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Post by lolly on Apr 27, 2007 13:04:16 GMT
Well, I dont know if you all remember from the posts, but last summer we aquired a section D in a state, we had known the horse for 7 years, recommended a home, then to cut a long story short the home we recommeded did not look after him and we managed to buy him back, the understanding was (with hubbie) I was to get him right and find him a lovely new home.
Well I have done it, he is restored to his former glorious self, is full of character and a credit to his breed. A lovely new home found with a lovely new mum, he is due to go there tomorrow. I should be really happy for him.
Then pray tell me why I cant stop crying, keep wishing that they would ring up and say they don't want him, can hardly breath but know I have to let him go because they have time to give him that I have not. I feel that I have gained his trust and friendship and now I am going to betray him by selling him.
Blooming horses, who would have em!!
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Post by lolly on Apr 27, 2007 13:15:27 GMT
Oh and SKINT dont you dare say 'Think of the Money' cos I know thats what you will say!!
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Post by janpete on Apr 27, 2007 13:43:37 GMT
ohr is horrible selling horses especially when you have got that bond and trust because you restored his life. I bought a D from ireland in a mess and took us ages to get him ridden and thought it was only me he trusted and would let ride him bacause he was very nervous we had him for 5 years and when it came to selling him he never looked back and is just as good with new owners, just shows it us thats the emotional messes not the horses most off them just accept it and move on!! I still see him now at shows really laid back and happy with his owners. So dont fret to much sure he will be fine and well looked after.
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Post by skint on Apr 27, 2007 13:43:42 GMT
Think of the money - and the overdraft and the credit cards need I go on !!!
I know you get really attached but he will have a good home
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Post by lolly on Apr 27, 2007 14:09:00 GMT
Janpete Thanks for the nice comment, I have given you a karma, , thought about taking one off you skint, just new you would have to say it but just couldnt do it
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Post by koooo on Apr 27, 2007 14:10:35 GMT
If its that bad then dont sell him. You've already lost him once ........... You say you are selling him because you dont have enough time for him. Do you think the horse actually minds this? Does he storm round the field saying to his mates 'Gah I should be at Olympia dear, I am like sooooooooo, neglected'. Just a thought. Trust your instincts, thats what I say.
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Post by skint on Apr 27, 2007 14:25:48 GMT
Lolly
Dont you dare ring them and tell them you have changed your mind. He will have a lovely home and the cost of having three on livery is just too much. You have done what you said you would do - get him right and find him a good home - Im a hard B****r I know
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Post by morts on Apr 27, 2007 14:30:45 GMT
If its that bad then dont sell him. You've already lost him once ........... Just a thought. Trust your instincts, thats what I say. Exactly. If your not happy about letting him go,..... then Don't
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Post by armada on Apr 27, 2007 18:20:11 GMT
You will get over it. I get tearful even thinking about selling mine, but you cant keep everything. One piece of advice though, dont deliver it!! get a friend or someone to do it if they cant collect. I have only ever done it once, heartbreaking, and had to stop twice on the way home as I could'nt drive with all the tears in my eyes. Even though I had a big envelope of cash on the passenger seat.
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Post by johnwayne on Apr 27, 2007 20:04:28 GMT
:(I'm just selling my friend now. A lovely black hairy, bought as a very nervous, immature 4yo. It took her ages to find her balance, and her shape, and to be able to go in a circle without almost falling over. Now, 2 years on, she's sleek, confident, an absolute powerhouse, and I have to sell her. Why? Cos she's too good for me now; I'm not a good enough rider for her any more, and she shows herself so well that I'm actually a bit scared of her! I love her to bits, and feel like the biggest heel, but I know that I'd end up avoiding riding her if I kept her. Doesn't make sense, does it, and it will break my little ole heart to lose her. And I know that I'll never, ever have the chance of such a good pony again. But maybe I'll see her do great things with a 'proper' rider. That is some consolation, also that it was me who brought her this far. So Lolly, what you did for your D was the most important bit, and he's good now because of your input.
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Post by Paddywack NLI on Apr 27, 2007 20:27:40 GMT
3 and a half years ago I bought a Welsh mare straight off the hill, totally unhandled & in foal. It took a while to get our trust as she is a very proud independent pony. She had her foal and then once weaned we broke her in, showed her under saddle last 2 seasons and done well. Daughter was getting too big for her, we dont have our own place blah blah so we advertised her for sale or loan. She went away on loan with view to buy and now we have her back 5 months later half the pony she was. Apart from her condition she has had her confidence knocked and is not the happy wee girl she was. She is getting better and she is pleased to be back with us. Saddest thing was someone on another forum did a reading, not knowing anything about her, said she was glad to be back with us, had really missed us and had done what she had to but her heart wasnt in it. She coulnt understand why I had sent her away and was scared I would do it again. I dont think I could sell or loan her again and I am pleased to say that now their big sister has a bigger pony my 2 non-horsey daughters are showing an interest and are happy just to have a wander on her and spend time grooming and loving her. Its funny how some of them just get to you
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