Cheeky/ridiculous posts you see on Facebook.

[chaps89]

There’s one I keep seeing at the moment, looking for a child’s pony but must be bay.
People are then obviously commenting to ask why bay or offer their grey etc - turns out the child it’s for is autistic hence colour has to be bay. Makes sense but it feels like they could save themselves aggro if they just put that in the ad?

 

[FinnishLapphund]

'Looking for a knowledgable and experienced person to school my horse during the week and bring on her in her schooling education.
The right person -
Must love mares and not be phased by mareish behaviour

Love schooling and have experience to share with me
Small financial contribution required and general field/yard duties.
Own insurance required
Serious enquires only'

is it just me that wouldn't want to pay and do chores for the privilege of schooling on someone else's mareish mare..?? On a weekday i might add?

Just realised that I didn't think about that it's not only their horse that they want someone else to educate further, without that it also says:

"and have experience to share with me"

So, they want someone to pay them for the "opportunity" to do field + yard chores, school their mareish horse, and on top of that, teach the owner as well.

 

[gallopingby]

No with that breeding I bet he is unrideable unless you're a professional, hence sold from field and only to a professional.

Why not send it to a professional for a month or so and then it could be worth even more

 

[gallopingby]

I lost Gray in April 2022 due to a field accident at the age of 19yo. I did not expect him to see his 22nd birthday not because he was a retired racehorse but because he was grey and had melanomas. Without those he was a very tough, Hardy, robust American bred tb who grew a coat like a shetland and once recovered from his tendon injury he never had a days lameness in the 10 years I had him with the exception of a hoof abcess - which, of course, meant he was dying and had a broken leg and couldn't possibly do anything else but lay down, wave the offending foot in the air and theatrically wait to die 20mins later after popping the abcess and applying a poultice he was back up chasing the Shetlands around

I once had a house sitter who found one of mine in the field with an abscess 30 mins after a friend had been to check all ok. Poor lady just about died, nice income for the vet as was ooh!!

 

[Goldie's mum]

Picture very blurred, shows horse standing behind a hedge so only the top half can be seen. Text says . . . "but as anyone who looks for a big horse is aware it is very rare to find one without some kind of issue. " ...

 

[nagblagger]

on NFED

'After taking a year out of having horses/ponies due to my beloved horse passing away and giving myself some time to heal, I feel ready to open up heart up to another horse or pony.

I've found lovely livery which is ready and waiting! I'm looking for my next best friend, I can offer a very experienced home but slightly embarrassingly I don't have a budget yet! I thought I'd see if anyone was just looking for a home for their horse or pony either LWVTB or rehome, while I build my savings, just have a lovely home and thought someone may just need that for their horse or pony.

Mare or gelding, a kind temperament is a must! Any health issues must be disclosed! Honestly don't mind a project as I have all the time in world to work with them! '


Enough said !

 

[Poppy+MrDarcy]

Sweet little cob on FB today. Selling because too small for daughter who is sat on her with feet down to pony's knees. Will be 2 in May.

So her daughter sat on the poor yearling

 

[Gloi]

So her daughter sat on the poor yearling

Yep

 

[Poppy+MrDarcy]

Yep

Such people should not be able to own horses, it's so sad.

 

[Flyingsolo]

I haven’t read much of the thread but I am genuinely shocked when I see adverts advertising shares either for money or chores, or both, when the owner should clearly be paying someone to train/school the horse.
I mean, come on, surely people don’t actually fall for this, do they?!

 

[Titchy Pony]

I haven’t read much of the thread but I am genuinely shocked when I see adverts advertising shares either for money or chores, or both, when the owner should clearly be paying someone to train/school the horse.
I mean, come on, surely people don’t actually fall for this, do they?!

I suppose it depends how much you want to ride without the commitment / expense of your own. In the past, I've actually asked a friend if they would consider loaning me their young field ornament for three months (uni summer holidays) because I liked her, there was nothing wrong with her apart from a lack of time of the owners and I wanted something to ride but obviously couldn't afford a horse long term at the time. I wouldn't do it now that I can afford my own and probably get offered rides for free if I couldn't ride her for any reason.
I do think some people are really pushing their luck with some of the adverts shared on here though.

 

[Splash2310]

I haven’t read much of the thread but I am genuinely shocked when I see adverts advertising shares either for money or chores, or both, when the owner should clearly be paying someone to train/school the horse.
I mean, come on, surely people don’t actually fall for this, do they?!

Looking for a share this time round someone responded to an advert of mine on preloved offering me an unbroken baby to share to break for endurance/pleasure riding. I explained that I don't have any experience breaking or backing so it would be a good fit - they were so insistent I take on the share it was bizarre!

I think what’s worse is owners advertising a horse for share needing an “experienced and sensitive rider” when what really is the case when you dig a bit deeper (or worse go and try!) is the horse borderline dangerous.

