WWYD -Livery Issues

[cauda equina]

Yup, it's a classic pony book plot - A pony for (insert child's name here)

Oh crumbs - I'm going to start crying in a minute! This could quite easily be made into one of those horsey films where a pony isn't wanted by it's horrible owner, a young girl is desperate for her own pony, and the two are brought together by fate (AKA @dorsetladette )

 

[SashaBabe]

So pleased to read the update. Well done for sticking to your guns. I'm so glad the pony did not go back to her previous owner. Hopefully she will be happy in her new home, with people who love her.

 

[dorsetladette]

Oh crumbs - I'm going to start crying in a minute! This could quite easily be made into one of those horsey films where a pony isn't wanted by it's horrible owner, a young girl is desperate for her own pony, and the two are brought together by fate (AKA @dorsetladette )

Just need some black beauty/national velvet music - I'm pretty sure its not going to be all plain sailing as mare can be an arrogant so and so, but looks like mum and daughter have good support in the 'dealer' who is an old fashioned sort so will no doubt not stand for any nonsense from the mare.

 

[Ranyhyn]

There's a few small yards/fields with stables I ride past to get to our good hacking so I'm going to pop my head in and see if anyone fancies a hacking buddy on the weekends.
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If you live by me and popped past to ask that I' be overjoyed! good luck xx

 

[Fjord]

Oh that's fabulous news! That sounds like a brilliant outcome, well done OP. So sorry you had to go through all this stress but you handled it admirably, with the best result for the horse.

 

[Billyandme]

So pleased for you and hopefully a lovely outcome for the pony.

 

[thefarsideofthefield]

Just need some black beauty/national velvet music - I'm pretty sure its not going to be all plain sailing as mare can be an arrogant so and so, but looks like mum and daughter have good support in the 'dealer' who is an old fashioned sort so will no doubt not stand for any nonsense from the mare.

Never waste a good story ! You can always have a sequel to ' The Horse That Nobody Wanted '.
I'm thinking ' The Taming of XXXXXXX ' which tells the story of how they form a partnership and over come all the odds to win the gold medal !
Have you given any thought as to who is going to play the part of you , dorsetladette ?

 

[Kitty B]

I've just read through the entire thread, and I'm so pleased that the pony has gotten such a happy ending!

 

[Pedantic]

Excellent result, really pleased for you and the horse, previous owner should be banned from animal ownership.

 

[Winters100]

So glad you and pony got a fairytale ending.

I hope you've had some gin to celebrate!!

I would say a bucket of gin is deserved!

 

[WandaMare]

Well done OP, so glad its all worked out for the poor pony and you can relax now and enjoy your horse and your home again without all the stress. You handled the situation so well and if others are in the same position this thread is going to be very useful to them.

 

[Cob Life]

Its a bit nice isn't it. I'm pleased I've stuck to my guns now. A girl got a chance to love a pony and a pony got a chance to be loved by a young girl.

Every pony deserves the chance to be loved by a little girl <3

excellent outcome!

 

[Trouper]

Goodness me that pony's Guardian Angel has been working overtime recently - or rather getting you to do it for her, OP. Stand yourself down now and just let that warm rosy glow enfold you - you deserve it!!!!!
Love it when a plan comes together!

 

[dorsetladette]

Goodness me that pony's Guardian Angel has been working overtime recently - or rather getting you to do it for her, OP. Stand yourself down now and just let that warm rosy glow enfold you - you deserve it!!!!!
Love it when a plan comes together!

Couldn't of asked for better could you.

 

[chaps89]

I think this is the best possible outcome all round.
Well done OP for sorting it out, I hope you're proud of yourself for handling it so well. I think the mare is much better off for this, and I'm glad you've got your expenses covered too, which I suspect you wouldn't have ever seen from the previous owner.
I hope you manage to find a nice hacking partner soon (I nearly typed pudding partner, as I'm waiting for pudding to cook and apparently can't multi task...)

 

[SpotsandBays]

Fab! Well done for sticking to your guns! Sounds like a good outcome for all.
Did you hear from the old owner at all? (I’m nosey, feel free to disregard this question!)

 

[Lois Lame]

my alcohol consumption was poor by anyone's standards. Poured a large glass of G&T had a sip sat down and fell asleep - glass was still on the coffee table this morning.

Aw... and best sleep you've had for ages I think. Please give yourself a big pat on the back from all of us (but don't do yourself a mischief in the process).

 

[TPO]

Sorry if I've missed a post or two already explaining this. I know the abandonment notice was served and the owner was a no show several times after that. Does owner know that horse was being moved on/has gone? Just had a vision of ex owner eventually arriving expecting horse to still be there.

I'm so glad pony got their own little girl ?

 

[Lots of Gift Bags]

Just caught up on this thread, haven't had a chance to follow it since the first couple of pages. What a brilliant outcome, really happy for you, the mare and her new owners.

Would just like to say that not all cheap DIY liveries are bad. I've got one who's super, she's lovely, reliable, and hard working. I got a livery for the company, as I really didn't want to be responsible for 2 horses myself again, and it's worked out brilliantly, we do opposite ends of the day so I only have to go once most days, we cover for each others holidays and sickness, and we do also ride together. She'd advertised on FB and we had a mutual friend so I called her up first to get the low down on her ??

 

[brighteyes]

Brilliant outcome. Well done. I wish the new owners the best of luck.

 

[dorsetladette]

Sorry if I've missed a post or two already explaining this. I know the abandonment notice was served and the owner was a no show several times after that. Does owner know that horse was being moved on/has gone? Just had a vision of ex owner eventually arriving expecting horse to still be there.

I'm so glad pony got their own little girl ?

I told owner I was going to rehome but I didn't give any specifics. I've not heard from her since the last no show. I'm not chasing her now. If she contacts me I'll explain. I still have grooming kit and what not so she may want that stuff back at some point. Who knows.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

That sounds like a happy ending all round! Well done for sorting it all out for the pony.

 

[cauda equina]

I told owner I was going to rehome but I didn't give any specifics. I've not heard from her since the last no show. I'm not chasing her now. If she contacts me I'll explain. I still have grooming kit and what not so she may want that stuff back at some point. Who knows.

She probably breathed a sigh of relief and poured herself a large gin!

 

[FinnishLapphund]

...
OH is adamant he doesn't want another livery. I think I'll leave the idea until the spring now and rest the fields as much as possible.

When I read the first post on this thread, I would never have guessed that only a little over 2 weeks later I would be reading about such a fairytale ending.

However, about your OH, and a new livery. Although I can really understand that he feels the way he does about it, on the other hand, what is it horse people say, If you fall off, it is better to get back in the saddle as quickly as possible, because the longer you wait, the harder it gets...

 

[Rosemary28]

Late to the party on this one OP but so glad it's all worked out for you and the pony!

 

[AmyMay]

Sorry to drag this post up again, OP. But I was wondering if you ever heard from the ‘livery’ again?

 

[dorsetladette]

Nothing at all. Really odd to be honest. Not seen any hate posts on Facebook or anything.

 

[Polos Mum]

Nothing at all. Really odd to be honest. Not seen any hate posts on Facebook or anything.

Wow - I wonder if she secretly raised a glass of gin to you for sorting out her problem for her.

Such a shame, as I'd bet if she'd have come round months ago and told you she wasn't coping. That you'd probably have helped her sell the horse in exactly the same way as eventually happened. But without the ulcer for you !!

 

[TheOldTrout]

So glad you got the pony a happy ending - and a massive relief for you!

 

[Jayzee]

I have been silently following. What a fantastic outcome, well done for sorting the situation! How odd from the old owner but that pony was very lucky because of you!