Ebony - Addington/Farleigh/Warlingham Kent 1980s long shot I know

[WestCoast]

From about 1981 to 1985 I owned a 14.1 pony called Ebony. He sadly had to be sold to the local horse dealer in the winter of 84/85 due to my ill health. He was aged 14+ at the time. My mum recently dug out some photos and it broke my heart as I never knew what happened to him. The dealer was very keen to have him and didn't pay peanuts so im hoping he had a good home lined up for him. So I thought I'd post as a long shot that someone remembers him - I used to pomy club, go to local shows and mock/drag hunts with him. He could be lazy and had an excellent fly buck - but he was a nice fella and didn't deserve to go to a dealer.


Ebony

Paula

 

[WestCoast]

Thank you to everyone who has taken time to look at this post. Knew it was a hugely long shot. I shall bump it now and agin just I'm case.

Paula

 

[Dizzydancer]

I hope you find out some info. Its always sad not knowing what happens to our horses we have to pass on.
Im sure he went on to have a very happy life- a handsome looking boy x

 

[WestCoast]

That's my hope.

 

[DebbieCG]

Have you posted his details on Tracing Equines and also Intelligent Horsemanship?

Also you could get his details to share on FB on horse related pages - Right Horses does free ads if you are on FB or try googling for FB horsey pages in the area you think he went to, you could display his details on them.

Also have you thought about contacting the pony and riding clubs in the area where you think he could have moved on to - you could make a poster and send them details perhaps.

He looks a lovely chap and a useful type for a young rider.

 

[WestCoast]

Thanks - I might try some of those. It was an awfully long time ago, so I don't hold out much hope.

Paula

 

[EstherYoung]

I hope you find some news. I was in the area around that time but I don't know your pony, sorry. If the dealer was Mr C then he supplied quite a few of the local riding schools some of which are still going. It might be worth getting in touch with them to see if they recognise him.

 

[WestCoast]

With thanks to Ester, the dealers name was probably Les Churchill who worked out of Coulsdon in Surrey and, from elsewhere on the web, has since passed away.

Even this little memory jogger is more than I'd hoped for.

Paula

 

[biccie1]

There was an ebony at north cray riding school (bexley, kent) soon after that time who was probably about that height (I was a kid so can't be sure on details). The only thing I remember is that ebony was a right grouch in the stable and would threaten to bite so probably not the same one.

 

[WestCoast]

Thanks - he potentially could have been grouchy in the right situation, but I don't think he would have been nasty I'm the stable. Being such a common name doesn't help.

Paula

 

[Mince Pie]

I will put this on my YO's FB as she has been in the area for many years so may remember him

ETA: a friend has tagged someone she knows so hopefully will be passed around

 

[WestCoast]

Thank you. When I've got a little more time I'm going to put it in a few more places as well.

Paula

 

[FlaxenPony05]

Any luck with this yet? Perhaps try posting this in NL...you may get more replies there.
He looked like a lovely little pony.

 

[WestCoast]

I've been dealing with some issues with my current horse and haven't had time to do much, but will try some more places soon.

 

[Wundahorse]

From about 1981 to 1985 I owned a 14.1 pony called Ebony. He sadly had to be sold to the local horse dealer in the winter of 84/85 due to my ill health. He was aged 14+ at the time. My mum recently dug out some photos and it broke my heart as I never knew what happened to him. The dealer was very keen to have him and didn't pay peanuts so im hoping he had a good home lined up for him. So I thought I'd post as a long shot that someone remembers him - I used to pomy club, go to local shows and mock/drag hunts with him. He could be lazy and had an excellent fly buck - but he was a nice fella and didn't deserve to go to a dealer.


Ebony

Paula

There was an Ebony at the Horseshoes riding school in East Farleigh when my daughter was there 9 years ago.

 

[WestCoast]

Thanks for your reply. That would have put his age at least at 32 - possible I guess but I suspect he would have been retired if still around.

Paula

 

[duckling]

There was an Ebony of that approx height at Chelsfield Riding School in the early 2000's - I know he was elderly and retired so could easily have been 30+ to fit in with the age of your pony. Pretty sure he was a livery rather than a riding school pony although he may have been used in lessons when he was still in work. Could be worth posting on their facebook page to see if anyone remembers - they're Chelsfield Equestrian Centre now

 

[WestCoast]

It's certainly worth asking. I've become a little nervous of hearing something bad, although obviously I know he would have passed away some years ago now.

Paula

 

[FlaxenPony05]

It's certainly worth asking. I've become a little nervous of hearing something bad, although obviously I know he would have passed away some years ago now.

Paula

I think you should give it a go. Please keep us updated if you can!

 

[Nikkikonkarne]

Hi
Les Churchill was my father although I never met him, I know he has passed away so I am looking for his son Paul who is my half brother.
Any information or for anyone to pass this message to Paul is what I am asking for. I left it too late to find my father and now I know time is running out to find my brother too. My email is Nicolawatson@live.co.uk Many thanks.

 

[Wundahorse]

There was an Enony at the Horseshoes riding school in East Farleigh. Try Roz Hargreaves who owns the riding school.