AmyMay
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Catch up ??
Missold horse
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Catch up ??
shortstuff99
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The OP sent the horse back to the dealer and got a refund. Unfortunately the dealer is now re-asvertising the horse, and from what I've seen, making up a new backstory (recently imported from Ireland).
Keira 8888
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Keira 8888
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Poor horse ?
ownedbyaconnie
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As I said probably unfair and normally I would completely agree with what you have said. But the OP wrote that ad knowing the issues and willing to put both the horse and future owner in potential danger. That makes them as bad as the dealer in my eyes.
nikicb
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Keira 8888
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I can’t follow the link ?
nikicb
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You probably need to be a member of the Dodgy Horse Dealers & Sellers FB group. x
Keira 8888
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It brings me through to dodgy horse sellers group on FB
Keira 8888
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Ahh ok
Keira 8888
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I have just joined!
poiuytrewq
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Apologies ?
Will do a bit of homework later on!
shortstuff99
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Yes that is him.
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
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Would Mr TP notice if I snuck him to join my wonky herd?
Err, yes he would, plus I don’t have £2750 lying about. I’d need to budget at least that again in vet and chiro vet bills if he was to stay, I reckon, just be be comfortable non ridden. And that might not be enough.
Me too, he has such a sweet face.
Would Mr TP notice if I snuck him to join my wonky herd?
Err, yes he would, plus I don’t have £2750 lying about. I’d need to budget at least that again in vet and chiro vet bills if he was to stay, I reckon, just be be comfortable non ridden. And that might not be enough.
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DabDab
Ah mud, splendid
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
The picture is slightly too fuzzy to be absolutely sure, but it looks as if he has draw reins on. There appear to be 2 reins on a snaffe bit and a line to the chest. Poor creature.
Equi
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The horse is probably fine for someone who knows what they are doing, not a first time novice with little help. Yes his back looked horrible in the photo but bad angles don’t do any horse justice and he probably does need some management with regards to it but without actually seeing it in person it’s hard to know.
TPO
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Havent half tied the poor lad's head down. If he "needs" forced down like that for a trot around the arena it doesn't bode well for him being this great, quiet all rounder and hack.
TBF he might be an ok horse? Yes he had a sway back but he had zero topline or abdominals.
The person who started this thread was clearly clueless and who knows what the vet actually said as none of that part makes any sense. Every horse should have a fitted saddle and I'd argue also see a physio/therapist regularly.
WispyBegs
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In my opinion I would have a horse chiropractor come out to examine your horses back - they will give you a much clearer view into what your dealing with and how to treat or proceed with it.
i would recommend Mark Noble for this - it’s around £60 a session and this includes any treatment or adjustments required on the day.
i would recommend Mark Noble for this - it’s around £60 a session and this includes any treatment or adjustments required on the day.
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
The vet said his back was sore and needed investigation as it could lead to something worse and would not be covered by the insurance, almost certainly a suggestion of kissing spines. That was only three weeks ago, poor boy
Red-1
I used to be decisive, now I'm not so sure...
Being as OP never actually rode the horse, it is possible that the horse is actually good to ride.
Many horses have sore backs, requiring a fitted saddle and physio. I have seen awful backs as a result of ill fitting tack, that were perfectly curable.
Yes, it would seem that this horse is not suitable for a novice, but that can be for many horses also.
My only issue is the made up back story rather than being honest!
Many horses have sore backs, requiring a fitted saddle and physio. I have seen awful backs as a result of ill fitting tack, that were perfectly curable.
Yes, it would seem that this horse is not suitable for a novice, but that can be for many horses also.
My only issue is the made up back story rather than being honest!
Equi
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Maybe so but we don’t really know what the vet said and I’m afraid op is not a reliable source. Dealer is definitely not a reliable source either tho.The vet said his back was sore and needed investigation as it could lead to something worse and would not be covered by the insurance, almost certainly a suggestion of kissing spines. That was only three weeks ago, poor boy
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
The story about the vet was garbled, but I don't think they said nothing. It would be an odd thing to invent.
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TPO
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Totally making it up but I think OP was in well over their head and wouldnt have truly understood what the vet said regardless if it was a helpful "horses benefit from physio and you'll need to get a saddle fitter" or a "OMG that horse is broken and needs thousands of pounds worth of surgery".
I mean a horse needing a fitted saddle came as a huge shock. OP had already made other posts about feeding, handling and grooming along with being scared. I don't think the issues were specific to this horse. The reality of owning a horse appeared to dawn on them a week too late and she clung to anything as a reason to get rid of the horse guilt free (by blaming the dealer as misselling).
A week is no time at all for a horse to settle into a new home. The OP appeared to be on a very unsuitable (for their needs) yard and was struggling with the turnout situ. The horse wasnt in a routine (OP said she changed the times she went up to avoid others) and wasnt getting exercised; in fact OP hadnt ridden the horse since buying him and woulsnt answer if she viewed/tried before buying him.
If it hadnt been for OP there is nothing dodgy about that ad on first appearances and the OP has proven themselves to be an unreliable narrator.
I've only seen the horsemart ad and not the FB ones but I cant blame a dealer for not including that the horse was returned by a complete novice after a week. Perhaps, excluding the week with the OP, the horse is from a hacking home in ireland.
Any potential purchaser is free to vet the horse and make an informed decision about a horse. For all the dodgy dealers in the world they cant make anyone hand over money and take a horse home. People need to take responsibility for the part that they play in the transaction too.
I dont know the seller but theres a good chance that they arent dodgy at all. Who knows what happened that ended up with OP buying the horse but it doesnt necessarily mean that the dealer is dodgy and preyed on poor innocent OP. OP went looking for a horse and chose to buy that one, possibly without even viewing and definitely without vetting.
I really hope this wee horse finds a knowledgable home to live out his days
Ownedby4horses
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Gosh I wish I had some money to buy this lad, ship him over here and give him a damn good life and whatever care he needs.
I will say a prayer he finds a special human x
I will say a prayer he finds a special human x
ihatework
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Agree with TPO, we don’t really know anything much about the horse because what we were told was relayed by someone who knows nothing about buying and keeping horses.
It could be dodgy as hell.
It could be something a little rough around the edges that will come right fairly easily in the right home.
I think the dealers need to be careful about blatantly lying now. I’d have more respect if they said ‘we got it wrong, sold the horse to a completely unsuitable home and were happy to take it back’
It could be dodgy as hell.
It could be something a little rough around the edges that will come right fairly easily in the right home.
I think the dealers need to be careful about blatantly lying now. I’d have more respect if they said ‘we got it wrong, sold the horse to a completely unsuitable home and were happy to take it back’
Gingerwitch
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First thing I saw, wonder how long he had been on those and worked before photos were taken. Poor ponio
shortstuff99
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From what has been posted on the FB thread the dealer is problematic and hasn't got the best reviews.