jordanross
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i just cant wait for my video to upload on youtube! its uploading as we speak ...i wanna smash this idea im a troll or fake right in the head! that way hopefully....some will take me more seriously!
my new horse is acting crazy!
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LankyDoodle
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stfu?
Uploading videos to youtube?
Paaaaaaaah! I smell codsh*t.
Uploading videos to youtube?
Paaaaaaaah! I smell codsh*t.
Theresa_F
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Hi Jordan and welcome to the forum.
Can I add a few of my experiences - I have had several TB mares and older ones, though now adore gypsy cobs and have youngsters. My TBs were very good mares and lovely to ride but did have a few quirks - most of them do as they are highly bred and very intelligent.
All my TBs were terrible alone - doing all what you describe, and very stressed. For some reason I have found TBs need company whereas my cobs, clydesdales and even my WB coped for short periods alone.
As others have said, moving to a livery yard or getting company will help her and you, and in the short term may be the best option.
Sheep - some horses are terrified of them. My WB mare would freak at the sight of them. You may need to slowly introduce your mare to them, say one or two at the most to start with.
Cut out all hard feed for the moment.
Routine - I don't get up at 6 - mine have ad lib hay in the stable - I use haybars which are great, you can fill them up with lots of hay. In summer they are out. I do however, make sure they are when in, fed and checked about 8.30 and if out, then about 9.30 in the morning. Evenings they are done late, about 8 pm but they are checked at 4.30 by others for me.
If you decide to keep at home, may I suggest you find a local instructor who will come to you and give you lessons both in riding and day to day horse care.
With my youngster, though I had 40 years experience of having horses, I had none of babies and had an instructor come to me every two weeks to make sure I was doing everything correctly and it was a huge help.
Books can help but they are not the whole answer to having someone with experience show you how things are done.
Whatever you do, please do not continue as you are - you do need help. You may be lucky and get things right, or you may end up with a horse that seriously hurts you or ends up in a rescue centre or a dealers - I am not trying to be horrible, merely stating the facts of life - horses take a fair bit of knowledge to keep them.
If I were closer to you, I would gladly come and help give you a few pointers in the right direction - it is not hard once you have been shown how to do things properly.
I wish you every luck with her and hope all works out and you get to enjoy her and have fun.
Can I add a few of my experiences - I have had several TB mares and older ones, though now adore gypsy cobs and have youngsters. My TBs were very good mares and lovely to ride but did have a few quirks - most of them do as they are highly bred and very intelligent.
All my TBs were terrible alone - doing all what you describe, and very stressed. For some reason I have found TBs need company whereas my cobs, clydesdales and even my WB coped for short periods alone.
As others have said, moving to a livery yard or getting company will help her and you, and in the short term may be the best option.
Sheep - some horses are terrified of them. My WB mare would freak at the sight of them. You may need to slowly introduce your mare to them, say one or two at the most to start with.
Cut out all hard feed for the moment.
Routine - I don't get up at 6 - mine have ad lib hay in the stable - I use haybars which are great, you can fill them up with lots of hay. In summer they are out. I do however, make sure they are when in, fed and checked about 8.30 and if out, then about 9.30 in the morning. Evenings they are done late, about 8 pm but they are checked at 4.30 by others for me.
If you decide to keep at home, may I suggest you find a local instructor who will come to you and give you lessons both in riding and day to day horse care.
With my youngster, though I had 40 years experience of having horses, I had none of babies and had an instructor come to me every two weeks to make sure I was doing everything correctly and it was a huge help.
Books can help but they are not the whole answer to having someone with experience show you how things are done.
Whatever you do, please do not continue as you are - you do need help. You may be lucky and get things right, or you may end up with a horse that seriously hurts you or ends up in a rescue centre or a dealers - I am not trying to be horrible, merely stating the facts of life - horses take a fair bit of knowledge to keep them.
If I were closer to you, I would gladly come and help give you a few pointers in the right direction - it is not hard once you have been shown how to do things properly.
I wish you every luck with her and hope all works out and you get to enjoy her and have fun.
jordanross
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diggerbez thank u very much id take u up on that offer when you have some free time? and of course id pay any expenses you inccur!
I know MOST of you think i would be better off putting her on a livery yard... but i just want a chance with her here... and its only been a few days. there are other horses in feilds just down the road from me etc.. im sure over time i will get to know the people who have those horses etc and make some more horsey freinds!
Please wait to see my video on youtube it is uploading as we speak! more so cos daffi stars in it! lol
I know MOST of you think i would be better off putting her on a livery yard... but i just want a chance with her here... and its only been a few days. there are other horses in feilds just down the road from me etc.. im sure over time i will get to know the people who have those horses etc and make some more horsey freinds!
