Cheeky/ridiculous posts you see on Facebook.

[nagblagger]

"xDundryx, post: Do you reckon she's on the forum and read this hence the FB post...

I think she must be - very odd set-up, i wouldn't trust her with one of mine!

 

[[153312]]

I messaged her earlier out of curiosity asking if she was still looking for a loan -

'Depends what you have.'
'16hh, 20yo TB gelding, unridden companion.'
'Thanks x' - then it changed to This person is unavailable on messenger.

All very odd, really can't work out what is going on.

 

[LaurenBay]

Someone advertised yesterday wanting a sharer, chores to be included - all sounds good. Horse lives with one other and you will be responsible for doing chores for that Horse too, oh and you have to pay too.

 

[Sleipnir]

I'm selling a brand new bridle I only tried on 2 times to understand it's too small. Pictures of the ad clearly show a shiny new bridle and the text also states it. Somebody messages me and asked if I was willing to swap my bridle to another one instead of selling it.

Why not, I thought, if the bridle they're offering is similar in quality, new or almost new and the right size, so I asked for pictures.

Got sent pics of an old, dirty bridle with a torn cheeckstrap and multiple nicks & scuffs. Yeah, thanks, but no thanks - that didn't seem like a fair deal at all.

 

[Annagain]

If both horses are retired, why do they need a companion? Surely neither of them goes anywhere and if one has to have the farrier or vet, the other can come in with them and just stand there if necessary? It doesn't really make sense.

 

[dorsetladette]

not on FB, but a friend of mine has taken a young couple under her wing. They had 1 mini cob which was kept in a field with others. The field owner wasn't being fair with them and getting cross when they fed hay etc. So my friend found them a couple of options a field next to others or a little sole use yard and grazing. They chose the later, not really suitable for a pony on its own, so they went out and bought a youngster to keep mini cob (a filly) company. The youngster is a colt! They now have a 3yr old filly and an 8month old colt in the same field - I'm cringing as friend is telling me this. Anyway roll on 2 weeks - they have decided they now want to save for a house and want to sell both ponies. The poor colt is on its 3 home already and the filly doesn't know if she's coming or going. Looks like they have found a home for filly so now colt is going to be left on his own at 8months old after only been in his new home 2/3 weeks. They've asked friend to deliver the filly but don't want to give fuel money as she's a friend and should be doing them a favour.

Some people are just not fit to have animals or friends sometimes!

 

[Hanno Verian]

Someone advertised yesterday wanting a sharer, chores to be included - all sounds good. Horse lives with one other and you will be responsible for doing chores for that Horse too, oh and you have to pay too.

Does she want to charge bystanders for viewing her horse when she hacks out as well...

 

[Berpisc]

not on FB, but a friend of mine has taken a young couple under her wing. They had 1 mini cob which was kept in a field with others. The field owner wasn't being fair with them and getting cross when they fed hay etc. So my friend found them a couple of options a field next to others or a little sole use yard and grazing. They chose the later, not really suitable for a pony on its own, so they went out and bought a youngster to keep mini cob (a filly) company. The youngster is a colt! They now have a 3yr old filly and an 8month old colt in the same field - I'm cringing as friend is telling me this. Anyway roll on 2 weeks - they have decided they now want to save for a house and want to sell both ponies. The poor colt is on its 3 home already and the filly doesn't know if she's coming or going. Looks like they have found a home for filly so now colt is going to be left on his own at 8months old after only been in his new home 2/3 weeks. They've asked friend to deliver the filly but don't want to give fuel money as she's a friend and should be doing them a favour.

Some people are just not fit to have animals or friends sometimes!

Bloody Hell...

 

[Vodkagirly]

Hi I'm xxx and looking for a new home, I've injured my leg and need some time off or box rest, but my stable is too small and my dad is struggling for time due to personal reasons. If you could give me the time and care I need please message me, please only messages if you are interested and located in xxx thank you

No details about height, age, personality, injury just needs a new home ?

 

[Griffin]

Hi I'm xxx and looking for a new home, I've injured my leg and need some time off or box rest, but my stable is too small and my dad is struggling for time due to personal reasons. If you could give me the time and care I need please message me, please only messages if you are interested and located in xxx thank you

No details about height, age, personality, injury just needs a new home ?

That is so sad, that poor horse

 

[abbijay]

Hi I'm xxx and looking for a new home, I've injured my leg and need some time off or box rest, but my stable is too small and my dad is struggling for time due to personal reasons. If you could give me the time and care I need please message me, please only messages if you are interested and located in xxx thank you

No details about height, age, personality, injury just needs a new home ?

Saw that one, decided not to give him my opinion.

 

[abbijay]

I shared a post about the virtues of Riding School Ponies and why they are so important and we shouldn't refer to them as "just" riding school ponies. I said that my first came from a riding school and how valuable he was in teaching me.
On jumps the owner of the riding school I bought him from going beserk that I am running down their methods and belittling what they do. Literally the opposite of what I was doing!

 

[Surbie]

I shared a post about the virtues of Riding School Ponies and why they are so important and we shouldn't refer to them as "just" riding school ponies. I said that my first came from a riding school and how valuable he was in teaching me.
On jumps the owner of the riding school I bought him from going beserk that I am running down their methods and belittling what they do. Literally the opposite of what I was doing!

I saw that. They must have both got out of bed the wrong side AND misread your post.

