Caramel (Mel for short) is a 20-year-young, 13.1hh Cob pony mare who has been very special to us. Based in West Tisted near Ropley, with excellent hacking right on our doorstep.
She hacks alone, but happier in company, canters sensibly in groups and not silly in open spaces. Although very well-schooled, she’s not so keen on schooling so would suit someone wanting to be out in the countryside; hacking, cross country jumps in the woods and fun rides. She has also previously hunted so has been there, done that.
She isn’t easily spooked and not fazed by tractors, combine harvesters, and motorbikes. My daughter rides out with friends, and I can relax without worry, as she is safe and trustworthy.
She lives on a lovely DIY yard in a mixed mare and gelding herd all the year round. She wears front shoes as some hacking routes and fields are stony. She is good to clip, shoe and load. Fully vaccinated but does need sedating for annual dentistry check-up and treatment.
She is your stereotypical mare especially if she is in season. She can require some persuasion and requires a firm hand at times as she knows all the tricks in the book if she does not want to do something or leave her friends! She will occasionally pop a little buck when she doesn’t get her own way, however nothing malicious or dangerous. Having said that my then 14-year-old and now 16-year-old daughter knows how to handle her.
Up to date with vaccinations, dentist and has an annual vet check-up too. We limit her grazing during laminitis season for prevention purposes.
She isn’t the pony for a young child or pony club and would best suit a lightweight, experienced teen/adult who is happy hacking out, and not fazed by marish behaviour or an experienced Mum/ daughter share.
Own rider insurance and BHS contract required. Weight limit max 9 ½ stone.
Our 16-year-old daughter is growing up and choosing to spend her time doing other activities that we are considering finding our much-loved pony her perfect new rider. She is to stay at her current yard for part loan/LWVTB. Open to discussion about days and financial contribution, but routine and reliability is essential. Minimal yard duties. A car is required to get to the yard.
Please message me if you would like to discuss your requirements as nothing is off the table, just not moving location.
