I'm never ever having horses again

He has had a go at showing working hunter, and did quite well yes. It's not something I know much about, just did for a bit of fun, but certainly I guess its a possibilty.
 
I'm sorry i can't help with homing him but without sounding like your advertising, list all the good things he can do?...you haven't mentioned that he has had a go at showing and was quite good at it?!!?
I only say this as reading this thread i get the impression he's difficult to handle on the ground and a nightmare to ride. Maybe you need to look at his positives apart from being a "loving youngster"? You are trying to find this horse a new home.
I know you need to be honest abut his faults to avoid the horse being sold on or causing harm to his rider but for every negative there is a positive.
I'm not saying this as a dig at you but as a person who has never seen your other posts and a first impressions from the descriptions of your horse on this thread!!!
Could you look for a sharer rather than a loan?
 
I don't know if this has been suggested to you, but I've just managed to find a wonderful loan home for my very sensitive ex racer. I'm heavily pregnant and so he's been out of work since late summer, he's also very attached to us. I don't have any facilities at home (bar a big field) for someone to start him off again, so the best thing I felt to do was to offer him on trial for a couple of weeks. I knew he needed to go away, settle in a new home and bond with his new rider before they got on him. He badly needs to trust, and once that's achieved he's a super ride, still sensitive and sharp, but nothing bad in anyway. After bonding and doing lots of groundwork with him and building up his riding, the people he went on trial with are very happy to keep him for a long term loan. If someone had come here and just got on him without any bonding etc he probably would have had them off pronto and come across as an unmanageable, problem horse, which he isn't! He does however need understanding and his insecurities to be worked with. Thankfully it's really paid off. Just a thought, hope something works out for you.
 
He's not tricky on the ground any more, really quite easy, that was when he was younger.
He has lots of good points, like the fact he jumps like a stag, easy to jump (even I like jumping him and I'm not the bravest over SJ fences) Well schooled on the flat, and has bags of talent. Always placed everytime out DR and SJ. Very good looking, good doer, makes me laugh everyday whatever mood I'm in...total clown! I love him to bits, he is a fabulous horse.
 
Vizslak said:
He's not tricky on the ground any more, really quite easy, that was when he was younger.
He has lots of good points, like the fact he jumps like a stag, easy to jump (even I like jumping him and I'm not the bravest over SJ fences) Well schooled on the flat, and has bags of talent. Always placed everytime out DR and SJ. Very good looking, good doer, makes me laugh everyday whatever mood I'm in...total clown! I love him to bits, he is a fabulous horse.
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Now i want him :)
 
I notice no one criticising, has offered this horse a home?
There's a lot of coulda/woulda/shouldas on here, until you have been in the exact position Viszlak has been in, I don't see how people can judge. It would be the easiest thing in the world to do, to bump him off to a rescue centre, but no, despite all the crap that has been thrown at her, she is trying to be responsible.
 
A lot of people on here need to be reminded that most people don't have great wealth &, however comfortable their life style today, are only 2 or 3 bits of bad luck away from poverty. Been close to the edge myself & know how it feels. Good luck Vizslak.
 
If he is a decent size why not offer him to the local hunt as a hunt horse? I have known of several "difficult" hores that have been reformed by confident, expert riders - i.e. hunt staff - and gone on to lead long and very useful lives.
 
ORANGEHORSE said:
If he is a decent size why not offer him to the local hunt as a hunt horse? I have known of several "difficult" hores that have been reformed by confident, expert riders - i.e. hunt staff - and gone on to lead long and very useful lives.
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Could be an idea?
Sorry for your situation it must be hideous for you. I was told about equine blood banks- apparently they give them a good life in return for a bit of blood now and then for injured horses, might this be an option? does anyone on HHO know about this scheme maybe?
 
Have you spoken to the bhs about the assisted rehoming scheme? Might be worth checking out.

I'd consider making the ad clear that you don't want the horse back just want to avoid him being passed on. I would be put off loans because of the risk of the horse bring taken back. Would you consider selling after a satisfactory trial on condition that you have first refusal should they become unable to keep him?

