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If the owners had a shred of decency they would sell the pony to you for a pound just to ensure a comfortable retirement….but personally...

Obviously, as the vet would find the issues and they would no longer be allowed to use it in the riding school. If they are a licensed...

Also not allowed to get the horse vetted.

Many years ago I was interested in buying an older horse (mid 20s) that I had been riding at a residential riding centre. Yes, they...

Pay and they still use but horse is hardly used due to not being suitable for inexperienced riders and is very sharp.

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...

I was in much the same situation. It does happen that a horse is no longer young enough or fit enough for a working life as an RS pony...

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...

I wouldn’t be buying from a riding school and then retiring unless the price was minimal. How old and why does it need to be retired? I...

I know this will be hard as you obviously feel you have a bond with this horse, but taking it on would be madness. You could end up...

A new routine will present itself in time. It’s taken us about 18 months to get a good rhythm.

My bay dun filly showing how the dun shows in the darkened ear tips and eyebrows, differing from the buckskin shading.

If there's no coat dilution dorsal+ leg stripes = nd1 not dun (which yes can occur on any base colour)

bumping the thread gives me an excuse to share this boy though, didn't make his reserve last weekend if anyone fancies him 🤣