Knowledge base
Guides to ponies and horses
Practical guidance on buying, selling, training and breeding ponies and horses. Written from years of experience in pony sport.
What does a horse sales broker do, and what does it cost? Explore professional sales support while your horse stays at your own yard.
Buying a horse abroad takes extra preparation. Explore shortlisting, trial rides, veterinary examinations, paperwork, transport and additional costs.
Find a pony that suits your child’s ability and confidence. Explore temperament, experience, height, trial rides, daily care and the costs of ownership.
Young or experienced, calm or sensitive? Discover how to choose a horse that suits your riding level, ambitions, personality and daily routine.
From your search criteria and budget to a trial ride and pre-purchase examination: discover what to consider when buying a horse in eleven steps.
From leisure horse to Z2 dressage horse and child’s pony: the factors that determine the purchase price, with indicative prices per category and tips for a realistic budget.
Livery, feed, farrier, vet, insurance, lessons and unexpected bills: what a horse or pony really costs per month and per year.
What do A, B, C, D and E ponies actually mean? An overview of pony sizes, how height at the withers works and what to look for in a pony for your child.
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