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    I went on a driving day yesterday at Bennington

    I got my hubby a driving day for a pressie, his smile coming back said it all, he only went round quiet roads, yours looked so much fun, where is Bennington
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    update on selling a quirky horse

    Having taken on board all the comments, I was finally happy with the ad. As it turns out, I needn't have worried, didn't need to post it, he sold by word of mouth, had a viewing today, lady loved him and happy to be vetted, due to car problems, we took her home, solid fences and she knows...
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    Selling a cheeky character

    following my recent post on selling a quirky horse, without advertising I have a viewing booked for Sunday, which has opened a whole new can of worms, I have no choice in selling, the only other option is pts and since he is in his prime and in the right home has a lot to to offer, this horse...
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    Advert advice on selling a quirky horse

    Thanks everyone, for all the sound advice, advert now composed, just need to put it about, thanks again
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    Advert advice on selling a quirky horse

    so do I but he gets bored, he needs more work than he gets
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    Advert advice on selling a quirky horse

    my boy has a twin, I spent an afternoon in the barn worried sick, when he raided the food store, couldn't move he was so stuffed, he picked a fresh egg up and spat it at my daughter, now that was funny
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    Advert advice on selling a quirky horse

    no, in 8 yrs he's never kicked or bucked, but the other 3 didn't have these quirks
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    Advert advice on selling a quirky horse

    I am honest, it needs to be the right home and he hasn't got a bad bone in him, just a weird sense of humour, his new owners will be fully aware of his behaviour, it's no hardship padlocking a field gate
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    Advert advice on selling a quirky horse

    apologies then GirlFriday, to me, his behaviour is part of his charm, his escapism can get wearing, especially at 6am, rounding up four horses in the dark, with a 16 2 tart madly in love with the landlords gelding, but he's honest about it, will try and undo a gate in front of you
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    Advert advice on selling a quirky horse

    just looked through these posts, in what way could this be described as an advert, no height, no breed, just descriptions of his behaviour, i haven't mentioned his good points, apart from not having a bad bone in him, so find someone else to pick on, letting him go is hard enough
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    Advert advice on selling a quirky horse

    Not at all, I have been very careful, not to give too many details, just looking for advice on selling a horse with a mind of his own
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    Advert advice on selling a quirky horse

    He tests a rider by pushing his luck,eg novice grandson riding, horse stopped to say hello to a strange pony in a field, this day I told grandson he had to use his legs to get him to go on, eventually, being very red in the face, he slapped the horse with the reins, at which point the horse...
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    Advert advice on selling a quirky horse

    Oh he's not your average ned amymay, this horse was actually jealous of my husband and my other horses, if I wanted to give the others attention, I would have to chase him off, if I was watching someone have a lesson on him, he would make a bee line to me, obviously novice riders, having an open...
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    Advert advice on selling a quirky horse

    Hi, through no fault of anybody's, my horses loaner can't keep him and I cant bring him home, so have decided (not easily) to sell him. He's a good all rounder, handsome, but quirky, as in, if he can get out of a field/stable he will, tries to undo farriers belts/chaps, likes twanging elastic on...
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    Advice urgently needed

    Thanks be positive, when my friend rings later I will take you up on your offer, I will suggest she joins H&H, then she can read and reply to the posts, I don't know a lot as it was a quick call, but I know she is experienced with horses and her grandaughter is a nice competent, quiet rider...
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