JanetGeorge
Well-Known Member
I have a nice 6yo coming back today - as his first 3 weeks at his fist new home has turned him into a monster. I've only had this problem once before - with a lot of horses sold - and the 1st one had some excuses. He was 11, never been off the place before, the original Mr. Laidback. He came home exactly the same as he was when he went - just 50 kg lighter. 3 months later I sold him again - and he was fine.
This one could be different. He has been a bit quirky - but the buyer was more confident. And 5 years younger. Current plan is to bung him next to his full brother (his last best friend) and then move him after a few days. If there is no apparent problem, then he'll go to a yard a few miles down the road (where my No.1 rider keeps her own) and see what happens there.
Any other thoughts, suggestions. He is a pure-bred Irish Draught, sire and dam with excelelnt temperaments - and nothing of consequence gone wrong in his life until he left home.
This one could be different. He has been a bit quirky - but the buyer was more confident. And 5 years younger. Current plan is to bung him next to his full brother (his last best friend) and then move him after a few days. If there is no apparent problem, then he'll go to a yard a few miles down the road (where my No.1 rider keeps her own) and see what happens there.
Any other thoughts, suggestions. He is a pure-bred Irish Draught, sire and dam with excelelnt temperaments - and nothing of consequence gone wrong in his life until he left home.