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Post by majobgeorge on Oct 19, 2013 21:35:08 GMT -1
Hi
I had said that I didn't think i would be able to stop at one Dales pony and sure enough I now have another. He is 3 and a half and up until now has been pretty much left in a field with not much human interaction. I have just got him back from two weeks groundwork training and I am wondering how far I should be taking things. I have never had an unbroken horse before so its all new to me and any help/tips would be welcome. Looking forward to all replies.
Thank you.
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Post by harveydales on Oct 20, 2013 5:00:30 GMT -1
Oooh congratulations on your new lad!  I will leave the advice to others as there are quite a few members on here with experience with these youngsters - mine are all oldies. |
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Post by tinkerdorisalison on Oct 20, 2013 10:09:21 GMT -1
It really depends on the pony. We have a couple that age, and they are both ready to start/be backed/broken to drive - they need the mental stimulation. However we have just sold one that I would not even consider of starting any work with except leading up and down the lane. He was always behind the others physically.
Congrats on the new pony - any pics?
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Post by majobgeorge on Oct 20, 2013 11:59:50 GMT -1
  I dont know if the photos will work but I have tried to post them. He is not looking his best as he has not been groomed regularly and I dont want to bath him until he is a bit more used to us. He is very sweet and has just done a bit of long lining on his 2 weeks training. He seems to take it all in his stride. He is still bum high and loks like he will grow another inch or so. I said i would never have another grey but personality won out. |
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Post by dalesnfellfan on Oct 20, 2013 12:54:46 GMT -1
Oh he looks lovely, good luck with him, I'll also leave the advice to those more experienced than me, other than to say I found my girl seemed to tell me whether she was ready to do more or not.
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Post by harveydales on Oct 20, 2013 18:53:48 GMT -1
He's gorgeous!  |
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Post by kezndkaren on Oct 21, 2013 16:41:51 GMT -1
He's lovely
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Post by colmworthdales on Oct 22, 2013 16:54:39 GMT -1
How exciting to be able to bring on a totally unspoilt pony - best of luck. However, as he came to you so unhandled, make sure he is very quiet and used to all the normal things like being groomed, feet being lifted, tied up, walking into and out of stables/field on his own and with company before you try anything more ambitious. You say he has had some ground work - if that was very intensive he may well need a couple of weeks to absorb all that new knowledge, as well as the change of scenery again, before you go any further.
My 3 year olds are usually lightly backed in the Autumn, and then turned away to compute it all over the winter, and come back ready to do more in the Spring. However they are home bred and very well handled and totally used to all the strange potential horse-traps and potential wolves and snakes around my place!
With a pony coming fresh to you it is very important not to hurry things as he will hopefully be your trusting companion for many years to come.
Remember never to try to introduce new things to a young pony on your own - always have a sensible (if not experienced) person with you to step in and help as soon as assistance is needed.
Best of luck.
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Post by colmworthdales on Oct 22, 2013 16:54:52 GMT -1
How exciting to be able to bring on a totally unspoilt pony - best of luck. However, as he came to you so unhandled, make sure he is very quiet and used to all the normal things like being groomed, feet being lifted, tied up, walking into and out of stables/field on his own and with company before you try anything more ambitious. You say he has had some ground work - if that was very intensive he may well need a couple of weeks to absorb all that new knowledge, as well as the change of scenery again, before you go any further.
My 3 year olds are usually lightly backed in the Autumn, and then turned away to compute it all over the winter, and come back ready to do more in the Spring. However they are home bred and very well handled and totally used to all the strange potential horse-traps and potential wolves and snakes around my place!
With a pony coming fresh to you it is very important not to hurry things as he will hopefully be your trusting companion for many years to come.
Remember never to try to introduce new things to a young pony on your own - always have a sensible (if not experienced) person with you to step in and help as soon as assistance is needed.
Best of luck.
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