Feral pony

[Clubber1234]

Hi everyone, I recently acquired a semi feral Dartmoor pony and don't really know anything about them I wondered if you could help?
He is 18 months old but quite big already.

 

[Birdsong 82]

How did come across a feral pony?! Wow

 

[Clubber1234]

I bought him off a lady who had brought him at the sales.

 

[wyoDreamer]

You may have better luck connecting with horse people on the BACKYARD HERD site. Check at the bottom of your BYC screen to go there. Alot of helpful people there that could give you some quality advise.

 

[Clubber1234]

Okay thanks!!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Are you in the UK?

Do you have no experience at all with equines? I’m afraid if not this is going to be an extremely steep learning curve for you.

 

[andreanar]

I had some good friends that used to get wild horses at some auction. Ive seen them go thru the taming process, by putting them in a shoot and touching them. Definitely, they gelded them. They also used the shoot to get them used to having a bit and reins. Once that was complete, they would work them in a round pen with the bit and reins on. Back to the shoot to get used to having a saddle on. Not even sure if these are the right things , as Ive never owned horses, but it seemed to work for them.. Altho it took a long time gaining their trust with feed and treats.

 

[wyoDreamer]

Warning - they will demand pictures!!

 

[Clubber1234]

Are you in the UK?

Do you have no experience at all with equines? I’m afraid if not this is going to be an extremely steep learning curve for you.

I am In the Uk yes, I do have a little bit of experience

 

[Clubber1234]

Warning - they will demand pictures!!

Haha