Weezy
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Rogue horse dealer AGAIN!
WATCHDOG BBC1 NOW
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Irishcobs
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Oh have I missed it?
Weezy
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No, sorry, thought it was going to be the first piece, but it wasn't - will be on in the next 20 mins tho!
sallyellis
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aw I missed it - did they name them? if so who was it so we can all steer clear!
_April_
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Cheers! x
Jiffy
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It's on now!
aimeerose
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Ok rouge traders are awful and should be shut down but does anyone else think some of these people are numpties???
anyone?????
anyone?????
sarahlouise
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Why didn't these people get the horses vetted??!
Weezy
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See my other thread below
sarahlouise
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And why would you buy a horse without even seeing it??!!!!
Chex
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Even if the people are numpties, the false advertising they did was ridiculous and they lied through their teeth. I'm not watching it btw, will watch it after Corrie!
JM07
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its on at 8.30 isnt it????
or do you mean watchdog?
or do you mean watchdog?
Weezy
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Watchdog did the report, its just been done.
Elise
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I do feel sorry for these people but I don't understand why someone would buy a horse without riding it, seeing what it was like in the stable and get it vetted etc first?
JM07
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i've bought plenty without viewng first....
but not from these idiots....
but not from these idiots....
Patches
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i've bought plenty without viewng first....
but not from these idiots....
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I've bought one and we both know the lovely pony in question, don't we?!
i've bought plenty without viewng first....
but not from these idiots....
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I've bought one and we both know the lovely pony in question, don't we?!
JM07
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i'm not an idiot C....and neither are you!!!
JM07
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and Oli was definitely as discribed.....
Patches
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i'm not an idiot C....and neither are you!!!
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I'm stamping my feet in agreement!
I wouldn't buy a horse unseen from just anyone though. People buy from sales and auctions all the time and those horses aren't properly tried and often there's no vetting or comeback either.
EDITED because I put those horses "are properly tried" instead of aren't.
i'm not an idiot C....and neither are you!!!
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I'm stamping my feet in agreement!
I wouldn't buy a horse unseen from just anyone though. People buy from sales and auctions all the time and those horses aren't properly tried and often there's no vetting or comeback either.
EDITED because I put those horses "are properly tried" instead of aren't.
Patches
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He's BETTER than described mate.
JM07
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as you know, i get most of my ponies from sales/markets..
no come backs whatsoever.
if a buyer is uncertain, take someone who is experienced who could act as a second eye...
a lot of my buys are through "gut" feeling...99% of the time i'm right...the odd 1% are dealt with in the apropriate manner
no come backs whatsoever.
if a buyer is uncertain, take someone who is experienced who could act as a second eye...
a lot of my buys are through "gut" feeling...99% of the time i'm right...the odd 1% are dealt with in the apropriate manner
Patches
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I've just edited last post as I meant to say the horses at auctions aren't properly tried. I typed "are" in error.
You're right, it's a gut instinct for most people. Often we only have to sit on a horse and just know they are one for us, regardless of giving them a full trial.
I'm not unhappy with Oliver at all. He's more than we hoped he'd be. Yeah, he's trying it on a little bit at the moment, but that's green-ness. They all try it on when they're babies. It's certainly nothing that worries me. When you buy a 4 year old, you know it's a work in progress.
You're right, it's a gut instinct for most people. Often we only have to sit on a horse and just know they are one for us, regardless of giving them a full trial.
I'm not unhappy with Oliver at all. He's more than we hoped he'd be. Yeah, he's trying it on a little bit at the moment, but that's green-ness. They all try it on when they're babies. It's certainly nothing that worries me. When you buy a 4 year old, you know it's a work in progress.
Onyxia
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Grrr missed it , any way to watch it online?
tye_bo
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It did say his name, best not post it incase I've not remembered it correctly though lol. Julia Bradbury read my email out at the end of the programme - I am famous lol :-D
Onyxia
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Oh found this(dont worry Admin, it's not our "friend" from Yorkshire) http://www.bbc.co.uk/consumer/tv_and_radio/watchdog/reports/services/services_20071031.shtml
But cant find a video of the report
But cant find a video of the report
Weezy
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See my other post - I have named him and H&H are already aware of him
Onyxia
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See my other post - I have named him and H&H are already aware of him
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Ohh, are we allowed to talk about our Yorkshire "friend" now too or is he still" he who shall not be named lest post vanish"?
See my other post - I have named him and H&H are already aware of him
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Ohh, are we allowed to talk about our Yorkshire "friend" now too or is he still" he who shall not be named lest post vanish"?
JM07
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PMSL, anima...not a certain David perchance????
Blackhawk
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He's been quite quiet, hasn't he?
JM07
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hopefully NOT a sleeping Lion.................