Velvet82
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This actually made me "lol". Sorry to use that abbreviation!
Cheeky/ridiculous posts you see on Facebook.
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poiuytrewq
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Facebook is actually quite handy for a bit of back ground research in this way. I was planning to go and see a horse who id been told was perfect for my daughter. She was 14 and looking for the step up from her pony to compete. Horse sounded perfect.......until I stalked his owners fb page and saw her status was something along the lines of "yay finally got someone interested in coming to see my horse, cant wait to get him gone so I can get something that wont keep chuckin me off"
mm, cancelled that viewing!
Regandal
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Ha! I was faintly interested in a horse on fb, messaged the owner etc. Lovely big horse, safe as they come. A bit of stalking showed pics of her with her leg in plaster having been catapulted off him. Scratched.
Velvet82
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Woah, that's terrible, poiuytrewq!! At least you found out before wasting your time!
kez81
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Not a cheeky post of fb as I don't have it (I do stalk horsey sites through OH fb though!), but a damn cheeky call a while back from some cowbag who got my number some how. She wants to come hacking with me... Sounds fine I often meet up with other riders from hacking groups or who are new to area.... Oh but she wants to ride MY youngster as she has seen pictures of him and thinks he is pretty and she could handle him no problems ( er from a picture?) Oh and I wouldn't have to walk as I could ride her over weight badly behaved pony that really needs schooling and she has been told I like a challenge!! Is this a silly teen being dumb? Nope twenty something year old who has not ridden her own pony for a year or so after he bolted and chucked her off! Was pretty furious that I don't even know how she got my number but even more so when i politely replied saying no, I don't allow anyone to ride my horses except my kids and my sharer and I no longer offer teaching or schooling services as I have enough to do with schooling my own lot these days but I can recommend some good instructors locally ... Go on peeps guess her reply to that ..... "Oh but I don't want to pay for lessons I want to ride someone else's horse instead!"
What flipping hole do these people crawl out of?
What flipping hole do these people crawl out of?
SpottyMare
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Ad for a horse - price £10k. One of the first responses was 'would you consider a full loan?' - in fact there's two of them now. I know that if you don't ask you don't get, but really?! 
Getoutmypockets
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My local group has a few 'usual suspects', young teenage girls who seemed to have loaned everything for a week before being sacked off due to a drama, or handing pony back due to it being 'wild' who reply to everything claiming a wealth of experience when they have only had sporadic lessons over the course of a year or so. The adverts that seem to draw them in are the 'green horse' or 'no kids' or 'no novices' type.... Then a week later there's a 'I can't stop what's the strongest bit' or something of that nature wanting gadgets or a magic cure. Oh and everyone to say what an amazing job they have clearly done. Anyone who suggests lessons is clearly blind to their wealth of knowledge. We all have to start somewhere however why not be honest and say they want to learn but are riding school pony standard, could end up with something far more suitable and a patient owner..
However it is sometimes quite amusing reading the posts!
However it is sometimes quite amusing reading the posts!
pansymouse
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My pony was advertised for loan on FB and the promising sounding perspective loanee turned up in flip flops and tried to mount him from the wrong side (after been sent off to find better footwear and a helmet). She was in her 20s and described herself as experienced.
Moomin1
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One yesterday asking if anyone has a horse or pony that they could go on a hack on today as they really fancy riding again and have a day off work. Can offer £5...
Getoutmypockets
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gem this morning...bought a horse but have no money to actually get it home free transport or cheap as poss as really skint...
Surely you'd think about keeping money aside for transport or the logistics of bringing horse home.
Eagerly awaiting 'saddle/bridle/etc wanted for free' so said person can ride new horse. But who knows, I guess don't ask don't get!
Edit to add: pansymouse that is just.. Wow. Flip flops..
Surely you'd think about keeping money aside for transport or the logistics of bringing horse home.
Eagerly awaiting 'saddle/bridle/etc wanted for free' so said person can ride new horse. But who knows, I guess don't ask don't get!
Edit to add: pansymouse that is just.. Wow. Flip flops..
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How about this gem: "6 Stables for rent. Olympic size minaj,"
Getoutmypockets
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Classic!
PorkChop
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Vodkagirly
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Great one today. Does anyone have a leadrein pony for partloan, suitable for 10 year old. Turns out the child is a beginner, parents have never been near a horse and loaner needs to supply lessons..... Surely thats what a riding school is for?
Pigeon
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To be fair, someone taking your (presumably lame??) horse on loan as a companion is kind of doing you a favour, rather than the other way around...
Sukistokes2
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Sologirl
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This sounds harsh but I HATE all the replies on Facebook to a FOR SALE advert that say "can i full loan him? he'll have a 10000* home" etc - there is usually a reason why people are selling their horses for money - for financial reasons or to fund their next one! If a horse is for loan, it'll say on the advert! And then the replies to "no loans" such as "let me know if you change your mind" - I know you don't get if you don't ask, but it just makes my teeth itch!!
