sad advert preying on my mind

[skint.spotty]

Why always think its cruel to rehome an oldie? Personally Id rather keep them (have one as a field ornament as we speak) but if the horse is still perfectly healthy then I think its a real shame to not at least try to find a nice companion home for it. Plenty of people will take on older quiet ponies.

........ have you seen the state of the animal? She looks like a walking vets bill. If I could afford her, as soon as I got her home I'd want to worm, full blood test & PPID, dentist and farrier. Passing on a horse in that state when it's too old to churn foals out for you isn't fair and there's a vast glut of unwanted companions looking for homes everywhere.

 

[Gallop_Away]

Why always think its cruel to rehome an oldie? Personally Id rather keep them (have one as a field ornament as we speak) but if the horse is still perfectly healthy then I think its a real shame to not at least try to find a nice companion home for it. Plenty of people will take on older quiet ponies.

And plenty of seemingly nice forever homes will attempt to sell them on for a quick buck. I wish people could take responsibility for horses that have given them so many good years. If you can't keep them in their retirement then pts. Don't pass the responsibility to someone else!

 

[Skips11]

Sadly she won’t be coming home with me. She is 24, and whilst I am willing to put some love/time/money into something, my sensible head says that the eventual companion does have a purpose and will need to be around a while longer than I think this mare might be.
I wish I hadn’t enquired as now it feels worse leaving her, but we can’t save them all!

I really hope someone is able to give her some love and a dignified rest of her life, however long it may be.

 

[skint.spotty]

I wonder if they'd accept offers. Really reluctant to spend £1000 on something in her condition because I'd absolutely want the vet out asap and to quarantine away from my other horses for a bit and it all quickly adds up.

 

[Xtra]

For the grey TB he is being rehomed through a charity due owner injuries. He is well looked after and will only go to good home as she always wants the best for any horse she has had. So no need to worry about him.

 

[Skips11]

I wonder if they'd accept offers. Really reluctant to spend £1000 on something in her condition because I'd absolutely want the vet out asap and to quarantine away from my other horses for a bit and it all quickly adds up.

Would have thought so, reason for sale is downsizing. I can’t imagine anyone sensible would turn down a good home for a horse like this

 

[onemoretime]

I am looking for a companion and she’s not too far from me, I have enquired

Well done do please let us know if you manage to buy her.

 

[Dam1]

Skint.Spotty - I could contribute to the buying cost if that's all that's stopping you

 

[Errin Paddywack]

If she was a hand smaller and a lot cheaper I wouldn't mind her. Provided her health is generally ok she should have quite a few more years, I certainly hope mine will. Mine is 22 but has leg problems due to very straight hind legs and dropped pasterns.

 

[Goldenstar]

24 poor old soul .

 

[tristar]

o m g

 

[Gallop_Away]

24.....wow

Poor old girl

 

[skint.spotty]

@Madd1 that's a really kind offer but I'm not sure it's feasible or fair. I don't like the idea of others funding my animals - besides, it's not so much the purchase costs, because - although it would pretty much clear me out - it is at least upfront and clear. But I would be concerned about ongoing upkeep on something that age, in poor condition and of unknown health, plus I only have 3 stables but getting her would mean owning 4 horses, all of whom would be pasture pets. I also don't have my own transport so would have to hire a lorry to collect.
If she was £500 instead of almost £1000 I'd have phoned already, though; I have a soft spot for plain bay mares, and she's got a kind face.

 

[AmyMay]

@Madd1 that's a really kind offer but I'm not sure it's feasible or fair. I don't like the idea of others funding my animals - besides, it's not so much the purchase costs, because - although it would pretty much clear me out - it is at least upfront and clear. But I would be concerned about ongoing upkeep on something that age, in poor condition and of unknown health, plus I only have 3 stables but getting her would mean owning 4 horses, all of whom would be pasture pets. I also don't have my own transport so would have to hire a lorry to collect.
If she was £500 instead of almost £1000 I'd have phoned already, though; I have a soft spot for plain bay mares, and she's got a kind face.

They may take 500….

 

[nagblagger]

And someone might live close for transport at cost..

 

[Upthecreek]

I can’t believe they are asking that money for a mare aged 24 in poor condition

 

[Melody Grey]

Offer them £100 and present references and/or opportunity for the seller to see your other horses and set up. They’d be foolish to decline.

 

[Jenko109]

Offer them £100 and present references and/or opportunity for the seller to see your other horses and set up. They’d be foolish to decline.

This.

Nobody is going to pay anywhere near their asking price. My betting is they will take a real low ball offer as that is preferable to paying to feed her

 

[skint.spotty]

If the advert is still up by this time next week I will probably do that. I have 3 field ornaments anyway, what's one more? I'm sure my vet, who's spent plenty of time at mine thanks to my mare's self-injurious ways, would be happy to give a reference

 

[toppedoff]

If the advert is still up by this time next week I will probably do that. I have 3 field ornaments anyway, what's one more? I'm sure my vet, who's spent plenty of time at mine thanks to my mare's self-injurious ways, would be happy to give a reference

No pressure either by the way, you're so kind thank you

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

I have space to retire her, but can't justify spending that amount... makes you feel awful doesn't it, but you can't save them all

do a H&H whip round all chip in

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

Fingers crossed .

Fingers crossed GS - hope they get back to you

 

[stangs]

Even if she were only 500 quid, the cost of Prascend - which, from the looks of her in the photos, she'll soon be needing - will soon bring you over 1000 again. I know I'm going against the HHO grain here, but I wouldn't take a punt on her.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

What a poor little mare she looks so kind and reminds me if my first mare I had bless her

 

[wills_91]

Why did I look at this . Really hope she lands on her hooves.

 

[Marigold4]

Given her very poor condition, could RSPCA or a horse charity get involved?

 

[scats]

God the poor thing, this breaks my heart. I have plenty of good grazing and spare stables here, but I really couldn’t spend that amount of money on an oldie

 

[Sandstone1]

They will never get that money for her. She looks like a welfare case. I hope someone can offer her a good home. If I could have her I would offer £50 and remind the owners that they might get a visit from a welfare charity with her in that condition.

 

[Jambarissa]

I am glad a don't have my own land else I'd have so many pity ponies

It would be very kind of someone to take her but agree that to do right by her and get her the treatment she'd need is likely to be a money pit.

A strong person might be able to give her a beautiful summer then put her to rest

 

[Sandstone1]

I am glad a don't have my own land else I'd have so many pity ponies

It would be very kind of someone to take her but agree that to do right by her and get her the treatment she'd need is likely to be a money pit.

A strong person might be able to give her a beautiful summer then put her to rest

On the other hand if someone takes her on, getting her wormed and teeth done and some decent food she could pick up no end. Hope someone can give her a chance.