Cheeky/ridiculous posts you see on Facebook.

[Winters100]

But no matter what experiences I have had in the past, I would never post a wanted or for sale ad that was so hostile. It's like those 'readvertised due to total timewasters: NO tyre kickers, dreamers and joy rders' ads you see. Hard nosed folk who really ARE con artists or time wasters wouldn't care and nice, genuine, reasonable people don;t like being treated with hostility and suspicion from the word go.

Totally agree. I have several times in the past bought horses that seemed to be not a great fit based upon the advert, but which a gut instinct told me to take a look. If the advert said 'no time wasters' I would not go to see them in this case, and even if they did appear to be a good fit I would be reluctant, because I would feel that if it just didn't feel right for me I would be considered a time waster!

 

[ester]

I do always think it's a bit off that people hi-jack rather than make their own thread.

 

[meleeka]

I do always think it's a bit off that people hi-jack rather than make their own thread.

I think it’s appropriate to point it out If it happens, but to state “no hijacking” at the start sounds aggressive in tone.

 

[Pinkvboots]

Friend put two yearlings on for sale and got asked if they were quiet to ride and could they jump.?

Ffs sorry that's all I could come up with!

 

[Pinkvboots]

Probably been mentioned before but lots of people seem to be 'putting the feelers out...' at the moment. What are the feelers and why are they being put out when they sound like something one should keep to themselves?! I know roughly what is meant by it, I just find it a bit of a weird phrase!

Feelers I agree what the hell are feelers not phrase I would use my phone didn't even recognise it lol!

 

[Pinkvboots]

Everyone is looking for free shetland ponies just now that must be ridden, must be good with kids, registered, show quality, come with all kit etc.

Just because it is a Shetland doesn't mean it's worthless!

Between people messaging me about ridden shetlands and the works page about retired racers I am on the verge of abandoning social media all together and letting nature take it's course ...

I was am a light small adult shitland ponies I have had my fill of them they are a bit like goats in my view, tried riding them no thanks!!

 

[Pinkvboots]

One on preloved.
“sadly for jack he was diagnosed with cancer a month ago, the vets have said he’s got anything from 6 months - 10 years left
and for this reason i’ll consider a full loan or lwvtb, you can also take him on for the last few years he has left”. Not a cheeky post. But a sad one. And one that doesn’t sit right with me.

I really didn't want to like your post but words totally fail me with this one omfg

 

[Pinkvboots]

Each to their own.
One bitten twice shy In this horseworld.
And an absolute pity as a horse could be missing out on a genuine lifetime home.

In all honesty everyone who owns a horse should be classified as a nutcase.

Sorry but you may put yourself in this category but I don't, I have had horses all my life I know what is right and what is wrong and many of these adverts are just crazy and wrong on every level.

 

[Pinkvboots]

Sorry about the multiple replies but am out having a drink and you know what they say the truth always comes out!

 

[adamntitch]

There is really no hope for some people after that post

 

[Frumpoon]

It is clearly a joke

 

[conniegirl]

It is clearly a joke

You would think so but given the DIY group it was in and the questions that are asked regularly in there, i'm not so sure.

 

[conniegirl]

Another frankly unbelievably cheeky one.
Yesterday afternoon i got some bargain turf From a local garden center as it was on its last legs having been cut quite a while ago. Was told £1 a roll on the phone, went to get and they just wanted rid so said it was 50p a roll if i took it all.
So we took it all (40 rolls) thinking we could pick and choose the best bits and 40 rolls turned out cheaper than the 25 we thought we needed
We ended up using 24 rolls so I listed the rest on facebook market place as free to collect, described its condition etc. I thought it would be nice help someone on a limited budget and i really didn’t want to lug it all back into the car and then to the tip.

First 3 responses I had wanted me to deliver it to the other side of Hull, for FREE. One lady even had the cheek to demand i chose the best 10 rolls and took it to her that evening (it was 7.30pm by the time i listed it) for free, when i said no she tried the whole sob story thing, when i said no again she got angry and called me selfish!

Why do people think anyone will deliver something for no cost? Particularly when the item is free anyway!

