Oceanspray Farm
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Hi there,
As you may or may not have seen from my other thread I am considering getting a shetland or another miniature. I do have plans to get a large pony (14.1hh) for riding/driving but the plan is to buy him/her as a newborn and train him/her up so clearly that is many years down the road. I am wanting another miniature or pony to drive. I have three miniatures and I want a fourth to keep with the boys so when I have two out, two can stay behind. Three is such an awful number. I know of a gorgeous shetland 44" (Basically my dream boy) trained to drive who is available for purchase. I'm also happy enough to wait for the right mini. My question is as far as showing or CDE where would that leave for me things to do? I've only ever owned large horses and miniatures. I am assuming my mini club wouldn't let us participate with a 44" pony, although I have emailed the club to see. I don't want to limit myself in my opportunities. I am torn as I am keen to "go bigger" but I am also quite smitten with my little ones. I realize this is kind of a moot point as it's my personal choice but I guess I'm wondering what sort of options (I live in British Columbia on the West Coast) I would have for things to do (showing/fairs/CDE etc) outside of working at home with an ASPC pony.
As you may or may not have seen from my other thread I am considering getting a shetland or another miniature. I do have plans to get a large pony (14.1hh) for riding/driving but the plan is to buy him/her as a newborn and train him/her up so clearly that is many years down the road. I am wanting another miniature or pony to drive. I have three miniatures and I want a fourth to keep with the boys so when I have two out, two can stay behind. Three is such an awful number. I know of a gorgeous shetland 44" (Basically my dream boy) trained to drive who is available for purchase. I'm also happy enough to wait for the right mini. My question is as far as showing or CDE where would that leave for me things to do? I've only ever owned large horses and miniatures. I am assuming my mini club wouldn't let us participate with a 44" pony, although I have emailed the club to see. I don't want to limit myself in my opportunities. I am torn as I am keen to "go bigger" but I am also quite smitten with my little ones. I realize this is kind of a moot point as it's my personal choice but I guess I'm wondering what sort of options (I live in British Columbia on the West Coast) I would have for things to do (showing/fairs/CDE etc) outside of working at home with an ASPC pony.