I have told my daughter this weekend shes too big for her pony, she adores, have said we will loan her out rather than sell her if we can find something bigger for her. Magic is a 13.2hh pony we have had for 2 years, I know its hardfor her to part with Magic, as the 2 of them have been through so much together. She came to us a skinny,nervous wreck, Laura had totally lost all her confidiencre after a string of horrilbe ponies. Everyone said we were silly to keep her but she has turned out to be the most honest , confidence giving pony a girl could wish for. They both totally trust each other. Have had a really good season, being placed in every show they have been too, mostly 1st and 2nds show jumping. Have had a go xcountry and done a couple of ODE and placed both times. Daughter has grown lots lately and to me looks too big, dont think weight is an issue or they wouldnt still be winning. I have sat here tonight feeling so mean, trying to part her from her beloved Magic, but she wants to do more than Magic is capable of, they have been doing 2-2ft6in all year. Done pony club rallies,sponsered rides, gymkana. Shes had little kids round her and loves them but isnt a lead rein pony at all. Any one can ride her, she never runs off or is strong. Hacks out both alone and in company, boxes well, good in traffic, lives on farm so tractors no problem either.
Do I keep her happy and keep Magic or try and find a home for her now. It would have to be a very special home, even though she is brillant at what she does there are still and always will be a few niggly things that we dont bother about but maybe others wouldnt like. She can be diffcult to catch but can be over come by keeping her headcollar on and until she knows you,use a bucket and food, also keep in small paddock on own. Doesnt like water or clippers, usually ok if twitched, we dont bother unless really necessary. Can only be cold shod, we only have fronts on when shes doing lots of roa work, no need for back, and have very calm farrier who she trusts. Doesnt like fly sprays etc. In the wrong hands think she would revert back to her old nervous ways. Would people be willing to take her on with all this baggage.
I really dont know what to do. Daugther says she would rather give up than part with magic because she could never ride another one like she does her. Shesa very light handed rider and finds others strong after magic.
Guess I am waffling now but need some advice.
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Do I keep her happy and keep Magic or try and find a home for her now. It would have to be a very special home, even though she is brillant at what she does there are still and always will be a few niggly things that we dont bother about but maybe others wouldnt like. She can be diffcult to catch but can be over come by keeping her headcollar on and until she knows you,use a bucket and food, also keep in small paddock on own. Doesnt like water or clippers, usually ok if twitched, we dont bother unless really necessary. Can only be cold shod, we only have fronts on when shes doing lots of roa work, no need for back, and have very calm farrier who she trusts. Doesnt like fly sprays etc. In the wrong hands think she would revert back to her old nervous ways. Would people be willing to take her on with all this baggage.
I really dont know what to do. Daugther says she would rather give up than part with magic because she could never ride another one like she does her. Shesa very light handed rider and finds others strong after magic.
Guess I am waffling now but need some advice.
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