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[scotsmare]

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketplace/classified/details.php?id=139056&category=4

Hope horsey finds a good home!!!

 

[samuelhorse]

poor little soul,
deserves to be loved not sold for a measly quid, less than a loaf of bread........................

 

[nic85]

Omg...I hope thats a typo! Wouldnt it cost more to put the advert up??!! Whats wrong with pts if its 22 and they no longer want it..poor thing

 

[Penguinboots]

Just saw that, surely it must be a typo!
Hope she finds a good home.

 

[Weezy]

Doubt it is a typo. What nasty people

If it was 22yo and still in full work then OK, I can bare that, but it is obv at the end of it's life and they should do the right thing and call the vet IMO

 

[vickyguns]

i would suggest that the price was put in as a n/a answer. I'm sure the owners are thinking more of a loan situation. The mare looks very well looked after, so I wouldn't be too quick to judge their choice of advertisement.

 

[Ziggy_]

Damn if I had my own field I would snap her straight up. I feel so sorry for old horses that people get rid of like that.

 

[Parkranger]

QR why do people always jump to conclusions? Without knowing people's personal circumstances, how can you pass judgement?

 

[Tinker_Belle]

It could have been put there as a filler (the price) & they will then vet the people who come to see her.


IF they are genuinely advertising her to first come first served for a £1 then they should be thoroughly ashamed

 

[Parkranger]

Agree with last bit definately....but again, depends on your circumstances I guess.

I try not to judge until I've walked a day in someones shoes.....;-)

 

[Happytohack]

Poor horsey. I saw this advert earlier and immediately thought they had knackered the poor thing and now want to palm her off on someone else. To a 5 star loving home no less

Perhaps there are genuine people out there who will give a broken horse a chance, but there are alot of Jamie Greys out there as well. I would suggest the owners of this "beloved" mare read the letter in the H&H written by the Horse Trust.

 

[Tinker_Belle]

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Agree with last bit definately....but again, depends on your circumstances I guess.

I try not to judge until I've walked a day in someones shoes.....;-)

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Yep, I'm with you. Thing is, if she has a good quality of life as a nanny horse to some babies then that's ok. And IF they plan on thoroughly vetting who she goes to & also plan on making regular visits then again, fine.


But if it was me, I'd be more inclined to loan her rather than sell her.

This of course is all dependent on her health & how comfortable she is being a light hack. Some horses don't take to retirement & of course, she could be not that comfortable physically.

It's all speculation unless you go & see her or speak to the owners though I guess.