*Please read* What would you do in this situation?

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In 2006 I sold on a horse that i had brought off my riding instructor to be an eventing school master for me - he was a very tricky horse but had competed up to intermediate and we got on. We had a successful half a season together before he started refusing to go out the start box and napping and rearing so badly that we could not get near the first fence xc. We had all the checks done and nothing wrong and was still dressaging and showjumping with no problems. He was 17years old and had been eventing since he was 4 so after much perseverance and never getting past the first fence xc we decided he had obviously had enough of eventing and possibly wanted a slightly quieter life. I wanted to event and had another horse coming back from injury so we decided to sell him as a dressage schoolmaster. In the advert we clearly stated that he was NO longer up to eventing and we also told his eventual buyers this in person and told them that he would nap and rear. He was sold to a dressage home and we heard nothing from them so assumed all was well.

I have just been on BDWP that he has obviously been sold and was entered for two events last season where he was, not suprisingly, eliminated xc. He is entered for events this season too. I have found his new owner on fb and she only looks like a young girl. I really want to contact her and tell her that he really is not up for eventing anymore, she only has to look at my record with him to see he was eliminated in his last 6 events of 2006 and has done no eventing since then. I am so cross as after we specifically said he should NOT event he has clearly been sold as an eventing schoolmaster. :( I am worried about my old horse as he is not going to be happy if they are trying to event him and i'm worried for the new owner as he naps and rears very badly on the xc, or at least he did with me when I had him.

Should I do anything or not? I don't want to cause any trouble for myself but am so cross that this has happened.

Help please!!
 
Id make her aware, then she may be able to work through the issue, theres one of the top eventers that had a horse that was a sod to get out of the start box,, cant remember who it was, but some times they would get going others not.
 
I say ontact her, but do it sensitively. If she looks young, you could message her explaining you're a previous owner and asking if her or her parents could give you a call. People are rightly cautious about being approached via Facebook.
You've nothing to lose by speaking up, and the girl & horse will suffer if you keep quiet. I'd want to know if it was me.
 
I would Definately contact her. The horse is now about 22 by my calcs. At 17 he was saying 'no more thanks' and both he and his owner deserves honesty from a previous owner.
 
If it was me that bought the horse I would really appreciate your honesty. For the sake of horse and rider its much better for them to know. To many people in selling on horses hold back the truth and this is so unfair on the horse
 
Mind your own business galloping cob???????? OMG i think the OP realises she as to be cautious but is rightly not just worried about horse but the possible young owner as horse naps and rears - No offence but as a parent I would be eternally grateful if OP came to me and explained the horses past and allowing me to assess the problems

OP as I said above as a parent I would be grateful if you subtly asked to talk - you may saave a least a young girls confidence at best her life - contact the present owner and ask for the parents to contact you - what a caring person you are xxx
 
i agree with everone that isn't gallopingcob

better that than find out that horse and rider come a cropper trying to xc
 
pmsl why are trolls so damn funny - recovering from food poisioning I so need a laugh - I thank you galloping cob for giving me best laugh of day pmsl
 
No, wait, I'm getting comfy chairs and popcorn! Though I suspect the speed of insulting replies from the new troll will get this thread pulled before 7 pages worth!
 
I would tell them... at the end of the day there could be a nasty accident if the horse rears badly and goes over, or on the flip side they could think that there is something more seriously wrong and have PTS rather than just giving it an easier time...
 
Serenity087 said:
Why do I suspect GallopingCob may be responsible for selling this poor animal on?
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I thought that...:rolleyes:

I'd appreciate the honesty too, but I'd approach it by asking how he's getting on, is she happy with him etc. She may say that he's great, and she's been XC schooling him happily, in which case the break may have done the trick. If not, carefully tell her that he was tricky. Good luck

J&C
 
J&C agree with you here - fingers crossed horse and rider are happy together but like said I applaud OP for being caring towards horse and rider - shame not more people ae like this :) xx
 
paisley said:
No, wait, I'm getting comfy chairs and popcorn! Though I suspect the speed of insulting replies from the new troll will get this thread pulled before 7 pages worth!
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I reckon 10 pages... but hang on a sec *Looks round the room* Shhh it seem's to have gone :)
 
Personally I would contact them and if they dont want to know then thats fine but at least you can put your mind at rest. Its great your caring for horse and rider and more should be like you.
 
Hi, read your story and felt really bad for you, if I was you i would contact her and explain your experiences and then she has the choice of what she does. She might already know and be ignoring previous advice or she might be completely unaware and would avoid danger to herself and him. There is no harm in offering advice, I knoe i would prefer to be contacted, and for you peace of mind you need to do it xx
 
You cant be sure how he was sold to the current owners so dont go badmouthing them just incase! I suggest you do contact the current owners and explain your experience with him and how you sold him on then see what they have to say about it.
 
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