22 year old pony to buy or not??

[janei]

Oh wow, not sure where I have been but only just read this thread, started like QueenB at the beginning and read it all thinking please let this work out I hope she kept her! You have made a fabulous job at taking years off her, she looks amazing and sooo happy! Well done for all your hard work x

 

[mandwhy]

Oh my god she looks amazing, really!!

I am so happy this turned out well, bless you for giving her a chance, wonderful story indeed

 

[Mahoganybay]

What an absolutely wonderful story of a lonely old pony finding her soul mate, the difference in her is wonderful to see, she looks like she is enjoying life and looks years younger.

Well done OP on taking a gamble on your mare, i too did this, i took on a 22 year old mare who was had Navicular & a virus which was similar to Strangles, girl who owned her had given up on her and she was left on 'livery', i felt so sorry for her, i too started off part loaning her and when the owner asked if i wanted her i jumped at the chance, it felt so right and it was.

I had 10 wonderful years with her, she taught my daughter and i to ride and was one of the loves of my life, my horse of a lifetime.

So very rewarding.

 

[Brightbay]

This story just gets better and better Thanks for making me smile this morning!

 

[_GG_]

I just read your OP and was about to reply to say just buy her now and then I saw how long this thread was. No idea how I missed it but what an amazing story.

Bl00dy well done you and she looks amazing xx

 

[mailme1918]

A little update on Angel she was doing fantastic I even bought her a new friend (16.1 tb x id) she has been so happy and although ive not had time to ride as much due to my new high demanding job and weather when we have gone out its been great unfortunately on the 29th of January I found Angel down in the field and refusing to get up, eventually I got her back to her stable where she collapsed again... vet came urgently and Angels heart was beating to slow 22bpm her gums white no signs of pain just very low heart rate? she had been a little off her hay for a day or so but had always ate her hard feed was happy running about the field, Vet suggested her heart was highly possible going to just stop.. offered a transfer to hayhurst but I refused im not unsettling her after all the hard work ive put in if its her time then that's how it will be, she then got up and vet gave ibuifen for just incase took bloods and told to observe while she went to analyse bloods . I left lots of chaff to temp her to eat and kept her heavily rugged checked every hour bloods came back all normal?? By 8pm Angel was up and eating Hay as like she,d never been fed.. the next week she did great back to normal so thought it was just a blip? a week after vet returns for a check up... Angel has an irregular heart beat shes missing every 3rd beat so shes now taken retirement and will live a quite life as a pampered pony. Angle appears happy and still full of life but I know this can change and as long as shes pain free and happy that's how she,ll stay. shes taught me so much and although ive not has as much ridden fun out of her as I would of liked I ve benifitted from the learning curve and the love I have for this pony after a difficult start.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

That must have been so frightening. I hope you enjoys her retirement.

 

[Mince Pie]

I'm sure she will have a happy retirement with you, what a huge difference in those pictures!! Are you going to introduce the new horse? lol

 

[Angus' yard]

Thank goodness you found each other. Angel is very lucky

 

[Red-1]

I just found this thread, and your video moved me to tears. Happy Tears.

If ever I lose touch with one of my boys I hope they find someone like you who will be their guardian and friend to the end.

 

[mailme1918]

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hello yes sorry I will introduce the new edition, this is jess shes a 16.1 tbxid shes 16 and is a grouchy ******! she came to me as her own owners were moving away and could nt afford to take her, I felt sorry for her and the same day we met she came back with me as the old owners had nt found a buyer so was gonna leave her at the yard for them to care for her which they were reluctant to do for some reason .. I felt I had to take her! she was a little under weight and needed some tlc. since being with me we,ve had lots of ups and downs she bit me lots of times tried kicking me and became unbareable at one point id had enough she was frightening me and she knew it, after trying for 6 months I put her back up for sale ... it lasted a week and I could nt do it I was to scared she d fall into the wrong hands and she,d end up being hit/abused for her bad tempereredness... or passed about. so I thought right I will make it work and in the past month it has ive gained trust and have become the leader again, her moods had changed and I actually do like her now. When she first came her and Angel was insepeprable Angel was over the moon to have a friend of the same sex! they rode out together and followed each other everywhere then jess took over as head mare and when going through her nastiness would some times threaten Angel and occasionally try bite her and once tried to kick her this was always in the stable area never in the field although jess always makes sure she comes in first and does dominate a little but I suppose that normal.. anyway as we,ve always opened stabled so they can come and go as they want over winter they were both mostly in and It became dangerous when I caught them a few times in the same stable... well jess had decided to go into angels and block her in while pinching her nets.. so we stopped the open stable and there either in or out! this has worked and has since stopped any nastiness and jelousy and there relationship has been better again. Angel just wants a quite life and just does nt react to nothing although will throw a double barrel if she needs!
Angels heart is going to be checked regular and what ever she needs she,ll get, vet is coming back on the 13th march for teeth for them both. I took angel for a walk the other day and starting off she was full of energy , on her toes and very joggy, then all of a sudden shes like a donkey ! during the vet examination it did appear that with exercise her heart rythem regulates wether or not with a little more fitness it would improve I don't know but its unlikely and im not going to push for it, she enjoyed her ridden work and loved a good gallop on the fields but im scared to risk anything but she definatly still walk out with us in hand maybe with my son who,s 6 as her little jockey but that's all .. As for Jess her future with me has now become more stable and we are singing off the same hymn sheet FINALLY!

