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Thanks so much for all the replies - as always HHO is a fountain of knowledge and experiences ❤️ . Sorry for the delayed response from...

I hog!

The last yard I worked on, we would regularly have youngsters brought over from Ireland. Generally they came in pairs and would be...

Just use common sense- horse coming from another established livery yard, vaccinated, clinically well etc, monitor but integrate into...

My turnout philosphy is very pragmatic: I like a longer tail in summer, so they are more effective fly whisks, and shorter in winter...

Please let's not impose one's own desire to rescue and care for old and sick horses onto OP . Obviously it can only be their own...

There is no reasonable offer in the circumstances given. They've already said no vetting and it would seem fairly pointless.

It sounds as though Connemara224 *is* the main income, as the horse is rarely used in the riding school due to sharpness/unsuitable for...

Well, that is the final red flag. If a private seller refused to allow a vetting, they would be (well, should be) laughed at...

I would happily take a horse in similar circumstances if I loved it and it was free. I would accept the fact I will have to spend money...

The riding school should be biting your hand off with your offer to retire the horse, not charging you thousands of pounds to buy it. I...

Also not allowed to get the horse vetted.

The harsh fact is that the RS KNOW the bond the you have with the horse, and are taking advantage of that. They are being very unfair...

Ongoing chronic back issues and intermittent lameness

Honestly I wouldn't. Harsh as it sounds, despite your bond with him, he isn't your responsibility. Personally I wouldn't give up riding...