Looking for a full loan for my super New Forest pony, Manny, who is 20 years young with a lovely character, gentle and kind, he really is the sweetest boy.

Manny is not a novice ride, as he is forward going, so will need a confident, experienced rider, max rider weight limit 10st. He is the easiest boy to handle, good to groom, tack up, bath, clip, excellent with the farrier, vet and dentist, hacks alone or in company, excellent in traffic, loads and travels in a trailer or lorry. He is very straightforward, no nasty quirks or vices.

For the last 8 years he has mainly hacked including many fun rides and beach rides, where he is always sensible and well behaved. He has also participated in pole work clinics, jumping and gridwork clinics and unaffiliated Prelim and Novice dressage competitions (always marked high 60s/low 70s). He has lived out all year round with a blanket clip for most of the last 8 years, although last winter he was stabled at night as he was fully clipped. He has been turned out with both mares and geldings, in a small herd and in a pair, but is also happy in a field on his own as long as there are horses around.

I would prefer a predominantly hacking home, although happy for Manny to still compete at unaffiliated Prelim and Novice dressage. He could also continue to do occasional low-level jumping, maximum 80cm, only on a surface, not on grass or cross country due to his age. I am happy for Manny to move yards, although will want to visit the yard beforehand. Currently located near Winterbourne Kingston (DT11) for viewings.

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