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[Meowy Catkin]

Well done for persevering with Jess, it sounds like you have worked out what works with the two mares.

 

[Mince Pie]

Jess is lovely, big chunky girl! Hope it continues to go well for you and your girls

 

[happyclappy]

older horses and ponies can be great. i have a heavyweight 24 year old, pretty healthy and safe as houses but still has oomph. if healthy, buy

 

[OwnedbyJoe]

Just read the whole thread. Wow, Well done to you OP: it's not only Angel who has made huge progress here: you have also come a long way: from the person who was so unsure about what to do for the best for a 22 year old Welsh pony to someone who has taken on a stroppy BIG IDX and made a go of it! WELL DONE YOU (I rather think someone up there was looking out for BOTH of you when you and Angel found each other).
We have an Angel too: she is 20 not 22 and a Connemara but like your pony she came to us out of a paddock where she had been on her own for 2 years with minimal input: instead of being thin though she was fat! Like your Angel she got a whole new lease of life when she came to us and scored some horsey company, and like yours she will have a home for life now. she has given my nervous daughter a huge confidence boost. I think Angel is a good name for both of them.

 

[mailme1918]

HEllO. I know a lot of people have followed this threat from me getting angel to recent, unfortunately Angel Passed away on Sunday 13/04/14. a copule of months ago we found Angel had a heart condition she was missing the 3rd beat but appeared happy and was still galloping about playing, on sunday Angel went down with colic, it was also found that Angel had tumours growing on her insides and her intestines where in the wrong place, she also had a heart murmur, vet administered all drugs to bring her out of colic but it was just to servere and she would nt perk up, she,d had enough.. she passed away at 10.45pm, I am heart broken I loved that pony with all my heart, im traumatised with how it all happened its not something I ever want to witness again, but angel went knowing I was there right to the end and she knew how much I loved her she was a mummys girl and would do anything for me, she was as devoted to me as I was her. so R.I.P Angel pony run free til we meet again xxx

 

[Capriole]

I'm sorry to hear that. You gave her a happy home at the end, she will have known she was loved.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

I'm so very sorry to read this. RIP Angel.

 

[debsandpets]

So sorry to hear that Angel has passed away. But she certainly had the best till the end with you as her loving owner. She had the best care, food, rugs etc as soon as you took her on and you did absolutely everything for her and she thrived with your care too.

 

[AmyHack]

Just read this whole thread. I can't believe all you've done for that little pony. You should be so proud of yourself for making her last year so special. Hope you can find some comfort in the fact she was so well loved and cared for xx

 

[splashgirl45]

so sad to see that angel has passed away. at least she had a lovely home(and owner) for her last days... well done you for giving her so much love , try and remember her happy days and not the end.....R.I.P. Angel

 

[EstherYoung]

So sorry to hear this xxxxx

 

[STRIKER]

a good experienced EDT should be able to get her to accept the gag, i speak from my 20 yo mini shettie who had never had anything like that done to him in his life and my EDT went slowly with him putting the gag on but not opening it up and just leaving it hanging on his head and around his mouth, then he opened it up a little, then he closed it and my shettie never had a problem. then i think my EDT is fantastic around horses, he makes them take steps backwards and forwards until they are putty in his hands. so good luck it can be a nice experience but definitely worth checking her teeth out esp at her age.

Well done you for seeing the true beauty in the little girl, old mam, lol

 

[Red-1]

I agree with the above poster who comments on what a huge journey both you and Angel went on together. So sorry to hear of your loss, but happy that you found each other.X

 

[Queenbee]

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss, the life that you gave that beautiful girl is something no one can take away. Xxx

 

[ropa]

So sorry for your loss. Thank goodness for you giving her a happy few months don't stop loving x

 

[hackneylass2]

I have followed your story and you did the right thing. Angel finally got what she deserved, a devoted, loving owner. I only wish she could have spent longer with you. She looked so happy in your photos.
The world needs more people like you. it surely does. RIP Angel girl.

 

[SaddleUpSin]

I cried. I'm so glad she had you there for her at the end. Thats the best thing an old horse can ever be given. RIP Angel and I hope you have some amazing times with your other girl x

 

[Clare85]

So very sorry to read that Angel has passed away. You gave her love and care at the end of her life and should be proud of the way you turned her life around. RIP Angel x

 

[AmyMay]

What a lucky pony to have experienced such love and kindness in the last several months of her life. I'm so sorry for your loss.

RIP Angel xx