What about contacting byrds if he is good at dressage, you might find him a loan home that way.

I know you don't want a teenager but pony club might be an option as you can stay in until 25 now.

Good Luck! I hope it doesn't come to the worst, but if it is the only option don't beat yourself up about it.
 
We (or rather my daughter) have 2 very quirky animals, her 13 hh pony and her horse. The pony was loaned out a couple of times, but came back when outgrown, although she is still fit and well we made the decision just to keep her and put her in retirement. We could have sold her on but at her height and with her temperament she would no doubt have passed through many homes. Murph doesn't do a lot at the moment due to university etc and would no doubt sell. However he too is a bit of a prat, having put him out on loan to an EC and seeing how he behaved with the wrong handling he won't be sold either. I have total sympathy with you Vizslak, you are obviously trying your best to find the right place for your lad, and I really hope you don't have to make that awful decision, but if you do you have my total support.
 
RDO said:
Damn right you should never have horses again. How could you bring yourself to buy another after running out of money this time and killing 3?!
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You need to butt out of this thread if you don't have anything constructive to say!!!

Idiot!!!!!!
 
Thank you everyone (the helpful/nice amongst you anyway!) for contributions and suggestions on this thread and via pm. Thankfully I have just managed this afternoon to secure a bit of cash for the sale of my old broken down lorry, I have a deposit and its going tomorrow so I've got the money for his livery for May, earning a little bit more time. I have had some helpful leads via pm, hopefully amongst them is the right person for him, fingers crossed.
xxx
 
RDO said:
Damn right you should never have horses again. How could you bring yourself to buy another after running out of money this time and killing 3?!
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Who the hell are you to judge other people??? If you're going to be so bloody rude then perhaps you should get your facts right first! Jeez some people!

Vizlak - my heart goes out to you. I don't fully know your situation but I'm guessing things have been pretty dire if you've had to have 2 pts already. And to have to consider the same for this one too must be absolutely heartbreaking. I think what you have done has been really responsible though. Have the people on here who have been so rude and judgemental actually thought ahead and wondered what could happen to this horse if it ended up in the wrong hands due to a quick sale? Some people's attitudes are to give any horse/pony away as a companion just to ensure it stays alive, and sod whether or not it has a totally **** life or not.
 
Vizslak don't know full story but I really feel for you. This may not be practical as only you know your horse, but would he be suitable for one of the Equine Colleges? They often take horses on for the students to ride for their exams. Or would he not cope with that? You would still be the owner but they have controll until the end of the year if he's also suitable for them.

I really hope something or someone can help you here.
 
OP I'm so sorry it's come to this for you. I have just had to let my beautiful 15 year old mare go because financially, sadly ,things have changed a lot for me. I've had her since she was 6 months old and it's broken my heart. Luckily for me, and for her, as she is a stunning NH bred TB so she has gone, for free, to a stud as a broodie (hopefully making HW hunter babies with a CB stallion). I can visit whenever I want (although will leave it a bit longer before I go!) and I know she will be looked after. I could never have sold her as a riding horse as although she was fine jumping, showing, schooling etc she was very unpredictable out hacking. I coped with it becaus e she was mine but I would never let anyone else take her out as I would never have forgiven myself if she had had one of 'funny' episodes.

I really hope something comes up for you and maybe someone on here will help you find your lovely boy a new home. Ignore the haters they obviously live in a perfect world where issues just do not exist. Wishing you lots of luck xx
 
mymare said:
Who the hell are you to judge other people??? If you're going to be so bloody rude then perhaps you should get your facts right first! .
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Someone who doesn't keep 3 horses for whatever reason then kill them for the lols when they run out of money! Seriously though, although i do feel bad for her "changing circumstances", whatever those may be, what the hell is the op doing considering pts a, in her words; "good looking, excellent jumper, excellent show horse, now reformed on the ground horse". Sounds like a bloody brilliant prospect and I think it's pure vanity on the op's part that no one else could take care of her quirky horse!

