Feeling sorry for myself

Mogg

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Last year sister decided to return to riding after a 20 year break. She searched ads, viewed a few and eventually bought a 7 yo 14.2 cob, altho at the viewing i voiced my concern that he may not have been right for her

We have our own yard but as she has 4 kids under 10 to get off to school she comes down after that, but since i go down early in the mornings to exercise my dog i feed him, poo pick, check the water and check him and the kids pony over. i have advanced arthritis in both knees so it all takes me a good long while pottering around and i have a chat with him whilst im doing all this. He's been known to have a crafty slurp of my cuppa if im not paying attention and one day nicked the custard cream right out of my hand just as i was going to dunk it :eek:. He's handsome, he has bags of character, he makes me laugh. He's gentle around the kids, he's not bothered by my dog running around, he's brilliant to handle on the ground. Basically i spend a lot of time around him & just fell in love

Anyhoo, sis decided that he isnt right for her after all. She basically over-estimated her confidence and due to the kids and a part time job doesnt have the time to spend working on rebuilding it.

So he was up for sale, she accepted an offer on Tuesday and he goes to his new home this evening (Thurs). And im gutted, i shall miss him enormously.
I wish i had the money to keep him myself, he wouldnt care if he's just a field ornament most of the time (he'd be beyond my beginners riding ability even if i werent drugged up on painkillers and had proper bendy working knees)

Sis is certain his new home/owner is great. Hooked up on FB with her to be able to keep in touch.

So im gonna give him some extra hay tomorrow, and an apple and maybe a carrot or two. im gonna give him hugs & kisses. And im gonna cry when he loads up onto the horsebox. Iv not decided yet whether to follow on and see him settled into his new home or whether to just say my goodbyes and maybe go visit at a later date.

i know my sis has done the right thing for her. i just hate that i fell in love with him even tho his future was always out of my hands.

Sorry for the long self indulgent post. im off to look for some chocolate now :(
 
So sorry Mogg, but at least you can keep in touch via FB and maybe the new owner will let you visit once in a while if you tell them how you feel.

All the best
 
I am sorry - you'll miss your lovely morning routine too.

I think Jeeves has a very good point! You could get a little rescue from somewhere like EMW and keep your knees mobile with all the exercise that looking after one brings.
 
jeeve said:
Poor you, maybe you need a little mini or something to love:)
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had to laugh at this.....my mum has only gone and bought me one today! a 1yo mini shetland :D only had to wait 46 years to get mummy to buy me my own pony lol

Sisters horse went this evening and we followed on to see him settle in. it's a lovely place, lovely people and i think he'll be very happy there. Also we can go visit him whenever we want. Cried like a sissy nonetheless
 
So sorry. Its such a difficult thing to let go, especially when they worm their way into your affections. However, the coblet is going to a lovely home where he can be a Really Useful chap and hopefully get the work the young lad needs to stay fit and healthy. Your early mornings with him have given him a wonderful start in developing his character and loved horses always have a special look about them. I'm sure he will have loved being around your dog and your sisters young children too.
You have a great mum, what a kind thing to do. Have fun with your new little one, he's very lucky coming into your care. I'm very jealous, the mini's are so gorgeous and with bags of character.
 
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