Why do sellers lie about the Ponies age?

[karen Parsons]

We bought two Ponies from the same seller last November, and was advised that they bred them both (still had the mothers) and they were 4.

Suffering teething problems, I had the Vet out last week, and he told me that the one is two and the other is a little younger. Apparently, it is common for many people to add a few years on when selling youngsters.

The one is a little 12hh Chestnut Exmoor type and the other is a sort of Dapple Grey, very baby looking coat. He is 12.2/3 (sort of Welsh A X TB) charming but still very slight. They both have a smashing nature, and enjoy playing together. They are pretty easy to discipline, although stay on the lead rein much of the time.

Not sure how much they will grow? Is there anything special I should or should not be doing with them?




Karen
:rolleyes:

[Lgd]

While they are teething I would stick to headcollar and leadrope only. As they are so young I would suggest not riding them until they are better grown. Lots of in-hand manners, maybe do a couple of in-hand shows over the summer to let them get out and see a bit of life. Mostly lots of turn out and TLC and let them be babies.

[lamprellsarah]

Hi, yeah stick to the basics, the things you have to do even when they are young!! don't go to overboard, i think some are ruined going to fast!!
i should think they may grow to 14hhs but i am not too good at heights, and some horses grow to there full height as 2/3 then stop and as a recent post shown some don't stop till 6 ish!!!

[Wally]

Just treat them like kids, keep everything short, positive and sweet.

Let them grow up a bit before demanding more concentration, Get their feet done regularly, even if the farrier just taps them with a rasp, Other than that just get them used to all sorts of wierd things, make a lightsome time of it.

Take them to local shows in the in hand classes to get them used to the big wide world, great fun.

[B W]

Yeah when they're young there's a few years added and when they're old a lot of years taken away. I guess we horse people should learn how to check teeth to see the age.