 

[JBM]

I had my horse up for full loan once and someone messaged me asking if they could move yards..they could..and then asked if I would be paying for their livery..

 

[Landcruiser]

I advertised one of mine as a share once, when I had 2 in work and was struggling to keep them both fit. Horse was forward, could be strong in company, could be spooky, needed kind experienced rider, all disclosed in the add. I was contacted by someone who wanted to take the share as a "surprise" for his girlfriend, who had been out of riding for a while after a fall onto her head and loss of confidence. Yup, that would have been a BIG surprise

 

[Crugeran Celt]

on NFED

'After taking a year out of having horses/ponies due to my beloved horse passing away and giving myself some time to heal, I feel ready to open up heart up to another horse or pony.

I've found lovely livery which is ready and waiting! I'm looking for my next best friend, I can offer a very experienced home but slightly embarrassingly I don't have a budget yet! I thought I'd see if anyone was just looking for a home for their horse or pony either LWVTB or rehome, while I build my savings, just have a lovely home and thought someone may just need that for their horse or pony.

Mare or gelding, a kind temperament is a must! Any health issues must be disclosed! Honestly don't mind a project as I have all the time in world to work with them! '


Enough said !

If they have no budget how can they afford livery and if the animal needs a vet how will they cover that, let alone run of the mill shoeing and worming. I do wonder sometimes if people know the costs involved and I have the luxury of my own place and all barefoot.

 

[ponynutz]

Ref #: 304172 genuinely baffling!

not only that but 'well below his market value', based on.....?

 

[ponynutz]

There’s one I keep seeing at the moment, looking for a child’s pony but must be bay.
People are then obviously commenting to ask why bay or offer their grey etc - turns out the child it’s for is autistic hence colour has to be bay. Makes sense but it feels like they could save themselves aggro if they just put that in the ad?

to be fair some people are just very private and might not want to post such information on social media (until they had to).

 

[shortstuff99]

Maybe not as cheeky as some but very unlikely to get

Tentatively putting the feelers out for a LOAN Intermediate-Advanced Eventing /Dressage Schoolmaster who wants to step down to a quieter life with us near Broadway.
My 14 year old daughter is used to bringing on young horses and her passion is dressage. I would like her to experience the knowledge and confidence from a schoolmaster to further her riding, and hopefully relight her fire for Eventing should she choose this path, if not, to give her a good experience in the dressage world!
16-17hh Geldings ONLY as we have a riggy boy.
Must be excellent on the flat, as dressage is her passion, confident but not strong to a fence and good to do in all ways. Must also hack alone and in company…..basically a unicorn!
She has a top regular instructor who comes to our home, and she attends regular clinics and competitions.
Big brother is also on hand to help out!
We have all round individual turnout and stabling in beautiful surroundings.
Please pm or tag if you know of anything suitable.
TIA

 

[SadKen]

Maybe not as cheeky as some but very unlikely to get

The horse they want, if it exists at all, is going to be worth a truckload of cash yet they want it for free. If I owned that horse and I wanted to find a home for it to step down I’d be leasing it, again for a truckload. Since the horse they describe - good to hack, advanced dressage and jumps too - is likely worth mid 5 figs as a minimum if it can still deliver anything like what that dreamer wants, I’d say it’s even cheekier and more ridiculous than ‘I’d like a safe sane sensible all rounder for 2k’ posts.

 

[Goldie's mum]

Is it time to stop mentioning the "unicorn for 50p" posts - are we bored yet?

"Been looking for loooong time.
school master/mistress
capable of jumping 60/70, and preferably higher
AGE 10-16
IN SCOTLAND
WEIGHT CARRIER
NERVOUS/NOVICE SAFE (for a mature adult)
Budget £4000"

Sorry but going to be looking a lot loooonger.

 

[Goldie's mum]

and
"Colt, 11h. Will do 20/22mph. He's coming 3. Easy to catch, very quiet little pony around the children. My children have both ridden and driven him. He has been on many drives and taken my husband and son on the cart."

Looking at the photos I think this is the same person who posted on a FB driving page asking advice about a 2 year old colt that had been working for 6 months and was bolting when driven. He'd done it more than once, ending up upside down in a ditch & should they use a different bit?
There were many replies all saying turn him away for a year then get professional help.
ETA There were a lot of complaints & that group now doesn't permit posts about youngsters in work, so progress I suppose.

 

[Annagain]

The horse they want, if it exists at all, is going to be worth a truckload of cash yet they want it for free. If I owned that horse and I wanted to find a home for it to step down I’d be leasing it, again for a truckload. Since the horse they describe - good to hack, advanced dressage and jumps too - is likely worth mid 5 figs as a minimum if it can still deliver anything like what that dreamer wants, I’d say it’s even cheekier and more ridiculous than ‘I’d like a safe sane sensible all rounder for 2k’ posts.

