transporting a fallabella in my car
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cronkmooar
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lol infact why not keep her in your house?
I will get to the end of this soon but again just had to comment on this.
I think you will find that in the states fallabellas are actually trained as assistance animals and do live in houses - this is true.
Anyway back to the thread to see how it ends up - I could very well have been called a cruel old bag now
mymare
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Yes, mine have big horns, and even without horns their heads are solid, that's why it hurts to much when they butt you!
cronkmooar
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JFTDWS
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That pony is not what I was expecting... The overloading question might be valid - but would it weigh more than four adults plus some baggage - which would be the maximum you could put in a normal 5 seat car (plus driver obviously) ?
(I assume the MAM of a car is in keeping with the idea of a laden car being all seats taken by adults?)
tazzle
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all other things aside .. .. not sure sure about that as cant tell really how big the falabella is and I would hate to make the call as to which was heaviest between my landlords falabella mare and the leonberger dog up our street
.but
googles breed standard ......... quotes
falabella up to 45kg
leonberger up to 77kg
edited to add .. after reading comment re say additional adults .... even one adult say avge 60 kg
falabella not overloading car lol
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mymare
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OMG they reminded me of my kids in the car!
Ravenwood
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Do we know what sort of car it is yet?
I am now having visions of an MG midget with the roof off
I am now having visions of an MG midget with the roof off
cronkmooar
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Now this is one I can comment on - sensibly.
I would not think a sheep could kick a rear window through, maybe smash it with its head/horns.
However I do have personal experience of my st bernard going through the rear window.
They are made of safety glass and therefore do not cut - couldn't comment on the effect of an animal jumping out of a moving vehicle, but I do know someone whose st bernard jumped out the first floor window at a travel lodge and was unharmed - Im starting to sound a bit of a freak now
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mymare
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I stayed at a travellodge once, i didn't think it was that bad
Ravenwood
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tazzle
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Not that I think transporting any equine in a car is a good idea (I can't see how any car would be big enough, too much glass, barrier between driver and pony not strong enough, etc, etc......But I thought this pic seemed quite apt
If I was in the op's situation I think I'd walk. Unless the pony is unsound or has a serious condition, I can't see how a slow amble would harm anyone. Is it perhaps too far for the op to walk?
I smiled at that
.... gosh you could get that ickle thing in one of those soft dog traveller things if moving around was an issue mymare
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cronkmooar
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Marydoll
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Do we know what sort of car it is yet?
I am now having visions of an MG midget with the roof off
Pmsl !!
Now i have visions of the pony in the front seat, shades on, back legs crossed, mane and white biggles scarf blowing in the wind, trailing a hoof out the window.
quite chic
RolyPolyPony
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Then surely the walk will do her the world of good if you take it nice and slowly giving her a few breaks?
henryhorn
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I'm afraid it is illegal, I know because we transported an orphan three day old foal 50 miles in the boot of the Range Rover..
We had a strong dog grill so knew it wouldn't come over from the boot, we padded the floor with a massive duvet and the sides with cushions. I had a feeling it could cause trouble so blacked out all the windows with black bin liners stuck on with tape.
All went well until 6 miles on in a village a car flashed it's headlights at us from behind.
I stopped and to my relief discovered my own vet who had seen a small head poking round the corner of the bin liners.. He explained it was illegal but having checked said he felt it was probably fine to continue so we carried on.
When we got there the mare would have nothing to do with the foal and the idiot who had replied to my ad for a foster mare then told us her foal had died five days previously. So not a chance. We put the foal back in, it lay down and slept happily all the way home. We ended up hand rearing it and it matured into a nice horse..
I suspect this post is a troll, but just incase, you may get stopped by the Police who will probably fine you...
We had a strong dog grill so knew it wouldn't come over from the boot, we padded the floor with a massive duvet and the sides with cushions. I had a feeling it could cause trouble so blacked out all the windows with black bin liners stuck on with tape.
All went well until 6 miles on in a village a car flashed it's headlights at us from behind.
I stopped and to my relief discovered my own vet who had seen a small head poking round the corner of the bin liners.. He explained it was illegal but having checked said he felt it was probably fine to continue so we carried on.
When we got there the mare would have nothing to do with the foal and the idiot who had replied to my ad for a foster mare then told us her foal had died five days previously. So not a chance. We put the foal back in, it lay down and slept happily all the way home. We ended up hand rearing it and it matured into a nice horse..
I suspect this post is a troll, but just incase, you may get stopped by the Police who will probably fine you...
SophieLouBee
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I once knew someone who tried to lift a pony into the back of her 4x4, failed, so someone drove the car, she sat on the boot and lead the pony down the road in high viz, with hazzards on and a person on a bike bringing up the rear. Pony arrived quite tired, but nothing more.
This was about 30 years ago, before I was born infact! Pretty sure that wasn't legal either.
It's bad enough taking my sodding cat in the car let alone a pony!
CRAZY. That is all.
This was about 30 years ago, before I was born infact! Pretty sure that wasn't legal either.
It's bad enough taking my sodding cat in the car let alone a pony!
CRAZY. That is all.
varkie
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I really don't see how people can compare a pony to a dog or sheep! The behaviour of a dog & pony are not comparable, and the weight / strength of a pony against any of them comes nowhere near!
Our mini shetlands weigh between 125 - 175kg. I'm not sure where the previous weight someone gave of 45 kg came from! I don't think, having seen a photo of this pony, that anyone could say it weighed that little. I'd guess it's somewhere around 150 - 175kg. Which translates to something along the lines of 20 - 25 stone in human weight terms! And having been on the end of the rope with many over the years, as well as having dogs, I can assure you, they are WAY stronger than dogs - or sheep come to that, having done a (very) little sheep wrestling.
Any pony, unless unwell, should be capable of a steady walk of 5 miles.
I'm taken aback at how many really think loading a small pony into the back of a vehicle (unless newborn foal) is actually ok.
I drive a LWB landrover, with a huge back space (with windows) and some years ago when we had a foal orphaned, after his mum died, we still took the trailer to the vets to fetch him back - he was four weeks old then.
I still think the OP is having a laugh at everyone, and winding people up. What is alarming is those who seem to be replying as if she's genuine, and saying they think it's ok!
Our mini shetlands weigh between 125 - 175kg. I'm not sure where the previous weight someone gave of 45 kg came from! I don't think, having seen a photo of this pony, that anyone could say it weighed that little. I'd guess it's somewhere around 150 - 175kg. Which translates to something along the lines of 20 - 25 stone in human weight terms! And having been on the end of the rope with many over the years, as well as having dogs, I can assure you, they are WAY stronger than dogs - or sheep come to that, having done a (very) little sheep wrestling.
Any pony, unless unwell, should be capable of a steady walk of 5 miles.
I'm taken aback at how many really think loading a small pony into the back of a vehicle (unless newborn foal) is actually ok.
I drive a LWB landrover, with a huge back space (with windows) and some years ago when we had a foal orphaned, after his mum died, we still took the trailer to the vets to fetch him back - he was four weeks old then.
I still think the OP is having a laugh at everyone, and winding people up. What is alarming is those who seem to be replying as if she's genuine, and saying they think it's ok!
somethingorother
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I'm not sure about travelling ponies, but is it legal to put a troll in a car?
tazzle
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hiya varkie
twas me being a little pedantic (and maybe even trying / having a little bit of a sense of humour ) about the weigh issue re overloading said vehicle or not by the addition of said breed of pone
I would not suggest the particular falabella in question falls within the weight limits of the breed standard as per what I could find on the internet seach. .... as I said I googled and found
http://horsebreedslist.com/horse-breeds/49/falabella
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_does_a_Falabella_horse_weigh
the OP says her falbella is overweight .....and she does indeed look rather larger than my landlords three and the pics on the websites
my intention in my responses were to try and provide facts rather than speculation or exageration ..... and sometimes perhaps a little humour / be tongue in cheek
I dont think I have ever intimated that the said equine should grace the inside of OP vehicle ( only that if she chose to do so then adequate... or better than a headcollar or nothing .....restraint might be provided by a harness).
