I think I've been had :-(

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Poor you, poor boris. I have everything crossed in hopes of justice being done, those people deserve to be shot for the sadness and danger they have caused you and for the pain and trauma they have inflicted on boris and other horses.
good luck to you and god bless you boris, get well x
 
MrsB said:
I am taking Boris' future extremely seriously. I am not going to send him somewhere that I don't know. I am well aware of the consquences of the damage he has and I am also taking advice from my vet and YO.

I will do what is best for my horse and whilst I appreciate your input xxMozalarxx, I am exploring every option for him and if, IF a hunting home is a viable option for him (horses can still hunt and jump with sus. damage if it is managed well after the operation) and I know exactly where he is going and he can receive a fulfilling and healthly life, then that is where he will go.
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Hi, obviously it is your call, as the owner of a horse with suspensory damage who has recovered to his previous level without an operation I wouldn't hunt him as I just know that it would put too much strain on that old injury and he would break down. The operation just stops the feeling from the old injury. Good luck in whatever happens
 
I've got my fingers crossed for Boris when he has further investigations this week...

Nothing to say that hasn't already been said but I wanted to comment and subscribe to the thread so I don't miss any updates... You're in a horrible position MrsB...
 
Hi Everyone,

No real news as of yet - Boris is going to the vet on Tuesday to have his hinds looked at.

H&H have removed my other thread "My boy could be be someone elses boy etc" as they deemed it defamatory. Strange, seeing that it was a very informative thread, warning others of the dangers of buying a horse, the issues of passports, dodgy dealers and even dodgier vets...

Oh well... :rolleyes:
 
Hey!!!!!!
I'm really glad you are hanging on in there..I am so sorry your dream has turned out to be a different kind of dream...but if you are bonding and Boris ends up as healthy ish maybe some kind of partnership could be formed???

He is so lucky to have found you...my big lad was a right old challenge so you have my every sympathy and you sound like such a wonderful generous lady...alll I can add is that somewhere inside that big horse is a damaged and betrayed baby and he has a heart that beats, there is love and loyalty there....up for grabs....??? I am so sorry he is so poorly, there are always little options to make things easier or nice for him...if you want to...xxxxx
 
Thanks Frumpoon for your heart-felt and warming message. Yes, I will do all I can for my 'big ginger git' as I affectionately call him, he certainly has had a crappy life, which I hope to improve on. He's certainly having the life of riley at the moment, plenty of food, no work (as he's poorly), turned out with his buddies and looking better every day :)
 
Dont worry about the thread being pulled telling the truth about horse dealings etc seems to hit a nerve for some strange reason as if its completely acceptable for folks to get duped ie part and parcel of the horse world. Well it isnt is it! This is all experience good the bad and the ugly. You have done nothing wrong except buy a horse with your money, and now find out all was not as it seems.

I have been following your thread with interest, sadness for you and your horse with an uncertain future despite all your efforts to get to the bottom of this mess.

But Tuesday will be a decider for you both and whatever happens you will be able to take the next step in what will be the right direction from now on. Fingers crossed for you both and hope it gets sorted out soon.
 
luckyoldme said:
i got had but i was an idiot and deserved it.
I went to the worst dealer in the country on my own in a brand new car and bought a horse i felt sorry for.
He came complete with a false passport and somewhere between the dealers yard and my house he underwent a complete personality change.
It was hell on earth for the first six months it was a dangerous nightmare.
I wasn t exsperienced enough to handle him but i grew in confidence as time went by. Eventually we bonded and i have had him 3 years nowI ride in the summer and chill out in the winter.. he is seriously perfect for me!
I think some horses go through a tremendous trauma when changing hands and take ages to settle down and get their confidence...
I know it feels like crap at the moment..been there but please don t rule out the possibility of a happy ending!
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LOVE THIS! ive been in similar situation also and it does make the bond between you stronger in the long run!! also ive been on the other side and sold a horse who had genuinley NEVER bucked with me but very next day after he was sold i recieved an email from new owners friend telling me he had thrown a fit and put her in hospital!! and seems she finds him very unpredicatable!?! wish ide never sold him now! feel very bad ide never sell another horse ever again now! a horse is for life! :(

diet is a major factor but horses are like kids and it can be majorly traumatic for them to be passed around from pillar to post so they will enevitably push boundaries. good luck! please dont rush to sell him on as you may live to regret it later on worrying where he will end up and if hes ok!
 