Gloi
Too little time, too much to read.
Wanted: horse 15hands to 16.2 good to hack, suitable for novice, must be good jumper to go showjumping. To come with all tack, can pay up to £700.
EternalVetBills
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Would like to think that was a typo and was meant to say £7000. However I think I may be wrong...
J&C
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Saw one lady having a moan the other day:
"Why is it so hard to find a genuine schoolmaster for under £500???"
Had to stop myself putting a sarcastic reply.
"Why is it so hard to find a genuine schoolmaster for under £500???"
Had to stop myself putting a sarcastic reply.
Barnacle
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I actually went back months on one of the local Facebook groups trying to find the amazing ad I saw there... Sadly I've not been able to find it again (did find a similar one I suspect is from the same person though). But it went something like this:
"Searching on behalf of client. Looking for a horse between 15.2-16.2hh either mare or gelding. Between the ages of 7 and 11 years of age. Good to catch, shoe, clip etc. NO Thoroughbreds. Must be safe and sensible. School mistress or school master, bombproof, hacks alone or in company, used to open spaces, traffic and tractors, good to school, scopey jump, good in shows. May not be a "dope on a rope". Will be ridden by an experienced 9 year old who would like to compete in shows and jumping. Swap for their current horse who is a bit too head strong for her."
Now obviously their current horse may be just fine for an adult and therefore an ok swap... But I still can't get over the fact this was for a child of 9!
"Searching on behalf of client. Looking for a horse between 15.2-16.2hh either mare or gelding. Between the ages of 7 and 11 years of age. Good to catch, shoe, clip etc. NO Thoroughbreds. Must be safe and sensible. School mistress or school master, bombproof, hacks alone or in company, used to open spaces, traffic and tractors, good to school, scopey jump, good in shows. May not be a "dope on a rope". Will be ridden by an experienced 9 year old who would like to compete in shows and jumping. Swap for their current horse who is a bit too head strong for her."
Now obviously their current horse may be just fine for an adult and therefore an ok swap... But I still can't get over the fact this was for a child of 9!
Doris68
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FFAQ
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I was talking to someone the other day who was outraged that the person they were loaning their pony from wants to sell it to them for £1000. They asked me how much I thought she was worth (with newish tack) and I said I thought £750 was fair as the pony needed fittening up and was well overdue for a trim/worming so the loaner had to do all of that. She went very quiet and said 'oh, I was thinking £50'. The saddle alone was worth £500 and the pony was very sweet and bombproof!
s4sugar
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So the pony could be worth well over £1000 & they are getting a good deal. A loaner generally pays farrier costs so they should already have sorted that.
pansymouse
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Blimey, my parents paid £50 for my first pony in 1972 and she didn't come with anything. People have very odd expectations.
gembear
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New one
"Does anyone need me to ride for them this summer?"
Nothing else. Just that.
Must be such a good rider they don't need to offer any details whatsoever.
"Does anyone need me to ride for them this summer?"
Nothing else. Just that.
Must be such a good rider they don't need to offer any details whatsoever.
Spreebok
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"I need someone to school my horse and get her fit 3-4 times a week, she bucks as well. Oh, and you'll need to do yard duties in return for me allowing you to do this"
Pretty much the jist of a post I just stumbled across. That just seems like such a mickey take!
Pretty much the jist of a post I just stumbled across. That just seems like such a mickey take!
TT55
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I never tire of this thread!
A friend was advertising a lovely little coblet for sale recently on a fb horse auction group... She was willing to let him go for £500 and someone asked "does he come with tack and rugs?" errr.. no!
A friend was advertising a lovely little coblet for sale recently on a fb horse auction group... She was willing to let him go for £500 and someone asked "does he come with tack and rugs?" errr.. no!
DirectorFury
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For loan: unbroken 5yo cob. Only for loan because he'd thrown the owner and seriously injured her. Needed an 'experienced home, preferably with professional backing experience'.
So she wants someone to take her horse on loan, break it (or pay for it to be broken), school it on, and then she'll have it back. It was mentioned that most people pay ~£120/week for this sort of arrangement and the post magically disappeared.
So she wants someone to take her horse on loan, break it (or pay for it to be broken), school it on, and then she'll have it back. It was mentioned that most people pay ~£120/week for this sort of arrangement and the post magically disappeared
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Hoof_Prints
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I saw recently someone wanting a horse no older than 7 , 148 dead on, definitely not a mare, had to be a certain colour, MUST be pretty, full vaccinations with no gaps at all, 1000% in traffic and to hack, perfect in every way including stable manners, ridden, had to be the sort that jumped you round and won with it's eyes shut etc up to 1.10m, ... including full tack and rugs for 3k max :') there were more ridiculous specifications . I wanted to reply saying , if you find this pony, please tell me where I can find more of them.