Prince the Pony

Prince is a small pony with a BIG personality. He also has a very unique story as compared to his herd mates. Prince was impeccably bred, imported from Europe and received extensive show training from top professionals. He had all the talent and “education” to become a top show pony, and for a while he was.

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But over time, he let his little girl know that showing was not for him. (Which sometimes meant his little girl falling off 😔) With his little girl quickly outgrowing him, and boarding bills piling up for the family who had no farm of their own, they were faced with a difficult decision. The only way they could recover the hefty price they paid for Prince was by selling him to someone who would force him to perform those same tasks he clearly did not want to perform… something that could mean cruelty or abuse.

Instead, Prince’s family made the noble decision to find a place where he would be allowed freedom to enjoy life, play, make friends, and go at his own pace. We are so honored they chose to place this special boy with us at Joyous Acres. This is also marked important milestone for us. Until Prince, every single animal here came to us from larger from rescues including Save the Horses in Cumming, Georgia. Prince is our first owner surrender. Prince also presents the opportunity to destigmatize owner surrender, which is often the kindest option in the “horse world.”

Prince’s family did what we hope every family in their situation would. If your equine does not perform how you hoped, please don’t pass the “problem” onto someone who will use cruelty to force them. Please choose compassion.

PS: yes, he’s full grown…10 years old. “Pony” simply refers to height, not age. A baby horse is a foal (colt or filly).