Buying A Pony:
Before embarking on the
exciting adventure of purchasing your first Australian
Miniature Pony, it is advisable to keep the following
points in mind to ensure that the pony you choose is the
perfect one for your needs.
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Visit a number of studs before
making any decision to purchase.
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If you have little or no experience with
ponies (especially miniatures), enlist
the help of a knowledgeable horse person
to advise on soundness and conformation.
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Geldings (neutered males) are less
expensive and make idea pets, harness or
show ponies.
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Only top quality animals should be
purchased if you intend breeding or
showing in breed classes and these will
be more costly.
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Height measurements can vary quite a bit
between different societies. Australia
Miniature Ponies are measured in
centimetres not inches. The height
measurement is taken at the highest
point of the withers and MUST not exceed
87cm. Mares measuring between 87.1cm and
91.5cm may be appendix recorded (however
these mares are not "registered" they
are "appendix" recorded and are not
eligible to be shown.
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If you have any queries regarding the
eligibility of a pony for Australian
Miniature Pony Society Inc.
Registration, check with your State
Delegate before buying.
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The Standard of Excellence for the
Australia Miniature Pony will provide a
helpful reference.
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If you are buying an Australian Miniature Pony,
please make sure the Seller/Vendor completes an Official Transfer
Application form, and forwards the Certificate of Registration/Foal
Recording to Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc. along with the
Transfer Fee (within 30 days of sale)-the Transfer Fee is the
responsibility of the purchaser. The seller
will provide a copy of the Official Transfer Application form, and
it is a good idea to obtain a photocopy of the pony's
registration/recording certificate for your records until such time
that the original document is returned to your self from Australian
Miniature Pony Society Inc.
You will need to be a financial member of Australian Miniature Pony
Society Inc. at the time of transfer, if you are not-the official
transfer process will be delayed until such time as you have joined,
with the papers being held by Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc.
for safekeeping. Only Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc. Registrar is authorised to
use the Transfer Record on the back of the Recording/Registration
Certificates, the owner/breeder/vendor/purchaser of the pony MUST
NOT write on these certificates-since this INVALIDATES THE
CERTIFICATE.
If you are buying a mare that is said to be in foal, ask the
seller/vendor to provide you in writing what the conditions of the
sale are, i.e. if the mare is guaranteed to be in foal, and if there
is a live foal guarantee (Please note that a Service Certificate is
required to be provided by the seller/vendor if the mare has been
served).
All registered/appendix recorded ponies MUST BE BRANDED prior to
being sold, you must be able to view the brands to check the
identification of your potential purchase.
The Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc are unable to get involved
in purchasing disagreements between buyers and sellers, as these are
civil matters. As a purchaser you are advised to take responsibility
yourself for the checking of registration pending, foal recording
certificates, adult registration, height measurements, brands,
unsoundness, eligibility etc.
General Care:
A balanced diet, fresh
water, a suitable environment and the application of commonsense
will generally ensure your Australian Miniature Pony stays
healthy and happy, with the addition of a few important factors:
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* Ponies
should be kept free of parasites and
worming on a routine basis is essential.
* Consultation
with a local veterinarian will establish
the best regime for your Pony.
* Brushing
or grooming is recommended to maintain a
healthy skin and glossy coat.
* Feet
and teeth require attention on a regular
basis by a competent person. This also
applies to the administration of tetanus
and other injections when necessary.
* Availability
of pasture, together with the age and
workload of the pony, will determine
daily intake. Very young or very old
ponies, as well as brood mares have
specific dietary needs.
* All
feed should be of good quality with
plenty of roughage and overfeeding
should be avoided to discourage the
incidence of founder.
* A
seaweed or mineral horse lick will
provide extra nutrients. |
Regular
removal of manure, (at least twice
weekly), will assist in pasture
management and parasite control.
Provide
adequate shelter and regular
exercise and lots of loving care. |
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