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Post by Emily+Meg on Jan 3, 2006 15:31:00 GMT 1
Haha WOO Im getting another ponnyyyy. yes yes yes.
Don't worry. I'm not going crazy.
I teach 2 5yr olds regularly, and I teach them on Peglet who is 14.3! Shes very good with them, but they cant reach higher than her legs to groom, or tack her up, and I worry about them going off lead rein on her because their legs dont reach down below saddle flaps .I also have had more ppl ring but I had to say no because Peg is Mums and cant be stealing her all the time. But yaaay can ponio of my own!
I was looking for a Po on loan, but was worried about affording his/her keep etc.
Buuttt I got a promotion and a pay rise at work .
I did a proper spreadsheet detailing all costs and I can easily afford another pony now. And My Bro is lending me £600 to get a ponyy yay.
I will have to sell said Pony when I go to Uni in Aug so am looking for something I can also bring on - my bro is lending me money so that he gets more back than he lent me when I sell the pony on.
hehe excitteedd..
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Post by Emily+Meg on Jan 3, 2006 16:50:21 GMT 1
hehe stillll excciitteeddd
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Cathy248
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Post by Cathy248 on Jan 3, 2006 17:15:14 GMT 1
Getting new horses/ponies is always fun!
Seen any you like? What sort of size/age are you after?
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Post by lilaclomax on Jan 3, 2006 17:18:09 GMT 1
Have you found one yet or is the search just beginning? It is very exciting, if you ever feel like coming up this way I know of a few ponies looking for homes!
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Post by Emily+Meg on Jan 3, 2006 17:35:54 GMT 1
Just beginning search  Nothing smaller than 12.2 otherwise I will squash it haha (I am 5'4, size 8-10). Not bigger than 13.3 due to wee 5 yr olds! Dont mind green, would prefer broken. If young, must be calm - for obvious reasons! Preferably not too old, as I do need higher resale value! I found a perfect one...in Leicstershire. grrr. Im in east kent, willing to travel max hour and a half. hehe the exciteemmennt. I'm going to sales on fri 13th eek. Techinically meant to be waiting til my bros payday...end of Jan. oh well! |
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Post by gemma on Jan 3, 2006 17:37:45 GMT 1
Emily - would you stretch to 14.1? I 'may' know of a suitable pony for you..
P.S. Is that Ashford sales on the 13th? Might see you there if it is...
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Post by Emily+Meg on Jan 3, 2006 17:40:44 GMT 1
Its the Kent sales at Duckhurst
Ashford Sales are always on a thurs, annndd the next one is Feb sometime I believe. Normally last thursday every other month?
Ummm a fine 14.1, possibly. But, its still the problem of tacking up for small children.
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Post by williamsis on Jan 3, 2006 17:41:56 GMT 1
I don't want to put a damper on this but just want to mention about insurance if you are teaching, it is there to protect you too.
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Post by gemma on Jan 3, 2006 17:47:10 GMT 1
Yes, I thought 14.1 is still a bit too big.
Duckhurst - of course! The next Ashford sale is 16th Feb - which is why I asked...
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Post by sunnylynn11 on Jan 3, 2006 17:50:17 GMT 1
Hi Emily,
I know he's a bit small as he's only 12hh but have you looked at my ad on the for sale section of this board (leopard spot gelding) I have someone riding him at the moment whos approx 7 stone (lightweight adult) and he's doing well but she is only riding him 2-3days per week and i'm struggling to find the extra time to long line/lunge him.. If you dont intend on keeping him too long, I would be more than happy to loan him out. To be honest, I would prefer to loan him than sell him cause I would like him for my children in the future but they are complete novices.
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Post by Emily+Meg on Jan 3, 2006 18:05:26 GMT 1
Ponio atm has 3rd party and public liability and all the whatsits for other people riding her, and the money I ask for is small - its just towards keep. New ponio shall also have insurance. ahh 12hh is a wee bit small Im afraid! Due to working at McDs I weight almost 9 stone now eek  |
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Post by hazelhorse on Jan 3, 2006 23:24:48 GMT 1
Emily, I'm afraid that if you charge people to have lessons on your pony, even if it is only a couple of children and one pony, you need to apply for a licence from the local authority to run as a riding school. You could get into serious trouble if you operate without. If you aren't charging, I think but don't quote me, that you are OK, but as soon as you charge money you become a riding school in law.
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Post by KoLaTo on Jan 3, 2006 23:32:18 GMT 1
hazelhorse is right - you do need insurance to cover yourself when teaching no matter how little or how much you do. God forbid if the worst happened and a child got hurt, you could be sued for a hell of a lot of money. The only way round it is to charge for the hire of the school and assist the children but you run a very high safety risk without insurance irrelevant as to how friendly you are with the children, accidents do happen unfortunately.
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