Sandie47
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hi everyone,
I am sorry for the essay there is so much to this but I just need some advice.
I am in the UK and I have a 11hh Shetland pony for my 6year old daughter.
So last night I looked on my weather app and decided to bring my pony in as it was meant to rain for 18hours the wind was a little strong and it was 2degrees and I do pay for a stable, so why not. The mare is on a very strict diet as she is a good doer and up until Christmas although we were still in winter she was piling on the weight.
So I had already organised With professional advice about her diet, which wasnt causing her problems I just didnt want it to escalate and as we are heading into spring I wanted her nice and fit for my daughter to possibly show and hack throughout summer 😊
So her diet is specific and Im shes doing amazingly well and is at an ideal weight and she looks amazing considering its winter.
So anyway!
I kept her in the stable that day because
1. It was raining all day
2. The fields are an absolute state
3. The wind was cold as it has still been 1degrees
4. I thought Id turn her out around 4pm/5pm before the sun goes down. As shes been very silly with the wind and darkness.
5. We recently thought she was lame which she was boxed for 4/5days with Bute for the first 2days (just in case) but nothing really come of it to be honest so as she had been recently back out for exercise I thought it would be a great way to just keep her in those extra few hours.
So my plans were to turn her out in day light, turn her out with her feed that had been soaked,weighed and put up ready in her net. which would of kept her going in her shelter till later in the night (thinking about her settling down nicely in a field on her own, shes on her own as the livery owners horse isnt nice to her)
So anyway to my absolute belief when I got up at the yard
1. The yard was an absolute state hay everywhere covered in mud
2.the hay was coming from My girls stable.
3. My stable had hay chucked on the floor with great big chunks stuck together.
4. I was concerned wondering has she pulled it all out and not eaten? You know.
But as in the past the livery owners had interfered and I contacted the other livery girl to see if she had give her anything and she of course said no I wouldnt do that without you knowing or asking me.
So Straight away I got so frustrated because I knew the livery owners had obviously fed her?! Without my consent! Or even me knowing!
So I sent a text to the Livery owner and she replied this - yes, my partner gave her some
So I was furious at this point. I am quite a hot blooded person and I already organised what my pony was doing feed and more importantly her diet! I have no idea what hay her gave her, no idea how much, no idea what time not a clue.
I did text back and say could I ask why? And the reply I had (which made me even more upset) was He was concerned as she had been in with no food or water.
Funny enough her water was filled by me that morning.. also she had text me at 2:30 asking if I was ok and that she hadnt seen me today? (Which is so strange I never see the owner 🤷🏼*♀️ so my reply was yes, just very busy Im up soon. No reply to say would you like me to pop my head in to see if shes ok nothing.
So when that text came through about she was concerned that she hadnt been fed or had water I sent this - She had a hay net this morning and I had filled her water up 😊 so please dont worry about what Pony is upto. Could I ask is he does that with the other livery horses in the day to, when there left in? Just thought Id ask, just in case I need to let The owner know. Can I kindly ask you please not feed her or interfere with Pony as I have plans and routine. That Ive been really on top of 🙂and I would always let you know if I needed help with giving her some hay. I wouldnt feed or water anyones horses unless I was asked and informed the owner what I had. Thanks again 😊 xx
So to me I honestly didnt know what else to say I thought this text wasnt horrible but a to the point text.
I just think why would you interfere. This pony is on a strict diet. This is a diy livery. The state the yard and stable was in was disgusting. Pony is a very nervous mare that has her moments and does not like men so maybe he could of been injured or her.
Sorry for the essay I just wanted to fill you in the bigger picture. She has tried ringing me and wants to speak to me? I feel like Ive said all I needed to say. Do you think Ive done the right thing? 😔
^
So this was two days ago. The day after the owner and her husband come out to me and told me I had 4weeks to leave and she will not tolerate anger or anyone speaking to her like that? And didnt going on the text I had sent her. I realise looking back I wish I would of spoken to her face to face but because I was so upset that she had been messed with I just felt my reply to her was in fact ok.
They werent bothered or didnt take any responsibility for there actions which is concerning as she is a vet!
She took the whole situation really bad completely court me of guard. She was so unprofessional. Almost as though they were embarrassed so they just attacked me with this nonsense. I must of said sorry about 50times
What do you all think?
