[UnhingedFell]

I'm a bit out of practice showing off a pony or 2 at small events like this, but wanted to get input on what people like to see when meeting a new, rare, or iconic breed.

I have my own rare Fell ponies, but I also work for Big V Feeds in McAlester, OK. We are discussing taking the owners Clydesdales (that I help care for) to some feed stores as ambassadors for the breed and the feed.

I am hoping to hit multiple likes and wants while out with them.

We have some facts and such as talking points for the breed. I'm still looking for a few more such as their initial involvement with working the fields, etc.

We will let people get pictures and pet them.

I'm just not sure where to go from there.

 

[UnhingedFell]

I think first and foremost, be open and friendly. You'd be surprised how far that goes! Not sure how outgoing you are, but people may be a bit hesitant to start talking, so you need to engage them to get the conversation started.

Fells are super cool. I would want to know what I can do with them? I'm a dressage rider, maybe a bit of a jumper (in my daydreams LOL) would this breed suit me? I mean, to me, they look like a mini Friesian, but does that mean they do the same things as Friesians? Driving, sidesaddle? What about grooming, how involved is that?

Be sure to have business cards or other forms of advertising that is easy to carry!

I hope you have a successful meet and greet!

Thank you!
And yes, Fells are a very versatile breed. My filly from this last year (Stonedragon Amadia) has half siblings competing in competitive driving and jumping, and my 2 year old (Hardenberg Freya), once under saddle and old enough, I have my eye on a beautiful dressage stallion as her first baby daddy. Grooming is actually fairly minimal. I don't have to do much unless I want to go the extra mile with braiding for showing, etc. The Fell Pony Society in fact prefers that they stay as natural as possible.

 

[UnhingedFell]

My first thoughts are

1. Cool! What a neat idea!
2. Does he have liability coverage for the horse(s)?

To answer #2, he is wealthy enough, I would think so. I may need to confirm though.