I think you're in the right. This girl is obviously helping out a bit, but she's slacking, and could at least help a little more. If she's not being responsible enough, you should ask for her to do more instead of paying, or lower the amount she needs to pay to keep her happy. You should make a list of the tasks required to take care of both ponies, and how much you think they're worth.
i.e. If you ask for ?29 a month= Taking ponies out -?7 Putting the hay IN THE HAYNET -?3.50 Water -?3.50 Cleaning -?7 etc., until the amount of things she does brings down her dues to an amount that she likes. You should sit down with her and make this list, discussing that, if she doesn't think it's fair that she should pay, you need to find a 'happy medium'. Also, remind her that the money is needed to take care of the ponies, and if she really cares about them, she'll help out anyway she can.
If she doesn't like co-operating, maybe you should find another girl to help you out with the ponies, and hopefully your mother gets well, and can handle her pony again.
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