Freundliches Endmaßpony mit Potential

Due to the discontinuation of equestrian sports, we are looking for a nice new home for our Dakota. He is a full-sized pony (parents are German Riding Pony and Pinto) that has primarily been ridden by our daughter in the arena and indoor (dressage and jumping). She had no interest in competitions, although he participated in several shows with the previous owner.

Dakota is a real gem with the veterinarian, dentist, and farrier. He hasn't been loaded with us as there was no need, but he always did so without issues before. Dakota has been in an active stable since last year, and prior to that, he spent the winter in a box with several hours of turnout in a herd. In the summer, he is used to 24/7 pasture.

He is a playful gelding who holds a middle rank in the herd and has had no issues with any horse so far. He is in a gelding herd, occasionally with a mare for short periods without problems. We will not place him in a purely box-stall situation.

Dakota is a sweet guy who can also be ridden with a neck ring and without a saddle. He is not bothered by being climbed on or sliding over his hindquarters, etc. However, he is not a pony for children or beginners. He has only been ridden by teenagers and lighter adults with riding experience. When jumping, he has quite a bit of energy outdoors and needs a rider who can handle that.

In dressage, he enjoys learning and wants to be challenged. Occasionally, he shows his pony stubbornness (by stopping or backing up). If a clear leadership role is taken, he can be quickly convinced. He hardly tests familiar, reliable people.

We can imagine him well for young riders with appropriate experience or a parent/child team. He does not know smaller children as riders (except for led rides). We purchased Dakota with a suspected dust allergy, which is why he initially stood on shavings in winter. Since last year, he has been in an active stable on straw, and we have not noticed any changes. He coughs a few times at the beginning of work, but that’s it.

Dakota should not have unlimited access to hay, as he has reacted with diarrhea to that with us. Of course, he is vaccinated and dewormed; the dentist was last here in September, and the osteopath in December.

Dakota comes with bridle, saddle (dressage or jumping), cooler blanket, halter, and pasture blanket (repaired due to his playful nature but still functional), with additional equipment available upon request. 

We look forward to inquiries.