Elf On A Shelf
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One has just poppedup on my timeline - they want to swop a yearling for a bombproof do anything ridden pony for a few years whilst the youngster grows up then swop back when the youngster is old enough to be ridden.
Cheeky/ridiculous posts you see on Facebook.
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dominobrown
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Mine too EKW.... I nearly posted to ask what they mean... I have a yearling for a few years, while you have my safe ridden pony... yeh sure.
Was it coloured by any chance?
Was it coloured by any chance?
ester
Not slacking multitasking
Oh that is a good one!
Elf On A Shelf
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Yup! That's the one!
GoldenWillow
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Oh I saw that one �� how sad.
LaurenBay
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Do you think someone would swap for my retired Horse?
FrecklesTheCat
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"Does anyone have a pony they want rid of or a pony going to waste and no one to ride it. We are looking for a cheap/free pony for my son who is 7 to learn on and start off with. Looking for About 12h or above. My family and I have experience with horse and could give a pony a very loving home. We are currently paying lessons for a hour a week and would like to have our own or one we can have access to daily/whenever we want to teach him. We also have a stable and field to keep a pony."
If anyone does have a free first pony, my son would love one too
If anyone does have a free first pony, my son would love one too
Gallop_Away
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Just seen an advert on one of the local horsey groups from someone looking for a yard for her 11 month old gelding. The picture that accompanied the add? Said 11 MONTH OLD with a saddle on his back.
I despair on times!
I despair on times!
Gallop_Away
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I didn't think that the stupidity of putting a saddle on an 11 month old horse could be trumped but boy was wrong!
They have now included a photo of a toddler sat in the saddle on the gelding's back!!!
Face >>> desk
They have now included a photo of a toddler sat in the saddle on the gelding's back!!!
Face >>> desk
HiPo'sHuman
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I've seen that one!
conniegirl
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Wanted
14 -14.1hh
5-7 yr old
broken and sensible sort. must walk trot and canter in the school
Must be good to hack and have no vices.
£100 budget.
I seriously debated asking if they hadnt missed at least one 0 off that budget if not two!
14 -14.1hh
5-7 yr old
broken and sensible sort. must walk trot and canter in the school
Must be good to hack and have no vices.
£100 budget.
I seriously debated asking if they hadnt missed at least one 0 off that budget if not two!
Antw23uk
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You know I nearly replied saying this wasnt that cheeky and could be done for 1000-1500 but just as i was about to click submit I realised you typed £100 ... Yeah that's cheeky and ridiculous, lol!
Mari
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If I knew how to copy a FB post & put it on here I would. Saw one today. Looking for a knowledgeable & experienced person to continue educating, breaking, bringing on & riding away a (very nice) young one as owner is a novice & doesn’t know enough to do this so wants someone else to train & school pony to be suitable for owner. This kind person will only have to pay £45 towards livery + £10 for insurance so only £55 per week though a contribution towards shoeing etc would be welcome.
holeymoley
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Someone looking for £150 for their horse which has just came down with laminitis as they don't have a stable for it... but it's good with kids...
corriehorse
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Saw that one as well, although the advert has now gone. Some of the replies were interesting as well, including somebody telling them to put it in foal and let it carry on living as it was!
SpringArising
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Just seen this gem on Preloved:
"I am looking for help a couple of days a week to look after my herd. Horse One is 22, Horse Two is 22, Horse Three is 2 and Horse Four is 2.
I have a busy couple of months coming up so am looking for someone to poo pick and help with yard activities. You can spend as many hours as you like brushing and cuddling the horses. I want someone who has past experience with horses".
Oh yes, when can I start? I'd love to look after your non-ridden horses for absolutely no personal gain what so ever!
"I am looking for help a couple of days a week to look after my herd. Horse One is 22, Horse Two is 22, Horse Three is 2 and Horse Four is 2.
I have a busy couple of months coming up so am looking for someone to poo pick and help with yard activities. You can spend as many hours as you like brushing and cuddling the horses. I want someone who has past experience with horses".
Oh yes, when can I start? I'd love to look after your non-ridden horses for absolutely no personal gain what so ever!
only_me
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Just seen an add on H&H.
Ad states Snaffle mouthed for everything.
In the picture of the pony it is being ridden xc in a 3 ring with 2 reins... oh and the rather short martingale also lol.
Ad states Snaffle mouthed for everything.
In the picture of the pony it is being ridden xc in a 3 ring with 2 reins... oh and the rather short martingale also lol.
SpringArising
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I saw a HorseQuest ad this morning.
14.2 3 year old spotty thing.
Broken in for 6 weeks ergo done nothing. Video shows a very unbalanced pony in a nose to chest frame. 5k!
sasquatch
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Seen one today that's two 13/14 year olds looking for a horse to ride over summer or just help out with.
'Me and my friend are seeing if anyone one needs their horses exersized or ridden or helped with
we are confident riding and handling horses
my friend is 14 n riding for 10 years has owned 2 horses and has been to shows n has ridden other horses
im 13 n riding for 7 years ive been loanin a few on n off x ive had loads of experience with bucking n bolting n spooky horses n have done many shows and ridden manyyyy different types of horses'
(insert many heart emojis too)
I usually have no problem with 13/14 year olds who are honest about their abilities and want to ride more and are realistic, but these two sound like their experience doesn't stretch too far outside a riding school and relatively novice.
