Cheeky/ridiculous posts you see on Facebook.

[TT55]

One from today : 3.5T horsebox. Payload ... 3.5T

Words fail me.

I asked someone the payload of their 3.5t horsebox recently... the answer was 5.5t .... riiiight....

 

[Harlequin_]

''opinions on my horse/opinions on my riding??? NO HATE. (Excessive use of punctuation and smilies)
I've said it before and i'll say it again. If you post online and ask for people's opinions, you cannot control what they say. If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen.

Oh, and I also hate the whole 'Someone disagreeing with someone and suddenly someone's being bullied and this group is bitchy and nasty bla bla bla '

Yep, i'm a grumpy cow.

 

[equestriansports]

Scolling through facebook just and there's so many petty arguments lately! A lady has been into the stable of what I assume is a horse she used to own and has posted pictures up ranting about how disgraceful it is that the horse only has a thin bed and a small?! haynet. It looks a plenty big enough net with hay on the floor and a small-ish straw bed. Some people really do amuse me.

 

[Annagain]

I saw a great one last night. Someone soliciting crowdfunding to pay her vet bill for the 24yr arthritic mare she had owned for 6 years. Surprisingly, nearly 100 people had looked at her page and she had raised precisely £0.

 

[rowan666]

Scolling through facebook just and there's so many petty arguments lately! A lady has been into the stable of what I assume is a horse she used to own and has posted pictures up ranting about how disgraceful it is that the horse only has a thin bed and a small?! haynet. It looks a plenty big enough net with hay on the floor and a small-ish straw bed. Some people really do amuse me.

i saw this, tbh though I didn't think that bed was big enough or a medium sized haynet was sufficient to last a large horse (ID) from 4pm-midday the next day but I guess that's my personal opinion, I do think it was out of line posting on fb instead of talking to owner though as it was clearly far from being neglected

 

[Girlracer]

Scolling through facebook just and there's so many petty arguments lately! A lady has been into the stable of what I assume is a horse she used to own and has posted pictures up ranting about how disgraceful it is that the horse only has a thin bed and a small?! haynet. It looks a plenty big enough net with hay on the floor and a small-ish straw bed. Some people really do amuse me.

I have to say I saw this and don't think that that amount of hay is adequate, and nor was the few blades of straw on the floor! However, that being said, unfair to publically post it on a facebook group.

 

[equestriansports]

My mistake, didn't know it was for a big horse as only glanced at the pictures so thought it was for a pony. Probably not enough hay for a big horse but then again I'm used to feeding a little 13.2 fatty! I was taught that bedding is there to soak up the wet. I'd be fine with a tiny bed provided its all completely removed daily as I don't see how a bed that small would last very long.

 

[Girlracer]

My mistake, didn't know it was for a big horse as only glanced at the pictures so thought it was for a pony. Probably not enough hay for a big horse but then again I'm used to feeding a little 13.2 fatty! I was taught that bedding is there to soak up the wet. I'd be fine with a tiny bed provided its all completely removed daily as I don't see how a bed that small would last very long.

And it's meant to lie on the concrete when it's in for 3/4 of the day? I really didn't feel that was adequate, even if it was on matting to be honest!

 

[sarcasm_queen]

Some girl posted yesterday about how she's been given notice at her yard, and desperately needed a new box somewhere. Pictures were of her jumping her 2 year old cob stallion, and multiple promises that "he wasn't really that much like a stallion!" Post got removed fairly quickly.

 

[equestriansports]

And it's meant to lie on the concrete when it's in for 3/4 of the day? I really didn't feel that was adequate, even if it was on matting to be honest!

The girl posted pictures of its rubber matting. I've always been taught that bedding is for the wet, a horse should be warm from the inside out and not reply on bedding for warmth. Only just seen how long it's in for, certainly not enough hay for that amount of time. Admittedly I wouldnt put my horse on a bed like that at all, his bed puts mine at home to shame haha.

 

[honetpot]

Apparently a full bed lets them rest more.
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/36730/does-your-horse-need-rest-give-him-more-bedded-space

 

[Knockadoon]

Hores box for sale. OH reckoned this would be much more interesting then a boring old trailer for horses.

 

[equestriansports]

Apparently a full bed lets them rest more.
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/36730/does-your-horse-need-rest-give-him-more-bedded-space

Never knew that, you learn something new every day. Guess that explains why mine is always flat out!

 

[Araboo27]

Scolling through facebook just and there's so many petty arguments lately! A lady has been into the stable of what I assume is a horse she used to own and has posted pictures up ranting about how disgraceful it is that the horse only has a thin bed and a small?! haynet. It looks a plenty big enough net with hay on the floor and a small-ish straw bed. Some people really do amuse me.

