I am thinking of putting my pony on the market and I am totally at a loss for how much I should ask for him because he's a little past his prime, and to me he's worth his weight in gold. Could you help me out? Here's a description:
Speckles is a 2000 registered POA gelding. He is 13 hands of personality. He has great conformation, almost always wins pony halter at our 4H and local shows. I have done everything on this pony; from barrels, to trails, to jumps, to pleasure. He had some western pleasure training in his younger days, but he is by no means a peanut roller. He has good gears on him and will go fast when asked, or rock back and slow down. He is a great little games pony for any kid who wants to learn to run barrels, poles, flags, etc. He has won lots of 4H ribbons and trophies at the county and regional level in pony pleasure, horsemanship, trail class, barrels, and poles.
He LOVES trails. He can lead or follow confidently. Not a spooky bone in his body. He will cross water easy. Would make a perfect trail partner for a kiddo!
He can sidepass, knows his leads, lead changes, moves off leg, and has a very handy neck rein. He will even go bridleless. He is SAFE for all levels, but he has a big personality and will sometimes take advantage of a timid rider, so he will pair best with a confident little kid rider, or a new beginner with help from an adult with horse experience. Currently being ridden by a brand new beginner 6 year old who does great on him. This guy is as gentle as they come. He has never kicked, bitten, or threatened to do any of those things. NO vices, injuries, or illnesses.
He is an easy keeper (but will get fat on you if you're not careful). Solid hooves that stay barefoot nicely. Never been lame a day in his life. Farrier loves him. Gets along great with other horses; is somewhere in the middle of the pecking order.
I am extremely sad to part with him, but I am in college now and am not able to give him the attention he is used to and deserves. So I am considering leasing or selling him only to the perfect home, preferably a young girl or boy who will take excellent care of him. This guy has lots of love to give to a confident beginner youth rider!
Speckles is a 2000 registered POA gelding. He is 13 hands of personality. He has great conformation, almost always wins pony halter at our 4H and local shows. I have done everything on this pony; from barrels, to trails, to jumps, to pleasure. He had some western pleasure training in his younger days, but he is by no means a peanut roller. He has good gears on him and will go fast when asked, or rock back and slow down. He is a great little games pony for any kid who wants to learn to run barrels, poles, flags, etc. He has won lots of 4H ribbons and trophies at the county and regional level in pony pleasure, horsemanship, trail class, barrels, and poles.
He LOVES trails. He can lead or follow confidently. Not a spooky bone in his body. He will cross water easy. Would make a perfect trail partner for a kiddo!
He can sidepass, knows his leads, lead changes, moves off leg, and has a very handy neck rein. He will even go bridleless. He is SAFE for all levels, but he has a big personality and will sometimes take advantage of a timid rider, so he will pair best with a confident little kid rider, or a new beginner with help from an adult with horse experience. Currently being ridden by a brand new beginner 6 year old who does great on him. This guy is as gentle as they come. He has never kicked, bitten, or threatened to do any of those things. NO vices, injuries, or illnesses.
He is an easy keeper (but will get fat on you if you're not careful). Solid hooves that stay barefoot nicely. Never been lame a day in his life. Farrier loves him. Gets along great with other horses; is somewhere in the middle of the pecking order.
I am extremely sad to part with him, but I am in college now and am not able to give him the attention he is used to and deserves. So I am considering leasing or selling him only to the perfect home, preferably a young girl or boy who will take excellent care of him. This guy has lots of love to give to a confident beginner youth rider!