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Your goal should be to find a pony that is safe and dependable. A first pony should be easy to handle and ride. You'll want a pony that will build your child's confidence so that he or she can learn and have fun without being afraid.
A. Basically you'll want to look for a pony that is:
* Well mannered.
* Well trained.
* Over the age of 10.
* Healthy
Sometimes you have to compromise. You might think it would be nice if your child had a young pony to 'grow up with'. But a beginner rider on a young pony can be dangerous. Ponies are clever and a young pony may quickly take advantage of a beginner rider. An older pony, who has learned to be obedient, would be the safer choice.
Be Prepared to Compromise
You may have a choice between a very pretty pony that's not well trained, or is flighty and a pony with a quiet nature that has a slight unsoundness and isn't so attractive. If you want your child to be safe, build confidence and have fun right now, you'll pick the latter.
Matching Pony and Child
The size of the pony should match the size of the child.
Plan for a first pony to be in your family about two or three years before it is outgrown. It may be tempting to buy a horse or pony that your child will 'grow into'. But if your child has to struggle to reach up and groom, bridle and saddle or deal with a pony that is just physically intimidating, they may loose interest.
Two or three years may sound like a very short time and selling a pony can be hard on the heart. But better tears shed over parting with a beloved first pony because it has come to mean so many good things, than tears shed because the child was scared or hurt.
A. Basically you'll want to look for a pony that is:
* Well mannered.
* Well trained.
* Over the age of 10.
* Healthy
Sometimes you have to compromise. You might think it would be nice if your child had a young pony to 'grow up with'. But a beginner rider on a young pony can be dangerous. Ponies are clever and a young pony may quickly take advantage of a beginner rider. An older pony, who has learned to be obedient, would be the safer choice.
Be Prepared to Compromise
You may have a choice between a very pretty pony that's not well trained, or is flighty and a pony with a quiet nature that has a slight unsoundness and isn't so attractive. If you want your child to be safe, build confidence and have fun right now, you'll pick the latter.
Matching Pony and Child
The size of the pony should match the size of the child.
Plan for a first pony to be in your family about two or three years before it is outgrown. It may be tempting to buy a horse or pony that your child will 'grow into'. But if your child has to struggle to reach up and groom, bridle and saddle or deal with a pony that is just physically intimidating, they may loose interest.
Two or three years may sound like a very short time and selling a pony can be hard on the heart. But better tears shed over parting with a beloved first pony because it has come to mean so many good things, than tears shed because the child was scared or hurt.