It is but it's also the sort of horse that someone might want to put on loan rather than sell so they can have them back to retire. I get what you say about leasing but some people are just happy for their much loved horses in need of a step down can be useful to somebody and can have good home. I don't see it as cheeky as such, more asking a lot but they also seem to be able to offer a good home. They also don't sound entitled like a lot of those wanting the world for 2k who always seem to give the impression that they deserve a horse just because they want them.
I'd be more concerned that the mum is pushing the daughter to event when she wants to do dressage.

 

[conniegirl]

I get what you say about leasing but some people are just happy for their much loved horses in need of a step down can be useful to somebody and can have good home

When a horse is worth in excess of £50k then you lease the horse not loan it. A lease gives the horse a lot more protection.

 

[maya2008]

New one for me: youngster, ready to be backed, offered for £700. So that’s a fair price, pony looks ok. Then in the messages someone asks if they will loan it out. I mean…£700 isn’t much! Two months of keeping a pony at livery excluding lessons, one vet’s bill, one synthetic or second hand saddle…

 

[Gloi]

The number of people with ads on the line of 2yo colt , 12h to make 14.2. Yes, in your dreams.

 

[Surbie]

Another please school my uneducated pony and pay me at the same time...

'Looking for a weekend sharer for my newly broken New Forest. He was broke to ride June Last Year and done nothing since. He now needs a job. He needs someone with heaps of confidence and someone that will tell him. I unfortunately do not have the confidence to do this. Hes the sweetest boy on the ground and will give you kisses galore and will follow you like a puppy. Looking for a small contribution, based on my own yard in New Addington. (No school unfortunately but a rested winter field to school in)x'

 

[SadKen]

It is but it's also the sort of horse that someone might want to put on loan rather than sell so they can have them back to retire. I get what you say about leasing but some people are just happy for their much loved horses in need of a step down can be useful to somebody and can have good home. I don't see it as cheeky as such, more asking a lot but they also seem to be able to offer a good home. They also don't sound entitled like a lot of those wanting the world for 2k who always seem to give the impression that they deserve a horse just because they want them.
I'd be more concerned that the mum is pushing the daughter to event when she wants to do dressage.

The only thing they are offering is an apparent good home. Not a thing else. Not even 2k. That’s absolutely entitled, despite being couched in more wheedling terms and from someone who might have some horse knowledge. They want a 5 fig horse for free, just because they want it. If they didn’t think they deserved it, they wouldn’t be asking.

Agree with you re the daughter wanting to do dressage. How good a home is it, on that basis?

Lease gives way more protection and shows the leaser is serious as they are investing in the horse, you are making money from your still very useful horse that you don’t want to sell, that may fund costs if the leaser breaks your very expensive much loved animal, and you get him back for retirement. Only an idiot would loan that horse (if he existed) to someone.

 

[The Bouncing Bog Trotter]

Job adverts on Facebook - I've ranted before and I am sure I will rant again. Why do some horse employers think they are exempt from employment and health & safety laws? No, a 60 hour week, every week, isn't legal...., paying below the minimum wage isn't legal, offering no paid holiday isn't legal, saying the role is self-employed but dictating working hours and hourly rate - that isn't self employed, that is just trying to avoid employee rights, saying the job will suit a young, fit lad - why not discriminate on 3 grounds? Defending yourself by saying that is the horse world, accept it....... is not acceptable. And breathe. No wonder some equine employers are always advertising and the horse world is struggling for staff.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Job adverts on Facebook - I've ranted before and I am sure I will rant again. Why do some horse employers think they are exempt from employment and health & safety laws? No, a 60 hour week, every week, isn't legal...., paying below the minimum wage isn't legal, offering no paid holiday isn't legal, saying the role is self-employed but dictating working hours and hourly rate - that isn't self employed, that is just trying to avoid employee rights, saying the job will suit a young, fit lad - why not discriminate on 3 grounds? Defending yourself by saying that is the horse world, accept it....... is not acceptable. And breathe. No wonder some equine employers are always advertising and the horse world is struggling for staff.

There's one up here that is constantly advertising for staff who wants you to do a 45 hour week minimum - 5 full days and a morning (so realistically 6 days a week every week), work both days at the weekend every weekend. You must have your own insurance and be self employed, must drive, no accommodation, no pets and no space for your own horse.

 

[SilverLinings]

There's one up here that is constantly advertising for staff who wants you to do a 45 hour week minimum - 5 full days and a morning (so realistically 6 days a week every week), work both days at the weekend every weekend. You must have your own insurance and be self employed, must drive, no accommodation, no pets and no space for your own horse.

They are seriously deluded if they think that HMRC would see that in any way as being a self-employed role

It is appalling that some employers still do this, they are screwing the employee out of annual leave, sick leave, pension and NI contributions. If your business doesn't make enough to pay staff fairly then you can't have staff, simple. Mind you, I have seen this sort of set-up offered quite a few times not by businesses but by rich families who want a groom, which is even worse IMO as the 'employer' isn't even trying to make a living, they just want the luxury of a servant on the cheap.