Meet my new filly

farmergal · 11-01-2009, 09:51 PM

Many years ago we went to the local fair with our daughter. One of the fun things back then was to go over to the stables and see the horses the 4H kids had brought to show. We were talking about what breed would make a good first horse for our daughter and a young girl walking her Welsh pony overheard us and she came over to add her 2 cents. When she was done we had decided that we would rather look for a welsh over the shetland that we hand in mind to get. Sadly we never got our daughter a pony, long story.

Then a few months ago I decided to buy a pony for the grandchildren. Something we could all enjoy. They love my minis but to be honest they aren't ride-able, not for me that is.

I looked for a Welsh but could not afford the ones I found for sale. In my search I found a breed of pony that is new to me. I had never heard of a POA. A deal landed in my lap that I couldn't say no to. So now I'm the proud owner of a 4 month old POA filly.

Can anyone tell me your thoughts on the breed? I was told she will mature to 13h.
My son was very upset with me for not buying a "ride able" horse so it took him a week to go to the barn to see my gal. He came to me yesterday all excited telling me that he fed her and petted her saying he loves my new purchase and he can not wait for her to be old enough to ride.

This is windys galaxy "gal" the night we brought her home.

Horselady44 · 11-01-2009, 11:20 PM

OH my oh my! Shes beautiful! Congrats on the new addition

Red Gate Farm · 11-01-2009, 11:27 PM

She's a sweet looking little thing

Congrats!

HorseLovinLady · 11-02-2009, 02:36 AM

Awww she's cute, congrats!!

How about a few more pics?

qtrhorse1993 · 11-02-2009, 05:46 AM

very cute!!! more pics for sure!!!

Horsie Michelle · 11-02-2009, 09:44 AM

She's beautiful...congrats!

The first horse my Dad bought for me was a 13hand POA gelding I named Clyde. He was absolutely wonderful! I would love to find a horse as good as he was for my own kids.

Ghoti · 11-02-2009, 07:46 PM

My first pony was a POA as well! Boy that brings back some memories. His name was Gabby. He was a great pony. His sidekick was another POA named Tartan....he was another story. Good luck with your new girl!

Oran'sMom · 11-02-2009, 09:29 PM

AWW how precious

farmergal · 11-04-2009, 10:18 AM

Thanks everyone! I don't remember a foal being so soft. I can't stop hugging her.

I'll try and get pics of her with her trainer, my mini gelding. He's helped me in so many ways and he's good company for her too! I never would have gotten her back in the barn if he hadn't been there to help me. Heck, I couldn't get her out of the barn without his help.

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11-01-2009, 09:51 PM
farmergal Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 6,063	Meet my new filly Many years ago we went to the local fair with our daughter. One of the fun things back then was to go over to the stables and see the horses the 4H kids had brought to show. We were talking about what breed would make a good first horse for our daughter and a young girl walking her Welsh pony overheard us and she came over to add her 2 cents. When she was done we had decided that we would rather look for a welsh over the shetland that we hand in mind to get. Sadly we never got our daughter a pony, long story. Then a few months ago I decided to buy a pony for the grandchildren. Something we could all enjoy. They love my minis but to be honest they aren't ride-able, not for me that is. I looked for a Welsh but could not afford the ones I found for sale. In my search I found a breed of pony that is new to me. I had never heard of a POA. A deal landed in my lap that I couldn't say no to. So now I'm the proud owner of a 4 month old POA filly. Can anyone tell me your thoughts on the breed? I was told she will mature to 13h. My son was very upset with me for not buying a "ride able" horse so it took him a week to go to the barn to see my gal. He came to me yesterday all excited telling me that he fed her and petted her saying he loves my new purchase and he can not wait for her to be old enough to ride. This is windys galaxy "gal" the night we brought her home. __________________ Knowlege is out there, you just need to know where to look.

11-01-2009, 11:20 PM
Horselady44 Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 2,395	OH my oh my! Shes beautiful! Congrats on the new addition __________________ A happy horse equals a happy rider!

11-01-2009, 11:27 PM
Red Gate Farm Started Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,361	She's a sweet looking little thing Congrats! __________________ "Humans is sneaky" - Scotty

11-02-2009, 02:36 AM
HorseLovinLady Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,467	Awww she's cute, congrats!! How about a few more pics? __________________ Baylee's Album: http://pets.webshots.com/album/570656187BCJmgs 2008 Foal pics: http://pets.webshots.com/album/569199962cPhBZd

11-02-2009, 05:46 AM
qtrhorse1993 Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Johnstown, New York Posts: 706	very cute!!! more pics for sure!!! __________________ The world meets no one half way, but your horse will meet you all the way.

11-02-2009, 09:44 AM
Horsie Michelle Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Summerfield, FL Posts: 910	She's beautiful...congrats! The first horse my Dad bought for me was a 13hand POA gelding I named Clyde. He was absolutely wonderful! I would love to find a horse as good as he was for my own kids. __________________ ~~"All that we love deeply becomes part of us" ~~ Helen Keller

11-02-2009, 07:46 PM
Ghoti Halter broke Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 127	My first pony was a POA as well! Boy that brings back some memories. His name was Gabby. He was a great pony. His sidekick was another POA named Tartan....he was another story. Good luck with your new girl! __________________ "Better to want what you don't have than to have what you don't want!" -Sonseeahray's_girl

11-02-2009, 09:29 PM
Oran'sMom Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 817	AWW how precious __________________ Oran

11-04-2009, 10:18 AM
farmergal Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 6,063	Thanks everyone! I don't remember a foal being so soft. I can't stop hugging her. I'll try and get pics of her with her trainer, my mini gelding. He's helped me in so many ways and he's good company for her too! I never would have gotten her back in the barn if he hadn't been there to help me. Heck, I couldn't get her out of the barn without his help. __________________ Knowlege is out there, you just need to know where to look.