Got an offer for pig... :s

I put piggy on the pony club website thursday evening. Some woman rang me yesterday, arranged to come meet her today, and has just text me to say she lovedher and is willing to buy her.

Dont get me wrong...this kid and her mum are lovely, first time buyers, dont seem particularly experienced but seem willing to do the best they can, and wont let anything go un-noticed. She said she is more than happy for us to see where she will be moving to, she wants her vet checked and wants to bring along someone more experinced to see her and get another opinion.

My only problem is this kid is 10, and has only ridden at the riding school...and imnot convinced she will be able to handle piggy and her 'little ways'. She doesnt necissarily need an experienced rider, just someone who will not loose their confidence and who will stand up to her and be strong-willed with her. This kid seems a little quiet...and by the sounds of it, has only ridden school ponies...not things with huge personality and brain like piggy?

And...ive only had her for sale 3 days...i wasnt expecting her to sell this quickly....i dont want to loose her yet....

Thinking of telling her im not convinced the kid will be able to handle her, and that she is willing to take her on a trial if they really like her. If things dont then work out, then i will take her back. End of the day, i want to give this kid a chance, i dont know her so she could work really well....and it sounds like shewill be well looked after...

[flambards]

I think the idea of a trial sounds best, and you can go from there.

*huge hugs* Best of luck whatever you decide.

[Spockky boy]

I personally would explain how you feel to them. Maybe out her out on loan with a view to buy for a while? Of full loan that way it doesn't work out you can have her back?

[Anni~Bell]

Didn't think of a trail. Make sure you write up a contract (ask Emma if she has still got the one from when I had Hannah) with it though incase anything where to happen and get this experienced person to come and visit her
Text me if you want a chat

[Welly]

A trial or couple of month loan period sounds a fantastic idea. Best of luck, it must be heartwrenching sale xx

[My Crazy Clan]

I would do a trial, no point in selling her to them if you don't think the chld can handle her.

[Lucy]

A trial sounds like a good idea! Don't be put off by age...Folly went to a ten year old...I NEVER thought that would happen BUT the ten year old was a lot bgger for her age and rode her fantastically.

Hope it works out for you.x

[Horse Mad Mum]

i have to say i would not sell goldie to a ten year old unless they were exceptional i dont think they are a breed for novice riders and if they have a trial and let her away with murder you may get her bak with issues i would wait to be honest its only been e days trust your gut instinct hmm x