What shall I do with my pony when I go to University?

Question

He needs regular exercise because he gains weight so easily.

My mum has a horse too so she can't ride two horses at once and neither of the horses like being transported by themselves. My pony also becomes extremely stubborn when asked to go out by himself or go infront of another horse.

Any tips to keep him in work?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Dont just lend the horse out lease him out! Great way to earn money and keep your horse happy and healthy! Post flyers around and find someone you feel is an experienced and knowledgeable rider who can maintain his health and his training. If you board your horse have the person pay half the board and half of farrier and vet bills. If you keep your horse with your family or something work out a fee similar to what half of boarding would be In turn that person will get to spend three to 4 days a week with your pony. Amount of days is autamatically up to you but three to for is good because that's about half of the week and they are paying half of everything! Also write a monthly contract out with that person that will be renewed at the beginning of each month. Set limits and boundaries so you know your horse and the rider will be safe and make sure you trust the rider to know that they wont do something stupid! It's also a good idea to check up on what the rider is doing and have them take a lesson a few times a month with your horse so that they are continueing to learn skills in riding and maintaining your horse! GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

Lend the horse to a close friend who's great friend with the horse. And make sure that friend doesn't have a horse her/himself. And also, make sure that friend is responsible and will feed him daily and is free enough to spend a lot of time with your horse everyday. And your horse has to be comfortable around the friend.

Hope it all works out for you!

Good luck with ur horse!

Answer 3

Your best bet would probably be an ad in your local tack shop - either for a rider, or someone to loan him and keep him at your current yard.  It is incredibly common for girls of 17/18 to loan their ponies out to girls 4 or 5 years younger while they go to uni so you are not alone!

It'd depend on which you'd prefer; a rider could come a few times a week and pay a few pounds towards his keep for every ride, or a loanee could take full responsibility for his care for a set charge per month.  Loaning would mean a much bigger commitment from someone, but they may prefer it because it's more like they own the pony.  A rider who comes 3 or 4 days a week might decide not to come and not let you know - but it has the benefit of leaving your family more in charge than loaning.

Alternatively, if your pony and your Mum's horse are both well behaved, she could ride her horse and lead the pony!

Answer 4

you're screwed ......sell the horse then someone else can deal wit it

Answer 5

Lease out on the property

Answer 6

Just lease him out to someone. That way he can't gain weight

Answer 7

ask someone to go out riding with your mum and her horse, (i'm sure your mum would like a riding partner if you're not there) you dont need to lease him out then.  

Answer 8

get your mum to ride and lead i have kept my xpolo pony fit like this for yrs

Answer 9

loan him to a local kid (or adult) who is very keen and has enough experience to satisfy you.  they can keep him here he is and your mum could keep an eye on how its going.  or advertise for a sharer to exercise him a few times a week and provide you with help during your holidays.

Answer 10

Have your mom ride one horse after the other...doesn't that make sense?!

Answer 11

YES, I AGREE WITH BOTH OF THEM... AND IN 6 YEARS I WILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM...

Answer 12

Approach a riding school to see if they would like to take him on as a working livery.  Make sure the school is well run and horses seem generally happy and fit.  If it is a training centre for instructors so much the better.  They will gain valuable experience and the horse stays fit and healthy too.

This is what I did with my horse too.  One was a disaster and the horse came back lame and laminitic and so fat I could barely get my legs around him.  The other he came back lean and fit and much missed when I took him back!