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Horse advertised on fb. Can't give overly detailed details as it's been sold on behalf of owner by a well known pro rider. Competed to a very decent level but is very cheap for the level of work it's done. Although they still want over 5k. Called up and asked why it's so cheap? To be fair they were honest. It's got two arthritic hocks. They then proceeded to send me video of it hopping lame behind despite being injected and when I said it's lame. The reply - oh she's not lame she has a crap walk.

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Ceifer said:
Horse advertised on fb. Can't give overly detailed details as it's been sold on behalf of owner by a well known pro rider. Competed to a very decent level but is very cheap for the level of work it's done. Although they still want over 5k. Called up and asked why it's so cheap? To be fair they were honest. It's got two arthritic hocks. They then proceeded to send me video of it hopping lame behind despite being injected and when I said it's lame. The reply - oh she's not lame she has a crap walk.

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Is that the one that's got BE points and gone intermediate? I nearly asked if there was a 1 or a 0 missing off the price!
 
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Difficult to find a small pony not in a Wilkie these days isnt it? I am amazed by how much small pony showing goes in fashions, these days X brand saddle which were THE thing to have a couple of years back aren't as good as Y brand saddles apparently so lots of very new looking saddles last year, same with jacket makers etc, I just don't know how people keep up!
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My small pony is in an egg but no nose band and he goes better than most of the lead reins and first riddens(he wears a noseband for showing) and I was asked by a judge if I would put him a a Wilkie normally-he had just one the class...
 
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The " just looking to get back what I paid" thing is driving me demented! I just don't understand the logic in thinking your bog standard second hand item is worth the exact same as brand new in a shop!

"Ikea Storage units-Has No Mark They Are £20 each in IKEA and the boxes are £3:50 each so really just looking to get my money back £50."
Pic attached with them full of kids stuff in a kids room.

I'm struggling to sell a brand new with tags pair of boots for £20 when they retail at £70. I must be missing a trick lol!
 
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More of the usual "my horse can no longer be ridden/compete so I'm looking for his forever home"

On the same page from the same person "looking for a competition horse on loan"
 
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Another 'reback my horse for me for free' loan ad:

" looking for a loaner who wants a summer project, loverly boy and gentle nature, he needs re-backing and Is a grate challenge for someone who has the time up for loan through no fault of his own!".
 
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southerncomfort said:
Another 'reback my horse for me for free' loan ad:

" looking for a loaner who wants a summer project, loverly boy and gentle nature, he needs re-backing and Is a grate challenge for someone who has the time up for loan through no fault of his own!".
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'No fault of his own' other than the fact he cant be ridden...
 
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Wanted, loan horse. To be kept at owners yard.
Must jump/flatwork high level and bombproof to hack. Preferably available to loan from end of June due to school holidays (16yo). And not too expensive.

Actually says "if I was to loan your horse I would do everything I could for them"

That's the point of a loan...

Goes on to say if horse kept at owners home I am more than willing to muck out etc. If that will lower cost...

I was so tempted to explain what a loan actually is!!
 
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I'm fed up with it raiding my bins and she tried to scratch my daughter twice (about 2)

then- I've had it 2 weeks
 
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Ad for yard to rent, stated 'competition riders only' and must be sj or dressage. 'No happy hackers' added at the end. Never seen such a rude and snobby advert! Presumably if you compete in a discipline that's not sj or dressage you are not worthy to rent either lol
 
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Ad for yard to rent, stated 'competition riders only' and must be sj or dressage. 'No happy hackers' added at the end. Never seen such a rude and snobby advert! Presumably if you compete in a discipline that's not sj or dressage you are not worthy to rent either lol
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I would suspect that translates to there is no hacking here so you are going to be school bound.
 
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There was one on a group I am a member, asking people to crowd fund her competition fees, this sat a bit funny with me but I guess if people want to pay it is their decision-I personally though could never ask people to fund my entry fees!
 
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seen stuff like this:
"any1 got a nrly new or new dressage saddle 4 free or cheap under £30 cuz I rly rly want 2 do dressage but got no moneyz. Plz plz reply quickly. "
and: wanted: "horse for show jumping, dressage, hunting and driving. Preferably free but I will pay up to £100 for right horse."
my favourite: "Wanted: a whole set of new tack including but not limited to: saddle, bridle, gel pad, numnah, grooming kit, horse first aid box, stirrup leathers, stirrups, hi vios stuff and overthrow shoes. Budget £50. Horse arriving in 2 days so please reply asap."
when they were told they would be very, very lucky to just get a saddle for that they told them: "get lost, don't need your negativity!"
know they say you don't ask you don't get but this seems like it's taking the mick.
 
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huskydamage said:
Ad for yard to rent, stated 'competition riders only' and must be sj or dressage. 'No happy hackers' added at the end. Never seen such a rude and snobby advert! Presumably if you compete in a discipline that's not sj or dressage you are not worthy to rent either lol
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. Was the yard in lavenham ?
 
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Not horses, but masses of posts on our local FB about missing dogs that have either run off during walks or escaped from gardens. FFS people, keep your dogs under control! If they don't come when you call them, put them in a lead and secure your yard!!
Then it's all 'boo hoo' when they get shot for mauling sheep.
 
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Vodkagirly said:
I would suspect that translates to there is no hacking here so you are going to be school bound.
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I says the hacking is very good! The only thing I can think is maybe they had 'happy hackers' before who didn't pay up and think comp riders will be better tenants? Still rather judgey though
 
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Flicker said:
Not horses, but masses of posts on our local FB about missing dogs that have either run off during walks or escaped from gardens. FFS people, keep your dogs under control! If they don't come when you call them, put them in a lead and secure your yard!!
Then it's all 'boo hoo' when they get shot for mauling sheep.
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Girl not far from me wanting a companion, not a small pony or TB , any gender, hopefully able hack but mainly to keep her foal company.
I have a mare rising 22 sat in the field that is sound, easy with others and could be hacked and I would even pay her costs if she had someone to give her the attention she craves.
(I've hurt my back)
Said foal is a colt - err not until three weeks after gelding. Oh he can't be gelded as one ball hasn't dropped but he will be ok with a mare - not mine he won't!
 
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