I have to kind of go against the tide here. I can't imagine not getting a pony for Yasin and teaching him to ride. I honestly can't remember a time when I wasn't confident on horseback and if I didn't give Yasin the same oppurtunity I would feel a bit guilty . That said - there is no need to buy a pony before you're sure that a child enjoys riding since the cost of keeping a pony and the cost of weekly lessons on a riding school pony are about equal.
Ponies can be expensive so if the mother is horse crazy like me it seems a good idea and I think that I might nick it. Please don't hate me. 8-[ O
*me sneaks off to amend Yasin's website so that it amkes maention of the pony fund*