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Posting this for my friend. She owns a 16.3hh ISH type who is great to handle/lunge etc but is totaly unrideable. Physically fine, has had full check by vet and physio. He was a rescue case and think someone has fried his brain. Anyway, she attempted to have a lesson on him a few weeks ago and he threw her off resulting in her badly breaking both wrists - they required surgery. Due to the damage caused she has been told that she is unlikely to regain full strength in her wrists for up to a year and as such cannot keep the horse as she is unable to look after him. However she is having difficultes finding a new home for him. Any ideas? He is totaly safe to handle - just can't be ridden.....
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IMHO he's a bit big to be a companion - expensive to feed etc at that size. You don't mention his age but whatever it is she would worry about where he would end up, justifiably, I think. Does he has a history of this behaviour of was this a one off?
 
I would imagine that most people take ponies for companions as they do the same job but are cheaper to keep and easier to chuck in a little stable/field shelter etc.

Hope she sorts something out for him.
 
Thats what i thought about his height tbh. He is 10 yrs old. He has a 'history' of naughty behaviour i believe although to be honest i havent seen him ridden much so cant really comment, although i have sat on him myself and found him nappy and in need of a good smack! However i suspect this is not the way to go with this horse. She is very worried about where he will end up but i cannot see a real solution in keeping him, its not like she can loan him out for a year. Feel very sorry for her and would love to help but dont know where to begin
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she cannot afford to send him for reschooling and is worried someone else will get hurt if she sells him to someone looking for a project. I totaly understand where you are coming from re pts but as there is nothing physically wrong that can be a very difficult decision to make
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I think i have a friend who would be interested in this exact horse, whereabouts are u ? We are in Dundee , scotland.
Would your friend organise transport for her horse if he had a home to go to ??
She is looking for a companion for her horse , just had one pts recently and is looking at a couple of horses at the moment as companion / projects , she has limited budget so looking for very reasonable priced horse or free .

She has lots of experience with bad horse, she seems to like them and get good out of them , the one that was just pts was mad, 22yo now , she had her 10 years , but she broke leg in field and needed pts , was so unpredictable , would be perfect , and nice then next day , bronc, rear vertically several times in a row, then throw itself on the ground , nap , gallop for home etc etc , nuts , she ended up eventually after a couple of minor tumbles and 1 more serious , she got it straightened out and as it matured it got a lot better , she competed it for years sj .

Do you have any pics ? has the horse been useful before , ridden wise and got into bad habits or what ?
I will see what my friend thinks .
 
When I first saw this listed I thought you were talking about your lovely boy! I was gonna drive home and hit your head off a wall
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In all seriousness Im really sorry its come to this. If I had the time and space Id try and help but as you know I have neither at the moment (not much help really!). Has he been re-started from scratch already or is this just a continuation of previous behaviour? Do you know what he was like before she got him?
 
Lol!!!! No not for wooly
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Its for his chestnut field companion! He used to be ridden, was a SJer at one time, no real idea of what went wrong. He was restarted to an extent but tbh it was a bit sporadic, although she has worked wonders building his confidence on the ground, he was a nervous wreck when she got him. Its a horrible position for her to find herself in, but she doesnt really have a choice
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A friend of mine is currently retraining one with very similar issues (overcooked showjumping type) - it is a slow process and does require sensitive and expert handling. Unless your friend can be certain of finding an equally good home she should also consider the PTS option, for the good of the horse and any potential riders
 
i have a 13hh pony with much the same problems..cant be ridden etc..

i am having him PTS as it will safegurd his future.
 
I think you could possibly find a solution to this (you have already had one offer on this forum) and I don't necessarily think having teh horse PTS is the right answer. There always seem to be the same people on this forum who seem to see that as the only way out and quiet frankly god help any horse they get that puts a foot wrong or has 'issues'!

I think the horse deserves a chance, they all do so I wouldn't be too keen to listen to the people whose only answer is to have it PTS cos in their opinion nobody else could possibly want/care for the horse like they do!

If there's nothing physically wrong then there's no reason this horse can't be improved - you have already said it has been but also stated it's re-schooling hasn't been done v intensively.

Sounds like the horse just needs more time in my opinion. 10 is no age at all so plenty of time for improvement.
 
I would find someone who is prepared to take him right back to basics then (and I mean RIGHT back). Someone who has the experience to treat him like an unbroken horse and take things slowly but be consistent. Full disclosure of his current 'temperament' is a must! That way the person taking him on is doing so fully aware of any risks. And I would want references to prove they are capable. Also if selling she could request first refusal if the horse is to be sold on, that way if it doesnt work out she can take him back and re-evaluate the situation at that point.
I took one on like this a few years ago (as a favour to a friend) and he came good in the end, but it took time and patience.
Good luck. If I can help you know where I am.
 
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I think you could possibly find a solution to this (you have already had one offer on this forum) and I don't necessarily think having teh horse PTS is the right answer. There always seem to be the same people on this forum who seem to see that as the only way out and quiet frankly god help any horse they get that puts a foot wrong or has 'issues'!

I think the horse deserves a chance, they all do so I wouldn't be too keen to listen to the people whose only answer is to have it PTS cos in their opinion nobody else could possibly want/care for the horse like they do!

If there's nothing physically wrong then there's no reason this horse can't be improved - you have already said it has been but also stated it's re-schooling hasn't been done v intensively.

Sounds like the horse just needs more time in my opinion. 10 is no age at all so plenty of time for improvement.

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you talking to me or the OP?
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I am not pointing my finger at any individual (I value MY life too much to dare do that on this forum!)

I just do not believe in having a healthy and physically able horse or any animal PTS. That is my opinion.

I have had animals PTS over the years (sick, injured,old) but that has only been when other avenues/options have been exhausted. I just don't think from the details given this situation necessarily warrants that option.
 
Would it be an option to put him on loan as a companion for a year or so?

If its purely bad behaviour possibly a year out in the field might allow him to unwind and in a years' time you can reconsider his future and whether it might be worth trying again or offering him as a project.

Although I agree that passing on any problem horse, whatever the problem or avenue you choose, is a risk - but then so is selling any horse, right?
 
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I am not pointing my finger at any individual (I value MY life too much to dare do that on this forum!)

I just do not believe in having a healthy and physically able horse or any animal PTS. That is my opinion.

I have had animals PTS over the years (sick, injured,old) but that has only been when other avenues/options have been exhausted. I just don't think from the details given this situation necessarily warrants that option.

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so, you've read my "Dilemma" post then?

i'm doing the wrong thing by that pony in your eyes, yes?

sorry, OP...bit of a hyjack.
 
Sorry to jump in here.

JM07: I believe LadyT is refering to the OP's situation as not necesseraly warranting PTS as there are avenues which have not yet been taken. I have read your "Dilema" post and think you are doing absolutely the right thing by that pony, but you have already tried rebacking etc and have found this not to have helped. Coupled with the health issues and maintenance concerns any prospective new owner would have (as you point ou a laminitic companion is not ideal for many people) I think, in your situation, that having the pony PTS is the most kind and sensible thing to do.
This case is slightly different however and my take on LadyT's comment is that this particular case may not warrent PTS just yet.
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QR- Hopefully someone on here who is experienced in behavioural issues might be able to help out.

Wasnt this horse in a riding school previously therefore he must have been o.k at one point?
I know this horse and he is a lovely looking horse with a kind eye, i dont think he really is dangerous in the right hands just needs alot of time and hard work.
 
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