Category Archives: Riding

Our ponies are ridden

Stuffy – 21 years young!

Posted on March 26, 2017 by lppaintedponys

Yesterday we went to the first Hunter Jumper show of the series held at Finally Farm in Raleigh, NC. There, our FIRST homebred Shetland Pony mare (will be 21 years old on 20 MAY) was shown by a 7 yr … Continue reading →

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and the Learning Commences!

Posted on June 24, 2016 by lppaintedponys

The girls (our granddaughters – Grace & Gwen) haven’t really been interested in the ponies and have been pretty fearful. Still somewhat fearful… but starting to show an interest.

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Riding Hunt Seat – Shetland ponies jump ahead

Posted on May 29, 2016 by lppaintedponys

I had started a series of articles about riding and working Shetland ponies, but hadn’t done the english counterpart to the western article I did.

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The next generation – riding? …

Posted on May 27, 2016 by lppaintedponys

The grand-kiddies are starting to show some interest now.

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Pony History: AJ

Posted on May 8, 2016 by lppaintedponys

WF Action Jackson – ASPC# 140897A -Black Tobiano – EEaaTT – a tested homozygous black, homozygous tobiano Shetland stallion who matured at 45 1/4″ tall (11.1-1/4 hh).

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History: Horse Show Manners

Posted on April 15, 2016 by lppaintedponys

Rude showmen/women – HOW NOT TO RUN YOUR ORGANIZATION This is a LONG one, better grab your drink and sit down for a bit!!

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Pony History: Bit

Posted on March 24, 2016 by lppaintedponys

We purchased “Bit” (Little Jim’s Bit of Silver) in 2009. We purchased her to add her bloodlines to our breeding program and to utilize in our riding and driving program.