Trailering a horse for 19 hours?

Ownedby4horses said:
Thingtodotoday - Perhaps just drop this. This is a child and not a debate about who said what needs to be carried on. We all make mistakes and are not all as well informed as others.
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I really dont care. She asked if I meant her. I replied and said yes I did.
Child or not makes no difference. I havent been rude. I answered her question.
 
If you think the trip is worth it then go ahead! I wouldn’t do it to regulars and completely agree with everything you said. I have done it a few times got big events and it normally goes alright if you can get everything organised but problems will always happen but the better Organized you can be it helps more. Good luck?
 
I really don’t understand why a horse can’t be bought in the UK? There were quite large sums of money mentioned for building a school etc and then only around 4K for the horse. It would be better to add the transport money to the purchase price plus maybe some savings and buy from a reputable person in the U.K. or if a dealer in Europe they would be well versed in transporting horses on behalf of clients.
 
gallopingby said:
I really don’t understand why a horse can’t be bought in the UK? There were quite large sums of money mentioned for building a school etc and then only around 4K for the horse. It would be better to add the transport money to the purchase price plus maybe some savings and buy from a reputable person in the U.K. or if a dealer in Europe they would be well versed in transporting horses on behalf of clients.
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OP isn't in the UK. The idea of trailering horse was from Germany to somewhere else in Europe as far as I can work out.
 
Ok had missed that, but still possible to buy a horse in Europe or wherever going to live that’s nearer the new accommodation once she knows where it will be. Best to be settled before buying the horse. Type would depend on age of OP and what she’s wanting to do in the future. Very different ideas with children riding horses rather than ponies in some areas.
 
I agree with everybody else, if you haven't even bought a horse yet why 19 hours?-and any reason for your first horses specific breeding?? in Aus it isn't unusual to do this but in the UK its a completely different story. there are lots more to consider first and it would be much easy and effect to get a transport company that already has everything sorted out rather that transporting him yourself which I likely to be more dangerous for your horse. I am also advising that ask all the questions you like but only confidente experiences can work out the right things to do. I am a child myself and I have only replied about things I am confident about and leave the more complicated questions to those who know better. I have also had horses for 9 years and 3/4 of my life
 
We're all bored in lockdown OP, maybe spend the time actually finding the pony and where you're keeping it first than making drama on here. Draw yourself up a definitive, realistic budget and list of criteria with your parents and/or instructor: for a first horse I'm not entirely sure what the benefit of importing would be. The money spent on importing could get you loads of lessons/a nicer horse instead.
(How's the saying go? "Most riders don't need a £30,000 horse, they need a £3,000 horse and 27k in lessons." or words to that effect....)

Maybe I am not best placed to give advice, but I do remember what it's like being a young teen(???) buzzing about your first horse; I spent far too long looking at akhal-tekes in Russia and mules in Spain, lol, but I did at least know they were a dream for far in the future. (And getting my boring horse form inside the UK hasn't meant I've abandoned these dreams for the future! I still want to one day own an akhal teke and/or a riding mule!!)

Dreaming is okay, trolling people who want to help others online is not. If you're honest and stick to the same story OP it's much easier for people to help you. I did the whole boring list of criteria drawn up with my mother and okay, it's not as fun as looking at extortionate overseas creatures but it does pay dividends in the end. :)

Little post script: I'm really sorry if anyone thinks I'm coming across as rude. It's not intentional; there's no tone through text after all.
 
Well said Chinchilla as I’ve nothing better to do while l wait for my dinner to cook l had a look back through some of the posts. It seems you’re correct and the OP is indeed a bored young person who is entertaining herself by planning to persuade her parents to buy her an eventing connie! I do hope she’s having lots of lessons as an eventing connie probably won’t be best suited to a novice rider and will come with a hefty price tag, maybe even as much as she planned to spend on the whole set up. A nice schoolmaster type, although difficult to find could be a more reasonable 8-10k
 
I think this account belongs to the same person that runs peachestheconnie account. I now ignore any posts from this individual and peachestheconnie, but this slightly older thread popped up again, so wondering if anyone else has noted similarities in writing style and far fetched stories between the 2.
 
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The Jokers Girl said:
I think this account belongs to the same person that runs peachestheconnie account. I now ignore all these new posts from this individual and peachestheconnie but this slightly older thread popped up again so wondering of anyone else hss noted similarities is writing style and far fetched stories between the 2.
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You are right, they are the same person. Spoilt brat comes to mind especially when we know just how mature and responsible some teenagers can be. If only she took a leaf out of Chinchilla’s book who is a credit to herself.
 
Lindylouanne said:
You are right, they are the same person. Spoilt brat comes to mind especially when we know just how mature and responsible some teenagers can be. If only she took a leaf out of Chinchilla’s book who is a credit to herself.
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So true, chinchilla is a credit to teenagers everywhere. There was another poster, I think called Cobsarefab, although not seen any posts for a while, who I thought was in her 30s but turned out to be a teenager. Both ladies are very mature, I enjoy reading what they have to say
 
The Jokers Girl said:
So true, chinchilla is a credit to teenagers everywhere. There was another poster, I think called Cobsarefab, although not seen any posts for a while, who I thought was in her 30s but turned out to be a teenager. Both ladies are very mature, I enjoy reading what they have to say
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Me too, I think Cobsarefab was friends with Leo so she may know if she is still around.
 
