faith123
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Oh my, I was not expecting that, poor poor lad. Well done for taking him home with you he is a very lucky boy. Good luck with him, im sure he will blossom over time xx
poor, poor horse...
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TwoVeterans
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Just seen the photos, poor boy. How could anyone let that happen to him. So glad he has found a loving caring home. All the best for the future with him for you and your daughter.
rockysmum
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I'm disgusted reading this thread. How the hell can a forum of horse owners argue on a thread like this. The poor poor creature is in a shocking state by anyones standards.
Very well done to the OP for buying this poor boy, he is very lucky indeed. I look forward to the pics of a very beautiful horse in the future. I agree with your daughter, he is beautiful, you just have to imagine what he will look like.
Very well done to the OP for buying this poor boy, he is very lucky indeed. I look forward to the pics of a very beautiful horse in the future. I agree with your daughter, he is beautiful, you just have to imagine what he will look like.
RoobyDoobs
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^^^^^^ this... And I'm following you on fb xxx
Brigadoon
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OMG But he is a lucky boy now to have found you.
Lots of love for taking him on. I look forward to seeing him bloom.
xxxx
Lots of love for taking him on. I look forward to seeing him bloom.
xxxx
Spiritedly
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Poor mite 
Well done for taking him on and good luck. I've tried to find the fb page but can't find it so please keep us updated on here as well.
Well done for taking him on and good luck. I've tried to find the fb page but can't find it so please keep us updated on here as well.
nikicb
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Poor mite
Me too - still can't get the FB page even following the direct link. Would love to follow his progress.x x
DragonSlayer
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Isn't it just? the ignorance on both sides is quite astounding.....
DragonSlayer
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For your information -
'...Causes.
The cause of laminitis is unknown; the following situations are known to frequently precede an attack of laminitis. Animals in these situations can thus be regarded as at HIGH RISK from laminitis. These situations may occur singly or in combination.
1. Obesity / Overeating.
The most common type seen in GB. Many animals perform no work and are used as garden ornaments by people with limited understanding of horse management. Horse owners are encouraged to overfeed their animals by feed companies, show judges and peer pressure. Native ponies require very little to eat and are unable to cope with fertilised cattle pasture...'
Taken from http://www.laminitis.org/laminitis.html
I think you need to do a little more homework - causes might be unknown says the Wiseman, but these are major factors in the disease becoming apparent. To allow a horse to get fat, it not good, yes? By all means, continue to read the rest where YOUR statement comes in BUT THE MOST COMMON TYPE IS OBESITY/OVEREATING.
ester
Not slacking multitasking
this just takes me to my home page
and 'saving-teddy' which doesn't come up on a search? is it a hidden group?Tammytoo
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Saving Teddy seems to have disappeared! I looked at it yesterday and now can't find it.
FionaM12
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Sometimes groups or pages on Facebook do disappear for a while and re-appear later. I don't know why.
YasandCrystal
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Oh the pictures brought tears to my eyes. Well done OP for taking this poor poor horse on. There is no excuse to let an animal suffer like that Look forward to watching his progress
Look forward to watching his progresskatef2020
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Thank goodness you and your daughter came along to help him when you did.
Good Luck and you should be applauded for your compassion.
Good Luck and you should be applauded for your compassion.
alwaysbroke
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Just caught up with this thread, OP I wish you all the luck in the world with Teddy, he is a very lucky lad to have found you. The pics of him have brought tears to my eyes, I am another one who couldn't have walked away and left the poor lad in that state. Will look forward to seeing his progress.
LouiseG
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Oh my poor Teddy!!! He is such a lucky boy to have found you, I am always astounded by the cruelty and neglect some animals suffer, I guess its something a true animal lover can never comprehend. I too cant find the facebook page but would love to follow his progress. What an absolutely amazing thing you are doing for this poor wee man, Im sure you will be rewarded with unconditional love and friendship from a healthy and happy horse in years to come.
Can I also just briefly add that this is only my second ever post on this forum I am a complete newbie! I came on here looking for information/advice/support and I am utterly horrified how nearly every post I read turns into a slanging match or an argument when people are genuinely looking for support. This should purely and simply be about Teddys progress and to say to Showaddy1 that you are an amazing person for doing such a wonderful and selfless thing!
Can I also just briefly add that this is only my second ever post on this forum I am a complete newbie! I came on here looking for information/advice/support and I am utterly horrified how nearly every post I read turns into a slanging match or an argument when people are genuinely looking for support. This should purely and simply be about Teddys progress and to say to Showaddy1 that you are an amazing person for doing such a wonderful and selfless thing!
FionaM12
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I came on here looking for support six months ago. I was feeling very vulnerable and low at the time.
I can honestly say I have had brilliant support here. I've been a regular poster since and other than the odd nasty post, I've found people helpful, informative and entertaining.
I'm puzzled when people say, "This thread should only be about...". Why? The threads would disappear quickly if they were dull, it's the slightly contenscious stuff which keeps them at the top of the forum!
I think Teddy's new owners have mostly had nothing but support and admiration here, and rightly so. If the odd disagreement of opinion (like yours and mine!) happens along the way, that doesn't IMO detract from the main subject.
I've started threads myself which have been taken completely off topic by others. That's fine, I didn't "own" those threads, I just started them
and was pleased they carried on into an interesting discussion.