Please wait to see my video on youtube it is uploading as we speak! more so cos daffi stars in it! lol
TS_
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I'd say 8.30-9 would be a good time for feeding etc too. 6 am would just be suicide every day
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I get up at 6am every morning, an hour later on weekends and i'm not suicidal
I personally (this is just my opinion) would advise you to get up earlier than 10 for the first week or so say between 7 and 8. Just until you know she's completely settled. And then you can gradually bring it back up to later. It's just my personal opinion that a TB mare who is trying to get used to her new home, being alone and being fed more hard feed than most horses in full work and not being ridden should be checked on to make sure she's ok. If you can't make the commitment to get up an hour or two earlier for a week or two then are you sure you're ready for the commitment of a horse?
I'd say 8.30-9 would be a good time for feeding etc too. 6 am would just be suicide every day
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I get up at 6am every morning, an hour later on weekends and i'm not suicidal
LankyDoodle
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Youtube is slow these days.
quirky
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right...this thread is getting ridiculous. i'm in bury jordanross if you would like me to come up and give you some pointers with Daffi? FWIW i still think a livery yard would be best for you as there would be someone on hand with more experience for dealing with her but if you are determined to have her at home then i think you are going to need a hand...
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See my earlier post that (page 8) suggested the same thing
I didn't get a response
I did say I'd take another forum member with me (I was thinking of you
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So, Jordanross, if you want to take us up on our offer, myself and Diggerbez will come over and see you and Daffi.
right...this thread is getting ridiculous. i'm in bury jordanross if you would like me to come up and give you some pointers with Daffi? FWIW i still think a livery yard would be best for you as there would be someone on hand with more experience for dealing with her but if you are determined to have her at home then i think you are going to need a hand...
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See my earlier post that (page 8) suggested the same thing
I did say I'd take another forum member with me (I was thinking of you
So, Jordanross, if you want to take us up on our offer, myself and Diggerbez will come over and see you and Daffi.
Black_Horse_White
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Let me put the record straight. I am the private seller that Patches refers to that has been sued. After seeking legal advice from all the relevant authorities, I was assured that the claimant didn't have a case against me as the horse that was sold by a private seller only has to be as described, i.e colour, sex, height etc.
Only if sold by a dealer the horse has to be suitable for purpose. This does not apply when sold privately, which I was informed by Consumer Direct. The judge who had no experience or knowledge of horses ruled that because the horse was advertised as 'hacks alone/in company' and didn't hack alone in her new home, then somehow I was responsible.
Even though I could prove that the buyer had issued false statements, had had a friend of hers hack out the pony with no problems, the judge didn't want to know. All my witness statements accounted for nothing, the judge only believed the buyers best friend (coincidentally, a policeman's wife). I lost the case, had to pay back livery which she billed at twenty-five pounds a week, which was exaggerated for farrier services, which never took place, and for travel costs which she never paid. Not one receipt had to be supplied unless I appealed.
In hindsight, I should have taken the horse back but she was informed about all the ponies faults and was 100% happy and I advised her to let her settle in as she had only been there less than 48 hours. However, all she had on her mind was making money. She said she would give the pony a couple of weeks to settle, if not, she would sell on. She then proceeded to make threats and then consequently sue.
Only if sold by a dealer the horse has to be suitable for purpose. This does not apply when sold privately, which I was informed by Consumer Direct. The judge who had no experience or knowledge of horses ruled that because the horse was advertised as 'hacks alone/in company' and didn't hack alone in her new home, then somehow I was responsible.
Even though I could prove that the buyer had issued false statements, had had a friend of hers hack out the pony with no problems, the judge didn't want to know. All my witness statements accounted for nothing, the judge only believed the buyers best friend (coincidentally, a policeman's wife). I lost the case, had to pay back livery which she billed at twenty-five pounds a week, which was exaggerated for farrier services, which never took place, and for travel costs which she never paid. Not one receipt had to be supplied unless I appealed.
In hindsight, I should have taken the horse back but she was informed about all the ponies faults and was 100% happy and I advised her to let her settle in as she had only been there less than 48 hours. However, all she had on her mind was making money. She said she would give the pony a couple of weeks to settle, if not, she would sell on. She then proceeded to make threats and then consequently sue.
ForeverBroke_
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Hats off to you!!
(Cattie)
The only reason i really said about maybe turning out earlier would be the reason you just said, and also if she's dragging you around to get out into the field, whilst your doing any ground work with her etc this MAY make it easier.
emphasises may again.
The only reason i really said about maybe turning out earlier would be the reason you just said, and also if she's dragging you around to get out into the field, whilst your doing any ground work with her etc this MAY make it easier.
emphasises may again.
diggerbez
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fine by me quirky! i have some time saturday morning?!
jordanross
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lankydoodle you can smell my ass when i proove you wrong *winks*
thersea thank u so much for ur reply Jordan x
thersea thank u so much for ur reply Jordan x
jordanross
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quirky and digger thank u! Id really appreicate it! we can arrange something to suit you both then? thanks alot!
lexiedhb
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lankydoodle you can smell my ass when i proove you wrong *winks*
thersea thank u so much for ur reply Jordan x
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Charming........ for a guy who cries when his horse nuzzles them you do have some lovely language!!
lankydoodle you can smell my ass when i proove you wrong *winks*
thersea thank u so much for ur reply Jordan x
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Charming........ for a guy who cries when his horse nuzzles them you do have some lovely language!!
quirky
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fine by me quirky! i have some time saturday morning?!
