The Confidence-Giving Pony Every Nervous Child Needs

• New Forest
• Bay
• Mare
• 19 years
• 14.2 hands (LHC)

• Confidence-giving schoolmistress. True Pony Club allrounder.
• The kindest pony we’ve ever had.

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14.2hh New Forest mare, 19 years old, and the ultimate confidence-giving pony.
This pony has been an absolute gem for us and has completely transformed my daughter’s riding. After losing her confidence and going from jumping 70cm back to trotting poles, she has patiently and kindly rebuilt her, taking her from poles all the way back up to confidently jumping 70cm in a big arena within a few months. She is not a sharp or fast pony, which is exactly what makes her so special, she gives her rider time, reassurance and consistency, and will always try her best.
She is a genuine, willing jumper who loves her job and will happily pop anything put in front of her. Currently confidently jumping 70cm. She has competed in both affiliated and unaffiliated show jumping and arena eventing, and has taken part in Pony Club rallies, camps, dressage, competitions and Pony Club racing, which she really enjoys. She also attended the NSEA Champs at Hickstead, where she placed 8th in the country in the 60cm. She proved her temperament there too, calmly taking my daughter round a course even after losing a stirrup in the warm up.
This pony is a true allrounder. She has been out hunting a handful of times, stands beautifully at the meet and will jump whatever is asked of her. In very busy close company (such as hunting) she can be mare-ish with other horses, so we put a red ribbon in her tail as a sensible precaution, but she has never shown this behaviour with people and is always kind and easy to handle.
On the ground she is a pleasure to have around, with lovely manners in and out of the stable. She is good to load, clip and shoe (shod this week), and is up to date with all vaccinations and care. She has never needed to be seen by the vet for anything in our time with her, and she has no history of laminitis or EMS. As you would expect for a pony of her age in regular work, she has some age-related stiffness which we manage simply with physio, and she has never required injections or ongoing medication. She is fit, well and in full work. As a New Forest she is hardy, and is a genuinely low maintenance pony.
She is only for sale due to my daughter’s significant growth spurt and move onto a bigger horse, which is a very sad decision as she has been such a special pony for us. Because she means so much to us, we are only looking to sell her to a forever home, someone who will love her, look after her and keep her for the rest of her life.
This pony would be ideal for a child who can ride but has lost confidence, or someone looking for a safe, genuine pony to help them progress and enjoy their riding again.
Plenty of photos and videos available.