Dartmoor Pony Training Centre

Tuesday, 1 January 2013

Finn

Finn

Age: Approximately 5 years.

Height: 12.1hh

History & Temperament: Finn is such a sweet pony and very handsome. He was with us till he was a yearling and then went out to do conservation grazing for 4 years or so. He's come back as a 5 year old that hasn't really done anything so we're busy teaching him to wear a headcollar and then be led around, pick up feet etc. He's a bit nervous of people but seems to be coming round. He seems to love standing licking your hands for hours which is very sweet! He needs a sensitive home and would probably be better suited as an adults riding or driving pony. He is part registered I think so perhaps there might be the possibility of showing him? Though it would take time and plenty of desensitisation to get him to this point!

For more information please contact Natalie who can send you out a rehoming form. Tel: 07802 218169. Email: dartmoorponytrainingcentre@yahoo.co.uk.

Woody

Woody

Age: Approximately 5 years.

Height: 12.1hh

History & Temperament: Woody is a real sweetie and a very handsome pony. He was with us till he was a yearling and then went out to do conservation grazing for 4 years or so. He's come back as a 5 year old that hasn't really done anything so we're busy teaching him to wear a headcollar, be led around, pick up feet etc. He's a bit nervous of people but seems to be coming round. He's lost plenty of weight since he came back so isn't quite so fat anymore! He needs a sensitive home and would probably be better suited as an adults riding or driving pony. He's very inquisitive and interested in everything that happens at the field!

For more information please contact Natalie who can send you out a rehoming form. Tel: 07802 218169. Email: dartmoorponytrainingcentre@yahoo.co.uk.

Rona

This is a rather silly picture of Rona, she doesn't normally look like this but it made me giggle! She's having a huge stretch here after lying flat out for quite some time sleeping! We have more photos of her if you want!

Rona

Age: Approximately 5 years.

Height: 11.2hh

History & Temperament: Rona is a really lovely pony. She was born at the centre and is now ready to be backed or taught to drive. She is great at haltering, leading, having her feet done by us and the farrier and loads really well if you travel her loose. She has developed sweet itch and would need a Boett rug or something similar but we are going to try and fundraise for this in the next few months. She is very inquisitive and interested in people and will be a fab pony whatever she goes on to do.

For more information please contact Natalie who can send you out a rehoming form. Tel: 07802 218169. Email: dartmoorponytrainingcentre@yahoo.co.uk.

Brambles

Brambles

Age: Approximately 5 years.

Height: 12.1hh

History & Temperament: Brambles is a really lovely pony. He is Gorse's son and came to us as a rather over-handled foal! He's no longer in your face (!!) but is very inquisitive and interested in everything that happens in the field. He would make a fantastic riding / driving pony and just loves spending time with people. This year he has suffered mild sweet itch so I think he would need to wear a Boett rug or something similar. The DPTC may be able to fundraise to try and get him one of these so please don't let it put you off! If you were able to take both Brambles and his mum that would be amazing as they are very close.

For more information please contact Natalie who can send you out a rehoming form. Tel: 07802 218169. Email: dartmoorponytrainingcentre@yahoo.co.uk.

Gorse

Gorse

Age: Approximately 11 years.

Height: 12.1hh

History & Temperament: Gorse is such a sweet little lady. She is very sensitive and was trained quite badly as a wild 6 year old and consequently can still be a bit wary of new people. She has been back with us for 2 years and when we have time (!!!) we're training her to wear a headcollar and be led around. She should ideally go as a companion pony as I'm not sure she'll make a riding pony due to her nervousness. She would also ideally go with another of our ponies from the DPTC to help her feel safe in her new environment. Brambles is her son and they are still close so it would be ideal if we could find a home for them both together.

For more information please contact Natalie who can send you out a rehoming form. Tel: 07802 218169. Email: dartmoorponytrainingcentre@yahoo.co.uk.

Tia and Brandy

Tia and Brandy are for looking for a forever home. Since Brandy came to stay at the DPTC last year he and Tia have been inseparable so we'd like to find them a home together.

Tia

Age: approximately 13

Height: 12hh

History & temperament: Tia came to us through the RSPCA near Wales but originally she would have lived on Widecombe common, Dartmoor. She must have had several foals as she has a distinctive "foal belly." According to the RSPCA she was taken on as part of a cruelty case but we don't know much more. When she arrived she was very nervous and wouldn't come within 20 feet of us.... Over the past 2 years her confidence has been increasing and she has recently had a headcollar on with the help of food! She seems to love food which has really helped her get over her fear of people. She is very attached to Brandy and they enjoy hanging out. She'll make a fab companion pony (not to be ridden) and is a really sweet mare but whoever takes her needs to be sensitive and willing to have a pony that may still be wary of people...

Brandy

Age: approximately 17

Height: 10.2hh

History & Temperament: Brandy has been with us since November 2011 when we were asked to look after him for a local charity. For the first 6 months or so he wasn't that keen on socialising but he seems to be more up for spending time with people. He'd had lots of change & disruption before he came to us. He has been ridden in the past but we haven't had the time to re-start him. If this is what someone wanted him for we could bring him back into being ridden but ideally he'd go as a companion.

Please call Natalie for more information and to get a loan form emailed over to you. Thank you! 07802 218169.

Friday, 2 November 2012

All 50 ponies we've been trying to rehome have now found homes! Amazing! Thank you to you all for all your hard work and help, it is sincerely appreciated!

If you'd like to help next year with anything at all from: dealing with enquiries, marketing, fundraising, helping with microchipping, training, loading up ponies.... then please do get in touch with Natalie: 07802 218169.

If you'd like to support our organisation in any way or make a donation then please contact Natalie by telephone (above) or email: dartmoorponytrainingcentre@yahoo.co.uk.

New homes; please do stay in touch, contact us if you have any training questions, post photos and updates on our facebook page: Dartmoor Pony Training Centre.

Thanks again! xxxx

New list of ponies looking for homes - 2nd November 2012

Please read through all the info on the two blogs below about the rehoming procedure. Please contact Natalie at the DPTC if you're interested in a pony and have looked into transport. dartmoorponytrainingcentre@yahoo.co.uk. All the best and thank you!

Farm 3.