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Posted 21st September 2021

Find your perfect pony with This Esme!

This Esme and Joey

How can you find out whether a pony’s your perfect match? I tried lots of different horses before I found Joey, and it’s super-important to know for sure that the pony you choose is the right one for you. Learn all about the pony purchasing process and finding your perfect match.

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Viewings are the most important part about buying, loaning, or sharing a new pony. You’ll need to fully test him out and make sure you get on well. Think about what you want to do with him and make sure you have a go at as much of it as possible while you’re there. If you want him for showjumping, make sure you pop some fences – including fillers – while you’re there.

You should also ask to catch, groom, and tack him up to make sure he isn’t tricky to catch in the field or bites when you tack him up. He needs to be just as nice on the ground as he is to ride, because you’ll spend more time handling him than riding!

It’s a good idea to go back for a second viewing to see if he’s different to the first time. You might spot new things with fresh eyes, too. Always take your instructor with you, because they’ll be able to see things you might not and give an outside perspective on whether you’re a good match.

Top Tip

Don’t be disheartened if it takes a long time to find the right pony. It’s better to see loads than end up with the wrong pony for you.

Take a look at November PONY, on sale 22 September 2021, for more pony shopping advice from This Esme!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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