HaffiesRock
Well-Known Member
I know you get time wasters when advertising a horse, but what am I doing wrong?
I have written my pony's full loan advert very honestly. He is not an easy ride, he is strong and knows it and needs a firm yet sympathetic rider. To the right person he will genuinely be an amazing partner in crime.
Originally, I didn't state his height in the advert as he is only 13.2/3 and I knew that height would attract children. I stated he was a not a child's ride twice, additionally to saying how strong he was numerous times. I have since added his height into the advert as I have had a few messages asking and stated again that Haflinger's are built for strength so don't let his small stature put you off, but stated again HE IS NOT A CHILDS PONY!
I have added pictures of him heading up to a jump so it can be seen that he is strong and there is nothing in the advert that suggests he is a child's pony, plod etc. So why am I getting so many emails about him being for a child?
The best one so far is this:
Person: My daughter loves your pony and would love to come and try him!
Me: Can you give me some more information on you and yours daughters age/experience?
Person: Of course! My daughter is 8 and looking for a first ridden to gain confidence on.
Me: I'm really sorry but he isn't the pony for you (went on to explain why)
Person: But she loves him!
Me: He really isn't suitable...
Person: Well I am the judge of that so when can we come and see him?
Me: (Banging head of keyboard) ...
This is hard enough already. Is it bad manners to just ignore any messages... If I reply and say he is not suitable and they come back, is it really that rude to ignore them?
I appreciate that there are some amazing teen riders out there who he would be perfect for, but the last thing I want is for anyone to get hurt or my pony to get numerous joyrides which will just make his fizziness worse.
Any advice other than just to delete the advert and keep plodding on?
I have written my pony's full loan advert very honestly. He is not an easy ride, he is strong and knows it and needs a firm yet sympathetic rider. To the right person he will genuinely be an amazing partner in crime.
Originally, I didn't state his height in the advert as he is only 13.2/3 and I knew that height would attract children. I stated he was a not a child's ride twice, additionally to saying how strong he was numerous times. I have since added his height into the advert as I have had a few messages asking and stated again that Haflinger's are built for strength so don't let his small stature put you off, but stated again HE IS NOT A CHILDS PONY!
I have added pictures of him heading up to a jump so it can be seen that he is strong and there is nothing in the advert that suggests he is a child's pony, plod etc. So why am I getting so many emails about him being for a child?
The best one so far is this:
Person: My daughter loves your pony and would love to come and try him!
Me: Can you give me some more information on you and yours daughters age/experience?
Person: Of course! My daughter is 8 and looking for a first ridden to gain confidence on.
Me: I'm really sorry but he isn't the pony for you (went on to explain why)
Person: But she loves him!
Me: He really isn't suitable...
Person: Well I am the judge of that so when can we come and see him?
Me: (Banging head of keyboard) ...
This is hard enough already. Is it bad manners to just ignore any messages... If I reply and say he is not suitable and they come back, is it really that rude to ignore them?
I appreciate that there are some amazing teen riders out there who he would be perfect for, but the last thing I want is for anyone to get hurt or my pony to get numerous joyrides which will just make his fizziness worse.
Any advice other than just to delete the advert and keep plodding on?