Absolutely gutted - long long story

What a terrible thing to happen
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Here's hoping that he is now on his way to more happy times. xx
 
Please you must:
Nos 1-4 for your own protection
1 inform RSPCA that you have have removed this horse and inform them of its new location--if owner had been given an improvement order.
2. Take pictures from every conceivable angle
3 Put weigh tape on and repeat at regular intervals
4 Have your vet visit to confirm your own findings

5 Inform the Council Trading Stds/Environmental Health/Animal Health Officer in writing (snail mail) whoever is responsible for Licensing the RS that you have removed the horse because it was in poor condition
Having said that very often only the horses actually used in the school are subject to inspection.

Hope your horse recovers quickly with high fibre diet and tooth care as required.
Probiotics eg Yea-Sacc will help re-instate gut flora.
Good luck for a quick recovery but resist the temptation to feed grain based feeds unless they are cooked if gastric ulcers are present
 
Thanks for the advice.

I have left my number with the riding school. If the RSPCA wish to get in touch they are welcome.

Our very experienced instructor is managing his rehabilitation with us and I am confident she knows what to do.
 
So sorry you all had to go through that, but glad he's back safe with you now, well done for keeping in touch to make sure he was ok.

Maybe a loan would mean less worry about having to buy him back and you could keep a better check once he's fit and healthy again. Hope your daughter enjoys her time with him whilst he's back with you. Look forwards to hearing about his progress.
 
Poor wee man! So glad you were able to get him back! It's every owner's worst nightmare when they have to sell their horse, but I hope he recovers well and is back to his usual self soon!
 
Nuala you must be tying yourself in knots over this but please don't. You were lied to. You cannot hold yourself responsible if other people choose to be less than honest with you. The problem is with them not you. Unfortunately on this occassion such duplicitous behavior led to the horse suffering.
Please don't hesitate to ask me should your instructor be unavailable to discus anything you feel may be urgent.
 
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Please you must:
Nos 1-4 for your own protection
1 inform RSPCA that you have have removed this horse and inform them of its new location--if owner had been given an improvement order.
2. Take pictures from every conceivable angle
3 Put weigh tape on and repeat at regular intervals
4 Have your vet visit to confirm your own findings

5 Inform the Council Trading Stds/Environmental Health/Animal Health Officer in writing (snail mail) whoever is responsible for Licensing the RS that you have removed the horse because it was in poor condition
Having said that very often only the horses actually used in the school are subject to inspection.

Hope your horse recovers quickly with high fibre diet and tooth care as required.
Probiotics eg Yea-Sacc will help re-instate gut flora.
Good luck for a quick recovery but resist the temptation to feed grain based feeds unless they are cooked if gastric ulcers are present

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Really good suggestions, I hope anyone finding themselves in a difficult scenario such as this follows your advice.
 
I too have recently bought back a horse I had sold to what I thought was a good home, he was skinny and in terrible condition. Its a heartbreaking situation.
 
Oh Nuala that's terrible!
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I'm sure we'd all do the same thing faced with that! (ie keep firmly shut until you get him home) However I'd be following up with the RSPCA to ensure they prosecute - What on earth were they thinking of allowing him to get so bad?
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I know that you found it hard selling him - so it must've been a double-whammy for you all to discover what had happened to him
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(((HUGS)))) to you all
Kate x
 
Wow - well done you for taking decisive action and persisting in tracking him down. I think you must have had niggling doubts, what with the lack of communication etc. Thank goodness you acted on those doubts.
 
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Oh Nuala that's terrible!
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I'm sure we'd all do the same thing faced with that! (ie keep firmly shut until you get him home) However I'd be following up with the RSPCA to ensure they prosecute - What on earth were they thinking of allowing him to get so bad?
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Couldn't agree more. If they have already been warned then there surely is every chance the RSPCA can/will prosecute (if given the opportunity). Why let them get off scot free?
 
Poor horse, but well done for persisting and checking up onhim and getting him back. Hoepfully he will soon pick up with some proper care. As I understand it did the riding school tell you he was fine having already reported the owners to the RSPCA, I think the BHS and local council definitely need a nudge about the riding schools actions.
 
Oh heck, Nuala, how gutting indeed!

I can't imagine the shock you felt when you first clapped eyes on him. Poor beastie. So glad you got him back, for his sake. You're a star.

Best of luck with his rehabilitation. Would it be possible to consider a loan in the future, instead of a sale? That way you would have more control over his future. The next set of owners might not be willing to sell him back to you, which would be uttlerly tragic for all of you.

(((hugs)))
 
Thanks again everyone. We will indeed contact the RSPCA. We are getting the photos today.

We will consider a loan with a view to buy next time I think. However, we will have to get him well before we even think of it. I just wish we had our own land - if we did he wouldn't be going anywhere.
 
So sorry it came to this, Nuala. I only ever sold one pony and will never do it again. In my case they sold him on at great profit to an unknown future and I've never found him since.

For his weight gain, somebody on another forum was trialling whey powder with great results. I did consider this with my old shettie, but couldn't find info on it, so may be worth speaking to your vet, to see if they have experience?

Don't forget to photograph each time you weigh tape, to monitor the improvement. Hope he recovers soon. xx
 
The yard owner/girls' instructor has put him on a special diet - including the yea sac supplement. She is a breeder as well and her horses are all in excellent condition. She is being fantastically supportive over this (although I think she thinks we are a little mad for buying him back or at least for paying so much).

I have phoned the RSPCA and got through to the control centre who to be honest seemed to be a little ill informed and couldn't understand what 'order' he might be under or who should deal with it. They have said someone will call me back. If anyone has any contacts with the RSPCA in Cheshire/Merseyside then please let me know.
 
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couldn't understand what 'order' he might be under or who should deal with it

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It's probably an improvement notice - which I think does follow the horse around. They should refer you directly to the inspector dealing with the horse, as he will have all the relevant details. My understanding is that very little is held centrally or electronically....
 
Well there is no question that he will improve. For a start he is having at least October off and then we will see. He would have the winter off but he doesn't really like being out of work. However, we will take it day by day and let him set the pace.
 
I have spoken to the local RSPCA inspector now. She seemed to think that after I phoned the riding school on Sunday they got worried that I would check up more (I would have done) and they then called the RSPCA.

She went out on Wednesday and issued a notice of improvement insisting that the new owners got a vet out to him. She says she has seen worse - but not much. She took photos and said she was going to revisit. She has checked with the vet they use and he has not visited him.

I am so glad we just took him away. I know it means that it is unlikely that any further action will be taken against them - but for me, it wasn't worth Biggles suffering any more. I pointed out that they still have a horse. To be fair she is going to see if there is anything she can do but I expect her hands are tired.
 
Just read this!

How awful for you nuala, you have just confirmed all my worst nightmares about selling, I am glad my two extras are both hapily out in lovely loan homes.

The positive to the story is though thank goodness you got him back and thank goodness you found out .
Am also glad to hear the rspca are involved although probably now no action can be taken against persons responsible for his demise which is a shame, however the main thing is your horse is safe and I am sure now he is with you again he will put weight back on in no time.

Would love to see pictures and keep us posted.
 
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