Cheeky/ridiculous posts you see on Facebook.

Can you imagine, buy a lovely old building using every last penny you have, then ask all the tradesmen to fix all the inevitable issues that crop up, but they must wait months for you to pay up because you're too skint to pay. Or set up a go fund me to pay the plasterer, the electrician, the plumber etc.

I don't think so! Why the heck do a lot of animal owners think it's ok to expect vets to work on your animal for free, all for a wish and a prayer.

One of my pet hates this, buying for peanuts and expecting the rest of the world to look after your animals well being.😡
 
Another one wanted someone to pay for the privilege of bringing on their horse !
I’m looking for someone to part loan my mare, she’s 4 and in the process of being broken so looking for someone confident to do daily care, lunging, long lining and then eventually riding a couple of days a week for a small financial contribution
 
MurphysMinder said:
Another one wanted someone to pay for the privilege of bringing on their horse !
I’m looking for someone to part loan my mare, she’s 4 and in the process of being broken so looking for someone confident to do daily care, lunging, long lining and then eventually riding a couple of days a week for a small financial contribution
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And they have the nerve to ask you to pay for the pleasure of being their private groom! :rolleyes:
 
conniegirl said:
Leahurst have been bitten a few times with people not paying bills.
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Many a time that has happened to them. Poor payers are a big problem with my own vets too, it’s sadly very common.

Liphook and Leahurst are 250 miles apart, I hope that no one would consider travelling their colicking horse half way across England just to be able to get a deferred bill.
 
My horse has been admitted to Leahurst as a colic emergency. He didn't need surgery but was admitted for about 3 days and had a lot of tests as he'd had unexplained colics before. They took my credit card details on arrival at about 10pm and took a deposit. I had to pay in full before removing him from the site, I don't recall the exact bill but in the £1000's. I'm not a bad payer at all but these rules come about because so many people believe they are entitled to something for nothing these days. If business don't come down on the non payers then either they go out of business or the good payers are covering other peoples bills whether they choose to or not.

I did recently take a horse to Rossdales, never been before and they billed me at the end of the month but this was only!! a few hundred for lameness work up, xrays and remedial shoeing. This did surprise me tbh.
 
Liphooks Terms of Business are that full payment must be made before or at the time of your horse’s discharge , unless you are a registered first opinion client, so no different to Leahurst it seems. Liphook are my vets so I was able to take my horse home when he was ready and the bill turned up later. I guess that is one of the advantages of being a first opinion client, but they are probably my nearest vets anyway, it takes me about 15/20 minutes to get there.
 
I recently moved my horse to a new vet closer to his new yard. They told me up front that I was required to pay £150 before my first routine visit. I’m guessing they do that to try and flush out the bad payers maybe? Not sure but I was happy to oblige. They did end up as an emergency visit but I still made sure I paid before they turned up, although they were coming out regardless which was excellent service.
 
poiuytrewq said:
Is this one just confusing to me….

Genuine reason for sale, I’ve bought a new one

Sad sale, would keep but I’ve bought a new one

Several variations of but what?? 🤷‍♀️
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Yes I find these a bit puzzling too.

"Genuine reason for sale [it broke my neck so], I’ve bought a new one
Sad sale, would keep [if I was a millionaire with a groom] but I’ve bought a new one [because this one is a maniac with multiple health problems]"
 
Widgeon said:
Yes I find these a bit puzzling too.

"Genuine reason for sale [it broke my neck so], I’ve bought a new one
Sad sale, would keep [if I was a millionaire with a groom] but I’ve bought a new one [because this one is a maniac with multiple health problems]"
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On the same theme "forever home only for my much loved boy/girl". You couldn't offer it yourself, but you expect the next person to commit.
 
Seen on a facebook Friesian group .... anyone got a 17hh dressage unicorn, whos also a perfect solo hacker to send to this anonymous poster for free who in exchange will send daily pics ..

WANTED – Dressage Horse on full Loan
Competent rider looking for next best friend to work through the BD levels with.
Has to be over 17hh as I'm 6ft tall and long legged
I have a 10* home waiting and regular traning with top dressage riders.
Not looking to purchase at the moment but I love to keep in touch with owners, sending daily photos and updates.
Not fussed about age as long as they are not green or dangerous and can hack out alone and possibly around dogs.
 
starbucker said:
Seen on a facebook Friesian group .... anyone got a 17hh dressage unicorn, whos also a perfect solo hacker to send to this anonymous poster for free who in exchange will send daily pics ..

WANTED – Dressage Horse on full Loan
Competent rider looking for next best friend to work through the BD levels with.
Has to be over 17hh as I'm 6ft tall and long legged
I have a 10* home waiting and regular traning with top dressage riders.
Not looking to purchase at the moment but I love to keep in touch with owners, sending daily photos and updates.
Not fussed about age as long as they are not green or dangerous and can hack out alone and possibly around dogs.
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All the wanted ads I see at the moment seem to be for confidence givers for nervous people, because that's just the type of person you want to lend your horse to for free!
 
July dreamer said:
Liphooks Terms of Business are that full payment must be made before or at the time of your horse’s discharge , unless you are a registered first opinion client, so no different to Leahurst it seems. Liphook are my vets so I was able to take my horse home when he was ready and the bill turned up later. I guess that is one of the advantages of being a first opinion client, but they are probably my nearest vets anyway, it takes me about 15/20 minutes to get there.
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I had horses and Liphook ( well, John Walmsley back then) were my vets 50 odd years ago. I then moved around a bit, obviously used different vets, then one was referred to LEH for something, and I was apparently still registered as a client, and so didn't have to pay on collection of the horse ( I did, as I assumed I would have to). Was surprised as I'd assume such a dormant account would have been deleted years ago. They did ask if the horses registered with them were still with me!
 
I had barely heard of Liphook had no idea even where it was my Vets who where completely new to me suggested I go there told me how much the operation would be we took her up there and she was picked up by a transporter a week later I had the money to pay on her departure and was certainly not hoping for a deferment, but I honestly didn't receive a bill until approx. a month later
 
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nutjob said:
My horse has been admitted to Leahurst as a colic emergency. He didn't need surgery but was admitted for about 3 days and had a lot of tests as he'd had unexplained colics before. They took my credit card details on arrival at about 10pm and took a deposit. I had to pay in full before removing him from the site, I don't recall the exact bill but in the £1000's. I'm not a bad payer at all but these rules come about because so many people believe they are entitled to something for nothing these days. If business don't come down on the non payers then either they go out of business or the good payers are covering other peoples bills whether they choose to or not.

I did recently take a horse to Rossdales, never been before and they billed me at the end of the month but this was only!! a few hundred for lameness work up, xrays and remedial shoeing. This did surprise me tbh.
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Guess it depends on their clients. My old vets used to let me pay in instalments as I was strughling, my newish vets also do the same. They know the difference between those that won't pay and those that will in a couple of weeks. I know hospitals wouldn't which is totally understandable.

Nine times out of ten I'll pay the full amount, but when I've had to do 3 or 4 day weeks through heing ill, bereavement or hospital appointments and haven't had the funds they've been more than happy for me to pay in instalments, they know I'm good for it and have genuine reasons to pay over two or three weeks.

I've a bit of money at the moment or will have when we complete on the house so will put a few hundred on account. Lari is having his coffin joint injected in a couple of weeks so I'm paying for that upfront. It's swings and roundabouts. When you've been with the same practice for 25 years there's an element of trust.
 
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