{"id":936,"date":"2022-12-08T00:22:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T22:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hqmagazine.co.za\/pony\/?p=936"},"modified":"2022-12-08T00:22:06","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T22:22:06","slug":"askpony-buying-a-pony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hqmagazine.co.za\/pony\/2022\/12\/08\/askpony-buying-a-pony\/","title":{"rendered":"ASKPony: Buying a pony"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Q: I&#8217;m a relatively novice rider looking to buy my first pony. Any tips on what kind of pony I should be looking for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Depending on your budget and confidence, generally, a schoolmaster (a pony who has a great deal of experience) is a good choice for a novice rider, as he will be able to help you while you are still learning. A younger pony with a good temperament is also an option for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Temperament is extremely important when you&#8217;re at a novice level, as you will make mistakes. 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