really need to scream (rant)

[pinball]

As above, ok a friend i know decided yesterday she wanted a pony for her daughter (she's 3) never been around horse's, her or her mom ,so today on facebook post pics of the new pony 13hh 5yr old dartmoor pony,a bit shocked that anyone would sell a pony to a complete novice (ie) no experience, a pony to start with, but it's huge,really fat she say to me they said it was slighty lamanetic (sp)but it was really nice with the kids,what the hell where sellers thinking of
sorry rant over

g+t to anyone who read this

 

[rockysmum]

£££££££££££££££££££££££ no other explanation. Poor pony

 

[Chestnuttymare]

Too many stupid people around! Hope it doesn't end too badly for the pony. I hope it will be on a yard where she will get some help. Does mum know nothing?

 

[pinball]

your right she couldn't understand why she would struggle with insurance, thank god i directed her to a good yard ,who told her no 24hr grazing but starvation paddock and to expect the vet bills,she was gutted because she couldn't buy it pretty blankets for when it rains AAAghhh shoot me

 

[horseless jorge!]

Hopefully she's good enough friends with you so that you can help.

 

[pinball]

hi cm
nope no idea it was pretty and friendly.yes it now is fat wait till it's stabled or on a starvation paddock will it still be so friendly

 

[pinball]

HJ

she went to look at it on her own,because she breeds dogs so she said she knows what she's looking for ,please shoot me

 

[pinball]

going to bed to bang my head against a wall,not really offered to look after friends horses while their away,yep must be mad MY 2 weeks holiday looking after 5 horses and 5 dogs lol,but i'm going to steal 1 filly do you think they would notice

 

[VioletStripe]

All I can say is, I hope they have a good instructor/YO to help out.. xx

 

[smellsofhorse]

sellers just thinking or money.

I hope the buyers get expert help for the pony and childs sake.

 

[Piglet]

At least she asked for help from you and us obviously open fir advice and will hopefully follow it so she, pony and kid can enjoy their pony

 

[LoveMolly]

It really annoys me!
I know some one who dosn't have a clue about horses and brought a 3 year old for her daughter whos never even had a riding lesson!!

 

[TheBayMonkey]

I know how you feel, girl on our yard had a confidence giver on loan to enjoy through the summer hacking with us and competing while gaining her confidence back after a years break. This was also her first proper ridden horse, previous ones were little ponies she showed and sat on every now and then. Last week on the monday she decides she wants her own horse, fine, we all start to help her look, we think: 7yrs+ done a bit of everything but she can also improve it with lessons and she can also enjoy nice quiet hacks with ( she's still extremely nervous in certain situations), 15hh MAX as she's quite small. She insists she wants over 16hh (no reason) and on the saturday she takes delivery of a yearling expected to grow to 16 something hh...... By the time it comes to break this horse the amount of money spent on it will be unthinkable. Rugs have already been ordered, bandages, bridles, rollers and cavasons have been bought for this YEARLING which will GROW over the next few years... Seems like these days people have more money than common sense.

 

[mulledwhine]

Besides everything else, IMHO 13hh is way to big for a 3 year old,

 

[muddygreymare]

Poor pony, and poor child I too hope, that somehow she has knowledgeable people to help her with said pony Stupid woman