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!

 

[Titchy Pony]

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.

I saw that post as well. Didn't bother looking at the video or reading the post. Lots of people seem to think helmets are optional for small children whether that be horse riding, bicycles, scooters or all these new fangled electric kiddy cars, all of which can reach high speeds and cause serious damage if a child comes off.

My mum always made it a condition of riding: no hat, no riding, no horse. I am doing the same for my nephew (who went through a phase of shrieking when a hat was put on his head) and niece.

 

[mini-eventer]

Generally this person has a good reputation locally however I found this a bit cheeky


https://www.facebook.com/rhequine/p...hlLD85eX6PeTW5WCFTTG3UOCOxM53ode0&__tn__=,P-R

Would anyone be keen on an opportunity to help on the yard a few days a week, hack out and learn on a professional schooling / sales yard?

Is there is anyone out there who is wanting the opportunity to be around quality horses , learn and assist with the younger and older horses from the ground.
Hacking and lunging for those capable maybe even schooling as well!
An opportunity to come to shows and watch during the week as well as weekends. We also go to stay away shows and compete nationally and internationally.
You will meet new people and add experience to your CV.
Perfect for someone who wants to gain more knowledge, doesn't have the opportunity of having their own competition horses but wants to be involved in the sport as well as the sales and schooling that takes place back at home.
This is not a paid position, it's purely a ' I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine'
I already have freelancers who are qualified and experienced but I'm looking for someone who wants to 'work' alongside me, have fun and gain experience at the same time.
In return for your support , I will support you with any practical / theory based knowledge you require and/or lack.
If you can ride , there will be further opportunities to bring on young horses and compete in the ring should you wish. If you're not yet experienced enough to ride the horses here, we are happy to train you if that's something of interest.
The opportunities are endless for the right person but the person I'm looking for must be happy to also muck in with the day to day jobs alongside myself and be driven and motivated as well as having common sense. We can teach the rest!
Our horses want for nothing , you will have the opportunity to meet some wonderful people within the industry and you'd be welcome to be here when we have professionals to visit such as Roy Midwood , physio / farrier / vets / saddle fitters / nutritionists etc giving you even more of an opportunity to learn from different fields within the same field.
The opportunity to network at shows , we go to high profile shows as well as local events. You will have the chance to meet people within the equine community which may widen your circle for future growth and opportunities
We want you to succeed and will encourage you to do so.
Ideally looking for someone who is available in the week as well as weekends , I don't mind how many days / hours you want to do. Flexible

 

[Ceifer]

Generally this person has a good reputation locally however I found this a bit cheeky


https://www.facebook.com/rhequine/posts/pfbid02revGH5YYcJFGNd19qPGMFtTzTCVE3HfvtH854W2ZyGnmxtvZG8myTd5kJtaqjaYgl?__cft__[0]=AZbSrlrUuEmOy6BSAZsZTfZhngbd840Q1OCO6EWfsm82HfHKG9d5de3hyt71BgKSHRfCTPyRmXpw2dshzQHYnQG-gDyzaxfHENYvjMeE-ps0XY-0752cnZLH-ZTRVOfY9LRePGWWObu3GKNJmgQ7_1fM23YfEMuyk4hlLD85eX6PeTW5WCFTTG3UOCOxM53ode0&__tn__=,P-R

Would anyone be keen on an opportunity to help on the yard a few days a week, hack out and learn on a professional schooling / sales yard?

