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glamourpuss said:
As far as I'm concerned 'free to good home' is a phrase which should be banned regarding these poor elderly horses. It makes me utterly sick when I see these sort of ads.
It's funny how they always start running out of time/money when the horse stops being useful.... I bet they found the time/money when they could take the horse to shows or long, fun hacks!

The OP has basically advertised her old faithful here on this forum & has already demonstrated she will deliver the horse to the first random who shows interest....those of you saying she *obviously* loves her horse must be mad![/QUOTE Agree I say look at people past history
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buddy's mummy said:
he is a total gem, amymay - he is not lame and certainly not broken enough to be put to sleep, although that may happen if cant find him a suitable home - he is an excellent confidence giver, and is on danilon which I would continue to pay for. definitely a novice ride.
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They blood thirsty look at thier form
 
wooooaaaaahhh!! to anyone who has said I dont love Buddy you need to leave this thread now!! I do not want any random to take him, I am offering to contribute to costs I simply do not have the time for this horse or the finances to keep him. so I am seriously considering having him put to sleep after I have had a serious discussion with my vet. there is currently an insurance claim going through so may wait for all that in a couple of months time. calm down everyone..I was only asking my options now I have nutters saying I dont love my horse!!! jeeeeeezz if I didnt love him or care for him I would just take him to a sales and bute up to eyeballs not offer him free or on loan and contribute to his keep to ensure his welfare!! get a grip everyone!!
 
I'm another who thinks that advertising him 'free to a good home' would be a disaster, there are some swines out there who could make a lot of money on a nice quiet horse like Buddy, you would never be able to forgive yourself.

A sharer would be great if you could find the right person, he could give someone a lot of confidence and enjoy some gentle hacks.

It might be worth contacting RDA to see if they could use him with a view to having him back to pts when his quality of life deteriorates.

If none of the above are options, then I would pts at home.
 
You amaze me i was defending you not amymay just proves people dont read.But having said that you have been quick to comment on previous pts forums yeah?.So i do wish you luck when
you calm down and read it properly .I think you should find time to care for him you managed it when he was younger some how but if you cant,at least you are doing your best by him to keep him going.Good on you.I will go away now i said my piece
 
If you are willing to contribute towards costs how about a sharer and keep him at present yard? That way you could still keep an eye on him & have input. If he's a good hack I am sure there are people out there willing to share but can't afford to buy.
 
christine48 said:
You aren't though are you? You want rid of him. The right thing is to have him PTS. I have been in the same position and knew I'd done the right thing.
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I am unable to keep him to give him the quality of life he deserves I do not have the time or resources to keep him - hence thinking about options...as you would. he has athritis and an old injury - not exectly elderly and has a lot to give someone who wants to plod around.
 
Tbh op even a person who just wants a steady hack horse will expect it to at least manage walk, trot and canter.

I can't say I'd be happy riding a horse that could only really manage a trot as I wouldn't feel he was comfortable.

Good retirement liveries are worth their weight in gold you find a good one, a friend of mine had her horse at yard for retirees for 5 years before they lost her.

If not I'd seriously consider putting him down.
 
risky business said:
Tbh op even a person who just wants a steady hack horse will expect it to at least manage walk, trot and canter.

I can't say I'd be happy riding a horse that could only really manage a trot as I wouldn't feel he was comfortable.

Good retirement liveries are worth their weight in gold you find a good one, a friend of mine had her horse at yard for retirees for 5 years before they lost her.

If not I'd seriously consider putting him down.
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he is under a vet waiting on insurance so vet may advise putting him to sleep if he doesnt have a good prognosis anyway.
 
I can see where your coming from re pts, it's easy enough to say but your the one that still sees him everyday and can see he's still happy in daily life and having a mooch about. That's what makes it so tough to make that call.

I wouldn't rush into any decision you make and I wish you luck whatever you decide.
 
risky business said:
I can see where your coming from re pts, it's easy enough to say but your the one that still sees him everyday and can see he's still happy in daily life and having a mooch about. That's what makes it so tough to make that call.

I wouldn't rush into any decision you make and I wish you luck whatever you decide.
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Thanksyou Risky business
 
I have a twenty year old mare, sound and happy, but in your situation OP I would pts in a heartbeat.

Far better to go when loved and not in pain than passed on to a stranger that can promise the earth and not deliver the goods, not something I'd ever risk with any of my animals.

As for those who say it is bloodthirsty to pts, they have probably never seen the extreme suffering that some horses are forced to endure because their owners couldn't face doing the right thing for them. There are healthy sane horses that can't find good homes currently, a horse with mobility issues that needs medication stands a fairly small chance of a good future.

I'd strongly recommend contacting somewhere like world horse welfare, I'm sure they'd give an honest and unbiased opinion on what they think is best for the horse.
 
buddy's mummy said:
he is under a vet waiting on insurance so vet may advise putting him to sleep if he doesnt have a good prognosis anyway.
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If he's still under veterinary treatment for his issues, then it sounds a bit premature to be making any decisions re his long term future. Better to wait until you know exactly what the prognosis is before rushing in to a decision whether it be retirement livery, loan, PTS or whatever.
 
risky business said:
I can see where your coming from re pts, it's easy enough to say but your the one that still sees him everyday and can see he's still happy in daily life and having a mooch about. That's what makes it so tough to make that call.

I wouldn't rush into any decision you make and I wish you luck whatever you decide.
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Now here's someone talking sense!

Good luck with whatever you decide but please don't, whatever you do, advertise him 'free to a good home'.
 
Well you haven't got me on UI so I will tell you that you are rude & ignorant. What Amymay suggested isn't disgraceful it's a practical solution which ensures that an owner who is sick of her old horse can do the right thing for it.

Others have suggested loaning the horse out but the OP doesn't appear to want the hassle so actually in this circumstance PTS is the best option for the horse.

Please feel free to rant away back at me, I love arguing with self righteous people with limited IQ :)
 
glamourpuss said:
Well you haven't got me on UI so I will tell you that you are rude & ignorant. What Amymay suggested isn't disgraceful it's a practical solution which ensures that an owner who is sick of her old horse can do the right thing for it.

Others have suggested loaning the horse out but the OP doesn't appear to want the hassle so actually in this circumstance PTS is the best option for the horse.

Please feel free to rant away back at me, I love arguing with self righteous people with limited IQ :)
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why am I rude and ignorant? also I am not sick of my old horse you cheeky cow, I am unable to provide for him anymore, certainly not sick of my poor horse..you vile person.
 
That last post wasn't aimed at you actually Buddy's mum but Lizbet for saying Amymay was a disgrace for suggesting PTS.

Look your initial post was basically an ad for a free to good home, when a loan was suggested you said you didn't want/couldn't take him back.

Can I ask how did you find the time/money to keep him when he was fit & useful? Your other posts suggest you have your own land.
 
he has never been fit and useful - I bought him with an old tendon injury to hack only. I live on a farm - oh parents farm but he is up the road on a private yard as its there is no room for him at farm. it is certainly not the case that I am sick of him, he fits my bill perfectly, its just time and costs !!
 
Buddy's mum I'm going to apologise. I haven't come across very well in my posts & I think I'm letting a recent situation in my real life regarding a 'free to good home' horse colour my judgement.

I am going to step away from this thread.

Seriously I wish you well & hope you can find a good outcome. Xx
 
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