welsh/quarter cross pony

[pony lover]

Does anyone have any advice for me? My 12 year old daughter wants to get rid of our 11.2 hand pony whom I love dearly because she said she out grew him, on the other hand I have a buyer but my heart breaks at the thought of it ,can I back out of the sale and am I able to ride him I am 140lbs and 5foot 4inches.

[lindz]

Can we see a picture? It does depend on his build really.

I am about the same weight and build as you and we have an 11.2 Dartmoor at our yard, he is strong enough to carry me now and then but I would not ride him on a regular basis as I feel that would put undue strain on his back. At the end of the day you need do do whats right for the pony, if this buyer can offer a good loving home thats the most important thing.

You say your daughter 'Wants rid' of the pony. Shes not that callous about it surely?

[Peace]

Could you teach him to pull a cart and keep him as a driving pony?:)

[Unbridled]

Could you teach him to pull a cart and keep him as a driving pony?:)

I like that idea! That way you could keep your pony and still he could lead a comfortable, productive working life. Then again, I've always harbored a secret desire to learn to drive... :cool:

[Peace]

I've always harbored a secret desire to learn to drive... :cool:

It's terrific fun.:) I don't really know how to drive but I did have a couple of driving lessons during my vacation last year.

[joey_olop]

Echo the driving-you could definately keep him then. Good Luck!!

[XdenbyX]

Great Idea!!!!:D All the best wishes to you and i hope everything works out well!!!:)

[pony lover]

Can we see a picture? It does depend on his build really.

I am about the same weight and build as you and we have an 11.2 Dartmoor at our yard, he is strong enough to carry me now and then but I would not ride him on a regular basis as I feel that would put undue strain on his back. At the end of the day you need do do whats right for the pony, if this buyer can offer a good loving home thats the most important thing.

You say your daughter 'Wants rid' of the pony. Shes not that callous about it surely?

Thanks for the advice, and no my daughter is not that callous, what I ment to say is that her intrests have changed, she does not like the work load of owning a pony. even though mom has done most of the chores, I really enjoy looking after him his name is Arokh. I have decided to go through with the sale, its actually my ferrier who is buying him and has promised to give him a life long home. I am still going to look for a larger pony for myself to ride though i have not ridden in years due to an accident 12 years ago , so I want something small, it was really her pony that brought me back to want to ride again. By the way where are you from? I am from Alberta canada.:)