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honey
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 Posted - 23 Oct 2010 : 11:11:43 PM
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this poor poor horse.
http://belfast.gumtree.com/belfast/37/67339937.html
hes got huge sores on his withers and needs a good feed and tlc by looksofit. I replied couldn't help my self, told them the pictures were terrible, poor horse needs a good feed and them big sores are awful, and that hes certainly not worth 1500 and who would ever consider giving him a horsein part exchange.
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kim gasper
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England
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 11:36:43 AM
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Just read your post with great interest....the poor boy looks so forlorn & fed up with life does'nt he. We have a chestnut mare CAS Kazurai who foaled a bay colt in about 2005, the "breeder" (she purchased Kaz from Round Oak Arabians, U.K. in foal to Om El Mariekh) sold Kaz back to the U.K. in 2006 which is how we came to own her. Tried to get info on what became of her colt & was only able to establish that he is still registared to "breeders" ownership. May see if I can find out more....
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Many years experience owning & riding my own horses. Fell in love with Arabians at 11 years old when given a ride on "Trevallion", a 3/4 bred who was a livery where I worked as a stablehand. I have never forgotten that ride, Thank You Yvonne- should you ever read this!I now have 2 beautiful purebreds.
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Paresh
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 11:59:54 AM
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| OMG that poor boy, so poor for just having come out of summer, god help him, I so hope he finds a new home that will give him a good dose of wormer and some TLC. |
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zooscat
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 1:49:04 PM
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| Doing some research on this; will let you know what the outcome is; I'm trying to be "sensible" and not get on the plane right now and go and get him!! Watch this space ... |
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zooscat
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 2:31:53 PM
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Kim, I think this is your colt; now called Argon. Was used in films this year but man wants to get rid of him cos he didnt winter out well last year and he's getting thin now, so he "wants money more than the horse". Is 10miles from Belfast (George Best) Airport.
Breeding is exactly as you describe it. Better move fast, as when his breeding is realised, he'll be gone! Not seen a vet at all. Has got an Arab passport. "Very quiet". Has been "ridden by novice people" in films. The mind boggles. How shall we get him seen and back to UK? Think £1200 plus his travel should do it. I'm happy to foot bill but would need somewhere to put him as we are full at the moment. I'm in Kent. |
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zooscat
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 3:39:04 PM
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Ok - we're off! Bought him over the phone, having had a long and informative chat with Kim - thanks, Kim! Got him a temp (over the winter, anyway) lodgings with a very good yard, who are well versed in careful rehab of thin neglected youngsters from Ireland. (No offence to Irish horsekeepers, just that Anne gets her jumping horses from there and they are sometimes very t&n and she brings them on slowly and carefully and does really well with them over time). He's coming over on the lorry within about two weeks; Anne's transporter know the chap who has him, who will pay half the transport costs apparently - we'll see. Anyway, deposit money transfer happening tomorrow. Got him for £1350. Heaven knows what it will take to get him right - hopefully tlc and good horsekeeping. Hope his brain and body haven't been ruined beyond hope. Well - that's today's little fit of madness over! If he's halfway OK, may keep him myself - see how Ryazan gets on with chronic intermittant lameness due to old age, wear and tear and cross country tendon tear some years back. It's managed pretty well, but we are a bit limited in what we can do now, one mad spook/buck/leap can set it off again! Otherwise, make sure he is sound and well and try to find him a Very Good Home via AL! How exciting it all is |
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Callisto
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 4:14:02 PM
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Oh well done Zooscat - originally couldn't bring myself to look at the pictures, after reading Honey's post. But having looked at him, fingers crossed that a good worming, teeth check, a decent diet and a lot of TLC is all he needs. Who knows - perhaps he is your latest best friend?
All the very best of luck with him, and I hope he is soon enjoying his new life. Do keep us posted with updates on your new project. |
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alison
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Wales
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 5:08:47 PM
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He looks like he could be a smashing horse, awful state at the moment but sure a couple of months tlc will make the world of difference to him. Well done for buying him and good luck I am sure you have bought a gem.
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MinHe
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England
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 5:38:16 PM
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He's young - hopefully he will be resilient and pull round quickly with plenty of TLC and food. Well done for buying him - I am an awful sucker for bays!
