Cheeky/ridiculous posts you see on Facebook.

[ester]

Seems ideal don’t see an issue with that one!

 

[ihatework]

WANTED pony suitable for 3 yr old

MUST be half dead and bombproof for the child to actually handle lead and groom (under adult supervision obviously ) and ride

Must be good to catch etc

Pref No bigger than 11.2hh

Pony will have the most loving home with a very good friend of mine living on a private stud yard

PREF loan potentially LWVTB

Please let me know if you know anything

Pony will be housed in Xxxx

What’s wrong with that?
I’ve known plenty of little aged ponies do the loan rounds for toddlers

 

[dorsetladette]

It was the 'half dead' bit that upset me. I thought it was asking a lot for a loan pony, but I'm happy to be wrong.

 

[kaiserchief]

That advert was posted by a dealer who has a reputation for being a bit blunt.

 

[conniegirl]

It was the 'half dead' bit that upset me. I thought it was asking a lot for a loan pony, but I'm happy to be wrong.

it is quite normal for a tiny tots pony. They other one you may hear is "dead from the neck up" just means a been there, done that, probably edging on retirement pony that wont spook at anything.

 

[Ceifer]

Taken from BE FB group.
horse insurance question please help

I have just received a quote from the vets for laser sarcoid removal at 1.3k…bank cannot afford… it’s a very angry sarcoid and can imagine its painful and it needs to be gone before the flies arrive.

(I have already tried: banding/supplements/thuja cream) laser is the best option (no liverpool cream as it’s near an artery)

horse isn’t insured currently

if i were to insure say “tonight” can i ring them up tomorrow and file a claim so i can get this sarcoid fixed?

or will i have to wait to file a claim? what’s the process?

horse is a weatherbys passport so insurance is VERY expensive (why i’ve not done it yet)

if you recommend easy going/cheap/reliable insurance please let me know!

thanks

Umm that’s not how insurance works

 

[Tiddlypom]

Yup of course the insurance co won’t quibble it if you put in a claim for treatment for a large angry sarcoid 24 hours after taking out a new insurance policy covering vets fees .

 

[Jacksie]

I actually thought they were headed for a go fund me…

 

[Ceifer]

I actually thought they were headed for a go fund me…

I’m surprised nobody has suggested that yet

 

[Nancykitt]

I've just seen a video on FB of a very small child (young toddler), strapped into a basket saddle, being led by a rider on another pony. The child is not wearing a hat, apparently because if a hat is put on his head he screams and throws it off. OP states that it's all fine because the child's mother is walking behind and the lead horse 'won't kick'.
And what if the lead horse does kick?
What if the basket saddle slips?
What if the tiny horse slips?
What if something else goes wrong?

Following the tragic news of the teenager who died after a kick to the head, I'm staggered by just how stupid some people can be.

 

[ihatework]

Taken from BE FB group.
horse insurance question please help

I have just received a quote from the vets for laser sarcoid removal at 1.3k…bank cannot afford… it’s a very angry sarcoid and can imagine its painful and it needs to be gone before the flies arrive.

(I have already tried: banding/supplements/thuja cream) laser is the best option (no liverpool cream as it’s near an artery)

horse isn’t insured currently

if i were to insure say “tonight” can i ring them up tomorrow and file a claim so i can get this sarcoid fixed?

or will i have to wait to file a claim? what’s the process?

horse is a weatherbys passport so insurance is VERY expensive (why i’ve not done it yet)

if you recommend easy going/cheap/reliable insurance please let me know!

thanks

Umm that’s not how insurance works

Haha and now their name is out there for an insurance fraud claim. What. A. Muppet.

 

[Mari]

I actually would quite like a non riding share, but the ads for them always seem like they are by people who have less of a clue than me. Which is a low bar. Especially when it comes to young horses!

Where are you? I have a lovely 15 yr old non ridden pony (plus a 27 yr old retired 16.2 & a 14hh riding pony). My 15 yr old would love to have someone special to her.

 

[Cloball]

My bank account knows from bitter experiences re insurance in the first 2 weeks. Saw vet, declared vigorously healthy, did insurance, 2 days later deaths door

 

[Cloball]

He's absolutely fine now, what are out of hours vets and credit cards for.

 

[maya2008]

I've just seen a video on FB of a very small child (young toddler), strapped into a basket saddle, being led by a rider on another pony. The child is not wearing a hat, apparently because if a hat is put on his head he screams and throws it off. OP states that it's all fine because the child's mother is walking behind and the lead horse 'won't kick'.
And what if the lead horse does kick?
What if the basket saddle slips?
What if the tiny horse slips?
What if something else goes wrong?

Following the tragic news of the teenager who died after a kick to the head, I'm staggered by just how stupid some people can be.

Believe it or not, people turn up to view small ponies without hats for their children too!