If your still here thank you 🙏🏼 Lol
I am sorry for the essay there is so much to this but I just need some advice.
I am in the UK and I have a 11hh Shetland pony for my 6year old daughter.
So last night I looked on my weather app and decided to bring my pony in as it was meant to rain for 18hours the wind was a little strong and it was 2degrees and I do pay for a stable, so why not. The mare is on a very strict diet as she is a good doer and up until Christmas although we were still in winter she was piling on the weight.
So I had already organised With professional advice about her diet, which wasnt causing her problems I just didnt want it to escalate and as we are heading into spring I wanted her nice and fit for my daughter to possibly show and hack throughout summer 😊
So her diet is specific and Im shes doing amazingly well and is at an ideal weight and she looks amazing considering its winter.
So anyway!
I kept her in the stable that day because
1. It was raining all day
2. The fields are an absolute state
3. The wind was cold as it has still been 1degrees
4. I thought Id turn her out around 4pm/5pm before the sun goes down. As shes been very silly with the wind and darkness.
5. We recently thought she was lame which she was boxed for 4/5days with Bute for the first 2days (just in case) but nothing really come of it to be honest so as she had been recently back out for exercise I thought it would be a great way to just keep her in those extra few hours.
So my plans were to turn her out in day light, turn her out with her feed that had been soaked,weighed and put up ready in her net. which would of kept her going in her shelter till later in the night (thinking about her settling down nicely in a field on her own, shes on her own as the livery owners horse isnt nice to her)
So anyway to my absolute belief when I got up at the yard
1. The yard was an absolute state hay everywhere covered in mud
2.the hay was coming from My girls stable.
3. My stable had hay chucked on the floor with great big chunks stuck together.
4. I was concerned wondering has she pulled it all out and not eaten? You know.
But as in the past the livery owners had interfered and I contacted the other livery girl to see if she had give her anything and she of course said no I wouldnt do that without you knowing or asking me.
So Straight away I got so frustrated because I knew the livery owners had obviously fed her?! Without my consent! Or even me knowing!
So I sent a text to the Livery owner and she replied this - yes, my partner gave her some
So I was furious at this point. I am quite a hot blooded person and I already organised what my pony was doing feed and more importantly her diet! I have no idea what hay her gave her, no idea how much, no idea what time not a clue.
I did text back and say could I ask why? And the reply I had (which made me even more upset) was He was concerned as she had been in with no food or water.
Funny enough her water was filled by me that morning.. also she had text me at 2:30 asking if I was ok and that she hadnt seen me today? (Which is so strange I never see the owner 🤷🏼*♀️ so my reply was yes, just very busy Im up soon. No reply to say would you like me to pop my head in to see if shes ok nothing.
So when that text came through about she was concerned that she hadnt been fed or had water I sent this - She had a hay net this morning and I had filled her water up 😊 so please dont worry about what Pony is upto. Could I ask is he does that with the other livery horses in the day to, when there left in? Just thought Id ask, just in case I need to let The owner know. Can I kindly ask you please not feed her or interfere with Pony as I have plans and routine. That Ive been really on top of 🙂and I would always let you know if I needed help with giving her some hay. I wouldnt feed or water anyones horses unless I was asked and informed the owner what I had. Thanks again 😊 xx
So to me I honestly didnt know what else to say I thought this text wasnt horrible but a to the point text.
I just think why would you interfere. This pony is on a strict diet. This is a diy livery. The state the yard and stable was in was disgusting. Pony is a very nervous mare that has her moments and does not like men so maybe he could of been injured or her.
Sorry for the essay I just wanted to fill you in the bigger picture. She has tried ringing me and wants to speak to me? I feel like Ive said all I needed to say. Do you think Ive done the right thing? 😔
^
So this was two days ago. The day after the owner and her husband come out to me and told me I had 4weeks to leave and she will not tolerate anger or anyone speaking to her like that? And didnt going on the text I had sent her. I realise looking back I wish I would of spoken to her face to face but because I was so upset that she had been messed with I just felt my reply to her was in fact ok.
They werent bothered or didnt take any responsibility for there actions which is concerning as she is a vet!
She took the whole situation really bad completely court me of guard. She was so unprofessional. Almost as though they were embarrassed so they just attacked me with this nonsense. I must of said sorry about 50times
What do you all think?
If your still here thank you 🙏🏼 Lol