YasandCrystal
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I've started threads myself which have been taken completely off topic by others. That's fine, I didn't "own" those threads, I just started them
This is true. If we all believed the same then the forum would be a very dull place indeed. And persuasive argument and crticism by others is no bad thing - it opens all our eyes to both sides and different angles that we may otherwise have never considered. This forum is full of members from the world over, so different cultures and customs come into play also.
People need to remember to not take things too personally, as often I don't think they are meant to be personally directed, but the power of the written word....
Adeer
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All I can say is "well done" for rescuing Teddy. He really is in a shocking state. I hope that he soon makes progress and you get to spend many happy years together.
I did laugh at the bit about your bank statement!
I did laugh at the bit about your bank statement!
migmogmash
Member
Nothing much to add other than I wish you all the best with him OP, he has a very kind eye despite his shocking condition. Well done you for taking him on and giving him a chance.
My TBx is what would have been called a poor doer, at times in the past she has lost some condition over winter- with trial and error over feeds/haylage etc we've now got the balance right and she holds her weight well (unfortunately lacking muscle now due to being on box rest for the past couple of months) However she has certainly never looked as bad as poor Teddy...there is no excuse for his state whatsoever.
My TBx is what would have been called a poor doer, at times in the past she has lost some condition over winter- with trial and error over feeds/haylage etc we've now got the balance right and she holds her weight well (unfortunately lacking muscle now due to being on box rest for the past couple of months) However she has certainly never looked as bad as poor Teddy...there is no excuse for his state whatsoever.
typekitty
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Amazing, well done! Looking forward to following his progress (and the Facebook group returning)! x
Marydoll
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Just saw this thread and seen the pics, this horse is not thin he's emaciated, im glad your working with your vet to bring him back to weight and good health as his condition may have further reaching health issues so he's better monitored closely by the vet initially.
Im glad youve got him out of there before saying anything or you might not have gotten him Otherwise.
Well done op for having the courage to take him on, i hope he turns into a lovely horse for you.
Also
There seems to be alot if misplaced anger, agression and downright nastiness by some posters on this thread which wasnt necessary all this does is trivialise an otherwise good thread
Im glad youve got him out of there before saying anything or you might not have gotten him Otherwise.
Well done op for having the courage to take him on, i hope he turns into a lovely horse for you.
Also
There seems to be alot if misplaced anger, agression and downright nastiness by some posters on this thread which wasnt necessary all this does is trivialise an otherwise good thread
welsh horse rider
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all i get is my facebook homepage when i click on the link can someone please invite me to the page or report the link searching for it doesn't work either
thanks
oh and Well Done Showaddy really admire what you have done to help Teddy
el_Snowflakes
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Just hd a look at your pics. What a shame, that poor boy Well done, you have done a lovely thing and I hope he makes a great turnaround for you and your daughter. I dont know know why some people on here have to get nasty and leave silly comments directed at you when your OP was clearly written with the best intentions. I hope they feel as silly as they are now after seeing the photos! best of luck, I'd love to see an update on him in the future!
Well done, you have done a lovely thing and I hope he makes a great turnaround for you and your daughter. I dont know know why some people on here have to get nasty and leave silly comments directed at you when your OP was clearly written with the best intentions. I hope they feel as silly as they are now after seeing the photos! best of luck, I'd love to see an update on him in the future!
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el_Snowflakes
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if that snobby remark was aimed at me ,i didn't say a tb should look thin at this time of year ,i pointed out that it wouldn't be that unusual for a tb to be poorer at this time of year
and i am not an inexperienced ,wannabe ,ignorant horse owner and have actually owned TB's in the past
it is however you who is coming across as a stuck up ,know it all weather you are right or wrong, 16yr old school child ,either that or a troll
OP trying to keep on topic
you have certainly done the right thing for that horse and i wish you well with him
Sorry, I dont find this post snobby at all?
Merrymoles
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I've got the same problem and would love to follow his progress!
showaddy1
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Hi all, Thank you so much for your kind words... I have temporarily shut the page until the authorities have finished their investigation. Maybe I was jumping the gun a lil... ~I promise faithfully to re open once all the legal stuff is over. I am having lots of negativity from the previous owner, who, as I have previously said must be completely blind to the state he was in ('he only needed worming').
Anyway, Teddy is doing marvellous... he has today been moved up with my mare and he seems to be loving the company. I am sure he has put on a lil weight too!! He's stopped scouring, must be his tummy getting used to having food, and has yet another visit from vet on Monday for teeth and bloods.
I dont think he's going to be a beauty but so far he is kind quiet, with perfect manners.
Anyway, Teddy is doing marvellous... he has today been moved up with my mare and he seems to be loving the company. I am sure he has put on a lil weight too!! He's stopped scouring, must be his tummy getting used to having food, and has yet another visit from vet on Monday for teeth and bloods.
I dont think he's going to be a beauty but so far he is kind quiet, with perfect manners.
Tammytoo
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He's a tb, he can't help being beautiful! It's possible he may have been a racehorse, in which case he will have very good manners.
FionaM12
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Well done to you and your family. Very sensible re Fb page, I did wonder if it was something like that.
And I disagree, I think there's a real beauty under that skinny frame. I'm with your daughter on that, just you wait and see!
AmyMay
Situation normal
Can't wait for the updates. Wonderful.