TuscanBunnyGirl
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Poor you! What a night mare for you all!DEFO doing the right thing moving!!!
Hope all goes well!
Desperately sad and unsure :( seeking re-assurance :(
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Poor you! What a night mare for you all!DEFO doing the right thing moving!!!
Hope all goes well!
Lu1
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Really feel for you and know what you are going through. I think you and your horse will be much happier once you have moved. This weekend will go quickly and before you know it, he will be settled again. As long as he sees you regularly then I think he will be fine.
Life is too short to be around nasty people and at least you won't be worrying constantly about the fencing and horses escaping
Good luck, hope it goes well x
Life is too short to be around nasty people and at least you won't be worrying constantly about the fencing and horses escaping
Good luck, hope it goes well x
sophiebailey
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Thanks everyone. I'll keep him nice and toastie and keep monitoring his weight, I really do hope he adjusts. He was only at the yard we're moving back to for 5 months do you think he'll remember it after such a short stay?
The electric fencing has not been on for weeks as YO needs to get some distilled water for the battery or something, hence why they're just ploughing through it all the time
Bailey however got a shock from the fence when it was on and so won't go near it now, getting him to stand while you unclip the handles is a nightmare because he doesn't like being so close to it!!
Thanks for your messages of support I'm hoping he settles quickly and doesn't give me cause to worry xxxx
The electric fencing has not been on for weeks as YO needs to get some distilled water for the battery or something, hence why they're just ploughing through it all the time
Bailey however got a shock from the fence when it was on and so won't go near it now, getting him to stand while you unclip the handles is a nightmare because he doesn't like being so close to it!!
Thanks for your messages of support I'm hoping he settles quickly and doesn't give me cause to worry xxxx
BlairandAzria
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He'll remember!
This weekend will come round quickly, and you'll wonder why you didnt move earlier. Horses know more than we think they do- if youre happier when youve moved, he'll know from your behaviour and he will settle better and be happier too.
Good luck and try not to worry!
This weekend will come round quickly, and you'll wonder why you didnt move earlier. Horses know more than we think they do- if youre happier when youve moved, he'll know from your behaviour and he will settle better and be happier too.
Good luck and try not to worry!
hairycob
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Poot you. We have been in a similar situation. We had a lovely horse on loan, a real gent. He was in a field with my 2 others & 2 more, 1 the yard owners pony. The YO pony was meant to be a driving pony but only ever came out of it's field except annually (yes, once a year!) to have it's feet trimmed & being a young pony in with older horses - field mates were all 20+ he wanted to play & they didn't, so he ended up being a rug ripper. This started about 18 months before we got the loan horse, but guess who got the blame when the other owners new rug got shredded - yep, loan horse. My horses were all in 1200D rugs so they didn't get too badly damaged, she kept buying 600D which were getting wrecked in a few weeks. Loan horse, got seperated & rugs were still getting ripped - got told by YO he must be doing it over the fence. Sadly he became ill & had to be PTS & guess what, the rugs still kept getting ripped - we used to say it must have been his ghost doing it!
Ladylina83
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Yes you are I'd rather have my horses out 24/7 & have to feed hay in the summer than cope with that !!! Poor lad x
Supertrooper
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Definately move. Poor boy doesn't need it at his age and neither do you xx
muffinmunsh
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Go today if you can.
Spotsrock
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Sounds sensible decision to me. My view is that although they are sensitive intelligent animals, they are animals. If my horses require my spending half my income on them, they need to fit round me. Additionally he is ur hobby, ur leisure time and if ur not happy he stops being that. Also, sounds like he is getting bullied and not happy himself so best decision all round. I moved my 31 year old with limited vision about 10 months ago and she settled fine. Crack on and enjoy the freedom of not getting grief everyday. X
Niddlynoo
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Agree with all the others - going back will be better for Bailey and you. Its horrible being blamed for stuff your pony is not doing.The others on my yard blamed my pony once for getting the fence down between 2 fields (even though the farmer and I were watching them and saw it was a different horse). I was shouted at, told my pony should be PTS because he was dangerous in the field etc. The farmer gave the others a telling off for bullying me and I wasn't spoken to for about 2 weeks! People can be so nasty, its not worth it.