I'm also pleased that my ad never made it onto here! For both loaning B as a companion and my search for a loan/part loan over summer lol. Thankfully I have found something ideal, but I did notice that someone had earlier quoted the ad of someone looking to loan their horse out over summer - have to say, I would have absolutely jumped at that chance and it would have suited me as it would have only been for summer, I would be able to ride and do all the other horsey things I miss out on with B retired, and don't have to worry about what to do with my return to uni etc
'Me and my friend are seeing if anyone one needs their horses exersized or ridden or helped with
we are confident riding and handling horses
my friend is 14 n riding for 10 years has owned 2 horses and has been to shows n has ridden other horses
im 13 n riding for 7 years ive been loanin a few on n off x ive had loads of experience with bucking n bolting n spooky horses n have done many shows and ridden manyyyy different types of horses'
(insert many heart emojis too)
I usually have no problem with 13/14 year olds who are honest about their abilities and want to ride more and are realistic, but these two sound like their experience doesn't stretch too far outside a riding school and relatively novice.
I'm also pleased that my ad never made it onto here! For both loaning B as a companion and my search for a loan/part loan over summer lol. Thankfully I have found something ideal, but I did notice that someone had earlier quoted the ad of someone looking to loan their horse out over summer - have to say, I would have absolutely jumped at that chance and it would have suited me as it would have only been for summer, I would be able to ride and do all the other horsey things I miss out on with B retired, and don't have to worry about what to do with my return to uni etc
shanti
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A few funny one's from Australia.
'' Looking for someone to come and look after my 4 mini ponies daily as I don't have time. I cant afford to pay but would be great for someone wanting experience''
'' For sale 14hh mare, 16 years old and unbroken but has loads of potential and is very pretty. She is chocolate brown with a perfect pure white star on her head!!! $4,000''
'' Looking for someone to come and look after my 4 mini ponies daily as I don't have time. I cant afford to pay but would be great for someone wanting experience''
'' For sale 14hh mare, 16 years old and unbroken but has loads of potential and is very pretty. She is chocolate brown with a perfect pure white star on her head!!! $4,000''
Sheep
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I saw that advert too, bless them, doesn't look like they got many replies!
Funny, quite a few years ago I advertised for a summer loan and got one. Ended up with a lovely teenage ex-point to pointer who was great fun, if not a bit quirky. His owner didn't have time to do much with him, plus she kept him at home, so it suited her fine to take him back again after. So it can work
only_me
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I saw that advert too, bless them, doesn't look like they got many replies!
Funny, quite a few years ago I advertised for a summer loan and got one. Ended up with a lovely teenage ex-point to pointer who was great fun, if not a bit quirky. His owner didn't have time to do much with him, plus she kept him at home, so it suited her fine to take him back again after. So it can work
I saw it as well lol.
Did you see the ad with the very thin tb? I got sucked into that one trying to tell her that horse is too thin. Course the tb specialist that saw the horse thought it was good. 2 small Haynets and a scoop of cheap mix a day isn’t going to put weight on a thin older tb still in work - can’t argue with stupid.
Don’t even get me started on the charity looking hay...
Pinkvboots
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Sheep
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I did - had to sit on my hands to stop myself from commenting, because although the poor thing looked awful, I knew it would get nowhere - as you say, can't argue with stupid. I was going to ask whether the loaner contribution would go towards feed
I remember they said it was very sharp - probably riddled with ulcers due to lack of feed. Very sad!
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
we are confident riding and handling horses
riding for 10 years
owned 2 horses
been to shows
ridden other horses
riding for 7 years
been loanin a few on n off
loads of experience with bucking n bolting n spooky horses
done many shows
ridden many different types of horses
I usually have no problem with 13/14 year olds who are honest about their abilities and want to ride more and are realistic, but these two sound like their experience doesn't stretch too far outside a riding school and relatively novice.
Did you miss something in among the juvenile text speak and heart emojis or are we reading different posts ?
riding for 10 years
owned 2 horses
been to shows
ridden other horses
riding for 7 years
been loanin a few on n off
loads of experience with bucking n bolting n spooky horses
done many shows
ridden many different types of horses
I usually have no problem with 13/14 year olds who are honest about their abilities and want to ride more and are realistic, but these two sound like their experience doesn't stretch too far outside a riding school and relatively novice.
Did you miss something in among the juvenile text speak and heart emojis or are we reading different posts
?Elf On A Shelf
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One has just popped up looking for a 3.5t that can take a huge horse, have a payload of about 1200kg and it must have a current not.
For the princely sum if £2k or less!
If they were that cheap we would all have one and do away with trailers!
For the princely sum if £2k or less!
If they were that cheap we would all have one and do away with trailers!
Wishfilly
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Just seen one- Extremely sad sale as currently wasted, to a good home only... for an Ifor Williams Horse Box!
miss_c
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Saw an advert today which was someone looking for a ‘fall loan’. Perhaps autocorrect hit them? Or perhaps they just want one for autumn?
Sheep
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"What can I feed to fatten up my show pony, without making him footy?"
sigh...
sigh...
only_me
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I enjoyed the ad selling a bulletproof horse.
With obligatory Snapchat’s of said horse in field and none of the horse actually being ridden and moving.
Although at least she was honest as reason for selling was had another horse coming
With obligatory Snapchat’s of said horse in field and none of the horse actually being ridden and moving.
Although at least she was honest as reason for selling was had another horse coming