Cheeky/ridiculous posts you see on Facebook.

Mari said:
Just wondering. Where are these Facebook posts? Must be somewhere I don't go as I never see them so have to come on here to see them.
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Join Kent Equine Grapevine always a hoot!

Love the one about not feeding your horses anything odd on Christmas Day because it will give them colic and they could die! I've had horses for forty years etc etc etc......... The only thing I have learnt after 40+ years is how much I have to learn.

I'm pretty sure the vet once advised my sister to add Guinness to her young horses feed to help build him up.......very long time ago!
 
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I am in disbelief at something I have just read. A lady who is very well known for picking up horses and selling them at the drop of a hat, mostly because she decides she doesn't want a horse that week, bought a horse from a very well known dealer (not the best rep I'll give you that). Has had the horse since Sunday, writes a horrified post on Facebook about how she has been ripped off, the horse is so nervous and a maniac, THEN turns out she has already written a Preloved advert trying to flog the horse as a 100% all rounder saint.

And she doesn't see the problem with this at all?!
 
I can't believe they actually have serious replies to some of these. I have posted before for a rider for my gelding with no financial or work contribution just hacking to keep him fit and failed to find anyone.
 
Anyone seen the little cob mare on BSJA? Unless she's collected tonight or tomorrow morning she's being put down. Fine to be ridden by confident rider apparently but spins and bucks with a nervous rider. Separation anxiety, breaks fencing, has tried to kick. I feel so desperately sad for this mare, if only I had the experience and money.
 
equestriansports said:
Anyone seen the little cob mare on BSJA? Unless she's collected tonight or tomorrow morning she's being put down. Fine to be ridden by confident rider apparently but spins and bucks with a nervous rider. Separation anxiety, breaks fencing, has tried to kick. I feel so desperately sad for this mare, if only I had the experience and money.
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Yes, heartbreaking 😞
 
equestriansports said:
Anyone seen the little cob mare on BSJA? Unless she's collected tonight or tomorrow morning she's being put down. Fine to be ridden by confident rider apparently but spins and bucks with a nervous rider. Separation anxiety, breaks fencing, has tried to kick. I feel so desperately sad for this mare, if only I had the experience and money.
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I have just read that on a Barefoot page - shocking!
 
Surely the money spent on putting the horse to sleep (on a Sunday call out fee!) could be spent sending the horse to a reputable trainer and then trying to sell? The girl said 'she's perfect one minute and the next she's naughty', wonder if the usual checks have been done?
 
If it was closer I'd give the poor thing a chance. No wonder why it's like it is, been passed around over the past six months, has most likely never been somewhere long enough to truly settle and gain someones proper trust :-(

Equestriansport it'll cost them a huge amount more to send the horse away to a trainer then what it will to pay call out and have it PTS and disposed of in a Sunday!

It's sad and people will disagree but I'd rather see it be PTS then given away free and God knows what happen to it should it fall into the wrong hands!
 
Dancing_Diva said:
If it was closer I'd give the poor thing a chance. No wonder why it's like it is, been passed around over the past six months, has most likely never been somewhere long enough to truly settle and gain someones proper trust :-(

Equestriansport it'll cost them a huge amount more to send the horse away to a trainer then what it will to pay call out and have it PTS and disposed of in a Sunday!

It's sad and people will disagree but I'd rather see it be PTS then given away free and God knows what happen to it should it fall into the wrong hands!
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It cost me £150 for a weeks schooling livery, pts and disposal will cost more than that. Even if it's just a week schooling livery, it's a step further along than the mare is now. Completely agree that PTS would be better than falling into the hands of someone unsuitable though, it could be an accident waiting to happen.
 
I've seen this post about the coloured mare pop up on a few of the facebook groups. Seems she's saying she's found her a home pending collection now.





I put an ad up asking if anyone wanted to ride out a few times a week. Experienced only due to stallions on the yard. Not asking for anyone to do any schooling for me and not asking for a financial contribution but offering opportunity to compete for the right person and got this response:

I will com ride you're horses for you if you giv me £15 an hour as you are nt capable yourself. If you want me to compet for you it wil be £80 evry day. I expect you wil let me ride the best ones an can my friends com with me? I wont to ride stallion very much and hav promise my dad I can use one on my girl. Please pm me as soon as you wont so we can com to payment arrangement.



Errrmmm....
 
Ddraig_wen said:
I will com ride you're horses for you if you giv me £15 an hour as you are nt capable yourself. If you want me to compet for you it wil be £80 evry day. I expect you wil let me ride the best ones an can my friends com with me? I wont to ride stallion very much and hav promise my dad I can use one on my girl. Please pm me as soon as you wont so we can com to payment arrangement.
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:O <--- gobsmacked. And what have they got against the poor letter 'e' :'(.

