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carol B
Silver Member
England
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 Posted - 06 Oct 2012 : 06:57:42 AM
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Morning people. I've just been sent the link to an arab being advertised as free to a good home. He's a 28 year old gelding and the ad is on Preloved. May I put the link on here please? I can't take him on as I've already got 4 but keeping my fingers crossed someone here can. The advertiser is based in Preston (I think) but the horse is in Evesham.
Apologies if this message is seen as advertising....I promise he's not my horse and I don't know him, I'm just really concerned for his welfare...
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jaybird
Gold Member
France
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Posted - 06 Oct 2012 : 08:04:53 AM
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Hi all
I really hate these adverts..why can't people just look after their own horses until the end..??
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Kharidian
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 06 Oct 2012 : 09:16:14 AM
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Oh no, poor old boy. Here we go again; it's awful when the oldies get uprooted. Dear old Paris seems to settle very quickly but it sounds as though she has had a tumultuous life and is very resilient.
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Kharidian (Prince Sadik x Khiri)........ Alkara Cassino (H Tobago x Rose Aboud)
aka "Roger".................................... aka "Chips"
     
The first image is from an original painting by Pat Shorto.
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brack369
Gold Member
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Posted - 06 Oct 2012 : 09:58:05 AM
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| I just don't understand how people can do this! It makes me so cross, he's probably been a loyal little servant to someone all his life and now he's too old they don't want to know. People should realise a horse is a lifetime commitment and if you're not willing to do that get a bike to ride instead |
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pinkvboots
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Oct 2012 : 3:05:21 PM
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| This also makes me angry, i would rather have my horse pts than re home at that age sorry but at least you know they cannot be harmed or end up in the wrong hands, also annoys me when adverts read " 20 years old but is more like a 5 year old" really bugs me that does, hope someone decent has him for the rest of his days. |
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barbara.gregory
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Oct 2012 : 3:42:06 PM
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In an ideal world we would all keep our horses forever but sadly not everyone can. It may be that whoever owns him has lost their job in these difficult times and can no longer afford the livery bill.
I loaned my 26 year old gelding out for a few months to a lovely home as they had lost one of their horses and were waiting to get a replacement. I knew he would be well looked after and would be happy in his temporary home. He had a nice summer there and came back when the new horse arrived. I visited him while he was away and he was very happy and settled and came back happy and healthy.
It is easy to judge but sometimes there is another way of looking at things. I hope that is the case with this gelding and that the owner isn't just dumping him.
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joanna_piana
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Oct 2012 : 4:08:18 PM
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| Actually if you read the ad she wants to buy a pony for her daughter to take to shows! |
      
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Pasch
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pinkvboots
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Oct 2012 : 11:32:26 AM
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| Just looked at the advert and yes sadly as joanna pointed out wants a pony for her daughter to go to shows with, the horse also looks very under weight in the pictures and by the sounds of it has been a very good horse to her over the years teaching her kids to ride. So sad and wrong. |
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Callisto
Platinum Member
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Posted - 07 Oct 2012 : 11:34:34 AM
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Linda
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barbara.gregory
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Oct 2012 : 11:38:27 AM
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Agree, very sad; I was just going by what was said on here. Poor boy, he deserves a happy retirement.
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pendragon
Bronze Member
England
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Posted - 07 Oct 2012 : 4:24:52 PM
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| Hi, I am new here, just joined to say I am looking at him next week, he looks perfect as a companion for my boy, xx |
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barbara.gregory
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Oct 2012 : 5:13:22 PM
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Welcome, pendragon, good to have you onboard. Good luck, I hope he is perfect for you.
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pinkvboots
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Oct 2012 : 5:44:14 PM
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Hi pendragon i hope his what your looking for sounds like he deserves the best.
Barbara i wasnt having a go There is nothing wrong with what you did loaning your horse out you knew where he was going and he was always coming back to you, its the giving away free to strangers that worries me heaven knows where they can end up and the suffering they could go through. |
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pendragon
Bronze Member
England
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Posted - 07 Oct 2012 : 6:26:45 PM
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| Ok folks he is coming home with us, pics to follow xx |
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Quarabian
Platinum Member
Wales
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pendragon
Bronze Member
England
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Pauline
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England
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Gerri
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 07 Oct 2012 : 7:38:52 PM
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Pendragon...Thank you Thank you,Thank you when I just read this, I thought OMG a meat man will go get him as they will do anything just to make a few quid Welcome to A/L you will see very quickly the people on here are better than your best friends as they are always here to support you in your darkest hour and always here to share your joy Please keep usd updated and post some pics and give the poor boy a hug and kiss from me |
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Pasch
Platinum Member
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Posted - 07 Oct 2012 : 8:12:42 PM
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 Pendragon what a wonderful first post!
I was thinking about this poor boy I am not in Uk and already have two at livery but I was so hoping somebody here would take him!
Well done to you! Waiting for pictures hope he has found his forever home with you! |
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pendragon
Bronze Member
England
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Posted - 07 Oct 2012 : 8:14:11 PM
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| Thanks all, yes he will not be moving again xx |
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martha615
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 07 Oct 2012 : 8:30:38 PM
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Pendragon, not only me -- but even better -- my horses send their biggest hugs to you....you have made our day!
Also, just so you know, it was an ad in Preloved that got me to my mare, who I ADORE, and who is my first arab
That little £500 arab bay mare on there right now rather stole my heart, but no room for her right now....maybe others will see her. |
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pendragon
Bronze Member
England
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Arabianknights
Bronze Member
England
156 Posts |
Posted - 07 Oct 2012 : 11:49:47 PM
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| I just bought a little Arab off Preloved too! Pics to follow... |
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Quarabian
Platinum Member
Wales
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Callisto
Platinum Member
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Posted - 08 Oct 2012 : 12:50:24 AM
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Such a relief that he has found a home - welcome to AL Pendragon,, and am looking forward to photos
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Arab free to good home.
