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What do you think of this pony for me?
A boarder at my farm has offered to give me his little welsh X Appaloosa Pony for free. She is an easy keeper, stays fat on grass, and stands only 13hh. She is 'green broke' but has had a rider on her, she was actually rode down the street from the farm she was at to my farm by her current owner. But the thing is I am 5'8 and 150lbs, where as her current rider is around 5'4 maybe 110lbs. I am done growing and keep in shape. But am I too big for this pony? Is she good enough in conformation wise (in your opinion) that I should go for her? She is 10yrs old also. She is currently out with my other mare most of the day, and they get along really well. Both of my other horses stand at 15.1hh, and 16hh. I ride western and would love to do a little bit of games on this pony as well as potentially ride her english over small jumps.
5 Answers
- Anonymous9 years agoFavorite Answer
She's pretty average but for a free horse she seems great! You are not too big or heavy, small horses are very hardy, but I wouldn't jump anything other than small jumps. But be careful, it is very hard to train older green horses, you have to put in lot of effort and if you don't do it right, you might as well not do it.
So if you really want to do this I suggest really looking into how to train a horse in jumping and English, because realisticly only and experienced rider should ever train a horse; but it can be done, you just learn together!
However, her nature seems lovely by the sounds of the ride your sister has had, and that is always a good sign.
All in all, for a free horse, its a bargain.
- 9 years ago
Since you own other horses you know that both breeds are very hardy and can withstand your weight. 10 is a great age, would say if she was 17 no but thats a fine age. Plus if shes free then go for it after the vet checks.
Source(s): Horse Owner - Flight RiskLv 59 years ago
Personally I think your too big. Your weight doesn't matter much but your legs will probably stretch a long ways down far past where there suppose to be. If you can just about wrap your legs around the pony bareback then you way to big.
- Anonymous9 years ago
No your not to big . As long as you have the experience to train her you should be good:) welsh ponies are usually well tempered
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