🐴 Full Loan – 13.1hh New Forest Pony – Hampshire 🐴
Josh is a rising 9-year-old chestnut New Forest pony looking for a full loan home. He is a much-loved pony, owned since he was a foal, so finding the right match is really important.
✨ About Josh:
• 13.1hh New Forest
• Rising 9 (May)
• Based in Minstead
• Barefoot
• Comes with a beautifully fitted Duskin saddle
• Schools nicely; has had lessons & camps
• Hacks alone or in company
• Great in traffic, very sensible out hacking
• Born and lived on the forest – very sure-footed
He is currently ridden by an ex-jockey who describes him as bombproof, however…
⚠️ He is NOT a novice pony
Josh is very intelligent and knows his job, but he needs a confident rider who will not let him get away with things.
• Known to buck when going into canter — needs a rider who will push him through this and you’ll get a lovely ride
• Not a “stop-start” pony — he will actually teach you to ride properly
• Not forward — needs encouragement, but this means he doesn’t bolt or race
• Happy to sit at the back on group rides
• Can be cheeky and stop for a munch (especially gorse bushes!) 🌿😂
He has been ridden by my daughter and her friends of varying riding abilities, so he is used to different riders and is genuine to handle — he does not kick or bite. A confident novice could ride him; however, he will pick up on nerves, so he still needs someone who can ride positively and give him direction.
He thrives on routine and having a job – he gets bored easily, so he needs someone who will keep him mentally engaged. He is quick to learn, willing to try anything new, and genuinely enjoys work and variety.
💕 Personality:
• Very affectionate – neighs when called
• Loves a good groom and pamper
• Very food orientated
He is currently at a lovely, friendly livery yard in Minstead with:
🏡 Stable available
🌿 Winter & summer turnout
🏫 School
🌲 Direct forest access
He is very happy there, so the ideal scenario would be to stay, but he can move yards. Preferably within 2 hours of Hampshire, as I would like to vet his new home.
📏 He comfortably carries 5’6” / 10½ stone – riders are around or under this ideal.
📍 Full loan only – available, as my daughter has outgrown him and he is not being used.
💰 No financial contribution is required; however, the loaner would be responsible for all ongoing costs, including livery, feed, vet, farrier and dentist.
📸 Happy to send photos/videos
🐎 Viewings welcome – you can meet and ride him in the school
❤️ This is a special pony looking for the right partnership.