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honey
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N. Ireland
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 6:55:24 PM
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| aww thats fantastic news that hes got a good home and future. He is only about 50mins from me, but we couldn't take another on. looking forward to how you get on with him. |
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pinkvboots
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 7:02:32 PM
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Oh bless him he does look poor, Zooscat I cant believe you bought him over the phone well done you, if he is the Mareikh colt Kim has mentioned you wont be disappointed I have a Mareikh gelding looks just like him but fatter much fatter, he is a brilliant riding horse such a lovely temperament and a great character, cant wait to hear how you get on, I am also a sucker for bays |
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kathleen
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LadyLuck1
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England
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 7:18:51 PM
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Well done you, I have a Om El Mareikh filly and if his temperment is anything like hers he will be a joy to own. I saw this thread and was trying to convince oh we needed another youngster. Glad he has found a loving home.
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xsara
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 7:54:11 PM
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| I am so glad this poor chap has got a future I seen the ad the other night and looked it up to show helen as he looked so sad. Unfortunately I cant take another on but had to show helen as I thought he was rather pretty but needed some tlc I am looking forward to seeing pictures of him as he improves as I am sure with the top line he will look stunning well done |
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jamie
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 8:01:33 PM
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| Good on you - look forward to lots of pics as the wee soul blossoms and fills out... |
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Arabianknights
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England
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 8:23:27 PM
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| What a lovely post! I am so glad this poor horse has found a nice home and fingers crossed he turns out to be a star for you! |
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debs
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Oct 2010 : 10:04:23 PM
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You star!
That was so lovely to read! Looking forward to seeing him after some TLC.
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impy
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Posted - 25 Oct 2010 : 12:32:00 AM
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| Lucky horse will think he's been rescued by an angel. Please post pictures of him through his recovery. |
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suyents
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Posted - 25 Oct 2010 : 06:06:39 AM
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| you are truly an angel Zooscat...well done.xx |
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Goldenmane
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Posted - 25 Oct 2010 : 06:43:02 AM
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Well, he was fated to be with you as you saw Honey's post and acted. Lucky boy, now roll on next two weeks so he can be with you. Waiting will be hard for a crazy lady!  |
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Pop
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England
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Posted - 25 Oct 2010 : 09:16:58 AM
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| Zoocat, am I right recalling that you did a similar thing saving a grey mare? You don't mess about. I have to say, I think you really are a good person of action not just words. I take my hat off to you. |
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zooscat
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Oct 2010 : 1:49:29 PM
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Ooh, thanks, folks! Heres how its going so far; Aragorn is being vetted by Alan Dunlop this afternoon (apparently a Well Respected Man in Irish horseracing circles; The Current Owner has brought him in, rugged him and is feeding him chaff, pony nuts and easi beet and haylage.(Not too much either - dont worry - I checked!) He is also turning him out in the daytime, rugged up!! TCO has got his deposit in the bank and is being Very Helpful! I have got a really good lodgings over near to Ryazan, with a Well Respected Arabian Breeder and Judge - sorry for the caps but its all taking on a slightly "newspaper column" feel to it - rather Liz Jones! (No offence, Ms Jones, really!!)- who is captivated with the whole story and looking forward to the arrival!
If all goes well, he should be over here in the early part of next week -eek! |
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Arachnid
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England
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Posted - 25 Oct 2010 : 2:35:39 PM
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Poor little thing, he does look miserable in that photo. Hope he turns out well for you Zooscat. I could only look at the photo once I'd read your post saying you'd bought him. Looking forward to more photos when he arrives. How exciting!
PS I'm quite fond of the Liz Jones style capitals.. didnt she used to write for the Sunday Times style magazine? I wonder what happened to her? |
   
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LesleyH
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Posted - 25 Oct 2010 : 4:25:27 PM
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Crickey Zooscat you don't hang around, well done you for rescuing this poor horse, you really have a big heart, he's a lucky chap. Look forward to hearing progress and seeing pics as he improves.
By the way how is Ryazan these days?
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rosie
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Posted - 25 Oct 2010 : 4:50:19 PM
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Well done zooscat - looking forward to seeing pictures of him on his arrival and in the future.
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zooscat
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Oct 2010 : 5:47:20 PM
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Ryazan is currently resting his dodgy tendon - slightly unlevel due to a fit of naughty bucking round the field to show off to the TB fillies next door!Bad Horse!! Which is one reason, I suppose that I have leapt into the Irish Rescue Bid - although have just added up the cost of keeping two - agh  all over again! However, I have lots of everything including tack, and a saddle that I can swop for a decent Wintec or Thorogood with my saddler. Cant afford another WOW at the moment! Dont think I'll be doing much riding with A for the time being, as he will need lots of TLC and steady groundwork etc to begin with. Waiting for vet to phone back re outcome of vetting. Fingers and toes crossed! |
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