Find me a pony please HHOers...

Cloudcomet said:
Long time lurker here! I just had to register to wish you luck with your gorgeous new boy. I have a connie by Tulira Robuck and he is quite simply the nicest horse I have ever come across. And very smart too, lovely paces and a huge jump. Looking forward to following your progress ??
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Ah that is very kind thank you! I will keep you updated for sure :)
 
Oh ffs the horses he was meant to go with were meant to be vetted yesterday and now haven’t, so god knows when poor Bear will leave his cage :(
 
Rowreach said:
Who is the transporter?
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McMahon’s.

Boo not sure what to do, I can hustle and go see if I can get him picked up. There’s a chance the load may still go but wouldn’t know until later.

Just seems unfair for pony to be in a stable like that. I’m so annoyed with myself as nearly used someone else and they are already in England now as just checked with them. Ffs.
 
The trouble is they like to have them all on the yard so they can load up and go once the last ones have arrived, which is why they didn’t tell you they hadn’t ? Pester them to make sure they are giving him water while he’s there. Some transporters won’t let them drink much before travelling.
 
Rowreach said:
The trouble is they like to have them all on the yard so they can load up and go once the last ones have arrived, which is why they didn’t tell you they hadn’t ? Pester them to make sure they are giving him water while he’s there. Some transporters won’t let them drink much before travelling.
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Urgh I’m so cross!!!! I’ve rung a few other transporters to see but doubt they would want to go pick him up from another transporters yard.

Am I overreacting to feel uncomfortable with this. It’s so unnecessary he could have stayed at sellers 20 mins away and he would have dropped him whenever.
 
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I expect the transporter is pretty hacked off too if he expected to be on his way by now.

I'd be feeling just as annoyed/anxious as you. ☹

Have the vettings for the other horses been rearranged yet?
 
southerncomfort said:
I expect the transporter is pretty hacked off too if he expected to be on his way by now.

I'd be feeling just as annoyed/anxious as you. ☹

Have the vettings for the other horses been rearranged yet?
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They aren’t sure ?‍♀️ Said they’d let me know when they know.
 
southerncomfort said:
I expect the transporter is pretty hacked off too if he expected to be on his way by now.

I'd be feeling just as annoyed/anxious as you. ☹

Have the vettings for the other horses been rearranged yet?
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Also they told seller last night load would leave this evening which I thought was weird as why require pony to be there 24 hours before.
 
Michen said:
Also they told seller last night load would leave this evening which I thought was weird as why require pony to be there 24 hours before.
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Like I said, they want them all gathered together so they can get gone when the last one lands. I have had many battles with transporters when I've refused to bring horses until a couple of hours before they depart. It's a long enough journey anyway, especially when you add in all the drop offs and the south of England is the last one.
 
Rowreach said:
Like I said, they want them all gathered together so they can get gone when the last one lands. I have had many battles with transporters when I've refused to bring horses until a couple of hours before they depart. It's a long enough journey anyway, especially when you add in all the drop offs and the south of England is the last one.
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Lesson learned. Apparently I may struggle to get them to release him to another transporter.
 
Seriously though, is it that difficult to grab him myself!? Wouldn’t cost any less but driving hours wise it only totals about 6 hours one way.
 
Michen said:
Seriously though, is it that difficult to grab him myself!? Wouldn’t cost any less but driving hours wise it only totals about 6 hours one way.
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Costly, stressful (what happens if you break down) and by the time you're there, he'd probably be on his way. He will get to you, it will just take a bit longer, and he will be tired and maybe a bit hungry and thirsty too.

You'd probably still have to pay the transporter anyway.
 
Rowreach said:
Costly, stressful (what happens if you break down) and by the time you're there, he'd probably be on his way. He will get to you, it will just take a bit longer, and he will be tired and maybe a bit hungry and thirsty too.

You'd probably still have to pay the transporter anyway.
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Indeed! Haven’t paid them anything yet and won’t be either if he doesn’t go with them. Am hoping Mullins can go get him, they are coming back to me soon.
 
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