Springdale Pandemonium, Panda
Springdale pony's don't need much introduction as they're all gorgeous ponies with excellent movement and "panda" is no different. Super cute spunky pony looking for his new home.
Panda came to us about 2 ish years ago, from Cambridge Lucy Dagnall Equestrian (more photos on her page).
With a confident rider panda is a super fun pony with loads of enjoyable character. He has taught countless riders how to canter while with us and taken them over their first decent sized jumps (60/70cm.)
Unfortunately our lesson program just inst the place for him, he is just too tricky for first ridden, however great on the lead line.
Panda isn't a "dirty" pony but with the inexperienced riders he really makes the kids work for it, you'd think he's stuck in knee deep mud, he has a pretty decent list of classic pony habits. (Napping in the middle, slowing down, standing still etc, no risk of bolt mind you ??)
He is best suited to a confident rider who can already canter and understands how to keep a pony moving forward. Beautifully schooled, goes in a contact with ease & has basic leg yields. Has been well schooled by adults throughout his life.
Panda has done loads in his life before us, Orginally from eventstars, where he had a prefect start to being ridden, they did loads with him, showing, inhand and under saddle, show jumping, farm riding, beach riding & ODE's.
He went onto another family where he took a 5yo through to another pony, he did everything with them - including hunting! Then he came to us, he has been well loved, previous owners want to keep in touch Full history is known.
In his time with us he has been showjumping, showing, farm riding & swimming. Even did a day on the cavalcade!!
Panda is excellent to catch, float, clip & do everything on the ground with.
He wants to go to a home where he can get back out there doing stuff with one rider.
MUST go to a home that is experienced with horses, like most small ponys, he is a smart.
We are in Southland