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i need a companion for my filly at weaning, must be free or very cheap, as i only need one for the winter. ive looked on all the usual sites, but all are too far away. im in kent, i have transport so can travel so far but they are all more than 80 miles away!

maybe im not looking in the right places but could do with finding one this side of xmas!!

p.s im not looking to loan as i dont like the idea of being responsible for someone else horse!
 
Dartmoor hill pony filly foals are being given away for free, due to the considerable number of foals and no market, there was a thread in NL2 recently with a link.... I think they can even arrange transport...
 
There are loads on Preloved at the moment. I'd have thought almost anywhere, with the market as it is, if you stick an ad up, you'll get quite a few offered.

There is a companion horse offered & wanted section on www.projecthorses.co.uk as well.

Have you considered any of the charities - again, I know they have loads of them.
 
try a charity, they always have companions.
Even if its a short term home is will be a help to them, at least you will help help if any problems occur with them and you will know they are going bac into safe hands when you no longer need them
 
competitiondiva said:
Dartmoor hill pony filly foals are being given away for free, due to the considerable number of foals and no market, there was a thread in NL2 recently with a link.... I think they can even arrange transport...
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i cant find the link, but this sounds good.

i would consider the charities, but the chances are i would have to re-home the pony again come spring as my mare will be back. otherwise i would
 
PLEEEEEEASE consider a charity - so many unwanted companion animals - and even if you need to give it back, i'm sure they'd be grateful for you to have it in the winter?? :)
 
I've copied and pasted this from the previous thread re Dartmoor hill ponies

''After a long discussion, the decision has been made that this years Dartmoor Pony weaned foals should be culled due to the recession. This is a very hard and brave decision for the pony keeper that I support and work with. Some farmers are still breeeding 100-150 foals a year which will give you an idea of the problem. These will go to market in October, suffer the stress of transport, suffer the stress of the market environment, wont be sold, then taken home and shot. The seriousness of the over breeding cannot be over stressed.

Should you want a filly foal or two, they would be handled, have head collars on, and you can have them for nothing. If you have no transport, transport can be provided. Alternatively they make lovely companions until they are old enough to back.

If you are interested, please contact me on 0789 978 1172 newlifehorsecare@googlemail.com

Jackie
Founder Member DPHT''
 
If I had a horse/pony that I wanted to go somewhere as a companion I'm afraid I wouldn't even consider you, as you have made it plain - quite honestly - that you only want this animal for the winter. Ergo, you'll be getting rid of it when its usefulness to you runs out.

I think you should go down the loan road. It's not that onerous an undertaking, so long as the 'real' owner insures it (you can't, as it's not your property); and then you will be doing someone a favour (long distance riding horse springs to mind) and they can have it back in the spring.
 
ok i got a reply

"All the foals are rehomed, there were only a few, the ad was meant only to go to EAL people!

Are you in Devon? If so, would you be interested in becoming a foal foster carer.

kind regards"
 
Rose Folly said:
If I had a horse/pony that I wanted to go somewhere as a companion I'm afraid I wouldn't even consider you, as you have made it plain - quite honestly - that you only want this animal for the winter. Ergo, you'll be getting rid of it when its usefulness to you runs out.

I think you should go down the loan road. It's not that onerous an undertaking, so long as the 'real' owner insures it (you can't, as it's not your property); and then you will be doing someone a favour (long distance riding horse springs to mind) and they can have it back in the spring.
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i think its better to be honest rather than say "oh yes it will have a permanent home" when i know it wont. and its not as if i would just turf it out to anyone who wanted it, i would make sure the pony got the best home i could find.
 
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