No way, was this on the Beeston page? A girl on our yard got involved in the argument, I missed it all but from what I do know I think it's totally unacceptable to post something like that on FB

 

[SpottyMare]

...and another one. I know there's no harm in dreaming, and if you don't ask you don't get etc, but really? £700 for the perfect (if green) horse? And if you include full wardrobe you'll get an extra £300..... If these do exist for that money, please tell me where I can find them!

*looking for 14.3-15.2 appalosa, or something different, unusual looking but pretty! Or a nice cob X, (NO TB'S) around 4 - 9 the oldest. Gelding or mare, not a moody mate though �� Not ploody, but not dangerous something green to work with, as i will be giving them a forever home!! No vices! Good in company or alone & good in traffic. Budget around £1000 with full wardrobe if not around (700) without anything, If anything please message me thanks X*

 

[Araboo27]

I saw one today - a horse for loan, she needs a financial contribution so she can afford to keep the horse. It can't be ridden so you'd be paying for the privilege of stable jobs and grooming 🙈

 

[chillipup]

I saw one today - a horse for loan, she needs a financial contribution so she can afford to keep the horse. It can't be ridden so you'd be paying for the privilege of stable jobs and grooming 🙈

That sounds like an absolute bargain!!!

 

[catembi]

H'mm, but there was a 16.2 appy x here https://www.facebook.com/groups/593026207387486/permalink/970513469638756/

for £600. I don't think he's my type as not athletic enough, but he's got a kind face & I wish someone would jolly well buy him...maybe the lady quoted by Spottymare...to stop me being tempted!

T x

 

[Araboo27]

That sounds like an absolute bargain!!!

Tempted to try it with my mare 😉

 

[AppyLover]

...and another one. I know there's no harm in dreaming, and if you don't ask you don't get etc, but really? £700 for the perfect (if green) horse? And if you include full wardrobe you'll get an extra £300..... If these do exist for that money, please tell me where I can find them!

*looking for 14.3-15.2 appalosa, or something different, unusual looking but pretty! Or a nice cob X, (NO TB'S) around 4 - 9 the oldest. Gelding or mare, not a moody mate though �� Not ploody, but not dangerous something green to work with, as i will be giving them a forever home!! No vices! Good in company or alone & good in traffic. Budget around £1000 with full wardrobe if not around (700) without anything, If anything please message me thanks X*

haha I think we are part of the same group on FB lol I got my Appy at 18 months only for 850 (He's worth every penny and more to me anyway) and even I know thats a damn good price compared to some I see but they can do anything

 

[Cinnamontoast]

I saw one today - a horse for loan, she needs a financial contribution so she can afford to keep the horse. It can't be ridden so you'd be paying for the privilege of stable jobs and grooming 🙈

Not Herts, was it? A girl on my yard had a few and advertised for this and actually got people! Bonkers!

 

[lrw0250]

Got to love a good Facebook drama! I am following one just now that goes something like this:

Teenage girl A has tb mare who she 'adores' and is 'her life'. Masses of photos of how horse jumping huge fences.
Horse goes on loan to teenage girl B who is her best friend.
Horse moves yard.
Couple of days later horse is up for sale, £500, must go today.
Horse sold in a couple of hours.
Sister of teenage girl B says on for sale post hope new owners had vetted as horse had been beaten
Teenage girl B gets her sister to remove accusation
Teenage girl A posts picture of new loan horse same day

Pass the popcorn! But in all seriousness the trend for young girls trading, swapping, selling horses is worrying. There seem to be a few who crop up on the Scottish horsey pages regularly.

 

[Leo Walker]

Not Herts, was it? A girl on my yard had a few and advertised for this and actually got people! Bonkers!

I cant even get someone to ride mine for free! Hes green in the school, but bombproof safe and a really nice hack as he loves it, so he marches out all happy to be going. I love hacking him out as you can feel how much he enjoys it. I dont even care if they do jobs, in fact I could be persuaded to brush him off and hand him over tacked up ready to go, then sort him when he gets back. And if you wanted to do more I would pay your entry fees or hunting subs, so long as you got him fit enough to do that.

No takers! Maybe I should advertise him for a big fee for brushing and patting only?! He does give amazing kisses and has been trained to participate in mutual grooming without using his teeth, so maybe that makes him special and I'm doing it all wrong?!

 

[SpottyMare]

H'mm, but there was a 16.2 appy x here https://www.facebook.com/groups/593026207387486/permalink/970513469638756/

for £600. I don't think he's my type as not athletic enough, but he's got a kind face & I wish someone would jolly well buy him...maybe the lady quoted by Spottymare...to stop me being tempted!

