Am i being unrealistic?

[TPO]

What planet are you on? If you have something obscure to say then why not start your own thread and say it, rather than rudely and bizarrely interrupting somebody else's legitimate thread?

They don't have anything of relevance to say. They are going out of their way to start an argument by trying to compare selling a hypothetical dog to an experienced, knowledgeable and caring owner trying to find a loan home [where they have overall control] that their horse can flourish in at his current stage of life.

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

They don't have anything of relevance to say. They are going out of their way to start an argument by trying to compare selling a hypothetical dog to an experienced, knowledgeable and caring owner trying to find a loan home [where they have overall control] that their horse can flourish in at his current stage of life.

I think I was being rather dense, it just didn't make any sense to me but now you've explained I see where she is (trying!) to cause trouble. Totally irrelevant to this thread and the OP, thank you TPO for clarity.

On your way now little Miss Trouble maker, no room on this thread for the likes of you.

 

[HopOnTrot]

I was speaking to a lovely lady last weekend, she keeps all of her’s and her children’s horses into old age (so is in double figures!) and she has a selection of sharers for them. It means the oldies stay in work and people get to experience riding above and beyond a RS without the expense or commitment of buying.

 

[Bobthecob15]

I think I was being rather dense, it just didn't make any sense to me but now you've explained I see where she is (trying!) to cause trouble. Totally irrelevant to this thread and the OP, thank you TPO for clarity.

On your way now little Miss Trouble maker, no room on this thread for the likes of you.

Didn’t make sense to me either!

 

[Tiddlypom]

There are lots of us out there who’d gladly take on such a horse, and who would be very careful and respectful of him.

It’s a question of weeding out the dreamers and the no hopers, and those who would hammer him. I suggest keeping it a local loan, so that you can keep close tabs on him.

 

[splashgirl45]

Apart from the size he would have been ideal for me a few years ago. Not all of us oldies only want a ploddy horse. There will be someone out there who would love him, might be worth asking your vet or farrier if they know of anyone locally or maybe try your local riding club

 

[I'm Dun]

Best to ignore the nasty rude judgemental clever clogs poster.

They will be back on one of their other accounts shortly anyway.

 

[canteron]

Maybe try the sharer route first so you can be happy they are a good match.
Yes, of course there is someone who would keep your horse feeling useful, it’s just finding them!

Do you have a local decent riding school at my (good) local RS there are a surprising number of older ladies who were once great riders but now just love to ride once or twice a week on something more than a plod but safe, without the total commitment, they would be my target market.

 

[Melody Grey]

They will be back on one of their other accounts shortly anyway.

Ah, the school holidays have arrived then!

 

[spacefaer]

Maybe try the sharer route first so you can be happy they are a good match.
Yes, of course there is someone who would keep your horse feeling useful, it’s just finding them!

Do you have a local decent riding school at my (good) local RS there are a surprising number of older ladies who were once great riders but now just love to ride once or twice a week on something more than a plod but safe, without the total commitment, they would be my target market.

Thanks for your suggestions. Sadly no local riding schools at all, decent or otherwise. And he doesn't want to trot round in every decreasing circles either - I don't think he's been in an arena since he was about 6!

 

[Colivet]

They don't have anything of relevance to say. They are going out of their way to start an argument by trying to compare selling a hypothetical dog to an experienced, knowledgeable and caring owner trying to find a loan home [where they have overall control] that their horse can flourish in at his current stage of life.

That was exactly my interpretation also.

 

[ihatework]

I’d imagine you would find someone suitable with a bit of effort.
I own a compromised horse who has been out on loan to the same person for probably 10 years now They adore him. I cover his drugs but otherwise leave them to get on with it.

I actually made this post at the time!

Moral Dilemma

Post is slightly inspired by a couple of recent threads. I have a horse. A very nice horse, the type that probably the majority of amateur riders would like to own. However at the age of 7 he is pretty much a complete loss of use for my purposes (competition). Due to an accident he isn't...

forums.horseandhound.co.uk

 

[sychnant]

He sounds like exactly the sort of horse I'd love, except I won't loan. I've loaned a couple in my life and it's just not the same as no matter how lovely the owner is, there's always the chance that they will want the horse back - and so emotionally I have to hold myself back a bit, just in case.

So no, not unrealistic, you just need someone with a more sensible attitude than me

 

[dominobrown]

Think you might find someone who would be happy to hack a few times a week on him if you struggle for a loan? Lots of people would be interested in that and you could keep tabs of him.

The dog thing is weird...

 

[spacefaer]

Thanks for all your replies! For those of you suggest loans or a sharer at home, there's no point in that. If he's here, I can ride him! I've got friends who enjoy coming out for a hack with me on him, but that isn't the point. As I said, he's fine here. I just thought someone might like to have him for themselves. And I'm reassured that from your responses, that the right person is out there!

 

[lme]

There are absolutely people wanting a horse like yours. I would, if I didn't have my own 17h+ ISH. I'm old, mostly hack as schooling hurts my arthritic hips but like big, mannerly, forward going horses. I don't jump as I no longer have the core strength. If I were you, I'd keep him local so you can visit.

 

[canteron]

Thanks for your suggestions. Sadly no local riding schools at all, decent or otherwise. And he doesn't want to trot round in ever decreasing circles either - I don't think he's been in an arena since he was about 6!

Irrelevant but jfyi the RS is based in 100 acres so you can hack safely - lots of the older ladies just like to hack with a staff member (exercising the livery horses).

Just saying there are lots of older ladies who would enjoy your horse, you just have to work out how to find them and then work out how to create the environment to convince them he is safe if a little bouncy.

 

[Lucky Snowball]

There is definitely a good home out there for your horse.