Opal

Meet Opal

Bonny wee Opal is ready to find a loving new family to call her own. She is an adorable Welsh pony with so much potential as a child’s lead rein/first ridden pony. Although Opal is very little, she more than makes up for it with her huge energetic personality. Opal came in as part of a welfare case and was always the boldest out of the group with a naturally nosey nature. She came on very quickly with her handling as she loves people and being the centre of attention. Opal is naturally brave so will require consistent handling to not let her get too big for her boots. She is always the first pony to march up to people in the field as she loves attention and doesn’t like to miss out on anything interesting. Opal has taken to work like a duck to water and is happily lunging and going out on adventures on the long reins with her groom. She has recently been out at a home and took great care of her little rider. Opal has a brilliant temperament and makes a fantastic child’s ridden pony. Opal's weight limit is 5 stone including tack, so is only suited to a small child. Opal is brilliant for all her basic handling and simply adores human company and coming into the barn for a pamper; she would stand all day for children to pamper but if left alone she likes to protest and will paw the ground. She behaves very well for both the vet and farrier; her groom has said that she will do anything for a treat and is great fun to spend time with. Opal has a rotated tooth which although doesn’t cause her problems, she will need 6 monthly dental check-ups to ensure she stays comfortable. Due to her size and type she gains weight very easily in the summer months, so is best living with other good doers on restricted grazing. In the winter she has been able to take a little more food and does need a rug for the bad weather. If you think you could offer this cracking wee mare a new home where she will have a child to make a fuss of her, please submit an online application.

Important stuff

Opal can be ridden.

History

Opal came into World Horse Welfare care in September 2020 as part of a welfare case of Welsh ponies. The group were not used to being handled, however Opal has always been naturally bold. She has since been out for youngster handling, and then as a project lead rein pony and she took great care of her little rider

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