Chances of a good home ?

bonny said:
Thanks for the suggestion Katt but the problem with loaning is that the chances are he would come back and I'm really not in the position to do that. Like I say he's already been away and been returned and his issues are alot worse now. He's also not suitable as a companion, he dosen't get on well with other horses. There's been alot of people jumping on me for starting this thread and I'm wishing I'd never posted in the first place now but it is a genuine problem not just for this horse but for alot like him and there's no easy answer.
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You haven't read my post.

I said, loan him as a last chance to someone who is aware of his issues. If it doesn't work out PTS. You don't even have to have him back, you could arrange for him to be destroyed at the loaners yard when they give their notice or for him to be transported direct to the hunt kennels.

There is not loss whatsoever to you in this scenario, bar a few hours time checking the loaner out. If the loan works after a period of six months or a year then sell him for £1 and he is out of your hair for good but you have minimised the chances of him being passed on.

That is the easy answer, I've given it to you, you have nothing to lose, the horse has everything to lose and the potential loaner/buyer potentially gains a horse that they have fun with.
 
bonny said:
He's not suitable as a hacking horse
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Perhaps not for you but there are people on this forum who have shown they've the skill to turn that around.

bonny said:
In the wrong hands he would be a nightmare
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Perhaps he's already in the wrong hands.

bonny said:
maybe someone will turn up who wants him
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There are people who do want them so your point is moot

bonny said:
but I can't see why apart from the chance of having a free horse.
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And what exactly is wrong with that.

I THINK THIS HORSE IN INSURED AND YOUR JUST LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE TO HAVE HIM SHOT AND CLAIM THE CASH.

That's totally fine but you should at least be honest about your motives.
 
Minxie - totally amazing the conclusions some people have reached but you win the award for the daftest ! No, he's not insured and even if he was an insurance company would hardly pay out !
 
I'm getting more confused by this thread the longer it goes on.

I don't understand why you don't spell out exactly what his problems are? Is he dangerous? You keep ignoring the posts with constructive questions/comments on and rising to others?

You obviously don't really rate or like the horse, thats fine, but as far as I can tell someone with a bit of patience could have some fun with him. A friend of mine had what I considered to be a very unloveable horse, ears back in the stable, stubborn, nappy, BIG, didn't get on that well with others horses but she loved him.

I just don't understand why you don't spend a few quid on trying to advertise him and see what happens. All this talk of PTS when he doesn't seem that bad is making me a bit uncomfortable
 
Appears to me like we have gone round every bush in every county on this post and mostly for a pointless post, judging on the evasions going on to questions directed at you. At least speak to the people who have shown interest. The right person may be out there for him

I don't see the point in posting if not prepared to take it further. IMO a complete waste of time although will be highlighted as the most replies against you Bonny in HHO this week.

I do hope you sort the lad out one way or another.
 
Bonny, hey bonny, you still haven't answered the two questions in my post!!!!

People would be far more sympathetic if you answered questions and responded to reasonable posts rather than just picking fights.
 
Give this horse to someonethat actually likes horses and get out of the business. Take up dancing or something where a life is not in your hands.
Sounds like a normal ex-racer to me. A horse who would fit into 1000's of loving knowledgable homes.
 
Arrrggghh... page 16.... aaaaaaand FINISHED!!! :D But... what the... still no solution to this very bizarre problem and the only questions that I wanted to know the answer to (see Katt's post) still not answered!! That's god knows how many minutes of my life I've wasted :p Not on really Bonny :mad:
 
Ok, you are obviously not gonna answer any questions you dont like. If someone else posted on here this next sentance, how would you reply bonny?

I have just had my horse put to sleep. He was a big x race horse that had a few quirks and I didnt think anyone would have a use to him so I had him shot. I had offers from people to home him, but didnt think they were serious so didnt bother looking into it further. I didnt advertise him on any sites because I couldnt see why anyone would want him.

Did I do the right thing?
 
It can be right to have a horse put to sleep for various reasons.
I had an ex-racer pts for her own sake, bless her. It broke my heart but it was right for her and i did it because i loved her.
This horse sounds like many others that would settle well in a knowledgable home that likes this type of horse.
 
bonny said:
Benson, he has been advertised
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Yes but was this the time before when he came back? Just because there wasn't the right person out there for him at that moment in time doesn't mean there won't be now, as has been proven on this thread
 
WHAT'S EVEN WRONG WITH HIM? You just keep saying "I don't see why anyone would want him really" - OK so he's hardly a 10k horse but you still get perfectly experienced knowledgeable people out there who won't pay £££s for a horse just on principle - you've been offered a solution why won't you take it?
 
I give up ! It's just going round in circles now and getting too personal which is pointless. Thanks for the constructive replies and to the people who have sent pm's.
 
bonny said:
I give up ! It's just going round in circles now and getting too personal which is pointless. Thanks for the constructive replies and to the people who have sent pm's.
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It is only going round in circles because you don't ANSWER THE FLAMING QUESTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Seriously, answer the two straight forward questions posed by me and Benson and a few others.

1. What is actually wrong with him?

2. Why did you acquire him in the first place?

It is very simple and there are solutions, I've suggested one, but you ignored me........ I'm beginning to think you don't want a solution other than PTS because you can't handle the thought that someone else might be able to make something of him where you have failed.
 
Katt my sentiments exactly. Talk about evasion Bonny. If you were a horse you'd be a nightmare to school!

She never answered my question about the blood bank.
 
just put the horse down, after reading this whole thread it would be the best thing for him as you bonny dont give a toss about what happens to this poor horse, and i for one, really feel sorry for him as you dont seem to want to give him a chance to be loved by someone.

many people have asked what is wrong with the horse and you just go round the question maybe if you cared, you would say to help you get the advice you came on here to get, and you wonder why people are getting annoyed as your just being ignorant to others on the forum by ignoring what they have said.

martlin has also offered the horse a home which surely is important if you want the horse gone, and would be cheaper and better for the horse than ending his life when he could have a future with a sympathetic owner to what he has been through in his life!
 
bonny said:
No, not really but like I said I give up, everything has got far too personal.
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we all knew you had already given up on the horse as you werent prepared from the word go to give the big horse a chance and to find him a home, and it has got to personal because in my opinion you come across as if you dont care about the horse, so that is your fault you have to present yourself how you want people to see you.
 
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