 

[nagblagger]

[QUOTE"Vodkagirly, post Hi I'm xxx and looking for a new home, I've injured my leg and need some time off or box rest, but my stable is too small and my dad is struggling for time due to personal reasons. If you could give me the time and care I need please message me, please only messages if you are interested and located in xxx thank you

No details about height, age, personality, injury just needs a new home ?[/QUOTE]

I would have been so tempted, i'm a sucker for a sob story, that's why i have so many field ornaments. i'm glad i don't know where it is - and don't tell me!

 

[Vodkagirly]

How much is a hireling these days?

i’m thinking about going on a hunt this weekend(26th feb)
i would be looking for a 16.1-18.3hh, can hunt and won’t refuse as this is my first hunt, please be near south yorkshire as i would like to try before the hunt to make sure i like the way they move, nothing too strong, breed preferably thoroughbred, irish sport, warmblood etc, any age if they are a natural hunting horse, gelding or mare

ABOUT ME:
i am nearly 15
5’7
intermediate rider
medium weight i would say
i know how to tack up and clean tack so no need to worry about dirty tack afterwards

PRICE :
i would pay up to £15 to rent your horse for the hunt

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Oh boy! Up to £15... talk about living in a dream world.

 

[Ambers Echo]

18.3!!!
But they know how to clean tack so that’s ok then.

 

[Cloball]

But not 16hands or 19hands because that would be silly.

 

[Chuffy99]

Delivered to the meet and collected at the end of the day as well please ?

 

[bouncing_ball]

How much is a hireling these days?

i’m thinking about going on a hunt this weekend(26th feb)
i would be looking for a 16.1-18.3hh, can hunt and won’t refuse as this is my first hunt, please be near south yorkshire as i would like to try before the hunt to make sure i like the way they move, nothing too strong, breed preferably thoroughbred, irish sport, warmblood etc, any age if they are a natural hunting horse, gelding or mare

ABOUT ME:
i am nearly 15
5’7
intermediate rider
medium weight i would say
i know how to tack up and clean tack so no need to worry about dirty tack afterwards

PRICE :
i would pay up to £15 to rent your horse for the hunt

I think a good hireling, plaited and delivered to the meet is about £100-£200!

 

[Regandal]

How much is a hireling these days?

i’m thinking about going on a hunt this weekend(26th feb)
i would be looking for a 16.1-18.3hh, can hunt and won’t refuse as this is my first hunt, please be near south yorkshire as i would like to try before the hunt to make sure i like the way they move, nothing too strong, breed preferably thoroughbred, irish sport, warmblood etc, any age if they are a natural hunting horse, gelding or mare

ABOUT ME:
i am nearly 15
5’7
intermediate rider
medium weight i would say
i know how to tack up and clean tack so no need to worry about dirty tack afterwards

PRICE :
i would pay up to £15 to rent your horse for the hunt

Dear Lord! Please tell me that she got ‘appropriate’ replies! ?

 

[AntiPuck]

How much is a hireling these days?

i’m thinking about going on a hunt this weekend(26th feb)
i would be looking for a 16.1-18.3hh, can hunt and won’t refuse as this is my first hunt, please be near south yorkshire as i would like to try before the hunt to make sure i like the way they move, nothing too strong, breed preferably thoroughbred, irish sport, warmblood etc, any age if they are a natural hunting horse, gelding or mare

ABOUT ME:
i am nearly 15
5’7
intermediate rider
medium weight i would say
i know how to tack up and clean tack so no need to worry about dirty tack afterwards

PRICE :
i would pay up to £15 to rent your horse for the hunt

C'mon, did someone here write this one just for this thread ?

 

[Melody Grey]

I saw a recent advert recently for a share and it stated that you absolutely cannot have children and cannot be a smoker.

Yes, you absolutely don’t want your horse taking up smoking. Imagine the cost and fire risk!!

 

[Melody Grey]

Saw a good ‘un today: Livery wanted, must be close to x loca upon, have a school etc.....for two ponies to share a stable.

I’m aware that can be a thing, but don’t know of any yards that would willingly offer this missing an opportunity to double their rent from two ponies!

 

[[153312]]

Saw a good ‘un today: Livery wanted, must be close to x loca upon, have a school etc.....for two ponies to share a stable.

I’m aware that can be a thing, but don’t know of any yards that would willingly offer this missing an opportunity to double their rent from two ponies!

errr, in all fairness, we've specifically sought a yard that would let us do that for two shetlands before because one of them box walked without his friend in with him. Never had a yard say no you can't do that and must pay for two stables, even if they didn't advertise stables for sharing.

 

[Sossigpoker]

Saw a good ‘un today: Livery wanted, must be close to x loca upon, have a school etc.....for two ponies to share a stable.

I’m aware that can be a thing, but don’t know of any yards that would willingly offer this missing an opportunity to double their rent from two ponies!

My yard has ponies sharing stables. It's quite common if you have little ones that are good buddies.

 

[Redcow-hat]

Saw one today. 13.3 cob for part loan. Been out of work for the best part of a year and therefore had bolted and bucked with last rider. Strong to handle. Needs restarting. Chores and financial contribution required

Are they having a laugh?!

 

[usaequestrian]

3yo, spirited, needs training, but Sweet and SAFE FOR CHILDREN?
I can't believe people sometimes.

 

[Pinkvboots]

Some of these are hilarious ?

 

[exracehorse]

LOAN

14.2 cob, 2yo gelding for Full loanto move yards - I’m looking for someone to loan him for 8 months. a he’s good in mixed herds and very good - friendly with people, hopefully looking for him to jus live out on some grass but he does behave in the stable aswell, make a great companion/ horse to fuss with till he’s old enough to b broken. …….. so basically owner wants free livery for her two year old and in 8 months time when he’s 3, she’ll have him back.