Yes you have found it.......The most popular equestrian site in Devon.  If you own a horse, pony or even pets you will find this site is for you too!  There are pages about horses/ponies for sale, loan and wanted, jobs, calendar of events, property for sale or you may want to find a local ride or buy tack.   We have a pets for sale page, favourite rides which can be walked by dog lovers and we even sell vehicles now and again.  I've tried to incorporated as much useful information as possible. If you can think of anything that is missing, please feel free suggest anything you can thing of by contacting me via one of the methods below......

All advertising is FREE on poniesdevon

Go to the Contact Us page, email me alison@poniesdevon.co.uk or you can text your advert complete with photo to 07530667439

If you join me on Facebook you will be alerted to adverts as they come in.   Please note that the page comes under my name, Alison Talbot and not Poniesdevon.

Devon County Show at Westpoint, Exeter on May 17-19 Tickets on sale from February 1 The Show is a fabulous celebration of the great British countryside and a terrific day out, too. It's also the wonderful curtain raiser for the start of the agricultural showing season across the South West.

You can come to the Show and save money when you buy your tickets in advance. Here are the savings you can make when compared to buying tickets on the day of the Show: Save £2 off adult tickets Save £1 off child tickets (5-15). Save £7 off family tickets (2 adults & 3 children 5-15). Over 60s can spend just £15 for two tickets - note this BOGOFF offer isn't available on the gate where tickets cost £15 per person. www.devoncountyshow.co.uk

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ERIK - THE STALLION - MUTILATED IN STITHIANS, CORNWALL

Falmouth Police
An awful attack in Stithians near Falmouth. Between 1600 hours on Sunday 8th January and midday today, Monday 9th January, a stallion was attacked, mutilated and killed in a field in the Stithians area. During the attack the stallion had its genitalia cut off, its eye cut out and teeth removed. A mare and foal were left in the field unharmed. Police and the RSPCA are carrying out enquiries in the area & request anyone with any information contact them on telephone number 101 quoting reference GP/12/66

If you would prefer, please feel free to send me any information anonymously and I will pass it immediately to the Police

alison@poniesdevon.co.uk 

PYWORTHY INCIDENT - the Police have said that this was not a mutilation (15/1/12) although the owners still stand by that it was.

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IF YOU DON'T LOVE PONIESDEVON ALREADY - YOU ARE  GOING TO ADORE IT NOW!

I want anyone who has loaned a horse out to contact me for the sake of other horse owners and list wonderful loanees.  If you have loaned your equine out and have been really happy with the outcome then this page is for you.  You can tell everyone why they are excellent people to have a horse on loan.            I am not going to list bad loanees.

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www.richardhorsfield.com 

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HOODIES  £25 each £3.00 P & P

NEW for winter 2011 - HI-VIZ HOODIES – SLOW DOWN -Don’t Buck Me OFF - These Hoodies are really bright and stand out a mile away. Available in four HI VIZ colours, Green, Orange, Yellow, Pink, and sizes small, medium, large and extra large.

 please email me size/s & colour/s required

alison@poniesdevon.co.uk

So far they have been very well received on my Facebook page

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Andrew Goatman classes

Hi my classes are based up at Dartmoor zoo, Plymouth using the ponies and other animals they use as feed for big cats. I have built a small abattoir in the zoo and I have made a viewing area at the back which you can watch through glass. It was designed for schools but has been so popular with people especially the pony owners as it gives a real insight into how a horse or pony works and how things go wrong and hopfully how to prevent some of them. The ponies are normally from the Dartmoor Pony conservation system or pet ponies that the owners want them to be "used" rather than burnt and are happy for others to learn from their animal. Please note that animals are not killed at the zoo because of welfare issues and always put down on their farm or origin. I've added the classroom session first to give some background to help with what your about to see and there is always a question and anwser session at end in which anyone can ask questions about any part e.g welfare, slaughter methods, conservation, anatomy etc.
The money I charge goes to supporting the future of the Dartmoor pony. If you wish me to cover a particular topic i can and will always help. If we can learn from the death of a animal and use it to save others all the better
07870 934068 or email info@agoatman.com  

(Please contact Andrew direct for more information, availability etc)

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Daniel Warner Computer Services

Here are just some of the services I can provide:

• New PCs, Laptops, Workstations & Servers
• Network Creation & maintenance
• Computer & Laptop repair
• Personalised training
• Anti-virus removal and prevention
• No obligation quotes

Please get in touch with me for more details. 

01237421725

http://www.dwarner.co.uk/

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e-petition

Increase Public Bridleways to equal Public Footpaths

Responsible department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

To acitively promote and encourage the development of new public bridleways for the safe off road use of mainly horse riders, but also cyclist and pedestrians. Currently the national network of public rights of way consists of 91,000 miles footpath; but only 20,000 miles of bridleway, 2,300 miles byway and 3,700 miles restricted byway (source: Natural England web site). The creation of public bridleways (20,000 miles) up to the same level as footpaths (91,000 miles) will reduce road accidents/fatalities (see www.horseaccidents.org.uk/) while promoting healthy outdoor activity and safe use of the countryside for all ages/sex.

