Bad pony mummy/learnt from mistake..

LaurenyLou

LaurenyLou

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I had a wonderful little man (3yo county level petite Welsh D) who I brought as a little project a while back. After bringing him on a bit with his school work (just general aids, transitions, not freaking out at fillers and trotting over poles) and hacking alone and in company.

I brought him unseen as he was pretty cheap, and was happy. Tried him in all scenarios and as he trusted me, we were fine.

Sadly however, he wasn't as big as advertised so I didn't want to cause long term damage bringing him on further as I was just that little bit too big on him.

Advertised him, and had a text that night (about 10.30pm) asking info. He was advertised as a 3yo, green, basics established but needs bringing on. They asked a few odd questions about his capabilities, but responded he is a GREEN 3YO and very baby-ish. Expected it to be a timewaster but they then asked to buy him at a cheaper rate than advertised. Looked up their website (they produce/train/back/school/compete) and they seemed to be great...still all done via text however. Sent bank details and transfer was completed - obviously very trusting people!

Knew that they were planning to produce and show/sell which I was totally happy with and they assured me their ponies only go to good homes and are spoilt in their care.

So off little pony went, big kiss and carrot....

Next morning, I recieve a text(!) to say he reared up with them when they got on him in the indoor school. They had written him off there and then, said he was a danger, that he would never sell etc. They were passing him to a dealer up North at a loss as wouldn't have him on their yard a minute longer.

Tried to call lady, but she never answers the phone, everything is done via text. Agree that if he was a rearer, and sold as a schoolmaster or even a novice then it would be a huge issue and money would be refunded, I would pick him up and apologise.

However, said horse is a 3yo, and very timid at that. I can only think he was terrified (having just arrived 12 hours prior onto a busy yard). I did advise he is nervy and would need to settle and trust you before things start.

My poor boy is now off to a dealer as I cannot afford to buy him back this week (payday isn't for a few weeks). I cannot hold it against them but just quite shocked to think these people are producers and breakers of ponies?? He is not a ''rearer'' but a horses fight or flight instinct obviously kicks in at times like this and the poor ****** is a baby. What did they expect?

I am now going to insist people talk on the phone to me before buying, and view!!!
 
Definately. Poor baby - I have called and text to try and get the details for his new home but she isn't responding. Will work to sort this out and I will find him.

I presumed he would be in capable hands as they advertise their services and had a nice couple of horses on their books.

Nobody to blame but me, but annoys me that people advertise as professionals who clearly aren't.
 
LaurenyLou said:
Definately. Poor baby - I have called and text to try and get the details for his new home but she isn't responding. Will work to sort this out and I will find him.

I presumed he would be in capable hands as they advertise their services and had a nice couple of horses on their books.

Nobody to blame but me, but annoys me that people advertise as professionals who clearly aren't.
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Don't kick yourself to hard though, things happen if you ever need any help i will try, posting on good old facebook etc.

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Thanks Tessybear! We will sort it out, I can arrange something.

I cannot just turn up on her yard, am waiting for some contact with her. If not I can track him down as I know the area he is going to and make some offers.

I could buy him back now, but don't have a spare stable as a schooling livery has been on the books for a few months and wanted to get him in as owner was at a loose end.
 
If she's passing on at a loss, surely it would be in their interests to wait a few weeks till you get paid & you just give them a refund?
 
That's what I thought but it seems to be a bit of an equine conveyor belt and they want him out as soon as. It's not the money it's the space, and I can't keep him on grass nor can I put at another yard.
 
Thanks for that... as mentioned have learnt. But these things happen all the time. He didn't go for meat money and it was a reputable home. Nothing major has gone wrong I just felt a little guilty.
 
Are you sure they haven't bought him cheaper off you and are now making a profit selling him on for more ? I maybe totally wrong but just sounds odd they haven't given the poor boy a chance.

Hope you get him back.
 
I am pretty sure that they just wont give him a chance. She has finally contacted me tonight to say she will let me know the dealers details when he goes.
 
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