Is there is anyone out there who is wanting the opportunity to be around quality horses , learn and assist with the younger and older horses from the ground.
Hacking and lunging for those capable maybe even schooling as well!
An opportunity to come to shows and watch during the week as well as weekends. We also go to stay away shows and compete nationally and internationally.
You will meet new people and add experience to your CV.
Perfect for someone who wants to gain more knowledge, doesn't have the opportunity of having their own competition horses but wants to be involved in the sport as well as the sales and schooling that takes place back at home.
This is not a paid position, it's purely a ' I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine'
I already have freelancers who are qualified and experienced but I'm looking for someone who wants to 'work' alongside me, have fun and gain experience at the same time.
In return for your support , I will support you with any practical / theory based knowledge you require and/or lack.
If you can ride , there will be further opportunities to bring on young horses and compete in the ring should you wish. If you're not yet experienced enough to ride the horses here, we are happy to train you if that's something of interest.
The opportunities are endless for the right person but the person I'm looking for must be happy to also muck in with the day to day jobs alongside myself and be driven and motivated as well as having common sense. We can teach the rest!
Our horses want for nothing , you will have the opportunity to meet some wonderful people within the industry and you'd be welcome to be here when we have professionals to visit such as Roy Midwood , physio / farrier / vets / saddle fitters / nutritionists etc giving you even more of an opportunity to learn from different fields within the same field.
The opportunity to network at shows , we go to high profile shows as well as local events. You will have the chance to meet people within the equine community which may widen your circle for future growth and opportunities
We want you to succeed and will encourage you to do so.
Ideally looking for someone who is available in the week as well as weekends , I don't mind how many days / hours you want to do. Flexible

TBH
I don’t have as much of a problem with this if it was a horse mad teenager that could go on weekends.
If they really did help that person learn and let them ride I think it’s a good deal.
The bit in the week sounds a bit off though.
If it’s just an unpaid dogsbody though that’s unfair.

 

[Ceifer]

We have tried to gauge interest in both mares going together with zero interest,

Hopefully someone can take the chestnut mare that will have a new friend for her as she is joined at her sisters hip, we would
Of loved both going together but there isn’t any interest unfortunately.

10 years old 16,2 by national hunt sire Flemensfirth.
She is a typical chestnut mare and can put her ears back. She has had one previous foal. No injuries, sound and healthy.

Project to ride under saddle again after a few years of doing nothing or broodmare.

Her sister is available also, we will have her under saddle next week, she will make a nice riding horse.


Transport available

Who would want to buy two bonded mares as riding horses? Sounds like an utter nightmare. Looking at the photos I would particularly want either of them as broodmares either.

 

[nutjob]

https://www.facebook.com/rhequine/p...hlLD85eX6PeTW5WCFTTG3UOCOxM53ode0&__tn__=,P-R

Would anyone be keen on an opportunity to help on the yard a few days a week, hack out and learn on a professional schooling / sales yard?

Is there is anyone out there who is wanting the opportunity to be around quality horses , learn and assist with the younger and older horses from the ground.
Hacking and lunging for those capable maybe even schooling as well!
An opportunity to come to shows and watch during the week as well as weekends. We also go to stay away shows and compete nationally and internationally.
You will meet new people and add experience to your CV.
Perfect for someone who wants to gain more knowledge, doesn't have the opportunity of having their own competition horses but wants to be involved in the sport as well as the sales and schooling that takes place back at home.
This is not a paid position, it's purely a ' I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine'
I already have freelancers who are qualified and experienced but I'm looking for someone who wants to 'work' alongside me, have fun and gain experience at the same time.
In return for your support , I will support you with any practical / theory based knowledge you require and/or lack.
If you can ride , there will be further opportunities to bring on young horses and compete in the ring should you wish. If you're not yet experienced enough to ride the horses here, we are happy to train you if that's something of interest.
The opportunities are endless for the right person but the person I'm looking for must be happy to also muck in with the day to day jobs alongside myself and be driven and motivated as well as having common sense. We can teach the rest!
Our horses want for nothing , you will have the opportunity to meet some wonderful people within the industry and you'd be welcome to be here when we have professionals to visit such as Roy Midwood , physio / farrier / vets / saddle fitters / nutritionists etc giving you even more of an opportunity to learn from different fields within the same field.
The opportunity to network at shows , we go to high profile shows as well as local events. You will have the chance to meet people within the equine community which may widen your circle for future growth and opportunities
We want you to succeed and will encourage you to do so.
Ideally looking for someone who is available in the week as well as weekends , I don't mind how many days / hours you want to do. Flexible

In my area this type of position would be advertised as a modern apprenticeship. Young people get £7.55 an hour and are supposed to receive training alongside working, yards still struggle to get someone who can turn up. Freelancers are also difficult to come by unless you're very flexible with times / dates and are close to another customer so I can't imagine round here you'd get someone to work for free.

