Neglected TB for sale on website

poor poor mare - i think i need to have a chat with husband when he comes home.
have they tracked previous owners - im sure if the previous owners saw her in this state they would be heartbroken and would want to rescue her.
 
jendie said:
Poor mare. My heart tells me to take it but my head is over ruling. How can anyone let a horse get into this state. And how can anyone have the audacity to ask £650 for it in that condition?

Agree re the RSPCA, they are a waste of space unless they are being followed by a camera crew.
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I HATE the RSPCA :(

Poor poor little mare and the size of the man riding her :( Poor poppet.... Hope something good comes for her, I would but I can not afford two :(
 
Why are some people incapable of reading a full thread!
The mare is being advertised by a dealer on behalf of a client who bought her at an auction IN THAT STATE.
The dealer is trying to do the right thing by her and sat on her for a minute or two to show she is backed. He states quite clearly that she needs work and has issues!
Jeez......at least by asking £650 she wont go for meat (or thats how I am reading it!)
Fingers crossed the person who bought her will allow EMW to take her on and secure her future.
 
PLEASE EVERYONE READ THIS BIT!!!

sandr said:
Yes this is the same horse as previous thread - my old horse :(

Nigel does not own Ruby, she was brought to his yard a week or so ago by a lady who picked her up at a sale. I have no idea if he is a dealer or not.

I would buy her back today and drive there tonight, but I literally dont have the room on my yard, we have 7 horses and 6 stables as it is, and Im going through a family break up, I really cannot afford another horse.

EMW have said they will have her, so Ive emailed Nigel to tell him, and hope he relays this back to her owner, and if she has any decency in her she will hand her over to charity.

Any other suggestions?
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Hopefully a good outcome for this horse, thanks to this forum - lay off the outraged slagging sometimes people, eh? And good luck to everyone engaged in helping to get her sorted.
 
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joeanne said:
Why are some people incapable of reading a full thread!
The mare is being advertised by a dealer on behalf of a client who bought her at an auction IN THAT STATE.
The dealer is trying to do the right thing by her and sat on her for a minute or two to show she is backed. He states quite clearly that she needs work and has issues!
Jeez......at least by asking £650 she wont go for meat (or thats how I am reading it!)
Fingers crossed the person who bought her will allow EMW to take her on and secure her future.
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it would be so nice if it could work out to a good conclusion. Personally I really like horses out of Another Hoarworthy and the ones I knew actually were good "amateur" horses in that they would put up with a lot, plus of course there are a lot out eventing.

Have to admit my first reaction was "buy her to feed up and the breed from (good blood lines) and then my proper voice rocked in with the whole piece of "unproven", "unknown" and "heart over head". I look forward to seeing a good outcome.
 
Hi JanetGeorge - you are not that far from me I don't think. If donations of money or help are needed, count me in. I have a big 4x4 if help with transport is required.

I'm a big heavy lass so she's prob too delicate for me, but I am happy to subsidise a bit whilst nice long term home is found.
 
How about all the anxious peeps donating a few quids towards her future keep at EMW. I chipped in to Rose the Fell but she found alternative security I firmly believe, my money might now go to help Ruby...

You can buy wristbands, mugs, car stickers (telling people to slow down for horses) and tax disc holders if you prefer a little something in return.

And I am amazed at those who just step in and post without reading the thread fully.
 
joeanne said:
Why are some people incapable of reading a full thread!
The mare is being advertised by a dealer on behalf of a client who bought her at an auction IN THAT STATE.
The dealer is trying to do the right thing by her and sat on her for a minute or two to show she is backed. He states quite clearly that she needs work and has issues!
Jeez......at least by asking £650 she wont go for meat (or thats how I am reading it!)
Fingers crossed the person who bought her will allow EMW to take her on and secure her future.
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Again I find people are making a mountain out of a mole hill. If thread is read it states she cant be ridden due to her condition and he hopped on to show she is backed. He also states that she is on 4 feeds a day and also he wants her to go to good home hence the price. He states she needs 1-2-1 to settle and start building up her weight.
Also if the bloke was responsible for this mares condition I dont think he'd
a) put up the ad
b) state about the condition and feeding
 
I haven't had time to reply before. I have not stated which website the mare was on but it was not horsemart and nowhere on the advert I saw did it say the mare had been rescued previously.

I have never reported any animal to any rescue organisation before because I have been lucky enough not to see any animals in that poor condition .

Please don't jump to conclusions but I would be grateful for any sensible advice.
I Will keep everyone updated when I hear more as I will be requesting updates.
 
I have just checked the original advert I saw and yes the mare is still being advertised and my initial response is still the same she needs help now.