I hope you enjoy Bailey more when you move xx
I hope you enjoy Bailey more when you move xx
claireandnadia
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Definately. Even if its just temporary until you find somewhere else.
M_G
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It sounds to me like you are making the right decision I bet he will be pleased to be back with his mates
I bet he will be pleased to be back with his mates
AmyMay
Situation normal
Without question.
ILuvCowparsely
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I have been in your situation at a yard where the owner was crazy like her kids, her horse driving my mare with uveiitis through fence. I moved asap.
Also Now I have my own yard we had a Clydesdale last year owner swears its 16 hands the measure stick says 16.3 which is bigger than our limit . It used to walk through the post and rail lean on it till it broke I saw it do it so many times, also used to lean on the stable door till the door bust open and stable moved forward off the bricks.
In the end I said no more you have a months notice. Drove me mad keep mending fencing.
Def move back to where you were or is there not another yard you can go too?? Maybe not so near in driving time but one who meets your needs and Baileys needs.???
Its better to drive a little further but have a better yard and better riding when you get there. That's what I think,
rather than have a cr4p yard on doorstep.
Obviously Baileys has sustained injury luckily not to severe get out asap before any more damage to him.
If we get a troublesome horse its given a few chances but then its out.
Hope you find a solution soon, its horrid seeing your horse beaten up and crazy yard owners.
Also Now I have my own yard we had a Clydesdale last year owner swears its 16 hands
the measure stick says 16.3 which is bigger than our limit . It used to walk through the post and rail lean on it till it broke I saw it do it so many times, also used to lean on the stable door till the door bust open and stable moved forward off the bricks. In the end I said no more you have a months notice. Drove me mad keep mending fencing.
Def move back to where you were or is there not another yard you can go too?? Maybe not so near in driving time but one who meets your needs and Baileys needs.???
Its better to drive a little further but have a better yard and better riding when you get there. That's what I think,
rather than have a cr4p yard on doorstep.
Obviously Baileys has sustained injury luckily not to severe get out asap before any more damage to him.
If we get a troublesome horse its given a few chances but then its out.
Hope you find a solution soon, its horrid seeing your horse beaten up and crazy yard owners.
sophiebailey
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Thank you everyone for your kind words and reassurance - Bailey went back this afternoon and as I'm at work, Mum reports that him and Timmy spent a minute trotting around then got on with grazing so i'm much happier now that I know he's happy!
I'm going to check on him tonight and take him some carrots!
When mum told YO we were leaving her response was "good riddance" so I do believe we made the right choice! Now just need to try and recover January's livery money that I paid in advance in December as she was tight on money for Christmas (because I'm SO MUCH TROUBLE) and a saddle she's altering for me!!
Thanks again everyone xxxxxxx
I'm going to check on him tonight and take him some carrots!
When mum told YO we were leaving her response was "good riddance" so I do believe we made the right choice! Now just need to try and recover January's livery money that I paid in advance in December as she was tight on money for Christmas (because I'm SO MUCH TROUBLE) and a saddle she's altering for me!!
Thanks again everyone xxxxxxx
AmyMay
Situation normal
I'm not sure you can expect a refund, as the norm is to give a months notice.
But good to hear that he's settled back at the other yard.
But good to hear that he's settled back at the other yard.
sophiebailey
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I'm not under any contract or anything and usually pay rent for the month just gone (so Jan's payment should be paid at the end of this month instead of mid december!!) But we'll see what happens. As you've said I haven't really given any notice but as it's a private farm and not a livery yard I don't know what she'll say! We'll see hey xxx
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AmyMay
Situation normal
I think you can probably guess........
