new to the flock Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 How many on here have them, and what do you use them for? Lets get some pictures up. NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 My wife did, her last one which she had since she was 10 was put down about 18months ago. We've still got a Dartmoor Pony out on loan with a family in Lincs. Amazing little thing, wasn't backed when we loaned her but was immediately happy be ridden my the kids when they tried it, turned out to be bomb proof, not scared of anything. Just hope we don't get it back!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Got a nice 13h 2 for my daughter, she competes localy jumping, x country and just learning some dressarge"?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiercel Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 NTTF, We have a few, 4 at the last count. This is her first pony Summer. Carlos Lady, sadly no longer with us. TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) We have eight I think ? three of them are ex race horses, and they're the sensible ones. my wife and daughter both hunt with the local hunt, my son and also my daughter showjump do one day events and all the pony club stuff. We were really chuffed last year as my daughter was picked as a member of the junior welsh tetrathlon team that went to Scotland. the pony she rode for that is up for sale if any ones interested :blink: by the way their names are Pukane, Bonnie, Saucy Night, Classen, Mel, Tonto, Harry and Logun. Edited March 26, 2009 by markb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 TC, I seem to recall you and I getting into some hot water over that last picture Has she forgiven either of us yet? :blink: NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiercel Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 TC, I seem to recall you and I getting into some hot water over that last picture Has she forgiven either of us yet? NTTF NOPE and she is even worse, now she is giving lessons in riding. :blink: God protect us from our kids. TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Jumped since I can remeber. Only have one old retired welsh section D mare, sold the jumping pony when I grew out of it. The one I am on below is a friends, I had to prove to some people that I still 'had it' and he lent me him for a few hours. Still hack occasionally but left all of that competative bow-lacks behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Here are a few of the old ones long gone...I know I have a disk somewhere with another couple of dozen on it somewhere. Gypsie a Morgan Mare Patches a Shetland Red-WelshxArab Vannessa-Standardbred Jazz-Arabx Sarraban ArabianxMorgan Scout & Tanya- Stock horses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Iv grown up horse riding as has silver pigeon. We dont currently own our own yet but my sister has one called sid and silver pigeon has taken a unloved and abbandond horse called red under her wings and is helping him ! Sorry I dont have photos ATM but will try to get some up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver_pigeon Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hey! As Salop Sniper says I am Horse Mad and currently am looking after a 16.2 chestnut with white blaze beautiful Thoroughbred! He is beautiful, and I cannot believe that his owner just dumped him! He's got a stunning temperament, and I'm just building his strength up so that he can enjoy more of life, loads of walking and uphill trotting to strengthen the Tendons and improve his fitness! I will get some photos on when I can!.... The photos that everyone's put up are lovely, especially of horsey friends remembered....so this opporunity to say R.I.P Filly and Gypsy...the horses who I started out with and taught me so much!! Best friends whole-heartedly missed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 We had them when the girls were younger - they were taught to ride as toddlers by their aunt and kept at it until their late teens. It's a great discipline learning to look after horses and to be recommended. Not least because it provides a distraction from unsuitable men!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 it does seem to make their bottoms larger though or is it just round me that every female on a horse needs a wide load sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 it must be your area, where I am they are quite firm and pertite (had to think then) if you think about it logicaly it must depend on wether they look after their own horse or have others do it for them all that mucking out and riding etc etc keeps you very fit and trim, I've worked on a number of yards in my time and you rarely find overwieght workers, even the lads are generaly like bean poles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackthorn Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 ladies and jodhpurs used to ride mate horse when i was young come of it no end of times me and horses we started Morgan pony lessons last year, and she loved it she is now 4 i put a stop to it, she looked so small and vulnerable. going to start it up again when she is a little bigger, about 5 get asked the question quite a lot, are we going to Se chuckles soon grandad (bad protective grandad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 weve had 3 over the years we only have the 1 now as they cost a frtune to keep.its a 14.2 welsh section d mare. the missus uses her for hunting and does the local show jumping comps.....hers a piccy of megan sorry its the only one i have on my mobile phone its the missus unloading her from our horse box and my paj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted March 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 This is Miya when she was born in2003. She is one of our driving ponies in the wagon teams. This is Mandy a 23 year old Grade Mare with my youngest on. Cylest at 7months. Haflinger Filly Maddy 2year old Haflinger Gelding Lisa 10year old Haflinger Mare due to foal April 2/09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted March 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 A few of the ones over at Dads taken this Winter. With the exception of the 2 Grey Arab Mares Tally and Silk, everybody was bred and born on the farm. Ace Cimmeron Dancer Jazz Jazz Joe Ruben Joe Kaz Silk Tally Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted March 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 A few of the horses hooked up. Miya and Dancer Skippy and Vinny King and Lad also known as Jackle and Hyde This is Oreo one of the Shetland Stallions being driven by my middle lad. I will try to get some pictures of those not up yet this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Say hello to Jester. Born at 7:15 this morning and is about an hour old in the photos. Trying for that all important first drink. Finally getting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan.heywood Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Well he took his time Mr Flock. That poor mare So you have got your work cut out now. What are your plans for him. And next time i come over i want to have a ride. Think i will pick one with the shorter legs The little black and white one looks about right handbag size (He do me) Well done give mum a pat from the sweepys xxxxSuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Suzy he certainly did take his time, seems like he took forever getting here. He is very proud of himself and thinks he is very special. If it stops raining I will get him outside for some more pictures. NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver_pigeon Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Awwww wow what amazing pictures, you must be very proud of your new foal, and what a stunning mare for doing such a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted April 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 It was dry yesterday......well atleast it wasn't raining.......and yes it is hissing down again today......so took a couple of shots of His Royal Self out with mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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