Thanks, Newfiesmum.

I will have to look into riding clubs, our local stables has a shocking reputation and I don't know where our nearest club is. We kept our pony with a friend who has private facilities and she does all her riding there.

Thanks for your advice, I will let you know when we are successful!

TC

There should be Pony Club about. These are the superior ones, run by the BHS, I believe. They will put you straight. Not many horseshows about at this time of year, more hunter trials and cross country. It is really worth taking your time, despite wanting to sort something for her in a hurry.

A friend of my daughter's lost her beloved pony from cholic and was so devastated, her parents just went and bought in a hurry what they thought was a good pony. It turned out to have been drugged for the viewing, Lisa could not handle her at all, and quite frankly, she was dangerous even for an adult. She tried to sell her on, didn't drug her, but did put her arm in a sling as an excuse for not riding her. And these were people we knew!

Don't trust anyone.

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What about your local equine vets practice- they often hear of horses looking for new homes and will be more responsible about not recommending the 'mad and the bad'! If you know your local vet you might be able to just let him know you are looking.

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Another good idea

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Thank you - will check out the vet who treated the late, great Kevin - he is sadly missed!

We did check out the pony club website but they seem to be mostly competition standard and my daughter needs a first pony still really - Kevin was a 'character' who wouldn't jump!