Oh don't worry, I wouldn't sell him on unless I knew exactly where he was going.

Boris is going to Newmarket on Sunday for a full bone/body scan to see exactly what his situation is, I should have some news on Mon/Tue and will post then.

Thanks for your continued support xxx
 
Oh hun. It continues to be a pile of poops. Fingers crossed this shows what you're dealing with and can come up with a plan of action.

If you ever fancy a ride and you're my neck of the woods, come and say hello to the Hairy Gang and have a ride on the Dizz :D
 
Have only skimmed over your post (too much wine...) but I reckon it takes about a year to get to grips with a new horse at least a year...
 
MrsB said:
Oh don't worry, I wouldn't sell him on unless I knew exactly where he was going.

Boris is going to Newmarket on Sunday for a full bone/body scan to see exactly what his situation is, I should have some news on Mon/Tue and will post then.

Thanks for your continued support xxx
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I hope you get some positive news... :)
 
Waffles said:
Have only skimmed over your post (too much wine...) but I reckon it takes about a year to get to grips with a new horse at least a year...
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And what MrsMozart said, this is a complete can of worms.

How I wish it was as simple as giving him time to settle in, but it's not....
 
Ahhh u poor thing, this was my worst fear when buying my first horse. The people i brought mine from must of thought i was crazy, i literally quizzed them and did EVERYTHING whe i tried him!

I too purchased my first horse 7months ago. He was very quiet at the trial. He was a little spooky when i first got him, but chilled within 2 weeks of riding with an experienced bombproof mare he was back to himself. (i had loaned horses for around 8years or so before buying too)


However, after 4 weeks, i would expect a quiet first horse to have settled. Maybe not totally but definatly not displaying the behaviour your expriencing. It sounds to me like its getting worse.

I would say the following might be a good start:

-Get an experienced rider to school/hack and see what happens? You could even go with them on foot to see for yourself.

-Get bloods tested if you have them from vetting. From top of my head i think it costs about £40....inexpensive really.

-I would write to the person you brought the horse from in black and white explaining the problems and that you wish to return the horse. Take a copy of it and send by recorded delievery. Proof if you need to take this further in the future.

-Is there anything anywhere that says you can return the horse. On a website? If so save/print/keep safe.

Hope this helps
 
You really need to read the thread, the horse had done both front suspensories and possibly the backs as well before the OP bought it. It's not just a case of "letting the horse settle in".
 
Hello! Any news from the vet on the hinds yet? Such a sad story :(

I was duped by a dealer years ago when I bought what should have been the most fantastic sports horse for a huge amount of money. After 7 years of battling with the horse I totally destoyed my confidence riding. He was such a sweet boy to handle though, I really loved him. Luckily I did find a suitable loan home for him, but never got over the fact I failed him as he was so talented. After a break from riding I was very lucky to be offered the ride on some wonderful horses owned by friends, and have now got my dream horse who is my best friend and I can do anything with... and sickeningly he was a freebie!!

Fingers crossed for some good news on your boy :)
 
Have just read all 20 pages (oops - at work too!).

Am just so so sorry for you and Boris. I agree with everyone who says that Boris is very lucky to have you, after having had such an awful life. You so deserve for things to go your way . Best of luck with it all.
 
Just read all 20 pages too. Such a nightmare and make me so cross that there are such unscrupulous sellers out there and makes hard work selling a horse when you are "genuinely genuine". I wish you all the luck in the world that a happy solution can be found and there has been some great support and suggestions here to help which is nice.
 
I have been read the whole thread and its sickening what you have both been through. I do hope its good news (do you have any yet?)
MrsB you poor thing, what an awful experience for your first time buying, unfortunately I am sure there are many others out there who have had similar scenarios (lots in this thread!) Fingers crossed for Beautiful Boris.
 
I too have read the whole thread..(bye bye lunch-hour) and just wanted to wish you and boris the best of luck today, my fingers are firmly crossed for a positive outcome for you both.

I really hope your prosecutions of both dealer and vet are successful, but most of all I truly hope you get the best possible news today for boris. You sound like you have been the best possible owner he could have wished for and he is a lucky boy to have found you, fingers crossed you get a lot more years together yet xx
 
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