Companions

B

BobbyMondeo

Well-Known Member
Joined
5 January 2009
Messages
2,915
Location
Southampton
Visit site
Someone i know has got a 16.2hh ID x TB and just found out over FB that he cannot be ridden anymore. She is trying to find somewhere to keep him but on a limited student budget it is very hard especially as she is london. How easy would it be to find him a long term loan home as a companion? Do people really want companions this big? He is a very kind a gentle horse, but will his size put people off?
 
Tbh,its highly unlikely in this present climate. He's not like a little old native that can live out 24/7 and is cheap as chips to keep. Unfortunately that size take work,extra feed,careful rugging,stabling etc.
 
Yes, I'm afraid his size is likely to put people off. :( I am just considering/looking into getting a companion for one of mine, and I wouldn't want anything that big. Incidentally, I also wouldn't want anything too small as they are a pain to manage with regards to fencing.
 
I got meself a companion 2 years ago. 12.2hh little riding pony mare. Lives out (unless I feel sorry for her),barefoot,no hardfeed,loves a fuss and doesn't mind being left on her own. Perfect!
 
He is a hardy type, would live out all year quite happilly and all his rugs ect would obviously come with him.
I have the same fears that people wont want a companion as big as him...poor guy.
 
I have to admit that if I needed a companion and had the funds for one I would not want a horse of this size, I would be looking for pony size, 14.2h and under, and I think that alot of the time it is harder to find a companion home for such a large horse :(
 
He may be able to ridden eventually, He had a tendon injury about 9 months ago and is perfectly happy and sound in the field but becomes lame again when ridden. Its a shame because he is a very talented horse. To be honest im not quite sure of the situation i was just trying to see if anyone would take a big horse like him as a companion, but i understand it is not the ideal situation..as you say a bigger horse takes extra space in the field extra feed ect.
 
I might be interested, how old is he please, does he need shoes and is he kind in the field with other horses? thanks
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top