Yearling

[Bobbypaddy]

I'm very new to this forum, but I don't have anyone else to ask questions to. I rescued 1yr old Cob (he is 1 today). I think I have bitten off more than I can chew. I certainly don't have the experience. I went with my heart and not my head. I don't want to see him passed around, but I feel he needs someone with experience to make him into a wonderful pony. Any ideas on who I could approach.

 

[nagblagger]

I would put this in the club house or tack room for more readers.

I would try and describe the problem, the size of cob, where he is kept etc so the right people will be able to help you, also where about in the country you are as someone local may be able to assist.

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Hi @Bobbypaddy

It might be helpful to have a few additional details.

How did you rescue him?

When you rescued him, was he ill or lame in anyway, or healthy but unwanted?

Is he gelded or still entire?

How is he kept? Is he with other horses? Are those horses his own age? Is he on livery? What kind of support do you have?

Has he seen a vet? And what are his feet like?

What type of cob is he? Do you know anything about his breeding? Do you know what size he is likely to make?

There are a lot of very experienced and helpful people on here, and the more info you can provide, the more they might see an opportunity for improvement and help.

 

[Bobbypaddy]

Thank you

 

[Gloi]

What he needs if you want the best future for him is...
Get him gelded.
Find somewhere he can live in herd turnout which includes some other youngsters. There are some north west studs which can provide this.

 

[Bobbypaddy]

I have spoken to the vet, but he advised to have him gelded in October due to fly season and risk of infection. So he is just stabled at present. No other livery will take him until its done. It's just way out of my experience

 

[Bobbypaddy]

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Paddy has been seen by the vet. He has started vaccinations and will be gelded in October (advise given by the vet). I am willing to cover these costs for the right new home. I am being told he should reach around 12.2hh. I rescued him 2 weeks ago from a young woman who was struggling financially. The only background I know is he was unwanted from Gypsy's who live in the local area. Really need to rehome this little man.

 

[Gloi]

I have spoken to the vet, but he advised to have him gelded in October due to fly season and risk of infection. So he is just stabled at present. No other livery will take him until its done. It's just way out of my experience

You need to find a specialist livery for youngsters and he needs to be outside in company. There are studs that can provide this in the north west, it depends where you are and how much you can afford. He will be showing his worst behavior locked in a stable as a yearling, it is a totally unsuitable situation for him.if you get him outside and get him gelded asap he will have a better chance of a successful future.

 

[Bobbypaddy]

Totally agree, I can't manage this. So really need to rehome with experienced people

 

[JBM]

You can add information on to your existing threads instead of posting another thread
You’ll get more advice if you stick to one thread

 

[Gloi]

Totally agree, I can't manage this. So really need to rehome with experienced people

How big is he now? If he is a small black and white cob colt experienced people are unlikely to want him as it will cost more than he is worth to raise him.

 

[poacher82]

Try Here4Horses, they are an excellent charity based in County Durham: https://here4horses.org.uk/

 

[Polos Mum]

I have spoken to the vet, but he advised to have him gelded in October due to fly season and risk of infection. So he is just stabled at present. No other livery will take him until its done. It's just way out of my experience

I would speak to your vet again - everything in life is a compromise. While it's ideal to wait until flies are gone if the choice is keep a yearling in a stable solidly for 5 months or geld at a less than ideal time of year.
I would geld him asap.

Then he can be turned out on youngstock livery in a much wider choice of places and can have time to grow up before you do anything drastic.

 

[Glitter's fun]

Well done for admitting your mistake and asking for help.
As you now realize, all horses need to be around other horses and to have outdoor time but this is especially true of youngsters.

However you came by him he is your responsibility now & I can't see a quick way out of this without spending some money on him (and he does need to get out of there quickly).

Googling "Youngstock livery. colt. North West" brings up a lot of options.

Just 3 examples, there are many more
https://barrowbyconnemaras.co.uk/youngstock-livery (Yorkshire)
https://www.arleymossequestrian.co.uk/services.html (Cheshire)
https://www.countryfarmstud.co.uk/livery-services/ (Lancashire)

If you can't afford that, as a last resort explain to your vet that his future is grim without castration & ask if it can be risked as a last resort with a lot of spot-on etc. Bear in mind he will still need to be turned out with other youngsters after he's gelded but you would probably be able to find somewhere less specialised and cheaper.

 

[Forum Admin Team]

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[Palindrome]

If he is healthy, there is no reason why you couldn't sell him.
Have him gelded if possible before and then sell him to the right home.

I would have him but I am not in the UK. Yearlings/2 years old are often difficult, it gets better with time and being consistent.

 

[dorsetladette]

I'd find a local stud and see if they have room for an extra out with their colts. leave him out with them until the spring (before the flies) and then go from there.

If he's stabled 24/7 he'll be going out of his tiny mind. Babies need other ponies to teach them to be horses. If you give us a rough area we might be able to recommend something.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Agree with above he needs to be gelded he can't live in a stable until October it will damage him for life and will be no use to anyone, find a vet that will do it I'm sure given the situation a vet can see it's the best option for him even though it is not the right time of year.

 

[LadyGascoyne]

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Paddy has been seen by the vet. He has started vaccinations and will be gelded in October (advise given by the vet). I am willing to cover these costs for the right new home. I am being told he should reach around 12.2hh. I rescued him 2 weeks ago from a young woman who was struggling financially. The only background I know is he was unwanted from Gypsy's who live in the local area. Really need to rehome this little man.

I would be cautious using the word ‘rescue’ unless the horse has genuinely suffered some kind of trauma. If the horse isn’t requiring rehabilitation or has been in the care of an official rescue organisation then I wouldn’t label it a rescue.

It sounds more like the horse needed to be rehomed due to someone’s finances rather than rescued, and being such a young horse with no history of physical abuse or neglect, his previous circumstances aren’t likely to be relevant going forward.

I would geld sooner rather than later, get some smart photos of him with a neutral background, and advertise on something like British Bred horses and youngstock Facebook page as available as a companion to other colts. If someone has bred a colt last year, or even this year, they might be looking for something to turn theirs out with.