Pointless moan really :(

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So last week I returned the horse that was on loan to me- id had him since august snd owner wanted to gift him to me at end of this yr.

I returned him as he had many issues that were never disclosed- fence walked, can't be out alone ( even with horse in next field and touching distance) or in alone, can't get another horse out gateway with out him, bolshy to point dangerous- rips rope clean out your hand. Has been known to come over stable door. Uses his size to intimidate you and avoid doing things- he's in his 20's and these are well practised issues!! My fields look like they been ploughed as he's a hw cob!!

Turns out he'd been to 6/7 loan homes in 5 yrs as returned for these issues.

Tho a dream to ride!

So after many tears i decided i couldnt cope with all these issues and he went back to his owner, who claimed he was her baby having owned him 15+ yrs and only wants best for him

So I was looking at the ads today and lo and behold I find him advertised for sale!

No mention of any of the issues- his ad makes him sound wonderful!

I really feel for who ever buys him and gets him home to discover his many issues.

Makes me sad as without knowing his quirks and issues the new buyer is gonna have a stressed horse and potentially a nightmare in there hands- worse of all he's being advertised as ideal for novice- which he is ridden , but he's definatly not for a novice handler!!

So sad that the sellers not being honest and doing best by him, to give him the best chance to find a home that can cope with him, rather than selling him cheap and quick and him being passed on.

Pointless post as I can't change the ad nor warn any interested party, but needed to vent my frustration :(

Limoncello and nibbles to anyone still reading!
 
Such a shame :(
Will it be obvious he isn't suitable for a novice handler when viewed?
Hopefully he'll find a good home and won't be passed on!
 
This is very sad. I don't think you can do anything as you said, but bad news for this chap. I hope he ends up somewhere suitable. You never know, maybe he will go to someone who can give him what he needs in terms of turnout, and keep him happy.
 
Shame for poor horse. If he keeps being passed from one home to another it's unlikely he'll settle and stop being bolshy.

If she was going to gift him to you, could you not work through these problems. My mare would never be left alone in field or stable although she doesn't mind now. Having said that, we never leave a horse out on it's own on our yard but she's perfectly happy in stable on her own so, they can improve when happy and settled.

Hope he finds a good permanent home where they'll work with him although, he'd have a better chance if owner was honest in first place :(
 
Very sad & a potential liability for a new horse owner. I hope the things you describe are easily noticeable to potential buyers. This post highlights the importance of taking an experienced/professional horse person with you when viewing horses if you are a novice owner.
 
its sad but at least if he gets sold he shouldn't keep getting moved around and should settle.

To be honest the problem ld you described are manageable and if he was perfect to ride then I would have kept him and worked on the issues.
 
Blucanoo -Maybe manageable for you but you have no idea of my circumstances ! Nor the true depth if these problems.

I chose what was best for me, my children on the yard and other liveries, and don't appreciate being made to feel I've done the horse wrong :(
 
blucanoo1990 said:
its sad but at least if he gets sold he shouldn't keep getting moved around and should settle.

To be honest the problem ld you described are manageable and if he was perfect to ride then I would have kept him and worked on the issues.
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I think that comment was unfair. OP said she couldnt manage the problem and said his behaviour was unsafe. We dont know the level of experience anyone has on here and TBH if a horse is dangerous its wise to move it off of a yard where there are children etc especially if its coming over the stable door.

OP has done the right thing. It is the owner who is clearly and undeniably in the wrong here. We recently and sadly had another thread on here about a woman who (in short) lost her life due to loaning a horse that was unsuitable for her. Its not worth the risk IMO

el_Snowflakes :)
 
The problems may have been to much for the loaner. I was saying I. I didn't mean to sound rude.

Yes seller is doing wrong by not disclosing these problems but really there is nothing you can do.

Putting it on a forum for everyone to comment on is going to keep it at the front of your mind.

Try and forget and move on.
 
What might seem dangerous to one is not considered dangerous to another, so folk will post as they seem fit, do not feel guilty because of anothers post unless your are guilty which you are not.

I do agree horse could have been turned out with another and never stabled on its own, and yes being a HW cob he is going to use his strength to get his own way, hope he finds a good home.
 
Poor horse.

You did the right thing though OP. Owning horses is expensive and should be enjoyable, you shouldn't dread going to the yard, or spend your time worrying who he is going to hurt.

I hope he finds a home who can work through (or around) his problems.
 
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