have a companion pony who will also need a companion if left alone. and so on.. or i could end up with 50 companions lol!! thinking maybe going to the sales? but not sure? any advice? how do you stop them from being annoyingly unseperable?
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Edited by - nissibay on 16 Feb 2011 9:54:18 PM
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Pashon2001
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Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 9:56:53 PM
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| Get something OLD. It will teach your one manners and won't tear round the field teaching her to be a loon. Most old ponies have been there and written the book. Plenty of aged pony geldings looking for homes. Put an ad out locally, you may get response. Buying from sales is ok but you can't truly assess temperament. |
     
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Delyth
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sab2
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 12:58:15 PM
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| Agree with Pashon something old, i would try getting one on loan im sure there will be lots of ponies looking for a loving home, that way you will know the history of the pony. |
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alypie
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 2:25:30 PM
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| maybe try a local pony/horse sanctuary, there are lots out there that need homes. xx |
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precious
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 2:48:35 PM
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if you do get stuck, always my rebel :) need to find him a loan hom as companion or somewhere to turn him out.
Good luck with your searching maybe a shetland/dartmoor type be cheaper for you to look after x |
     
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phoenixbruka
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 2:52:28 PM
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fab idea... but do remember that shetties and minis are really quite hard work to look after properly with their weight
what about some of the oldies listed on the ads on here?
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LYNDILOU
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 2:57:40 PM
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my friend has a welsh sec d pony gelding she wants a good home for , e mail me for details xx
edited to say dont buy one , but if you can donate £100 to the ESMA or Brooke I will secure this very sweet pony for you , he is grey and very kind |
   
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pintoarabian
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Smiler
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Pashon2001
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 4:44:19 PM
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Yes I would like to add that shetlands are difficult to keep their weight down and are escape artists!!!!! Also gelding would be better than mare, no hormones to deal with!
Pintoarabian, I have found that old mares don't quiet down, old geldings tend to wind down with age..............bit like men really lol! |
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natntaz
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 5:20:02 PM
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I have a welsh sec A gelding 10 months old.
I am willing to gift him to a good home |
   
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nissibay
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 5:47:32 PM
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Oh thanx for all the comments ideas and offers!!! LyndiLou thanx i am looking for something smaller im affraid... natnnazim really thinking something older one baby is enough for me but thanx for the lovely offer :)
i do like the idea of rehoming a rescue as they will have been assessed i asume?? also it is only a loan isnt it?? which i like the idea off!!! i will look on the net to see what rescues are nearest to me, i think a quiet little gelding would be nice... oh no im all excited now!!! im sure re-homing a rescuse will be rewarding thanx guys great idea!! xxx |
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LYNDILOU
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 6:15:02 PM
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| he is only small Sheena not bigger than 12 hands , but what ever , you wouldnt get a sweeter nicer well ajusted pony ! I know my friend paid a lot for him but is only interested in getting a permenant loving home for him, anyone else interested in the offer, ? of helping ESMA and Brooke do PM me. |
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Delyth
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 6:16:34 PM
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| If that doesn't work out we have Jess the pony here. She's already been doing the nanny/companion job for me for three years. She was my nephews pony but began headshaking. I've changed her diet and she's pretty good now but enjoys her retirement !! She's a lovely looking pony and easy to do. Never had lami and is as sound as a pound - please beware when taking a resue that they may well have had lami :( Jess is about 12.2hh bay and like a mini arab - very pretty !! |
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nissibay
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 6:45:31 PM
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| Thanx Delyth, she sounds lovely!! would you be selling or loaning her?? also how is she when left alone grazing? where abouts are you based? you are right after looking on the rescue sites alot of the ponies have had laminitis, why is that?? |
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sab2
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 6:54:39 PM
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| Ponies tend to get too fat Sheen so you will have to watch how much grass they have access to in the spring and summer, a good idea would be to walk out the two of them together if you have somebody to help, then you will be educating your baby but giving pony some work , and the pony will give your baby some confidence when meeting new things, Lyndilou or Delyth ponies sound perfect |
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nissibay
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 7:06:02 PM
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| Lynda i always thought welsh sec d's were normally between 13 to 15 hh? where in the country is your friend lynda? thanx |
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moatside
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Smiler
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 7:26:54 PM
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lyndilou is your friends pony a sec B ??? if so sec b would be ideal as a companion pony
also regarding the lami in ponies a lot of people keep smaller ponies for companions to other horses so a lot of them are just left out in the field doing nothing so combine grass and no exercise good combination for lami so sheen if you take on a pony it would be a good idea to walk out like someone suggested or lunge the pony on a regular basis to keep weight down or maybe find a friends child to ride said pony good luck |
   
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Delyth
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 7:58:02 PM
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| She's happy on her own or with a friend. We are in Derbyshire and it'd be a loan. If it didn't work she can come home no problem :) She's just best being a friend, doesn't kick and is not marey. Don't think I've seen her in season actually. |
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nissibay
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 8:03:13 PM
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oh not far then really!! I will have a word with my O/H and get back to you asap.....
ps if you have any pix to hand i'd love to see her! thanx hope to speak to u soon |
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Delyth
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 8:15:09 PM
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| If you send me yr email I have a pic of my nephew on her a few years ago and I have a short video clip taken last Autumn :) |
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Delyth
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 8:41:53 PM
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| I've just uploaded the 2 very short clips onto facebook and tagged you - it seemed easier !! Will scan her pic tomorrow. It'll be an excuse to meet grandpa Ffatal if nothing else !! |
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nissibay
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LYNDILOU
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Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 10:38:47 PM
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sounds like delyths would suit you better .
yes I think I got the letters mixed up he is not a D
also I know my friend wants the home to be a permenant one.
I remember you are on livery Sheena that will be an extra livery to pay for wont it? |
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