'- Clear practical help
- a must for all first time buyers of ponies!
- Great advice from The Pony Club
Buying a pony is an exciting prospect
- yet it can also be quite daunting & full of pitfalls for the unwary. The aim of this Pony Club publication is to help, in particular, the novice & first-time buyer avoid the problems that can be encountered.
Commonsense advice is given on how to choose the right pony, bearing in mind the rider's needs, experience & stabling facilities, as well as the overall budget. The practical aspects of finding a pony
- through advertisements, by word of mouth or from dealers or horse sales
- are discussed, along with the procedure for assessing, trying & vetting the prospective pony.
The book also provides guidance on the basic equipment that will be required for the pony, & on how to help the pony settle into its new surroundings.
A final chapter advises on insurance & the legal responsibilities involved in pony ownership.
A hardback book of 96 pages. If you are thinking of buying a pony for the first time, don't leave home without reading this book! It's quite a good refresher for those buying the next pony as well!'