EP :>We are going to breed our mare this month or next so, to
EP :>prepare for
EP :>training the foal next year, my dad is buying my friend 4
EP :>yr old
EP :>unbroken Welsh.  I have ridden since I was 3.. Am very good
EP :>and am not
EP :>riding a 5 yr old trackee.  But, could any one offer me
EP :>some advice on
EP :>how to get started?  The pony is VERY sweet, LOVES people
EP :>(was bottle
EP :>fed) and is about 13 hh.  ANy advice would be appreciated
EP :>greatly!
It depends on what this pony knows already.  Is he/she ground broken...does 
it know the basics of in-hand stuff?  If not, that's where you should start.  
If so, then you're on to getting it ready to ride...need to get it used to 
saddle/bridle, etc.  Then some lunge work (does it know how to lunge?). Then, 
finally, when it's ready, backing.  There are a number of really good books 
on the market that explain all this.  Check out your local tack shop or the 
catalogues that sell horse books (Breakthrough is good).
I love Welsh ponies!!  When I was a kid, it was my dream to have one...I 
think because they look like little Arabians.  And, Welsh/Arab is a really 
nice cross....
Good luck with the breeding.  Hope all goes well.  If you need help as you go 
along with this pony, let us know.  We'll all be glad to offer advice!
Meg  
 
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