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serena2005

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Hi everyone,

I all ready know the answer of what's best but I'm at war with my heart and head :(

I have decided to give my loan horse back,the owner is a friend, who's not particular horsey, and they have asked me to keep her until they make alternative arrangements for the horse, which I've agreed to.

The problem is I love this horse and if I was in the financial position to keep her I would buy her from them, she has a lot of issues that I have learnt to manage, but realistically who would take on an 18 year old that quite frankly is a pain in the arse!?

I've seen the ad for her and its rather brief, I worry the truth about the horse won't come across and when they come to view her they will think its a different animal!

I know I should insist they take her back and find someone else to care for her, but I love her and I want to make sure she finds the right person. I'm so worried she will end up in the wrong hands and get pushed from pillar to post at her age she should be taking life a little easier.

Please share your opinions and experience's
Thank you
 
Would the owners agree to you handling it all and would you be happy doing so? if you are going to be dealing with potential loaners turning up anyway it would make sense for you to deal with everything from wording a decent ad to taking the initial calls, they could come over to meet people at your convenience rather than them arranging possibly unsuitable viewers and wasting everyones time.
It may seem like a lot of hassle but if you are in full control it will be easier to put off anyone that you feel is not suitable and thus save you trouble in the long run, I recently handled a loan for the owner who had unsuccessfully placed an ad, I changed it, put in a better photo and the pony has gone to the first person to come and try him, I put off a few that seemed to be unsuitable so did not waste time showing him or getting him ready.
 
I think you should offer to help both the current owner and whoever ends up caring for the horse. IME a lot of horsey people are awful but a lot more are wonderful, understanding people with a genuine love for the animals. If someone is looking for an older horse like this, chances are they fall into the latter category and they may be very open to your help/advice since you've known the horse for a while.
 
Thank you!
It's nice to not have a judgemental response! Everyone iv spoken to so far is telling me I'm being stupid, but it would break my heart to have anything bad happen to this horse, she has so much to offer the right person
 
I don't think there is anything wrong with you being fully involved in the rehoming process at all, especially if the owner is not particularly horsey. If you are happy to do so (advertising/viewing etc) I would suggest that to the owner but say that you also want her to be happy with the home/the contract is with her so if it doesn't work out it isn't because you have picked someone they wouldn't have.
 
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