new addition- help and pics

**animal_rescue** · 03-27-2006, 03:07 PM

Do not let her push you! That's a very bad habit, if she pushes you push her back, but don't hurt her since most likely she was abused. She reminds me of my old Hackney Pony, Rodeo, sounds just like him. I talked to his owners now and they said he's doing good. He just needed someone that knew how to teach him they were the boss and what not.

**dab_20** · 03-27-2006, 03:32 PM

Yeah, my dad told me to push back, and I do. She also starts walking too fast when on a lead rope. My dad told me if she does walk too fast a turn her in a tight circle and start walking again. He says she'll soon get the point that if she walks too fast or trots then she will get nowhere.

I was wondering what kind of pony she is. I am thinking American Shetland pony, because they look like little horses, not as much pony like... which my pony is. But I need to know how many hands high she is, anyone have a clue from those pics? I am 5' 3" btw.

**chrissycat21** · 03-27-2006, 05:36 PM

Whoops..Twice a month is much better than twice a year! Sorry, I was reading kind of quickly.

I like the name Painted Beauty!

***iluvskipper*** · 03-27-2006, 05:39 PM

omg you lucky duck!!! lol i think its a pony!

**Vela** · 03-27-2006, 05:40 PM

You can measure how tall she is. A hand equals 4 inches, so measure from the ground to her withers and that will tell you how many hands tall she is. She looks to be a Shetland and probably won't grow much taller than she is now. Maybe an inch or two but not much. Have fun with her, she's sure cute. Maybe you can train her to pull a small cart for you!

**dab_20** · 03-27-2006, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by Vela

You can measure how tall she is. A hand equals 4 inches, so measure from the ground to her withers and that will tell you how many hands tall she is. She looks to be a Shetland and probably won't grow much taller than she is now. Maybe an inch or two but not much. Have fun with her, she's sure cute. Maybe you can train her to pull a small cart for you!

I will measure her when she lets me get close enough. Yeah, she definatly isn't a regular Shetland, but maybe the american type. That'd be really cool if she could pull one of those cart you sit in!

Regular Shetland:

American Shetland:

**buttercup132** · 03-27-2006, 07:44 PM

Thats what Shetlands were used for perfect small cart pulling ponies because they are so tough. But I can gaurentee she is a pony. Trigger dosent look at all like a pony but he is(well actually technically hes not hes 1 hand over

). I really see American Shetland looks like identical to the one in my book just she isnt as fat wich she should be a little fat if she is Shetland.Anways I have to tell you again YOU SO LUCKY!
You have every little girls birthday wish come true!!
I cant wait for my parents to be like one day we bought you a puppy or a pony!
But I doubt that will EVER happen.

**dab_20** · 03-27-2006, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by buttercup132

Thats what Shetlands were used for perfect small cart pulling ponies because they are so tough. But I can gaurentee she is a pony. Trigger dosent look at all like a pony but he is(well actually technically hes not hes 1 hand over

). I really see American Shetland looks like identical to the one in my book just she isnt as fat wich she should be a little fat if she is Shetland.Anways I have to tell you again YOU SO LUCKY!
You have every little girls birthday wish come true!!
I cant wait for my parents to be like one day we bought you a puppy or a pony!
But I doubt that will EVER happen.

Well American Shetlands aren't supposed to be tubby.... that is what I'm guessing she is. They are much more long legged and refined then the lil Shetlands. American Shetland Ponies are great show horses and they are good with pulling the carts with people in them. They are a fairly new breed in the US, too. (compare the pics I have above to see the difference)

Well, some horses are around thirteen hands high... they are just small horses. And some ponies can be 15 hh. There really is no exact height, I think it's usually the build that is different. Of course, a horse coulden't be like 11hh.

We have been planning to get a horse for a year now, and my dad just decided to get one around my bday. I was so excited I was in tears! lol I've wanted one since I was 5 years old. You should post some pics of Trigger!

**lute** · 03-28-2006, 05:26 PM

OMG! i didn't know it was your birthday! happy birthday! what a great gift!

she's adorable! i hope you can help make her more confident.

**dab_20** · 03-28-2006, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by lute

OMG! i didn't know it was your birthday! happy birthday! what a great gift!

she's adorable! i hope you can help make her more confident.

Thanks. Yep it was my bday ont he 20th. I hope she does calm down a bit and be more confident about things. Thanks again.

**chrissycat21** · 03-28-2006, 07:31 PM

Painted Dreamer is a great name! I really, really like it!

More pictures is a must once she is more settled in and comfortable. Be sure to keep us updated with her progress.

**buttercup132** · 03-28-2006, 07:47 PM

Winter Trigger

Summer Trigger

**BC_MoM** · 04-02-2006, 04:00 PM

She looks like a Shetland Pony to me.. and a cute one at that!! You're soo lucky!!

**jesse_3** · 04-02-2006, 04:18 PM

I love that name for her...Painted Dreamer...

I really will be praying that she finds the courage to trust you. That is all I can do.

Steph, Splinter and Xambi