I am going to report her to another charity but advise them that I have been in touch with the RSPCA.

Hope this works!
 
broke_but_happy said:
Did you read the ad?

"Ruby is a lovely mare however has been mistreated she is 10 years old and has not been ridden for some time, The reason for the photo being ridden above is PURELY to show she is backed. She is not ridden on a regular basis due to needing condition building.

Yes the mare is underweight, but I think the complete lack of top line makes her look worse. As to working her in that condition when my TB was underweight (and only looking slightly better than that one) I was actually told to ride her gently by both my vet and physio.
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So many people just want to look at the pictures and not actually READ the info.
 
HandleyCross said:
Again I find people are making a mountain out of a mole hill. If thread is read it states she cant be ridden due to her condition and he hopped on to show she is backed. He also states that she is on 4 feeds a day and also he wants her to go to good home hence the price. He states she needs 1-2-1 to settle and start building up her weight.
Also if the bloke was responsible for this mares condition I dont think he'd
a) put up the ad
b) state about the condition and feeding
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^ spot on^
 
How sad poor thing!! My new (had him 3 months) horse was the same state never rode him for 4 weeks and he was in the £1000s won't say how much!! But he is the most sweetest horse ever and he tries his heart out for me!! Hope someone buys her and gives her a nice home and some love!! Agree about the RSPCA waste of time!!
 
I'm local, and I can take her on. If the original owner wants to get her and have her here I will help. And I don't mean on livery either, i am happy to give her a chance but don't have the purchase price spare at the moment. And yes, I keep tbs and feel confident i can cope with a sensitive mare! If the owner was interested tell them to get in touch. Charities are very stretched at the moment, and an underweight tb needing so much money and care may not be what they can cope with.
Mare seems to have a kind eye so has to be worth a shot?
 
Agreed Brighteyes, I donated towards Rosie the fell too - and did not want my donation back so as you say maybe they will go towards this girl.

I am always amused to find how peoples perceptions turn from outrage to a big pat on the back without so much as an embarrassed apology to those who they misjudged :) Good old HHO!
 
MrsMozart said:
JanetGeorge - if we can help with donations, etc., please shout.

If the mare doesn't go to JG, but to EMW or similar, the same applies.
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Very kind of you. If we can persuade the seller to let her go for a sensible price, she'll come here for initial rehab and assessment - and then to EMW.

The mare has fallen on hard times because she WAS very difficult - it's unlikely she'll be easy to return to 'normality' as she has even less reason to trust humans now.
 
Its great that this mare will hopefully have a secure future,BUT this is NOT the mare the OP was concerned about, it was on another site.

The RSPCA or WHW should respond but in my experience do not let you know what they are doing.

I never had any info on some local horses they were looking at,I could only monitor them as they were near me and saw that one by one they disappeared.

OP keep phoning both and hope they do something this time,but dont hold your breath.
 
Hal1k1 said:
I haven't had time to reply before. I have not stated which website the mare was on but it was not horsemart and nowhere on the advert I saw did it say the mare had been rescued previously.

I have never reported any animal to any rescue organisation before because I have been lucky enough not to see any animals in that poor condition .

Please don't jump to conclusions but I would be grateful for any sensible advice.
I Will keep everyone updated when I hear more as I will be requesting updates.
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So Ruby wasn't the mare you saw originally! Sad to think there's more than one poor mare needing a nice home. Let us know how you get on..... and at least something good has already come out of your concern, another horse has chance of a better future.

JG, I'm also willing to offer help if needed..... she did have a kind eye and hope she can be helped.
 
Lets hope he lets her go for a reasonable price - though with a horse like that he should be GIFTING her to a charity or those offering her a chance! Remember this dealer, is STILL expecting to make a quick buck, on a horse in a pitiful state.
 
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JanetGeorge said:
Very kind of you. If we can persuade the seller to let her go for a sensible price, she'll come here for initial rehab and assessment - and then to EMW.

The mare has fallen on hard times because she WAS very difficult - it's unlikely she'll be easy to return to 'normality' as she has even less reason to trust humans now.
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You can get me via pm on here.

Hoping all works out.
 
JanetGeorge said:
Very kind of you. If we can persuade the seller to let her go for a sensible price, she'll come here for initial rehab and assessment - and then to EMW.

The mare has fallen on hard times because she WAS very difficult - it's unlikely she'll be easy to return to 'normality' as she has even less reason to trust humans now.
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When you say 'difficult' I imagine she was a typical Another Hoarwithy mare - they are sharp as hell and go up if you put pressure on them. Not for the fainthearted, but can be a lovely ride if you can get into their heads.
I own one.
S :D
 
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