I assume you won't be rushing to take them up on this wonderful offer? ;). Sadly I bet you get a mouthful of abuse when you decline!
 
DirectorFury said:
:O <--- gobsmacked. And what have they got against the poor letter 'e' :'(.

I assume you won't be rushing to take them up on this wonderful offer? ;). Sadly I bet you get a mouthful of abuse when you decline!
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I definitely won't be rushing to take them up on it haha. I've sent them a politely worded PM explaining that I'm not looking for anyone to do my work for me at the moment and that the stallions are ridden and handled by myself only. If she wishes to present a mare for covering then if she is of sufficient quality and has had all the necessary checks she can pay her stud fee and be covered. Awaiting my abuse to start :P
 
Ddraig_wen said:
I've seen this post about the coloured mare pop up on a few of the facebook groups. Seems she's saying she's found her a home pending collection now.





I put an ad up asking if anyone wanted to ride out a few times a week. Experienced only due to stallions on the yard. Not asking for anyone to do any schooling for me and not asking for a financial contribution but offering opportunity to compete for the right person and got this response:

I will com ride you're horses for you if you giv me £15 an hour as you are nt capable yourself. If you want me to compet for you it wil be £80 evry day. I expect you wil let me ride the best ones an can my friends com with me? I wont to ride stallion very much and hav promise my dad I can use one on my girl. Please pm me as soon as you wont so we can com to payment arrangement.



Errrmmm....
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Snap her up before you miss out :D
 
Ddraig_wen said:
I put an ad up asking if anyone wanted to ride out a few times a week. Experienced only due to stallions on the yard. Not asking for anyone to do any schooling for me and not asking for a financial contribution but offering opportunity to compete for the right person and got this response:

I will com ride you're horses for you if you giv me £15 an hour as you are nt capable yourself. If you want me to compet for you it wil be £80 evry day. I expect you wil let me ride the best ones an can my friends com with me? I wont to ride stallion very much and hav promise my dad I can use one on my girl. Please pm me as soon as you wont so we can com to payment arrangement.



Errrmmm....
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Oh Ddraig_wen please do let us know if you get a reply to your declination and what they say! That's an absolute corker!
 
Ddraig_wen said:
I've seen this post about the coloured mare pop up on a few of the facebook groups. Seems she's saying she's found her a home pending collection now.





I put an ad up asking if anyone wanted to ride out a few times a week. Experienced only due to stallions on the yard. Not asking for anyone to do any schooling for me and not asking for a financial contribution but offering opportunity to compete for the right person and got this response:

I will com ride you're horses for you if you giv me £15 an hour as you are nt capable yourself. If you want me to compet for you it wil be £80 evry day. I expect you wil let me ride the best ones an can my friends com with me? I wont to ride stallion very much and hav promise my dad I can use one on my girl. Please pm me as soon as you wont so we can com to payment arrangement.



Errrmmm....
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I'm in exactly the same position - I would have killed for an opportunity like that as a teen yet kids these days want paying. No jobs just rides and I can't find anyone for love nor money!
 
Ddraig_wen said:
I will com ride you're horses for you if you giv me £15 an hour as you are nt capable yourself. If you want me to compet for you it wil be £80 evry day. I expect you wil let me ride the best ones an can my friends com with me? I wont to ride stallion very much and hav promise my dad I can use one on my girl. Please pm me as soon as you wont so we can com to payment arrangement.
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I think the best part of that is that apparently you aren't capable of riding your own horses and the person who replied is.

Think they are taking the mick though to get a reaction that can't actually be serious.
 
Someone in north yorkshire has a wanted ad with the heading stating a shetland pony wanted stallion considered. Then in the ad itself states that he has a good home awaiting for afew ponys which must be free with papers & have no problems he has 26 acres for them to Rome with shelters so if you need one rehomed to get in touch.

Me think there is going to be some irresponsible breeding program without a thought for quality of potential stock but on the basis of making a quick buck.

Then l've seen another ad from a lady who wants a 16hh horse & a small pony such as a shetland for her 6 year old both of which must be free.

Words simply fail me &#129296;
 
"SHARER WANTED - to break in my youngster as i dont have time, must be experienced, financial contribution required"

So you want someone to pay you, to break in your horse.....gotta love the Kent Equestrian Grapevine!
 
Saw this little gem - bearing in mind this type of pony can sell for as much as £5k - guess what their budget is?

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They want it loan with view to buy in June...
 
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