I have been umming and ahhhing for a couple of months now...not really sure what to do with him....
He has just turned 3, and still very babyish both physically & mentally....
He just loves human attention, and will stand begging at the gate to come in and play every day. I always feel awful when i push him aside and get one of the others in to ride/lunge etc
I bring him in once or twice a week to brush and do some in hand work with him, but i just get the nagging feeling that he really could benefit with daily handling and someone spending quality time with him.
I thought i was doing the right thing by just allowing him to be a baby and grow up, but he is so keen and eager to learn and do things i just feel bad for him not getting much attention really. :frown:
But at the same time he just isnt ready for ridden work IMO, his frame is still un-developed/weak and he is still very babyish in the way his mind works.
I suppose i do just lack the time for another youngster, which i feel awful about because i really should of thought about this before i brought him. With Finn/Buffy in 'full time' work and then OH's cob youngster who also needs some time spent with to get him over his issues...i just find myself short of time for him really
OH thinks i should sell him, but he would say that as they have never really bonded....so i need some un-biast opinions please NR peeps!!
So do i....
(A) Sell him this year as un-ruined blank canvas.
(B) Wait till next year, get him broken & going nicely under saddle then sell him as a green youngster needing more schooling/life experiences.
(C) See how he turns out next year, and keep him for myself.
The nicest option would be C...but realisticly i dont think ill have a job for him. I already 2 ridden ponies who both cover most ridden activites.
BUT if he ended up being a confident jumper like Buffy, then he could eventually replace her when she retires (She is approx 15 atm...but showing no signs of wanting to slow down!) but that all depends on how confident he ends up under saddle, he isnt at all phased by coloured poles or wings (He loves doing them in hand).
B...would be another good option...but what if i dont have the time next year to spend on him?? I really want him to have a good ridden start in life, which would mean devoting some real quality time to him for a few months.
Option A....I have no idea how much to sell him for?? I know the market is pretty dire for youngsters right now...and i could not bare the thought of someone rushing him into ridden work and re-selling.
I dont even know if i could bare parting with him, he is such a lovely lovely pony. But at the same time he could be so much more, i can imagine him being the perfect pony club alrounder in a few years time.
He has just turned 3, is currently standing at 14.1h. His markings and colourings are beautiful, so he could even do well in low level showing.
He is just so so friendly, easy to catch and handle. Is a star with vets/farriers...not sure on teeth but will find that out soon :giggle:
He is good on the roads and not at all phased by traffic. Has worn all tack with no problems, and had me on board walking around without batting an eyelid.
Also loads no problem and is fully passported/vaccinated.
Bless him, i really feel guilty about this, but i just want him to have the best life with people who really adore him.
Dont get me wrong he isnt unhappy now, he is a very happy little chap, always full of life. So maybe im just being silly putting human emotions in him...??
So help me...what would you do??
Some pics of the lovely fella...
Last month...
Last summer
In his winter woolies lol!
He has just turned 3, and still very babyish both physically & mentally....
He just loves human attention, and will stand begging at the gate to come in and play every day. I always feel awful when i push him aside and get one of the others in to ride/lunge etc
I bring him in once or twice a week to brush and do some in hand work with him, but i just get the nagging feeling that he really could benefit with daily handling and someone spending quality time with him.
I thought i was doing the right thing by just allowing him to be a baby and grow up, but he is so keen and eager to learn and do things i just feel bad for him not getting much attention really. :frown:
But at the same time he just isnt ready for ridden work IMO, his frame is still un-developed/weak and he is still very babyish in the way his mind works.
I suppose i do just lack the time for another youngster, which i feel awful about because i really should of thought about this before i brought him. With Finn/Buffy in 'full time' work and then OH's cob youngster who also needs some time spent with to get him over his issues...i just find myself short of time for him really
OH thinks i should sell him, but he would say that as they have never really bonded....so i need some un-biast opinions please NR peeps!!
So do i....
(A) Sell him this year as un-ruined blank canvas.
(B) Wait till next year, get him broken & going nicely under saddle then sell him as a green youngster needing more schooling/life experiences.
(C) See how he turns out next year, and keep him for myself.
The nicest option would be C...but realisticly i dont think ill have a job for him. I already 2 ridden ponies who both cover most ridden activites.
BUT if he ended up being a confident jumper like Buffy, then he could eventually replace her when she retires (She is approx 15 atm...but showing no signs of wanting to slow down!) but that all depends on how confident he ends up under saddle, he isnt at all phased by coloured poles or wings (He loves doing them in hand).
B...would be another good option...but what if i dont have the time next year to spend on him?? I really want him to have a good ridden start in life, which would mean devoting some real quality time to him for a few months.
Option A....I have no idea how much to sell him for?? I know the market is pretty dire for youngsters right now...and i could not bare the thought of someone rushing him into ridden work and re-selling.
I dont even know if i could bare parting with him, he is such a lovely lovely pony. But at the same time he could be so much more, i can imagine him being the perfect pony club alrounder in a few years time.
He has just turned 3, is currently standing at 14.1h. His markings and colourings are beautiful, so he could even do well in low level showing.
He is just so so friendly, easy to catch and handle. Is a star with vets/farriers...not sure on teeth but will find that out soon :giggle:
He is good on the roads and not at all phased by traffic. Has worn all tack with no problems, and had me on board walking around without batting an eyelid.
Also loads no problem and is fully passported/vaccinated.
Bless him, i really feel guilty about this, but i just want him to have the best life with people who really adore him.
Dont get me wrong he isnt unhappy now, he is a very happy little chap, always full of life. So maybe im just being silly putting human emotions in him...??
So help me...what would you do??
Some pics of the lovely fella...
Last month...
Last summer
In his winter woolies lol!
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