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13.2hh · 10 yrs · Mare · Gloucestershire
Pony Club Jumping Cross country
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12.2hh · 11 yrs · Gelding · Devon
Lead rein First ridden Happy hacking
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11.2hh · 14 yrs · Gelding · Shropshire
Lead rein First ridden Happy hacking
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Whether your child is naturally cautious or rebuilding after a fall, the right pony makes all the difference. Ponies suited to a nervous rider are steady, quiet and predictable — safe in traffic, happy to hack alone, and kind with children — the sort that gives an anxious rider the reassurance to relax and enjoy riding again.
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Frequently asked questions
Buying after a confidence knock?+
Prioritise temperament over everything: a slow, sensible, been-there-done-that pony. Take an experienced friend or instructor to viewings, and never feel rushed. See our confidence guide.
New or experienced pony for a nervous rider?+
Experienced, every time. A young or green pony and a nervous rider is a difficult combination; a wise older pony is far kinder to both.