PLEASE SIGN 

https://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/15341 

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RE PERVERTS RINGING MY ADVERTISERS

Can anybody who has emailed me previously about the phone calls they have received please email me asap (alison@poniesdevon.co.uk). 

There is also a man/men who drive around in a large white transit van with a black roof rack on the top BUT if you have had anybody stop you when you are out riding I would love for you to contact me.  DESCRIPTION late 30s maybe early 40s dark hair.. Scruffy looking. Big bags under his eyes.

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Horse supplements, wormers, Stable products, horse fly control, dog, cat, rabbit and guinea pig, hamster, rat, chinchilla aquarium and pond products plus lots more at competitive prices.

I ordered vitamin E from this company and less than 24hrs later it was in my hand.  Incredible service. 

 

 

www.vetuk.co.uk

 

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FARRIERS

If you are a farrier and would like to be included on our new page then please contact me with your details.  There is NO CHARGE for advertising anywhere on poniesdevon.  Email alison@poniesdevon.co.uk or give me a call on 07530667439

New video coming very soon

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Farm rides - want to ride off road come and park your lorry/trailer here and ride around 400 acres (map supplied) lots of cantering and beautiful views and lakes.  £15 per hour.  Please phone Vanessa on 01271 329973 or 07989 996832
 
HANDY MAN AVAILABLE - HOME AND GARDEN AND STABLES/FIELDS MANAGEMENT.  GIVE ME A CALL 07989 996832 BASED IN NORTH DEVON

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WATCH THIS ONE FOLKS!!!!!!!!! 

GAMBIA HORSE AND DONKEY TRUST

Registered Charity No. 1096814

 The above registered charity is in desperate need of bits, bridles, headcollars, bandages (literally anything you have kicking about) to send over to these poor horses and donkeys to make their life more comfortable.  Riding Schools, trekking stations could really help out here.

Ann - 07780550209

(I am a drop off point in Bideford and also at my yard at Horns X and Ann is in Putford)

If you would like to offer to be a drop of/collection point, Ann and Sid would be very grateful

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THE BEST ADULT GAME EVER......

Interior Designer
Poopyfish Design
Chawleigh, Devon
M: 0797 3617294
E: poopyfish@hotmail.com

W: Poopyfish Designs

New website created by two of my friends supplying hunting attire, whips, flasks, saddlebags etc.

Take a look at their site by clicking on www.foxyattire.co.uk

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Take a look on the Gift Ideas page to view the work of a very talented Cumbrian artist called David Pooley.

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Introducing one day horse courses
At Horseford Farm, the home of people4ponies
Understanding Horses

"Understanding Horses runs confidence building, ground handling and equine problem solving courses for horse owners and enthusiasts. The one-day courses are based at a charitable organisation called People4Ponies, which is based near Witheridge in Devon."

 

The dates for the courses will be included on the Calendar Page but to take a look at what they do, go to http://www.understandinghorses.co.uk/courses.html

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Here's the latest novel by Victoria Eveleigh who is a local West Country novelist.  Her husband Chris illustrated the book (I wonder if they sell paintings too?   Will have to enquire).  Anyway, to find out more about these lovely books and also about the holiday accomodation they offer at West Ilkerton, go to their own website which is www.tortoise-publishing.co.uk

They will even sign a copy for you and post it or you can buy these books at Waterstones, Walter Henry's in Bideford and other good bookshops or even online through Amazon.

FREE ADVERTISING 

PONIESDEVON

Telephone Alison on 07530667439 or email me at alison@poniesdevon.co.uk

South West Arab Horse Group

Crabbet Classes at Regional Shows

If anyone is interested in us including crabbet classes at our shows please could they let a member of the committee know.

To qualify as a crabbet the horse must have at least 75% crabbet blood and a Heritage Certificate from the Crabbet Organisation.

Also the horse must be shown naturally – in the more traditional manner.

Anyone interested in obtaining a Heritage Certificate should contact:

Binley House Farm, Binley, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6HA

Tel: 01264 738343 or Fax: 01264 738133   E-mail: Binleystud@aol.com

 Kids See if you can find Tufty the pony on this site.

Each month I will 'hide'       He's hidden again!

As anyone who knows me will know, I love my Torsion saddle and would never go back to a 'treed' saddle.  I can't praise them enough and even after riding for up to 5 hours I never get a sore derriere.  My saddle is now something like 8yrs old and I still love it and feel so safe and secure.  I will be backing our new arab Lindance Satin in this saddle in June 2010 (now).  I wouldn't use anything else.

 To find out the benefits of riding in a treeless saddle, go to http://www.torsionsaddles.co.uk/ProductsTorsion.htm and don't forget to mention you saw the advert on poniesdevon

 Please call 08450 725 765 for more information