Tag: New Forest Pony

I initially didn’t have a particular breed in mind.  I just wanted something young to bring along myself, with gaits for dressage, and large enough to fit my 5’3 frame.  I posted some inquiries on Facebook and received a message from Lesley Feakins at Trevelyan Farm, a New Forest Pony breeder, who had a 4-year-old for sale.  Wishbone was a 14 hand bay gelding, who was cute as a button and had a great hind leg.  I decided to take a leap of faith and bought him sight unseen. 

The strong & hardy New Forest Pony! We are celebrating them as our December Breed of the Month on #YourDressage! Dressage riders who choose New...

The strong & hardy New Forest Pony! We are celebrating them as our December Breed of the Month on YourDressage! We asked our social...

The strong & hardy New Forest Pony! We are celebrating them as our December Breed of the Month on YourDressage! We asked our social...

I met Hank (Orchid’s Tamino) through Sara Schmitt, who imported him from Holland.  I was lucky enough to be the first person who tried him when he came to her barn.   He was full of personality, and was super willing , especially for only being three years old.   As soon as I rode him I knew I had to have him, so I called my vet to set up a pre-purchase exam.  A week later we did his exam and he passed with flying colors!  I was thrilled to finally have a horse after a long year of saving and searching.    

By Amanda Ciejko German Riding Pony, also known as the Deutsche Reitpony, was developed in Germany in the late 1960s and 1970s as a sport...