Sad rather than moaning

[parsnip]

I have been (perhaps too honestly) trying to find a new home for one of our ponies for some time. I love him very much but we have no job for him; two other 'companion' ponies and need to get a bigger riding pony for my daughter. Why do people show real interest in a pony - emails, phone calls etc. Then say they are coming/interested in coming and then simply 'disappear?' and never get in touch again?
I went to the field earlier this week thinking my pony would be leaving that very day - a beautiful morning where I sat with him and had a chat and a cuddle and watched him with his friends before having a cry and assuring myself I was doing the best thing for him.
If people knew or cared about the distress they cause by being unreliable would they do it?
So sad post rather than a moan post!

[nj]

Know exactly where you are coming from, in the same situation at the moment with our little pony, he is being totally wasted just stood in the field where he could be giving someone a lot of fun, loads of people emailing and txting, one even said she was starting off today took my postcode and said she would see us, and hey ho not a word after that, I can only think positive to the fact that they people who waste our time are not worthy of having them

[prettyreckless]

you know i have a small pony that is nothing more than a feild ornament.. but you know he is so happy ... hes loved and cared for and the only job he has is ..... just to stay that way.. healthy and happy.. im lucky i have my own place that i rent ... he keeps my older horse who i have just recently retired company.. my kids come and play with him maybe twice aweek even if its just a brush and cuddle...

if you can afford/dont mind it .. its no big deal good luck though i know how hard it is to let go xxxxx

[parsnip]

NJ - I have to admit that I've looked at your ad quite a few times - but we're just too far away in Lancashire - lovely pony X Thanks prettyreckless - we do have our two little mares that will be with us for life - happy to live a quiet life but the big lad gets restless!

[nj]

Aww thanks that's kind, such a shame we are so far away from everyonexxxxxxxxx good luck, I guess we will both have lovely well cared for pretty ponies stuck in the field again, but as said they are lovedxxxxx