Cheeky/ridiculous posts you see on Facebook.

[The Fuzzy Furry]

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

If nothing suits, I'll have a spare in under 2 months time, that's if you are interested x

 

[Ceifer]

Not Facebook but horse and hound classifieds

https://classifieds.horseandhound.co.uk/horses-for-sale/all-rounder/loveline-quarter-gelding-580373

https://classifieds.horseandhound.co.uk/horses-for-sale/all-rounder/smart-friesian-16-2h-580360

interesting photo choices

 

[Littlewills]

Not Facebook but horse and hound classifieds

https://classifieds.horseandhound.co.uk/horses-for-sale/all-rounder/loveline-quarter-gelding-580373

https://classifieds.horseandhound.co.uk/horses-for-sale/all-rounder/smart-friesian-16-2h-580360

interesting photo choices

Both scam ads. You can report them I think but not sure if anything ever gets done.

 

[Ceifer]

Both scam ads. You can report them I think but not sure if anything ever gets done.

That explains a lot. I wonder if anybody enquires on the ads

 

[Vodkagirly]

With riding schools being closed there are some great ads for people looking for loans.
One said they can do all yarm work except picking out feet.
Another said I know nothing so owner will have to teach me.
Sound like great offers.

 

[conniegirl]

I saw the no picking out feet thing and wondered about the reason for that. Wonder if she has been kicked or something.

 

[ownedbyaconnie]

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!

Chaps I'm Guildford area so not miles from Heathrow, but no idea on your height - I have a 14.1 connie (Mum is 5ft7ish and is fine on her) who is currently lacking work due to me being pregnant. We have on site hacking (although bit limited) but enough for a few good canters and then a short 10 min bit of road work to bridleways and farmers fields.

 

[ownedbyaconnie]

With riding schools being closed there are some great ads for people looking for loans.
One said they can do all yarm work except picking out feet.
Another said I know nothing so owner will have to teach me.
Sound like great offers.

I don't actually mind taking on novices and teaching them the ropes IF they are willing to learn and can accept mild criticism when they get it wrong. It's when they flat out ignore advice/instructions that grinds my gears!

 

[ArklePig]

I wish there were more owners like you ownedbyaconnie! I was looking for a part loan pre lockdown and have now ended up with a riding school loan which is great in some ways but also a bit limited in terms of learning.

 

[ownedbyaconnie]

I wish there were more owners like you ownedbyaconnie! I was looking for a part loan pre lockdown and have now ended up with a riding school loan which is great in some ways but also a bit limited in terms of learning.

Any experience is good experience! Just keep an eye out and the right one will come up.

 

[Mari]

But don't people ever read back what they have written shocking!

They always claim to be dyslexic (or dislectic)

 

[huskydamage]

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.

I am literally pimping mine out for free as help riding them is doing me a favour as I dont have time to ride both separately when I'm working. Both fine and in regular work, still very hard to find any takers. I find the reliable people are usually inundated with riding offers so hard to pin down!

 

[Sail_away]

Just seen on Facebook - someone looking for a small, experienced rider for their newly broken pony, 3/4 days a week, poo picking as well, no help from the owner from the sounds of it, they want to sell it soon (at least, that’s what I take from ‘possibility of a sale to the right home’) so it may well be gone soon if you’re too good at schooling it .... and yes, you pay for the privilege! I just cannot believe some people ?

 

[IrishMilo]

Just seen on Facebook - someone looking for a small, experienced rider for their newly broken pony, 3/4 days a week, poo picking as well, no help from the owner from the sounds of it, they want to sell it soon (at least, that’s what I take from ‘possibility of a sale to the right home’) so it may well be gone soon if you’re too good at schooling it .... and yes, you pay for the privilege! I just cannot believe some people ?

Five months into being horseless and at this point I'd pay just to poo pick ?

 

[Pippity]

Five months into being horseless and at this point I'd pay just to poo pick ?

Where are you?? I have poo!!!!!

 

[IrishMilo]

Where are you?? I have poo!!!!!

I have stipulations though! Grass must be short, poos must be dry, fork must be light ?

 

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Five months into being horseless and at this point I'd pay just to poo pick ?