 

[exracehorse]

?. https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...g.html?link=/search?keyword=Horse+and+ponies+

 

[FinnishLapphund]

?. https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/120248002/companion-gelding.html?link=/search?keyword=Horse+and+ponies+

25 years old, grey Arab cross, 15hh, with a heart murmur making him unrideable, so companion only!

I don't know whether to view it as something remotely positive that they're at least not trying to sell it, without only loan it for free. At the same time, why take the risk that a loaner might decide to "only" have a short little ride...

 

[asmp]

Had a quiet laugh at this ad the other day that included:

chestnut flexor mane

is brilliant to Handel on the ground

done some dressage intro and prelium


It has sold though!

 

[exracehorse]

25 years old, grey Arab cross, 15hh, with a heart murmur making him unrideable, so companion only!

I don't know whether to view it as something remotely positive that they're at least not trying to sell it, without only loan it for free. At the same time, why take the risk that a loaner might decide to "only" have a short little ride...

It looks so bloody sad as well. I’m literally down the road.

 

[cauda equina]

Poor horse. He looks a sweet old boy

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

There's an ad floating about for about 7 youngsters looking for loan homes whilst the owner has 'no job for them'. The loaners must look after them exceptionally well and have the relevent insurance for them.

Basically she wants someone else to pay for and look after her youngsters over the winter until they are of an age to be ridden.

 

[conniegirl]

I genuinely can’t believe some people. Bad enough she’s trying to sell him, but to ask 7k? Absolutely baffling how some people’s minds work.

Why? a lot of schoolmasters need a bit of help to keep them going.
I suspect that without the hock injections and suspensory scar you would be looking at a £30k horse if not more. If he can still have an active career as a school master but not do the level the current owner wants to then what is the harm in letting him do the job he is capable of with someone else? He is 12 so many years left and there is full disclosure in the advert.

ive been offered silly money for my lad and mine is 19 with recently healed injuries to both hind suspensorys but he is an absolute schoolmaster in the show ring. My lad isn’t going anywhere as i love him to pieces but it shows schoolmasters are worth thier weight in gold!

 

[Regandal]

I’d be wary of taking on a horse with a known suspensory injury, even if it is old, and arthritic hocks.

 

[conniegirl]

I’d be wary of taking on a horse with a known suspensory injury, even if it is old, and arthritic hocks.

There will be plenty who will take the risk as amateur suitable schoolmasters of that level are not about in any great numbers and normally out of the price range of most.

 

[LEC]

There will be plenty who will take the risk as amateur suitable schoolmasters of that level are not about in any great numbers and normally out of the price range of most.

Just looked up its record - its jumping 1.20m classes. It hasnt jumped since April 2019 though.

 

[chaps89]

I have an ad up at the moment looking for riding.
Had a response this morning - 16.3 6year old ISH needs hacking around the farm 3 times a week to cure it of its napping, oh and only walk work as it's in rehab.
Not quite the mutually beneficial set up I was looking for ?

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Ahhh Chaps why dont you live near me ? I have a choice of two ponies you could hack till your hearts content just need bringing back into work. Only snag is you'd have to hack with me ? (I do provide cake and ice cream tho)

 

[conniegirl]

CHAPS you are not anywhere near me are you?
Looking for someone to have fun on cobbus!

 

[chaps89]

Cake and ice cream works for me @ElleSkywalker.
I don't mind bringing back into work but I do mind being someone's crash dummy for free, but I suppose don't ask don't get.
What made me laugh most was they'd worded it like they were doing me a favour. I have 1 to try tonight, fingers crossed she's a bit more suitable!

@conniegirl I have a feeling you're up north? I'm near Heathrow so unless he wants to come on a holiday till your bubba is here, it's going to be a bit far for riding!

 

[ElleSkywalker]

I'd get someone else to be crash test dummy (a professional but actually not as crash test dummy as both good just need getting going again) just no point spending the money to get going with no one to ride them. Please move near me Chaps ? Am Notts/Derby boarder if any sane people reading ?

 

[conniegirl]

Unfortunately im yorkshire chaps so a tad too far!

 

[SaddlePsych'D]

I think what surprises me about those kinds of ads is that they still have "financial contribution required" like someone with the skill to bring your horse back into work/rehab/bring on youngster doesn't have a lot of value already.