Advert Description
For Loan Only - Fini, black Shetland mare, Shetland Society registered & passported, 9 years old, approx 34". Vacc, chipped, wormed, trimmed, teeth, etc. Excellent to catch, tie, feet, groom and handle all over. Has been introduced to light traffic. Proved to be very bold and curious. Has also started to be lunged & long reined, is getting used to the noise of a tyre dragging behind her, and about to be bitted & wear a harness.
Fini is a very people oriented pony, and would like a person of her own to bond with. Has lived with smaller Shetland mares with no problems, but would do well with larger ponies or horses, as a very confident mare.
Fini would excel in most ways – she needs to go to a home where she will do something, not just a field ornament, as she enjoys working and has a busy little brain. Very solid mare of a good size, so make a great driven pony or for agility as she has proven very brave. Or if you just wanted to go for walks, she would also enjoy that. Lots of bone, good conformation & paces. Shown only once at county level as a youngster, and placed highly, so could do very well showing.
Can be handled by children under supervision, but we would like to find her a position for life, so do not want her returned due to being outgrown by a child or a child having lost interest. Generally very well behaved and good to do, but does have quite a big personality, so not suitable for the nervous or novice.
Fini has unfortunately had mild laminitis once, so does need managing suitably – weight management, minimal grass, regular exercise, soaked hay, possibly muzzle, etc. Would be ideal to live with another pony who has previously had laminitis, and would be best in a laminitis experienced home. Due to Shetland tendencies, does need robust fencing that she cannot step through or over. Full information available to interested viewers. Fini will be loaned out with a full contract, a home visit, and we may ask for references. Based in Hampshire.