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Showing Saturday, free all day Sunday though
fine by me quirky! i have some time saturday morning?!
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Showing Saturday, free all day Sunday though
jordanross
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Ok here we go! this is me...and DAFFI!
hope this stops all the comments about me being a troll! Jordan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQjC6eklYfc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQjC6eklYfc
arwenplusone
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God if this is what 29 yr old horsey males are like, it is no wonder I haven't found a decent one yet.
Grow up. Take the advice.
Oh, and I hope you work for yoursel, because if I was employing you to work from home & you didn't bother doing anything til 10am then there would be a problem.
Grow up. Take the advice.
Oh, and I hope you work for yoursel, because if I was employing you to work from home & you didn't bother doing anything til 10am then there would be a problem.
jordanross
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Lexie i know rite
im a bolton boi born and bred.... you,ll have to close your ears ( close your eyes in this case) if ya dont like my mouth words PMSL
im a bolton boi born and bred.... you,ll have to close your ears ( close your eyes in this case) if ya dont like my mouth words PMSL
jordanross
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mayflower..... go eat some horse [****] sweet heart
ForeverBroke_
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ETS she looks more settled than i thought she would be x
jordanross
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p.s mayflower what do ya mean you " aint found one yet" ?
what would a 29 year old horsey male want with you anyway?
what would a 29 year old horsey male want with you anyway?
arwenplusone
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Good video by the way
brighteyes
Pooh-Bah
Seen the youtube!!
lexiedhb
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LOL- ok your genuine- horsey looks quite calm to me- but PLEASE tie that haynet up higher.......... and let the people who live near you on here help you!!
jordanross
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thanks darcy! see thats what i mean and i guess i was getting a bit rude before with people... but i was getting frustrated! cos people were making out like she was kicking the door or trying to escape in terror etc... and that isnt the case! shes just a bit wierd when it comes to riding... and it all kinda got blown up into something it wasnt.
maybe it was the way i described her... sorry
maybe it was the way i described her... sorry
MontyandZoom
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OMG! that was how settled Monty was after 6 months!!!
She is really pretty! x
She is really pretty! x
arwenplusone
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mayflower..... go eat some horse [****] sweet heart
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Excuse me?
You are rude and ignorant.
You have no idea who I am and where I am and even what I look like.
What a shame people have tried to help you out and been insulted.
I take back my comment on your video.
Oh and your haynet is dangerously low.
I hope you get the advice you want, but you'll be pleased to know I will say nothing more.
What a load of tripe.
mayflower..... go eat some horse [****] sweet heart
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Excuse me?
You are rude and ignorant.
You have no idea who I am and where I am and even what I look like.
What a shame people have tried to help you out and been insulted.
I take back my comment on your video.
Oh and your haynet is dangerously low.
I hope you get the advice you want, but you'll be pleased to know I will say nothing more.
What a load of tripe.
jordanross
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thanks lexie ! and i would welcome any help ! like i say i am a novice but daffi is here to stay...love her to bits already ! shes sweet and gentle ( as long as im not trying to ride her lol) ha ha ha
god wot a morning u lot know how to take the energy outta a lad! lol
god wot a morning u lot know how to take the energy outta a lad! lol
ForeverBroke_
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And you should go into business with that stable haha, i want one that big!
3Beasties
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She looks pretty settled to me. Your hay net needs to be higher but apart from that it looks like a nice set up.
Have you tried lunging her?
Have you tried lunging her?
lexiedhb
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thanks lexie ! and i would welcome any help ! like i say i am a novice but daffi is here to stay...love her to bits already ! shes sweet and gentle ( as long as im not trying to ride her lol) ha ha ha
god wot a morning u lot know how to take the energy outta a lad! lol
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You'll get used to "us" lot- might of been a mistake telling us you were male, and then showing us a vid LOL LOL............... I take back all my posts regarding trolls etc........ Hope Daffi settles enough for you to be able to ride her.
PS: think we could probably drop the rude comments now no?
thanks lexie ! and i would welcome any help ! like i say i am a novice but daffi is here to stay...love her to bits already ! shes sweet and gentle ( as long as im not trying to ride her lol) ha ha ha
god wot a morning u lot know how to take the energy outta a lad! lol
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You'll get used to "us" lot- might of been a mistake telling us you were male, and then showing us a vid LOL LOL............... I take back all my posts regarding trolls etc........ Hope Daffi settles enough for you to be able to ride her.
PS: think we could probably drop the rude comments now no?