I'm calling it a day :(

OP, I am so very sorry to read of your loss and current situation, which must be really heartbreaking for you. I for one, think you are being extremely brave and strong, in what I can only imagine as a very dark time.

I think the best thing for you, so that you can heal both mentally and physically is to get some support in, in the form of sales livery. Send him away, and get them to do the work, so that you can have your time to just be and do whatever you want to move forward with your life. It may mean a bigger cost to you, but it will be a huge weight off your shoulders that you probably really need right now, and they can show him off to the very best of his ability, whilst ensuring that they are promoting good behaviour and furthering his education. I don't see the point in putting more pressure onto yourself at such a traumatic time in your life. Put yourself first and let others support.

Wishing you all the best. x
 
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SatansLittleHelper said:
I have him advertised to sell from the field at this stage while I look for a good schooling/sales livery (I'm near Oswestry in Shropshire if anyone knows of anything).
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I've seen the ad. Can you include some ridden pics? I know that you want the best for him, but a series of potential buyers coming to try him out of the field may not end well.

Would the people who broke him, and already know him, take him back to bring into work and sell on for you? This would be less stressful for you and for him.
 
Just want to send hugs that you mend quickly from your fall. What a year for you, a very hard decision, but this is not the right time for you to start a young horse. Hope you find the right person who has the time, facilities and experience to bring him on, and that you can find a horse to restore your confidence when you feel ready.
 
Thanks massively for the support (from the majority ).
Someone is coming to see my boy this week, so far she sounds ideal.
And yes, of course I have told her about being bucked off!!! As I have said (repeatedly) I will not be anything less than honest when selling him. I love him and he deserves the very best new home.
 
SLH, joining this late but I am quite sure you are doing the right thing. I read your original post as "young horse bucked me off, my fault and don't feel I can cope" in a nutshell. I think it's admirable that you admitted that and have looked for a sensible outcome.

It is almost immaterial in terms of the sale that you were injured - I am sure that many of us have been bucked off numerous times without any serious injury and that you were just unlucky.

I hope this weekend's viewing proves a match made in heaven!
 
I hope the viewing goes well. :)

Are your injuries healing OK?

PS - I never doubted that you would be anything other than completely honest as wanting to find the right home for him was obviously your main concern. I do agree with the comment that the other thread (where someone has lied in an ad) has had an impact on how some people have reacted to this thread. Don't take it personally. :)
 
SatansLittleHelper said:
Please read the thread...he is not a bucker or problem horse, just a baby with an idiot owner :(
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I've been reading this thread from the beginning and I just wanted to say that not only is he not a problem horse he most certainly does NOT have an idiot owner, he has a wise owner who wants to do what is best for him in the long run. Horses are ruined every day by people who don't recognise their own limitations (not aways to do with lack of experience or expertise, sometimes to do with time and energy)
 
SatansLittleHelper said:
I have him advertised to sell from the field at this stage while I look for a good schooling/sales livery (I'm near Oswestry in Shropshire if anyone knows of anything).
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You may think about giving Janet George on here a ring - think she's an hour or less from you. Whether she would have the capacity to take in another other than all of those she has bred herself to re-break/school I don't know but I am sure she could point you in the direction of suitable help if she is unable to herself.

PS From what you say, in my eyes, your boy is a normal youngster
 
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I've been reading this thread from the beginning and I just wanted to say that not only is he not a problem horse he most certainly does NOT have an idiot owner, he has a wise owner who wants to do what is best for him in the long run. Horses are ruined every day by people who don't recognise their own limitations (not aways to do with lack of experience or expertise, sometimes to do with time and energy)
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Completely agree! He is certainly not a problem horse. He is just a typical youngster testing his boundaries. As for his owner you are most certainly not and idiot. You are most definitely a sensible and caring owner who has put her horses needs before her own feelings. That is one of the bravest decisions you can make. Massive hugs once again. I hope the viewing goes well xx
 
I hope the viewing goes well OP, and that you can focus on healing and looking for a new equine companion that will give you some pleasure after your awful time. Best wishes from me.
 
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