Northern
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I saw someone advertise a "slandered breed" the other day. I assume they wanted to sell a Standardbred, but made me chuckle all the same! 
Cheeky/ridiculous posts you see on Facebook.
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Hipo
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Think I've seen your ad for your horsebox, it's the best ad I've ever seen ��
ester
Not slacking multitasking
It's a brilliant advert, I can't believe you are still getting ridiculous questions from that!
OldNag
Wasting my time successfully....
I think I saw it too... Made me smile.
But quite frankly, whatever you put in an ad, people will always ask stupid questions.
But quite frankly, whatever you put in an ad, people will always ask stupid questions.
Elbie
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I remember trying to sell some riding boots on Preloved. Stated that it was collection only, due to time constraints meaning I was unable to get to a PO during opening hours. Someone messaged me saying they wanted the boots for their granddaughter and will I post them. They were will to offer me the asking price INCLUDING postage! How considerate...
glamourpuss
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Not a cheeky post but one that has made me shake my head.
Post looking for 24/7 grazing for an 18 month colt. She has been let down several times. He is well behaved & no problem even around mares.
This seems a fairish post.
In the comments people have asked why she doesn't geld him as this will make her life much easier.
Her answer : She's putting him forward for stallion grading, she will geld him if he doesn't make the grade. If he grades he will be put to select mares.
Oh & this is the first horse she's owned.
It was pointed out to her that if she's struggling to find somewhere willing to take him as an 18 month old, where does she intend to keep him as a big, covering stallion & how does she intend to cover mares without correct facilities.
She doesn't intend to start breeding from him until he's 4 or 5 so plenty of time to work that out.
What could possibly go wrong.
Post looking for 24/7 grazing for an 18 month colt. She has been let down several times. He is well behaved & no problem even around mares.
This seems a fairish post.
In the comments people have asked why she doesn't geld him as this will make her life much easier.
Her answer : She's putting him forward for stallion grading, she will geld him if he doesn't make the grade. If he grades he will be put to select mares.
Oh & this is the first horse she's owned.
It was pointed out to her that if she's struggling to find somewhere willing to take him as an 18 month old, where does she intend to keep him as a big, covering stallion & how does she intend to cover mares without correct facilities.
She doesn't intend to start breeding from him until he's 4 or 5 so plenty of time to work that out.
What could possibly go wrong.
conniegirl
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I've seen an awful lot of posts trying to sell 4yr old confidence giving schoolmasters.
Does my head in! 4yr olds cannot be schoolmasters, they haven't been under saddle for long enough.
Also I firmly believe that 4yr olds no matter how bold or brave they are should not be sold to nervous people. It's so easy to destroy thier confidence at that age!
Does my head in! 4yr olds cannot be schoolmasters, they haven't been under saddle for long enough.
Also I firmly believe that 4yr olds no matter how bold or brave they are should not be sold to nervous people. It's so easy to destroy thier confidence at that age!
AShetlandBitMeOnce
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I was looking for a part loan and someone messaged me about their gelding who needs bringing back into work as she doesn't have time... 3 days at £15 a day, so that's nearly £200 a month to bring someone else's horse back into work.. No thanks.
Chinchilla
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One word: SEDATIVE. That's how ya get a confidence giving 4yo xD
Vodkagirly
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Could be worse. I've seen a 11hh unbroken pony for loan . that it has been badly treaten in the past and is nervous . Then they say perfect for little ones to learn on ! Think it was £20 a week.
only_me
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Wanted. 15-16hh gelding. Needs to be jumping a course of 90 with potential to go higher. No older than 10. Comment and I'll pm you if you have anything available! Thanks!
-small budget £1,500
-small budget £1,500
pennyturner
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To be fair, I had a young NF stallion (now gelded, not that it made any difference), who was happily hacking out with novice children at 4 (started in harness at 3, so used to traffic and voice commands). Definitely confidence giving, and safe as houses, even entire. Wouldn't have called him a schoolmaster though... even though he was one in a million temperament-wise, he still needed the mileage to 'make' him.
I think sometimes people use words they don't understand that they have seen in other peoples' adverts.
exracehorse
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Was the girl called Molly. With a different surname. Initially MM
Frumpoon
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I saw that one too!! I want one of those for £1500 as well...pity they go for several times that price eh?
Elf On A Shelf
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I've seen a few coloured cobs advertised for loan at the moment. All 4-6yo, all unbroken, all for loan for winter for people who would like a project.
Well in that case who would like to look after a bunch of Shetlands and break them in for me over the winter and hand them back in the spring? All expenses are paid by you!
Well in that case who would like to look after a bunch of Shetlands and break them in for me over the winter and hand them back in the spring? All expenses are paid by you!
ester
Not slacking multitasking
Meh it doesn't say it has to be a safe 15-16h gelding and I can think of a few ex racers that would have fitted that spec at one point in their career.
There was a project for loan locally the other day EKW, it doesn't like you getting on and is having issues ridden.
The accompanying photo had it in full goat on a mountain posture but apparently that photo was 2 years old and it is fine. I wasn't fully convinced on that.
There was a project for loan locally the other day EKW, it doesn't like you getting on and is having issues ridden.
The accompanying photo had it in full goat on a mountain posture but apparently that photo was 2 years old and it is fine. I wasn't fully convinced on that.
EssendonLady
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Yes. I also saw this post.
I believe shes had horses before? I know she's had some on loan for sure, from what I've seen on previous posts of hers ages ago.
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Sallyfinn
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I've been trying to sell a 7.5T lorry on eBay. Had a question asking if it was difficult to drive as the poster had only driven a fiesta before.
Celtic Fringe
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Just saw this (slightly edited to protect the guilty) ....
'Looking for someone to help with poo picking in exchange for starting my 3 year old. Has been lunged and worn tack. Needs a job because he's bored but I can't start him as need to lose weight first. MUST be a confident and capable rider.'
To be fair the poster did say they would pay someone to do the poo picking if they didn't want to ride the pony.
Why did I pay all that money for breaking livery when I could have had it done AND the paddock cleared .........??
'Looking for someone to help with poo picking in exchange for starting my 3 year old. Has been lunged and worn tack. Needs a job because he's bored but I can't start him as need to lose weight first. MUST be a confident and capable rider.'
To be fair the poster did say they would pay someone to do the poo picking if they didn't want to ride the pony.
Why did I pay all that money for breaking livery when I could have had it done AND the paddock cleared .........??
Widgeon
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Vodkagirly
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How cheeky
glamourpuss
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Ahhh yes it was. I didn't realise it that girl TBH. I just read the post at the time & thought WTF?
Given this girls previous posting history, I think this makes me more worried for the youngster 😢
spacefaer
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2 large mental wheelbarrows
Good working order
£15 each
Good working order
£15 each
Elf On A Shelf
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There's a woman trying to sell one of the big big wheel barrows for £40 - it needs 2 new wheels and a new metal wheel spacer thingy. Good luck!
spacefaer
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Well, I just think that listing the wheelbarrows as mental is discriminatory - it shouldn't affect their ability to carry muck......
exracehorse
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At least she's not asking such stupid questions now. Think her mum was on the Facebook page at one point trying to defend her. Silly silly girl.
Archangel
Normal, 10 cats ago
OMG that is hilarious.
AShetlandBitMeOnce
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A girl I know asking if anyone will jump her mare this weekend in a show, her friend replies 'if only she was a bit bigger I would'.
The reply?
She's bigger with tack on... Wow.
The reply?
She's bigger with tack on... Wow.
*Sahara
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conniegirl
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Just seen this: