- Welsh Section B
- Grey
- Gelding
- 12 years
- 13 hands
13hh | 12 years old | Grey Welsh Section B Gelding
This is an incredibly hard sale of a once-in-a-lifetime pony. Ziggy has been our daughter’s best friend and therapy pony for the past 5 years—but sadly, despite our best efforts, her legs just keep growing! She now looks like an ornament perched on a shelf, and it’s time for Ziggy to find a smaller rider to love him as much as she has.
We bought Ziggy when he was 7 and our daughter was 10. They’ve grown together through Pony Club camps, showjumping, cross-country, dressage, rallies, and even pony racing (up to Level 3!). Ziggy has been a steady and calming presence for her anxiety, often ridden bareback in just a headcollar—even popping jumps up to 90cm without putting a hoof wrong.
What makes Ziggy so special:
• Brilliant to hack, alone or in company – totally traffic-proof
• Kind, safe, and sensible – rides and leads, great for nervous or first-time riders
• Easy to handle – catches, loads, leads, trims (farrier every 6–8 weeks), up to date with vaccinations, worming, and teeth
• Sociable – happy turned out alone or in mixed herds
• No vices, no laminitis history (though like all good ponies, he does love his food!)
Ziggy is a dream to lunge, has perfect ground manners, and is currently schooling over 70cm courses with ease. With a smaller jockey, he’d be the perfect fun allrounder or confidence-giver.
Full Transparency:
He did not pass a vetting due to a slight toe drag—something that’s never been noticed by our vet, instructors, or us. After extensive scans and X-rays, it’s been confirmed he just has an unusual gait, with no underlying issue or lameness. He remains sound and happy in all his work.
Ziggy is truly one in a million. He deserves another child to adore him and continue the fun. This is a heart-wrenching decision, and he will only go to the best of homes.
Based in Buckinghamshire/Northampton Border
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