I do believe I did in fact suggest she walk the beastie and have a picnic along the way
twas me being a little pedantic (and maybe even trying / having a little bit of a sense of humour ) about the weigh issue re overloading said vehicle or not by the addition of said breed of pone
I would not suggest the particular falabella in question falls within the weight limits of the breed standard as per what I could find on the internet seach. .... as I said I googled and found
http://horsebreedslist.com/horse-breeds/49/falabella
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_does_a_Falabella_horse_weigh
the OP says her falbella is overweight .....and she does indeed look rather larger than my landlords three and the pics on the websites
my intention in my responses were to try and provide facts rather than speculation or exageration
..... and sometimes perhaps a little humour / be tongue in cheek I dont think I have ever intimated that the said equine should grace the inside of OP vehicle ( only that if she chose to do so then adequate... or better than a headcollar or nothing .....restraint might be provided by a harness).
I do believe I did in fact suggest she walk the beastie and have a picnic along the way
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brighteyes
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Stick a stamp in it's bum and post it.
noodle_
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OP where is the pic of your pony in the car???
as promised???????
as promised???????
Natch
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Funniest suggestion
hiya varkie
twas me being a little pedantic (and maybe even trying / having a little bit of a sense of humour ) about the weigh issue re overloading said vehicle or not by the addition of said breed of pone
I would not suggest the particular falabella in question falls within the weight limits of the breed standard as per what I could find on the internet seach. .... as I said I googled and found
http://horsebreedslist.com/horse-breeds/49/falabella
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_does_a_Falabella_horse_weigh
the OP says her falbella is overweight .....and she does indeed look rather larger than my landlords three and the pics on the websites
That'd be cos I don't think it looks anything like a true falabella!
Tnavas
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We transpoprted a foal in the back of an MG with police thumbs up! He had to be got to the Vet College really fast - we wrapped him in quilts and layed him in the boot.
For 5 miles it should be no proble. Chose a time of day when traffic is a minimum.
Put a bale of straw down in the back so she cant slip and go for it.
Drive sensibly - its no different than pulling a float - accelerate and brake slowly.
For 5 miles it should be no proble. Chose a time of day when traffic is a minimum.
Put a bale of straw down in the back so she cant slip and go for it.
Drive sensibly - its no different than pulling a float - accelerate and brake slowly.
Foxhunter49
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As it is only 5 miles - walk leading her, it will do you both good!
Sambo
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No pic I'm afraid as of yet
Thank you to those of you who have offered information about the legalities. This is of course what my OP was about.
People have asked me to explain why we can't do 2 trips in the horse box or hire something etc etc - and some of these may of course be options. But I was just asking if it is legal, I have no reason to be concerned about the welfare of the pony as I know she will be absolutely fine, it would not phase her one little bit.
Thank you to the poster who said she had been pulled over by her vet! This is all I wanted to know
And Katie weighs about 90kg (going on a weight tape) - which is actually just 14.5 stone so only like having 2 small adults in my car.
Thank you to those of you who have offered information about the legalities. This is of course what my OP was about.
People have asked me to explain why we can't do 2 trips in the horse box or hire something etc etc - and some of these may of course be options. But I was just asking if it is legal, I have no reason to be concerned about the welfare of the pony as I know she will be absolutely fine, it would not phase her one little bit.
Thank you to the poster who said she had been pulled over by her vet! This is all I wanted to know
And Katie weighs about 90kg (going on a weight tape) - which is actually just 14.5 stone so only like having 2 small adults in my car.
Tinseltoes
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Blimey! Stalker much?!
Yes I would hire transport for a show, I am not asking to be judged/opinions to be given.
I was asking if a law existed as to whether I am allowed to do this.
Physically she will easily fit, she will happily jump in and will stand as good as gold the whole way. That is not a problem.
So out of 100+ replies I haven't actually had my question answered! Just lots of silly replies and opinions!!!
Thats what I was going to say,ring the police and they will tell you.
OP you need a reality check.You are OTT
Sambo
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Sambo
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It is 5 miles by road, probably about 8 through the hacking. The roads are too dangerous to lead her on. She never does roadwork, and isn't great to the led on the roads.
I am sure she is capable of doing this eventually. But as she is very overweight, and very unfit. It is unfair to ask her to do this without asking her to do any work building up to moving day. I feel this would cause a lot more distress to her then if we transported her in less than 10 minuites!