 

[Cowpony]

It's effectively an unpaid internship, which is illegal

 

[chaps89]

Generally this person has a good reputation locally however I found this a bit cheeky


https://www.facebook.com/rhequine/posts/pfbid02revGH5YYcJFGNd19qPGMFtTzTCVE3HfvtH854W2ZyGnmxtvZG8myTd5kJtaqjaYgl?__cft__[0]=AZbSrlrUuEmOy6BSAZsZTfZhngbd840Q1OCO6EWfsm82HfHKG9d5de3hyt71BgKSHRfCTPyRmXpw2dshzQHYnQG-gDyzaxfHENYvjMeE-ps0XY-0752cnZLH-ZTRVOfY9LRePGWWObu3GKNJmgQ7_1fM23YfEMuyk4hlLD85eX6PeTW5WCFTTG3UOCOxM53ode0&__tn__=,P-R

Would anyone be keen on an opportunity to help on the yard a few days a week, hack out and learn on a professional schooling / sales yard?

Is there is anyone out there who is wanting the opportunity to be around quality horses , learn and assist with the younger and older horses from the ground.
Hacking and lunging for those capable maybe even schooling as well!
An opportunity to come to shows and watch during the week as well as weekends. We also go to stay away shows and compete nationally and internationally.
You will meet new people and add experience to your CV.
Perfect for someone who wants to gain more knowledge, doesn't have the opportunity of having their own competition horses but wants to be involved in the sport as well as the sales and schooling that takes place back at home.
This is not a paid position, it's purely a ' I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine'
I already have freelancers who are qualified and experienced but I'm looking for someone who wants to 'work' alongside me, have fun and gain experience at the same time.
In return for your support , I will support you with any practical / theory based knowledge you require and/or lack.
If you can ride , there will be further opportunities to bring on young horses and compete in the ring should you wish. If you're not yet experienced enough to ride the horses here, we are happy to train you if that's something of interest.
The opportunities are endless for the right person but the person I'm looking for must be happy to also muck in with the day to day jobs alongside myself and be driven and motivated as well as having common sense. We can teach the rest!
Our horses want for nothing , you will have the opportunity to meet some wonderful people within the industry and you'd be welcome to be here when we have professionals to visit such as Roy Midwood , physio / farrier / vets / saddle fitters / nutritionists etc giving you even more of an opportunity to learn from different fields within the same field.
The opportunity to network at shows , we go to high profile shows as well as local events. You will have the chance to meet people within the equine community which may widen your circle for future growth and opportunities
We want you to succeed and will encourage you to do so.
Ideally looking for someone who is available in the week as well as weekends , I don't mind how many days / hours you want to do. Flexible

I did something similar in my twenties. Went 1 day a week to a local dealers, mucked out a couple in the morning then rode whatever needed riding, occasionally got a lesson or taken out for a schooling trip or beach trip in the lorry. Had a whale of a time!

 

[Burnttoast]

I did something similar in my twenties. Went 1 day a week to a local dealers, mucked out a couple in the morning then rode whatever needed riding, occasionally got a lesson or taken out for a schooling trip or beach trip in the lorry. Had a whale of a time!

I did something like that in my 40s! But I wouldn't have had the opportunity to ride pi-pa, piris, 1 time changes etc if I'd been huffy about doing the mucking out for free.

 

[rhino]

I did something like that in my 40s! But I wouldn't have had the opportunity to ride pi-pa, piris, 1 time changes etc if I'd been huffy about doing the mucking out for free.

Same! I had the opportunity to ride horses I never would otherwise, including youngsters who went on to be 5* event horses. I love all the looking after them bits and groundwork and hacking though.