Find me a pony please HHOers...

[ElleSkywalker]

I like little Bogsil, he looky spunky ?

 

[ihatework]

Well he’s got a good front end (knee up!), a less good hind end, crappy feet (should be sortable) but has that little sparkle about him. For your budget there will always be compromise and for me that’s the hind limb here. Of the ones you have posted this seems most ‘you’

 

[Bernster]

Like the new bay! Looks to have active paces, forward going and nicely put together Connie. Just need to sort out those front feet. If he grows a few inches and turns out to be a good un, I’ll have him when you’re done ?

 

[Michen]

Hi guys,
Have decided to get the pony vetted. Agreed a price with seller on the basis that he keeps the pony until 1st April.
He’s very relaxed and I don’t think expects me to pay for him until he’s due to be transported, doesn’t want A deposit till after vetting etc.

How would you juggle this with when to make payment, just before he’s transported? Otherwise if pony had accident there before and he’s mine I’ll be liable for vet fees?

I can just get him over straight away but 1st April would be so much easier re livery and holidays etc and seller seems happy with it.

Unless any of you guys want a companion pony for 4 weeks

 

[Michen]

Well he’s got a good front end (knee up!), a less good hind end, crappy feet (should be sortable) but has that little sparkle about him. For your budget there will always be compromise and for me that’s the hind limb here. Of the ones you have posted this seems most ‘you’

Ha, great post. He’s definitely the most me!

 

[Michen]

I like little Bogsil, he looky spunky ?

Bogsil! Ha!

 

[ihatework]

Hi guys,
Have decided to get the pony vetted. Agreed a price with seller on the basis that he keeps the pony until 1st April.
He’s very relaxed and I don’t think expects me to pay for him until he’s due to be transported, doesn’t want A deposit till after vetting etc.

How would you juggle this with when to make payment, just before he’s transported? Otherwise if pony had accident there before and he’s mine I’ll be liable for vet fees?

I can just get him over straight away but 1st April would be so much easier re livery and holidays etc and seller seems happy with it.

Unless any of you guys want a companion pony for 4 weeks

Honestly I’d pay as soon as he has vetted and then insure.
I’m sure the seller wouldn’t, but other than a moral obligation, could he theoretically still sell the pony prior to receiving the ££

I think if he is prepared to absorb the cost of keeping pony for a month you should probably pay upfront. If I were the seller that would be my expectation

 

[Michen]

Honestly I’d pay as soon as he has vetted and then insure.
I’m sure the seller wouldn’t, but other than a moral obligation, could he theoretically still sell the pony prior to receiving the ££

I think if he is prepared to absorb the cost of keeping pony for a month you should probably pay upfront. If I were the seller that would be my expectation

Fair enough, yes. Happy to do that, just felt a bit weird about paying for a pony thats not here. Wondering whether to just bring him over tbh, but figured it might be nicer for pony having multiple house moves. I’m sure I could find grass livery for him for a month though.!

 

[Pippity]

Fair enough, yes. Happy to do that, just felt a bit weird about paying for a pony thats not here. Wondering whether to just bring him over tbh, but figured it might be nicer for pony having multiple house moves. I’m sure I could find grass livery for him for a month though.!

I think I'd bring him straight over and find grass livery for a month. If he was closer, I'd be willing to leave him with the seller, but he's a long way away and anything could happen.

 

[Patterdale]

I absolutely wouldn’t pay as soon as he’s vetted. You never know what might happen.
I pay a deposit I can bear to lose, and I pay the balance the day they sail and insure then if I’m insuring.
Id get it all explicitly in writing and get it over as soon as possible unless I knew the seller personally.

 

[ihatework]

I think I'd bring him straight over and find grass livery for a month. If he was closer, I'd be willing to leave him with the seller, but he's a long way away and anything could happen.

Id be inclined to do this too

 

[Ellzbellz97]

I really like the Bay also - good luck with vetting x

 

[ester]

Me too

 

[tda]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2256566881311175&id=100008736551094

This just came up on my news feed

**sorry just scrolled back and seen that you've chosen one x

 

[Ambers Echo]

I've been away and I've missed all this and have not gone back to read 23 pages! But I gather you are getting a pony to play with, presumably while Bog recovers. So have fun and I hope vetting goes well!

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Eagerly awaiting the vetting result. Everything crossed it goes well.

 

[Michen]

His name is Teddy.... ???

But Boggles name was Jack so maybe it needs to change

 

[cauda equina]

No it doesn't!
I've always wanted a Teddy

 

[ElleSkywalker]

His name is Teddy.... ???

But Boggles name was Jack so maybe it needs to change

Great his name is now Bogsil Bear ?

 

[Michen]

Omg actually yes might have to change it to Bear. Then I’ve had multiple bay Connie B’s!

 

[Patterdale]

Don't change his name! It's bad luck! I never believed this and I change everything's name, and quite a few have gone wrong in different unlucky ways. I'd never change a name again!

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Bear isnt changing his name......its just dropping the Teddy bit from the front ?

 

[Michen]

Don't change his name! It's bad luck! I never believed this and I change everything's name, and quite a few have gone wrong in different unlucky ways. I'd never change a name again!

I changed Boggles name. Injury aside he’s been the best luck ever!

 

[AdorableAlice]

His name is Teddy.... ???

But Boggles name was Jack so maybe it needs to change

Big Teddy is distraught, just look at what you have missed.

 

[G&T]

Ah, that's great news. Best of luck for the vet! I also think technically Bear isn't changing his name - although Ted is also quite cute (but not Teddy!)

 

[Michen]

Big Teddy is distraught, just look at what you have missed.
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please send him my sincere apologies

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Great his name is now Bogsil Bear ?

Excellent name choice! ???

 

[Clodagh]

I’d bring him over now and then the farrier could get a head start. Exciting!

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Good Luck for the vet!!

I would be so careful with leaving the pony with the seller, if it were me I would pay and move him - possibly look at grass livery for a month. These sale contracts have so much potential to go wrong, as you know with horses, and is a legal nightmare when it does. Pleeeease think very carefully beforehand, especially as you don't know the seller from adam.

 

[Lexi_]

I’d bring him over now and then the farrier could get a head start. Exciting!

Yes, I was going to say this! Even if he’s chucked out in a field, it gives you a month to get feet etc sorted and then he’ll be good to go when you’re ready.