Cheeky/ridiculous posts you see on Facebook.

Cracking one today!

Wanted 3.5ton horsebox, must have 1ton minimum payload. Must be sound mechanicaly with a good floor but dont mind a project.
Maximum budget £2000

I so wanted to say something
you are highly unlikely to find a safe lightweight 3.5 ton for less than around £8k!
 
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tbf I have seen a couple of older ones locally that are coming in nearer the 3-5 now, partly I think because some of the older 3.5T raceboxes are now old enough to warrant that price tag. 2k they will definitely be lucky though!
 
ester said:
tbf I have seen a couple of older ones locally that are coming in nearer the 3-5 now, partly I think because some of the older 3.5T raceboxes are now old enough to warrant that price tag. 2k they will definitely be lucky though!
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And the chance of those older lorries having over 1 ton payload is very unlikely since the brand new ones with superlight materials max out at 1.2 ton
 
Almost choked on my dinner last night. One of the less reputable dealers in Scotland had a nice grey hunter for sale. First comment was 'what's wrong with it that yous are selling it? ' . Was my first thought too though.
 
I saw another one wanting a suitable for a novice ride for a ten year old up to 14.2 max budget 1k to include WELL FITTING tack and rugs if required.

I had to read that one out to my OH who is not horsey but immediately pointed out you wouldn't get the well fitting tack for that never mind the child's pony!
 
How about a contradiction?

Person looking a confidence giver, as rider is a nervous novice. Pony should be 14.2 jumping at least 80cm. Must be fast and competitive against clock. Should have done everything as well. Small budget for right pony.

:P
 
Saw one yesterday - was basically a gypsy cob tarted up - with the title beautiful face - I haven't seen such an ugly horse in a while!!
 
Latest cracker on my local group - horse has a pretty angry looking sarcoid, owner has had the vet out who has recommended sarcoid cream (presumably Liverpool), but owner doesn't have "the crazy money" they want or "the time to allow it to fall off".

Cue everyone recommending Sudocrem, turmeric, Sudocrem AND turmeric, and supermarket cold sore cream.

The mind boggles, I just don't understand why you'd pay for a vet's opinion then ignore it and ask random people on Facebook for advice.
 
dibbin said:
Latest cracker on my local group - horse has a pretty angry looking sarcoid, owner has had the vet out who has recommended sarcoid cream (presumably Liverpool), but owner doesn't have "the crazy money" they want or "the time to allow it to fall off".

Cue everyone recommending Sudocrem, turmeric, Sudocrem AND turmeric, and supermarket cold sore cream.

The mind boggles, I just don't understand why you'd pay for a vet's opinion then ignore it and ask random people on Facebook for advice.
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Surely Aloe Vera Gel is the cureall for sarcoids? NOA
 
I just posted on a thread asking for advice about a pony who was "abused" in a previous home uncharacteristically spinning, bucking and broncing her rider off on a hack. I asked if pain had been ruled out as a cause. No, she "shows no sign of pain in her whole body." So the bucking and broncing you off is not a possible sign of pain then? I give up.
 
Seen on the ad for a sweet little lead rein pony for loan between 2 ladies, one obviously clueless and the other trying to help her friend find a horse :

Friend a - I like this one and tags friend b
Friend b - I told you you need at least a 14.2
Friend a - it's not set in stone though haha
Friend b - NO! PM ME NOW!
 
Resurrecting this because I'm a grumpy sod and this post is really annoying me!

"Looking for full loan!
Short term: From May until September.
Must be over 15hh and can jump / has potential to jump - as I would like to compete in local competitions. To be moved to a lovely yard in **** . Must be able to live out 24/7 throughout those months. I am happy to pay for the livery and feed (but if they are shod I am not able to pay for their shoes as well!) Please message me if you know of anything! Thanks!
***NO TIME WASTERS***"

So you want a horse for the summer to pay £10pw to keep (I know the yard - wouldn't keep a toy horse there let alone a proper one) and jump into the ground? And the owner can have it back going into winter? And you'll oh-so-generously pay for livery and feed, but can't afford shoes?
Christ.

Someone please stop me giving this girl both barrels! :mad::mad:
 
One on a local page to me, the gist is:

"Long term permanent companion loan home, cob, 26years old, has arthritis so can't be ridden."

To borrow Pedantics phrase, NOFA.
 
Saw one shared the other day woman wants someone to restart her horse, needs complete restart not ridden in over 6 months, by the way, it won't go in a stable, by the way, it REARS in fact reared so badly that it scared the owner so she wouldn't get back on. Oh, and you get to pay £30 a week for the privilege. Any takers?
 
Biglets Mummy said:
Oh dear lord and save us..........I am lost for words......as clearly is Ms Rook near Faversham......
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That was a while ago and she was asking as the ponies had got loose. I think 'text speak' has made a reappearance thanks to twitter and it's limit on the number of characters you can use in a tweet.
 
Yesterday was one that made my jaw drop...

Someone claiming they practice 'vegan horsemanship' (wtf?!) complaining that they were hit by a car riding their 4 year old cob on a hack. A hack they went on without a bridle. Not even a headcollar! Words fail me.

They were also using an interestingly fitted leather saddle... how very very vegan...

Unsurprisingly there were a lot of people calling them a total idiot.
 
miss_c said:
Yesterday was one that made my jaw drop...

Someone claiming they practice 'vegan horsemanship' (wtf?!) complaining that they were hit by a car riding their 4 year old cob on a hack. A hack they went on without a bridle. Not even a headcollar! Words fail me.

They were also using an interestingly fitted leather saddle... how very very vegan...

Unsurprisingly there were a lot of people calling them a total idiot.
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Also perhaps breaking the law for being on the road without a bridle/headcollar?!
 
Lady on a local page asking for a safe lead-rein pony for her 2 year old son. Same lady commented on an ad below for a thoroughbred yearling asking if it was broken & came with tack and would her 2 year old be suitable to ride it as it's not fully grown yet so won't be too big for him!!
 
I don't look at the FB pages anymore .. I kept getting told off for my comments (same as on here it seems!) you have to laugh when people ask for advise and then don't take it but still expect you to come up with a solution .... a solution you have already given but they are ignoring it because it doesn't suit them!

Oh and I love the for sale ads that don't show a picture or don't show or say a location ... oh and when you click on the person selling's FB page and you just think to yourself that there is no way in gods name you would buy something from someone with pictures like that!
 
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