Is there any market for small (12’2h) ponies for hilltopping or hunter paces? I am a jumper rider with a phenomenal children’s pony and I just dont know how to market her.
How big is your pony?
I will be interested in the answers as well.
If you have a quiet hunt pony, then there is a market. People look for a mount that will keep their kids safe out in the hunt field. 
Pony is a petite 12’2. Should I just take her to like hunter paces with a sale sign on her butt? haha! Also what price range to they go for? She also crosses over beautifully into the show hunter ring for short stirrup. thanks!
White ribbon
In foxhunting, red ribbon means “kicker”, green ribbon is “young or inexperienced” and a white ribbon means “for sale”.
But yes, you might offer to let a youngun you trust ride the pony in a hunt or hunter pace as a method of advertising.
Great to know, thanks a ton!!
If you want to make any money on her, you need to wait until the fall, and then either you or a pony jock needs to actually TAKE HER HUNTING 3-5 times, and THEN sell her as a hunt pony if she behaves. Hunter paces are NOT the same thing. Parents aren’t going to pay much for a pony that might hunt well, as it’s their kid’s life they’re thinking of, and at that size most aren’t going to have much of a chance to school it.
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If you want to make any money on her, you need to wait until the fall, and then either you or a pony jock needs to actually TAKE HER HUNTING 3-5 times, and THEN sell her as a hunt pony if she behaves. Hunter paces are NOT the same thing. Parents aren’t going to pay much for a pony that might hunt well, as it’s their kid’s life they’re thinking of, and at that size most aren’t going to have much of a chance to school it.[/QUOTE]
Which begs the question…how much do such ponies go for if they are good at the job!?
Thanks
A 12.2 hh pony? Prices on them are always a bit lower, b/c the kids outgrow them so quickly. About $6,500-12k for a well-proven/multi-season one, around $4,500-$7,500 for a first-season one, up to $3,500 for a (fancy) prospect. Other factors such as looks, jump, ease of handling, etc. all come into it, of course.
Here are some pictures from the Jr. North American Field Hunter Championships to get an idea of the type that are seen in the field:
Hilltoppers: http://www.teresaramsay.com/gallery.php?gid=1506
12 and under: http://www.teresaramsay.com/gallery.php?gid=1507
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A 12.2 hh pony? Prices on them are always a bit lower, b/c the kids outgrow them so quickly. About $6,500-12k for a well-proven/multi-season one, around $4,500-$7,500 for a first-season one, up to $3,500 for a (fancy) prospect. Other factors such as looks, jump, ease of handling, etc. all come into it, of course.
Here are some pictures from the Jr. North American Field Hunter Championships to get an idea of the type that are seen in the field:
Hilltoppers: http://www.teresaramsay.com/gallery.php?gid=1506
12 and under: http://www.teresaramsay.com/gallery.php?gid=1507[/QUOTE]
Thanks, that helps a ton!
Do you know what average height the ponies must jump in the field?
It just depends on what hunt you go out with…our jumps are rarely more than 3 feet. I’ve been on some where the jumps were averaging 3’9" to 4’.
Generally speaking, hilltoppers don’t jump.
aww, i dont think my 12’2 pony can clear 3’9… no connemara blood
That has got to be amazing to watch though.
Usually 3’-3’6" is the necessary height to be in the first field. You’d be surprised what some of those small ponies can jump. There are a couple that go out with Piedmont that always amaze me. 
Hilltoppers just have to be able to jump about 2’6" if they come across a log in the woods.
