so gutted

[horsimous]

I had a lovely, very well bred horse 12 YO (which needed a good rider as he could be sharp), which had been out on loan for 3 years to a very suitable home. As I live overseas I decided I couldn't keep him anymore as I never saw him and couldn't deal with any problems that arose (plus I was still paying nearly all the costs).

I decided that rather than selling him and not knowing his future that I'd offer to give him to the loaner if he'd give him a good home and was certain he wanted him. Now, after 2 months I hear he's thinking of selling him as a younger horse has come along that he wants to buy.

I feel that me and my (ex) horse have been sold up the river. So much for securing the horse's future hey! What do you think? Was I just a sentimental mug?

 

[Blizzard]

No not at all,and its not like she has had him a few years and is now selling him either, 2 months! thatis awful.

did she at least offer him back to you?

 

[horsimous]

no, more interested in how to afford the new horse "of a lifetime" it seems

 

[kerilli]

i'd contact him and say that the gift was with the understanding that the horse's future was secure, so if he wants to sell him, you want your cut (i.e. most) of the profits.
nightmare. people can be vile. poor horse.

 

[angiebaby]

Sorry, but if you gave the horse as a gift you can't do anything about it, unless you can proove otherwise. This has happened to me, I was given my pony 3 years ago, people couldn't look after him, he had lots of problems, and I have put in all the work! So according to me I deserve him!!

 

[Grumpy Herbert]

A cautionary tale, I think! The only way you can ever always have a say in what happens to your horse is not to sell or give it away. I know that circumstances don't always allow that, though, and feel sad for you that you have been let down by someone you thought you could rely on. I hope your ex horse finds a lovely home.