Bambi

Bambi is a Carneddau Welsh Mountain pony, born in spring 2010. He came to Shy Lowen in 2010 as a very cute and tiny colt and was given his ill-suited name by the Shy Lowen Care Committee!

Bambi was one of a group of Carneddau Welsh Mountain ponies rescued by Shy Lowen between December 2009 and December 2010. They were part of a round-up of wild male ponies brought down from the mountains in order to control the population. They were sent to auction, but no buyers were found, so they were either to be sold for meat, or put to sleep. Shy Lowen stepped in and found homes for 77 of the ponies. The ponies varied in age, had not been gelded and many were in poor condition. As they were all completely unhandled and untamed, it took many months to gain their trust and restore them to full health.

Bambi was initially a little terror when he was first tamed and gave a few nasty bites to those who approached him in his stable or paddock. He has now grown up a little and become much friendlier and easier to handle, but remains very naughty and cheeky. We often joke that he has ‘small man syndrome’! He began training when he reached an appropriate age and was backed with his first rider in spring 2013. He has now been brought on to a stage where he can walk, trot and canter with a rider, but needs further schooling.

Bambi needs a fun home with an experienced family and small but confident jockey who are willing to work together to bring him on and reach his potential as a riding/pony club/gamespony.He is also available for homing as a companion.