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Dartmoor Pony Breeders:
Spring is here and so are the foals, and those hairy youngsters that still need to be sold.  Just like the house we need to get to work to get our youngsters looking good for the public.  First thing to do is to give them a good scrubby bath, a quick haircut of the bridle path and pull that mane so that it isn't hanging below the neck.  Now dig out your camera.  First sunny day work on a good photograph.  If you are using a digital camera, forget trying for the action shot, the delay just doesn't work.  I usually try to find a good amateur photographer to come out for an hour or two (though in Georgia I had Cynthia Brann who was all pro and she did all those wonderful photos for me for years) and do the action stuff.  Now I just do the standing shots and will send a video if desired.  Make sure you have had the farrier and get those feet trimmed!  Nothiing sets a client off more than looking down at those long toed broken feet....definitely ugly!  Also make sure all shots are done and the coggins is in place. Again having all the details taken care of proves that your youngstock are important and that you as a breeder or seller care about what you are selling.  It all makes a difference.  Also make sure (check out the helpful hints button) they lead and can behave around humans.  Again these are supposed to be kind and quiet ponies....they need to show off their wonderful disposition, so spend a bit of time with your youngsters.  Now I am off to the barn to get started on mine.....will look forward to seeing all the youngsters for sale on the website.....make sure your dues have been paid and that the pony you want to sell is registered with the DPRA.....Susan