If you need a horsey fix you're welcome to come and spend an afternoon with mine.

 

[pixie27]

Five months into being horseless and at this point I'd pay just to poo pick ?

I feel you! I've also considered an advert to this effect! "Happy to pay any sum, please just let me poo pick, muck out and go home smelling of horse"

 

[Pippity]

I have stipulations though! Grass must be short, poos must be dry, fork must be light ?

Bah, you just can't get the staff nowadays!

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

I have stipulations though! Grass must be short, poos must be dry, fork must be light ?

Can offer all requirements, when are you coming?
Will provide v cuddly tiny pony for hugs too ?

 

[IrishMilo]

If you need a horsey fix you're welcome to come and spend an afternoon with mine.

I seem to be absolutely no where near anyone else on this forum! I'm Cambs area.

 

[Marnie]

I'm looking for someone to come and ride my cob mare, she's green but well behaved and I can't seem to find anyone - I don't want any money, just someone to come and ride a few times a week and do some stable chores if they want. I've had a couple of people come and ride once or twice but then they just seem to fade away so between me and Fizz we must be doing something wrong!

 

[Desert_rider]

I'm looking for someone to come and ride my cob mare, she's green but well behaved and I can't seem to find anyone - I don't want any money, just someone to come and ride a few times a week and do some stable chores if they want. I've had a couple of people come and ride once or twice but then they just seem to fade away so between me and Fizz we must be doing something wrong!

If I was local to you and didn't have my share mare, I would snap your hand off for an arrangement like this.
I do think you are sometimes attract more serious types though if you charge a nominal fee. Doesn't have to be a lot, especially as she is green, maybe £10 a week or something like that.

 

[Nicnac]

I'm looking for someone to come and ride my cob mare, she's green but well behaved and I can't seem to find anyone - I don't want any money, just someone to come and ride a few times a week and do some stable chores if they want. I've had a couple of people come and ride once or twice but then they just seem to fade away so between me and Fizz we must be doing something wrong!

I have someone who rides my horses during the week. I pay them £30 per horse every time they ride. No trouble finding takers. Same if someone mucks out for me. I pay - again always find people to help.

 

[Marnie]

I have someone who rides my horses during the week. I pay them £30 per horse every time they ride. No trouble finding takers. Same if someone mucks out for me. I pay - again always find people to help.

I realise now that maybe I sound a bit like I'm making a cheeky post and expecting someone to school my horse for free which wasn't my intention at all. I was hoping to find someone local who would like to ride regularly with the opportunity to do more if they wanted to e.g. Riding club etc. - I'm only ever going to be a happy hacker. I'm now on the lookout for a local freelancer.

 

[pixie27]

I realise now that maybe I sound a bit like I'm making a cheeky post and expecting someone to school my horse for free which wasn't my intention at all. I was hoping to find someone local who would like to ride regularly with the opportunity to do more if they wanted to e.g. Riding club etc. - I'm only ever going to be a happy hacker. I'm now on the lookout for a local freelancer.

For what it’s worth, I didn’t think your post sounded cheeky! I’ve had a few similar arrangements and it’s always worked well, for everyone involved. Especially when I was younger/at uni and couldn’t afford to contribute much financially. I’d love to find someone like you close to where I live haha!

 

[shortstuff99]

I seem to be absolutely no where near anyone else on this forum! I'm Cambs area.

I would offer you mine but no one else ever really enjoys the Spanish potato other then me ?

 

[ester]

I don't have one to offer IM, but am currently riding one belonging to an exhhoer since she conveniently moved them closer to me so sometimes those contacts come to fruition eventually! ? I do see very little about though.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Saw a weird one. Apparently having a dipped back is a well known conformation feature of the Arab horse breed ('does have a dip back being an Arab'). The horse is question is only part bred ('Connie X Arab') and used to have a 'soor (sic) back' but despite this they have a photo with two people sitting on him.

 

[dorsetladette]

Saw one on a local FB page which started with 'after another disappointment with horses' It then went on to request the absolute world of a horse for loan with a view to buy. Wanted for jumping big tracks. I don't think I was the only one to read between the lines going by the responses.