To be honest op I get the impression that your wishing to get a horse and that you’re generally not looking for your first horse . Please don’t be making up stories and there is no need to be rude to people . Karma will get you back.
 
Lindylouanne said:
Me too, I think Cobsarefab was friends with Leo so she may know if she is still around.
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Yeah, was being the important word. Lets just say that the way people come across on line can be vastly different in person. I did my best to help, then had to step away when they treated me very badly.
 
Shay said:
Folks - it looks like this is a child. Can we please be nice? I don't disagree with any of the points but we were all kids once and we all had our fantasies.

OP - you question is a fair one given your clear lack of experience and some of the responses have been a bit harsh. But the response is basically right - don't trailer a horse that distance, use a lorry. If you are crossing borders you need to correct paperwork too - and you need governement approved lay over points. An international transporter can do all that for you so its much easier - and safer for the horse.

And please remember to stay safe online. I doubt at this point anyone could work out who or where you are but just becuase this is a horse forum does not make it safe.
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This. OP, this will be more your parents' decision by the sound but I would never personally trailer a horse for that long. It is a lot of hassle and not comfortable for anyone involved. Use a transport company, and spend less on something else. Or consider buying a horse closer to the destination - which makes a lot more sense. I for one don't like using trailers much at all, let alone for a journey this long.
 
Personally no, I would not consider trailering that distance. I have trailered to champs from NE Scotland down to the South of England which was about 10 hours in total. Anything beyond that and if it was a horse I didnt even know then I would definately pay a transporter - their lorries are so much comfier for the horse to travel in.

I would also buy a horse far closer. I cant understand why if you're only spending max £5k on a horse you cant get something which matches your criteria in the area you live.
 
I wouldn't, would hire a lorry or use a transporter. Very tiring for horses in either but moreso in a trailer. Cheaper or not, doubt poor horse would be keen to load again after that lot!
 
A lorry gives a much better ride for the horse than a trailer, also is probably faster. I wouldn't like to do a trailer over any longer than 1 day. You don't know the roads, how many stops and starts are there going to be? How do you find overnight stay for you and horse - a transporter probably stays in their lorry overnight or has regular stop off places. When you add it all up - accommodation, fuel just that it probably comes out cheaper than a transporter, then factor in wear and tear to the car and trailer, road tolls and then BIG stress for you with an unknow horse, who could possibly be anxious ... leave it to a professional transport company much better for horse.
 
ThatConnemara said:
I'm not sure if people here think everyone else is dumb and they're so intelligent or they try to ruin someone's day by being sarcastic. Well, I was thinking of doing that but the cost is high, after speaking to my parents we said it'd be cheaper to trailer her, I asked what you guys think about that , and if it's safe for such a long distance.
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No it is not safe or fair on the horse to trailer for 3 days. If your parents aren't prepared to pay for proper transport, maybe it's best you either buy a horse in the UK or ask them and yourself what else they won't want to pay for. A safe and comfortable transport is a welfare matter and it alarms me that someone who is prepared to skimp on that considers themselves ready to own a horse.
 
Silly Servant said:
No it is not safe or fair on the horse to trailer for 3 days. If your parents aren't prepared to pay for proper transport, maybe it's best you either buy a horse in the UK or ask them and yourself what else they won't want to pay for. A safe and comfortable transport is a welfare matter and it alarms me that someone who is prepared to skimp on that considers themselves ready to own a horse.
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I live in Romania, if you search "horses for sale Romania" you'll see nothing but cart horses. My only options are abroad.
 
ThatConnemara said:
I live in Romania, if you search "horses for sale Romania" you'll see nothing but cart horses. My only options are abroad.
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But you also said you were moving to the UK....? In which case, I'd advise you wait to purchase; I have no idea what the horse market in Romania is like, but in the UK there's lots of options, particularly if you wait until the end of summer/autumn to buy when things are cheap. It will also avoid buying a horse and having to either bring it with you or sell it before moving.
 
The Fuzzy Furry said:
To others thinking of posting on here, please read the posts in my quote 1st, it might help form an opinion.
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I know but we've all been kids with overactive imaginations haven't we?

(Just saying, I am still waiting for Santa to bring me that akhal teke....???)

Also, Romanian cobs are a lovely breed imho. Ditto some of the eastern European carriage breeds are also gorgeous and could be very versatile.
 
Chinchilla said:
I know but we've all been kids with overactive imaginations haven't we?

(Just saying, I am still waiting for Santa to bring me that akhal teke....???)

Also, Romanian cobs are a lovely breed imho. Ditto some of the eastern European carriage breeds are also gorgeous and could be very versatile.
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I know, overactive imagination is one thing, blatantly posting lies on an adult forum, having 2 accounts to do so, is not 'helpful'
 
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