Having recently acquired a quirky horse which turned out to be a total star, in spite of the fact someone with limited knowledge (i.e. Me) bought him, I think most of this kind of talk is crap.
 
^^^^ Well what a total load of s****e. I think 3 months of people viewing and not one actually wanting to take the horse on would beg to differ on the fact its my flaming vanity that I can't find a home for him! Shut up, your clueless.
And killing them for 'lols' :rolleyes: Yes I have found the last 10 months really really funny RDO....super, just my idea of a good time :mad:
 
RDO said:
Someone who doesn't keep 3 horses for whatever reason then kill them for the lols when they run out of money! Seriously though, although i do feel bad for her "changing circumstances", whatever those may be, what the hell is the op doing considering pts a, in her words; "good looking, excellent jumper, excellent show horse, now reformed on the ground horse". Sounds like a bloody brilliant prospect and I think it's pure vanity on the op's part that no one else could take care of her quirky horse!

Having recently acquired a quirky horse which turned out to be a total star, in spite of the fact someone with limited knowledge (i.e. Me) bought him, I think most of this kind of talk is crap.
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So are you offering to buy the horse from her then?

You have no idea what the OP has gone through. She didn't kill them, the vet put them to sleep. 2 not 3. It's also crystal clear that OP is heartbroken and trying her very best to find an alternative.

If she cannot sell the horse, what are your suggestions? Loan? Free as a companion?? And then what?
 
Awww sorry your going through all this- I am looking for a loan horse but probably too far away from you in worcestershire. I hope you find someone suitable for what sounds like a lovely boy
 
RDO, not that I would wish ill on anyone, but maybe, consider, that one day, life might bite you in the arse in terms of your health/income/personal life and you might have to make a terrible decision.
If that day comes, I hope you feel bloody ashamed of the way you have addressed a young woman who has had an awful year, but is still behaving with responsibility and dignity.
I think she has enough on her plate without you judging her.
 
Vislak, please don't let the likes of RDO make you feel bad, they hav'nt a clue what they are talking about, and they hav'nt even read the thread properly!

RDO, do you need a Dr??




























To maybe pull your head out of your a***
 
RDO said:
Having recently acquired a quirky horse which turned out to be a total star, in spite of the fact someone with limited knowledge (i.e. Me) bought him, I think most of this kind of talk is crap.
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Note the "limited knowledge" comment - that explains a lot.
 
Fair play to you for being responsible! I've just bought a 14hh 3 yr old colt back of my sister as I originally 'rescued' him from York Sales a year ago, and gifted him to her for my niece as they adore each other.

I'm in a better place than you, in that I can afford to de louse/worm/get his feet done and geld him. I'm fairly sure I wont be able to sell him for the money he will have cost me but we are already building up a realtionship. AKA I should sell him, but we are getting on great guns and hes growing lie a weed and shold make 14.2hh/15hands therefore I am already thinkig about keeping him...

To the OP, I am in the NE, on the coast but he could come here for a whole £10 a week if you needed a bit of a break. He will realistically cost me more than £10 a week, but I am a big believer in cutting people some slack! :)
 
V, I am really sorry to hear you're in such a rubbishy situation. Don't give up hope. There are nice loan homes out there. I had a quirky mare on loan who had been a broodie for a few years before she came to me and needed re starting. I'm not a great rider but I'm ok.

Now I have the brown horse on loan who is probably more than quirky in honesty and I love him like my own.

I will keep my eyes and ears peeled for you and my fingers crossed. Ignore the idiots.
 
Vizslak I remember your posts from 10 months ago when things changed and you had some heartbreaking decisions to make.I remember how utterly gut wrenching your posts were explaining your circumstances. Please ignore the likes of RDO, they clearly have no idea about anything tbh.
 
There is a world of difference in someone whos circumstances change and are faced with not being able to afford to look after their horse and someone who, for example, horse is unable to be ridden/competed anymore and they want rid so that animal can be replaced.
That however is just my two pence worth.

OP- We have already chatted through pm. You have a lot of support ;)
 
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