- Dutch New Forest
- Fleabitten grey
- Mare
- 17 years
- 14.1hh / 145cm
- Safe and Fun, enjoys a varied Life
- Mother/ daughter share
- 5⭐ home is the absolute priority
14.1hh | 17 years young | Grey Dutch Sports Pony Mare
5⭐ home is the absolute priority.
Nell is a beautiful, genuine mare who has previously been a successful show jumper and busy Pony Club pony. She is now looking for a her next job, a step down to lower level activities - she is looking for a varied life, and home where she can continue to be spoilt and loved.
She loves hacking alone or in company, low-level dressage, pole work, clinics and small SJ courses (up to 70cm). She's excellent in traffic, including farm machinery, and enjoys getting out and about. She will jump small XC fences and will go through water. She is safe in open spaces and we've done plenty of fun rides/ beach rides etc.
Nell is a versatile pony and can suit a variety of riders - she will adapt to their capability, never gets silly or strong, but with a more competent rider can 'switch on' and be more forward. She is safe enough for novice riders and has the ability to teach them more. She will happily trot a child around a 50cm course, never 'over-jumps', or canter round up to 70cm and have a crack at some jump off turns for someone a bit more competitive. She would be happy with a petite adult (max 65kg) for low level RC activities, hack, pole clinics etc - or even a mother/ child share for everyone to have a bit of fun!
She is good to catch, clip, load, travel, shoe/farrier, dentist and physio. Vaccinations and worming are up to date and she is barefoot all round.
Nell thrives on variety and doesn't enjoy daily schooling. She is no different after time off.
She requires access to a stable and is NOT suited to living out 24/7 - she has previously been out with others, but would be better with a small herd of quiet horses, or individual turnout with friends over the fence. She can take some time to learn to settle in a new field - new owners must be prepared to be patient with her - we currently have her on individual turnout, out at night and in during the day, and the opposite in winter. She is the MOST relaxed pony in the stable - doesn't mind even being in on her own - we've done PC camps, holidays, stay away shows and she will be lying down within the first couple of hours!
Health Information: Nell recently passed a 2-stage vetting for a low level PC home, however, it was noted she has the very early stages of cataracts. These are fair for her age, and she has absolutely no adverse reflexes to them. She has had her hocks medicated in the past, and depending on the level of work (particularly jumping) she may need these re-doing in the future. She has a melanoma under her tail which we've been advised purely to monitor. Nell is a 17yr old Grey pony - medical history is reflective of this. She has been well managed and still has plenty to offer to her next person.
This is a heart-breaking sale as she has been outgrown. We've owned Nell for nearly 3 years, taking my daughter from a novice 10 year old to a competent and competitive teen. We are still in touch with her old owners, and would love to stay in touch with her future family. Finding the right long-term home is far more important than a quick sale.
Quality tack and rugs, worth nearly £1000 included (saddles available by separate negotiation). Plenty of photos and videos available.
No loans. No time wasters. No Dealers. Serious enquiries only - please read all information on the advert. If you're not happy with the medical information please do not call.