Update : he did it again

Good luck DA.

Nothing helpful to say but I've been following your progress too. Like everyone else, I think you've done everything right by this horse and it's an awful situation and a tough decision you've had to make. Hugs for tomorrow.
 
Didn't post before as had no useful advice to add but want to say it sounds exactly the right decision and I am sending you cyber support in the hope that the kind comments by all those who have posted will be of some comfort.
 
Oh hun im so so sorry but what a brave person you are. Your comment in a reply about not paasing him on. Thats is a brave and compassionate statement. To make the decision so responsibly is credit to you. please have someone with you and hold your head up for being someone who gave him a chance but ultimatly took responsibility for him to not be passed from pillar to post. Im shedding tearsfor you and just want to give you a hug. X x x
 
This is such a very sad post, the people who sold this poor horse to you are ruthless...... they should have taken this poor boy back when you originally contacted them. They must know of this strange and dangerous behaviour. Deep Shame on them for not standing up and saying 'yes we love this boy please return him' - instead they have left it up to you to find the moral courage to make the very disturbing decision of having pts. You have made the right decision but of course it doesn't make it any easier on you, if the people who sold him to you are reading this - then I say 'Grow some!!!!! honor your obligations and take poor horse back'.
Good Luck OP I will be sending you and horse healing vibes xx
 
All the best for tomorrow. I would name and shame the breeders, I know you can't on here but I think you can on facebook? What about the Epona Stars website? Just a thought.
 
I haven't commented as I have no idea where to help other than to say you are a very brave selfless person willing to do the right thing by the poor horse despite your own needs. Will be thinking of you, I hope the support on here and along with your friend will help you through a tough time x
 
We'll all be thinking of you tomorrow, DA, this has been a truly awful experience for you.

The unspeakable people who sold you this poor horse should be accountable. Keep everything relating to the sale and get a vet's report and any report available from the Police, neighbours/witnesses. Someone known to the breeders must have heard comments or discussions about this horse bolting, maybe you could try to trace any staff, their farrier, anyone you can think of?
 
digitalangel said:
Thank you. waiting from the call back from the guy.. am now thinking sooner rather than better for him.. just WISH the bloody breeders would do the right thing. its such a waste.

As for rescue horse i would love one, but sadly most are not rideable, i did go to the Heros charity but they wanted more than 1k for most of those. That said i dont think i want something else straightaway im now very wary but will PM honetpot and see wether we can work something out. but for the moment i need to concentrate on this guy and make sure everything is done right.

Is it best to leave the others in the field for this i guess.
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These breeders wouldn't recognise 'the right thing' if it bit them on the proverbial. They know he's suffering, they know you're struggling and still they do nothing. I've seen pond life with more scruples. Their deafening silence is absolute proof that they knowingly mis-sold you this horse.
Don't think of his death as a waste. It is damage limitation and the only option left to you in these circumstances.
I hope you take comfort in the knowledge that thanks to you alone, after tomorrow, no one will ever fail him again. Stay strong.
 
now theyve unfriended me i cant see the FB post about the girl talking about a bolting horse and no way to know/prove wether it was him or not and theyre not likely to tell me thr truth anyway! Can get all of those pretty easily and no staff its a family operation. theyre pretty ' oldskool ' in the way they do things. I hav 2 HHo'ers who guessed who the breeders were and knew them one had lovely things to say, the other less than lovely things. the one who had lovely things to say had 2 off of them, and are not related to my boy ( did check, different stallion and mare but same breeders )
 
I believe in Karma. They breeders will get whats coming to them eventually, and DigitalAngel at some stage you will be rewarded for your honesty, bravery and sense of responsibility.

I hope there is legally some way to make the breeder accountable for their dishonesty, but in the short term the safety of the people around you is of primary concern. I feel so sorry for the horse, but there is clearly something wrong and by PTS you will save it from some horrific accident which is surely only a matter of time away.
 
digitalangel said:
If theyre reading this, they have until 9:30 tomorrow morning to take him back. just take him and forget the money and do the right thing by him.
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digitalangel said:
i did however screencap it!
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Good on yer girl!!!! Even if you don't win any court case, the breeders will be named and shamed via the press, so a result of sorts if it saves one other person going through the same as you. Last Christmas eve, someone was killed not far from here, when he collided with 3 horses loose on the dual carriageway at night. It was very very distressing for the emergency services who had to deal with the carnage and of course, for the poor family of the deceased...
 
Have been following your posts DA and just want to say how sorry I am for you right now. I hope it all goes as well as possible and I shall be thinking of you, xx
 
Can't say any more than has already been said. Well done for being the one to do the right thing by him. His breeder is scum, plain and simple. Will be thinking of you tomorrow. Hugs xx
 
Nothing we can say will help but you are an admirable person and this must be so difficult for you. Many would shy away from the brave decision you have made but you have had the courage to do the right thing - well done.

Many years ago we had a livery pony who would suddenly stand like a statue in the field rolling her eyes and then start blindly galloping round with no regard for her own safety and did go through fences on occassions. - it was very dangerous when she took one of her turns and would run into other horses and there was no way of catching her. The vet reckoned either a tumour or epilepsy type problem but the owner didn't want to consider the safety issue and thought the best plan was just not to ride her. They moved away so I never heard what happened long term. However I do know how awful it was to see the pony when she running blindly and you have my utmost sympathy and respect.
 
Total respect to you for doing the right thing for the horse. personally I would not worry too much about the other horses and would have it done in a quiet place thats convenient to you. reason being that you have not had him long and he is the one needing a buddy rather than him having been in an established herd for a longer period of time and having friends who would miss him. hope that makes sense and I will be another thinking about you tomorrow. get the tears out and then relief will take over and you will know that you did the right thing in stopping him ever hurting (or worse) himself or people. hugs
 
So sorry, DA. Nothing more to add to what's been said, just agreeing that you're doing the right thing and hoping all goes as smoothly as possible tomorrow. Look after yourself.
 
Saneta said:
Good on yer girl!!!! Even if you don't win any court case, the breeders will be named and shamed via the press, so a result of sorts if it saves one other person going through the same as you. Last Christmas eve, someone was killed not far from here, when he collided with 3 horses loose on the dual carriageway at night. It was very very distressing for the emergency services who had to deal with the carnage and of course, for the poor family of the deceased...
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I remember that poor mare was in foal. Not far from me either. Also it weren't the first time they got out either
 
Just reading this thread, I hope its some comfort on a difficult day that iv never known such support from every person on a thread in such a decision. I think its far to say everyone will be thinking of you xx
 
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