T x

I've just asked to join that group so I can see him Although he's a bit big for her looking at her wishlist... I know there are horses out there for that kind of price, it was just that she seemed to expect a lot for the money she was offering

 

[SpottyMare]

haha I think we are part of the same group on FB lol I got my Appy at 18 months only for 850 (He's worth every penny and more to me anyway) and even I know thats a damn good price compared to some I see but they can do anything

It's actually quite a sensible group normally (at least the bits I've seen), which is why that one stuck out I think! I'm now curious as to who you are by the way

But you bought yours at 18 months, and not ready made which is a bit different from wanting the moon on a stick for peanuts And you're quite right about them being able to do anything. I have a 3 and a half year old appy mare, who in about a year will be all those things on that ladies wish list (apart from being over 16hh). But she'll be like that partly because she has a lovely temperament anyway, and partly because of all the stuff I've done with her (I got her at 6 months old). She'll never be going anywhere, but even without my rose tinted, incredibly biased specs on she's worth more than £700. With them, she's priceless!

 

[Cinnamontoast]

I cant even get someone to ride mine for free! Hes green in the school, but bombproof safe and a really nice hack as he loves it, so he marches out all happy to be going. I love hacking him out as you can feel how much he enjoys it. I dont even care if they do jobs, in fact I could be persuaded to brush him off and hand him over tacked up ready to go, then sort him when he gets back. And if you wanted to do more I would pay your entry fees or hunting subs, so long as you got him fit enough to do that.

No takers! Maybe I should advertise him for a big fee for brushing and patting only?! He does give amazing kisses and has been trained to participate in mutual grooming without using his teeth, so maybe that makes him special and I'm doing it all wrong?!

Tell me about it! I gave up looking for a paying sharer and now have an amazing lady who turns out every morning, does whole weekends, has done 3 nights this week when I've been mad busy and buys treats, bedding and generally treats him like her own. She's fabulous and is a dressage rider! I am so lucky.

The money was never an issue, I just always thought it was what you did, like I did when I shared, but having someone reliable who communicates and cares for the horse properly is absolutely priceless.

 

[AppyLover]

It's actually quite a sensible group normally (at least the bits I've seen), which is why that one stuck out I think! I'm now curious as to who you are by the way

But you bought yours at 18 months, and not ready made which is a bit different from wanting the moon on a stick for peanuts And you're quite right about them being able to do anything. I have a 3 and a half year old appy mare, who in about a year will be all those things on that ladies wish list (apart from being over 16hh). But she'll be like that partly because she has a lovely temperament anyway, and partly because of all the stuff I've done with her (I got her at 6 months old). She'll never be going anywhere, but even without my rose tinted, incredibly biased specs on she's worth more than £700. With them, she's priceless!

hehe My boy is Ted the now almost 3 YO bay near leopard who "Shares" his cob girlfriends dinner lol. Ted's stuck with me for life to he wont go anywhere (i joke if anyone ever took him they would return him with a note stuck to his butt saying we cant deal with him have him back haha) they def suck you in with their personalities and looks, they manage to have a look in their eyes that says forgive me I didn't mean to just be a complete terror and the thought of selling me never crossed your mind lol I am looking forward to next year for a bit of hacking then see what we like once he's a bit older

 

[*Sahara]

Got to love a good Facebook drama! I am following one just now that goes something like this:

Teenage girl A has tb mare who she 'adores' and is 'her life'. Masses of photos of how horse jumping huge fences.
Horse goes on loan to teenage girl B who is her best friend.
Horse moves yard.
Couple of days later horse is up for sale, £500, must go today.
Horse sold in a couple of hours.
Sister of teenage girl B says on for sale post hope new owners had vetted as horse had been beaten
Teenage girl B gets her sister to remove accusation
Teenage girl A posts picture of new loan horse same day

Pass the popcorn! But in all seriousness the trend for young girls trading, swapping, selling horses is worrying. There seem to be a few who crop up on the Scottish horsey pages regularly.

Than sort of thing really riles me :mad3:

 

[PaddyMonty]

I cant even get someone to ride mine for free!.... in fact I could be persuaded to brush him off and hand him over tacked up ready to go, then sort him when he gets back. And if you wanted to do more I would pay your entry fees or hunting subs, so long as you got him fit enough to do that.

Now that's my kind of owner (although hot chocolate ready for when I dismount would be a nice touch) but iirc he is a little small for me

 

[WelshD]

I cant even get someone to ride mine for free! Hes green in the school, but bombproof safe and a really nice hack as he loves it, so he marches out all happy to be going. I love hacking him out as you can feel how much he enjoys it. I dont even care if they do jobs, in fact I could be persuaded to brush him off and hand him over tacked up ready to go, then sort him when he gets back. And if you wanted to do more I would pay your entry fees or hunting subs, so long as you got him fit enough to do that.

I have the same problem with my small pony. Something I would have jumped at as a kid - I find it most odd

I'm only about five miles from you, perhaps its geographical!!