Emilieu
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Ooh thanks for updating, so glad he seems happy. Hope he enjoys his carrots x
icyfreya
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I think moving away from current yard is deffo the right thing to do! Is there any way you could move to a different yard, not your original one, so that you could have somewhere to ride etc? x
McNally
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So doing the right thing! He might be ok moving back to a familiar place, at least he will settle much quicker even if he's worried at first. Your yard sound a bit like my old yard which i faffed round over leaving for far too long, best thing i ever did.
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xbumblelion
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Sounds like you're definitely doing the right thing!! It's what I'd do in your situation! Sure bailey will settle fine as he knows the yard/horses. Your YO sounds like a nutter!! Good luck
Gorgeous George
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As I read your post I felt like I was reading about what happened to me and my horse at the first yard we were at, same problems, same treatment and I like you was so upset and unsure about it all (especially as he is my first horse and I'd only had him a few months). I bit the bullet and moved him, and as I loaded him into the horsebox I felt such a sense of relief like you wouldn't believe.
Unfortunately 6 months later I had to move him again because the yard we were at was sold, but we found a smashing yard that we have been at for 4 years now. George didn't seem too bothered by the moves, it was me getting in a tiz, so I'm sure your horse will be fine.
All the best for the weekend
Unfortunately 6 months later I had to move him again because the yard we were at was sold, but we found a smashing yard that we have been at for 4 years now. George didn't seem too bothered by the moves, it was me getting in a tiz, so I'm sure your horse will be fine.
All the best for the weekend
Tammytoo
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What are you waiting for, your pony will thank you for taking him back to his friend and away from being attacked. 24/7 turnout is better for most horses and you and your mum will have peace of mind.
Nari
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I'm so glad you're out of there! No doubt about it, it's definately the right choice.
indie999
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No brainer...........go back......sounds like a good idea to me. They will make friends again(& enemies too....par for the course, thats horses)!
Good luck..he will know he is home.
Good luck..he will know he is home.
Polo*Pony
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I really feel for you hun... I'm sorry if I repeat other posts but am working at the mo so don't have time to read all the replies.
YES, I genuinely you are doing the right thing by the sounds of things. I know I don't know you or the situation fully, but going off what you have said the yard you are on sounds horrendous - not only are they abusive to you and your mum but I don't think staying there sounds good for your Bailey's health:
That last bit actually brought tears to my eyes. My old boy is not far off Bailey's age and he would be HEARTBROKEN to be on his own, even though he's not particularly sociable (if that makes sense). He doesn't feel the need to be in the middle of the herd all the time, but he wants to know they're there!
So not only is this set up potentially damaging your horse's physical health, but it could be stressing him out and making him upset.
Good luck with your move - keep us updated xx
Please reassure me I'm doing the right thing as i'm devastated to be moving him AGAIN within a year and worried about the impact this is going to have on his health
YES, I genuinely you are doing the right thing by the sounds of things. I know I don't know you or the situation fully, but going off what you have said the yard you are on sounds horrendous - not only are they abusive to you and your mum but I don't think staying there sounds good for your Bailey's health:
Bailey has been bitten and kicked by their horses resulting in swellings and crescent shaped hoof scars and yet when that happens i'm told its "our horses teaching yours its place" but if Bailey strikes out for their horses he's put in the "isolation paddock" and made to stand out on his own
That last bit actually brought tears to my eyes. My old boy is not far off Bailey's age and he would be HEARTBROKEN to be on his own, even though he's not particularly sociable (if that makes sense). He doesn't feel the need to be in the middle of the herd all the time, but he wants to know they're there!
So not only is this set up potentially damaging your horse's physical health, but it could be stressing him out and making him upset.
Good luck with your move - keep us updated xx
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Polo*Pony
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PS: is that him in your signature? How lovely is he!
DreamOfNoReturn
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You are of course doing the right thing! If you stayed where you were, I am pretty sure Bailey would have ended up seriously injured at some point of your stay. You sometimes find that the place with the best facilities are sometimes worse than the place with okay facilities. I believe that he will be sad that he is leaving his girlfriend but that it is also best for him. The yard owners also sound like horrible people that you guys don't need to be around! I think you have definitely done the right thing .
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