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| dinkidoo |
Posted - 17 May 2010 : 10:39:39 AM
Why do i seem to attract the nutters of the horse world
Our last lot of liveries left a week ago as they wanted to turn out their horses for a week whilst they went on holiday(although it would have been longer as apparently they are stuck abroad because of the volcano ash!) I agreed although wasn't v happy as the grass isn't through properly yet and we have to use the field 12months of the year and have my own 4 to think about. I said that we would put haylage out to them everynight and asked them to fill all the water tubs up so that we would only have to keep them topped up - hardly unreasonable considering im 7 months pregnant.
Next day they just left, disappeared into thin air!! We were inconsiderate of their wishes as horse owners apparently as they didn't want to give them haylage at night as they felt the grass was sufficient (which it definately isn't, we hardly have any) Anyway was quite relieved to be honest, they spent more time in the brew room than with their horses and just texted me at all times of the day with their requests of whether horses were to be in/out, hayed etc.. even though we only offer diy livery!
So readvertised for new people and had a young lady ring up who freely admitted she was a novice and this would be her first horse, she came and looked and said she loved it and could she secure her stable so that it was ready for when she found the right horse. Fine, sensible thing to do so happy with that. Later that night she rang to say she had bought a horse it was an ex racehorse, that it was in a mess and she felt so sorry for it she just had to save it. Fair enough i said its going to be a steep learning curve for you but we'll help with advice etc..
It arrived yesterday and oh my goodness ive only ever seen horses like this in photos of cruelty cases. I was really horrified and found it quite upsetting to be honest. It looks like its broken its leg and then been left to reset its soo bent at the knee with a huge lump on it. She is skin and bone, had urine burns and muck stuck all over her back legs and her feet are a mess.
The young lady seems to think with a bit of tlc she will be fine, i personally think the vet will want to pts. I wormed it for her, washed it (the lady was terrified of her) lent her a rug and then spent the afternoon going through the type of food she should be introducing it to, vets visit, farrier, dentist and then general stable duties etc.. I spent hours there and when i left she was armed with a list of suitable feed/equipment that she would need.
I recommended happy hoof, calm and condition, fibre nuts (her teeth are v bad and wanted to make sure she was getting enough down as she was struggling with her hay) sugar beet and pink powders. Didn't want anything high in protein/sugar as this horse could seriously go off its feet at a sniff of anything too rich as its been starved for so long. Said that if she wanted to wait for the vet and then speak to a nutritionalist first and use some of my stuff before paying out on lots of feed that would be fine.
Came home and spent a sleepless night worrying about this poor horse, if i had seen it i would have reported it asap but as she has now removed it from where it has come from and didn't actually know where it was stabled as they met her with it in a trailer i don't think there is much they can do.
Arranged to meet her at the yard at 7.30am this morn, did all mine turned out etc... and at 8.15am was still waiting for her. Had to get Isobel to nursery for 9am so couldn't wait around. Rang her to check there wasn't a problem and explained that she was now getting stressed as mine had all gone out and she had nothing to eat etc.. She said she would be along soon and that she would manage fine, i asked her if she had got any food and she said yes some mollichop and a mix, when i looked its just a cheapy mix and a completely mollasses coverered chop. Did this woman listen to nothing we had said???????? This horse is going to end up worse than it started.
She then said she was going to turn her out today, i nearly exploded but contained myself and explained that she wasn't to go anywhere near the field to turn out with my horses unless i was there in case of any accidents, also that the horse needed urgent veterinary attention and a farrier at the very least. Plus i only wormed her last night so would like her stabled for 24hours first. Advised she could turn out in the playpen whilst she mucked out and then perhaps to take her for a walk for a graze in hand. Bear in mind it was by now 8.20am and this woman is due in work for 9am!!!!!!
What the hell is going to happen to this poor horse???? I do not need stress like this but im damned if i get involved and damned (by my conscience) if i don't. The lady that owns the farm where my yard is said take the money and don't look, but i just can't. It broke my heart this morning just listening to her whicker whilst i was feeding mine, my children were trying to mix her a feed as they felt so sorry for her . Is this woman just going to make things worse and prolong this mares pain? My farrier is coming tomorrow, she has agreed that he can do the mare too but i really wanted the vet there today. I suppose that if she doesn't listen to me and is doing more harm than good i will have to get the relevant people involved, otherwise i will be having a nervous breakdown. She's on my yard and because of this i feel so responsible for her.
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| Honeyb060674 |
Posted - 26 May 2010 : 8:13:45 PM
Great news Carol! Sounds like she thinks all her birthdays & christmas' have all come at once  You deserve a big dose of back patting & an even bigger bar of chocolate for all your efforts  I'll try & pop up & see you all this weekend  |
| moatside |
Posted - 26 May 2010 : 7:14:15 PM
Nice to hear that things are looking up for the poor girl. |
| Montikka |
Posted - 26 May 2010 : 6:23:27 PM
It's so lovely to think of her galloping and bucking around, full of the joys! If only more horses were given a chance - she is very lucky to have happened upon you Carol. How nice too that she comes over to see you when you arrive :-) Thank goodness she is away from the dealers that sold her.
I like the sound of Mario
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| garnet |
Posted - 26 May 2010 : 4:54:12 PM
Excellent news. Loved the line about Mario! |
| Nut |
Posted - 26 May 2010 : 4:38:35 PM
What good news well done carol |
| Tzarina |
Posted - 26 May 2010 : 3:15:46 PM
So pleased to hear she's doing so well, Carol. And here's hoping the vet achieves something in going after the dealer |
| angel2002 |
Posted - 26 May 2010 : 12:39:28 PM
Great news Carol!! xx |
| annas |
Posted - 26 May 2010 : 12:04:21 PM
Dinkidoo, you have made my day, huge hugs coming your way.
xx |
| Callisto |
Posted - 26 May 2010 : 11:52:18 AM
That really is fantastic news, well done everyone and great to hear that she is regaining her mobility and thoroughly enjoying herself |
| precious |
Posted - 26 May 2010 : 11:37:54 AM
Excellent news that has made my day :)
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| dinkidoo |
Posted - 26 May 2010 : 11:21:03 AM
She's actually doing really well She's now going out into the field everyday with ours, Kerry has taken a real dislike to her but she just keeps out of her way, Dinki doesn't really bother either way and Mario is just a little flirt...think Danny DeVito of the Dartmoor variety He is total boss of the whole herd and at 11.2hh that is no mean feat!
Her feet are breaking up a bit but to be honest its all dead foot and our farrier will be back in a couple of weeks so think she will just need a tidy up. Her movement in the bad knee has improved 100%! Its quite unbelievable really, i think she must have been penned up for some time to go so stiff on it and now she is out everyday she can actually buck and gallop all around the field. She goes mad to see me when i go down even though all she gets is a pat! I think she just can't quite believe her luck. Her owners seem to have worked out a routine together and although they're so very novice since the visit from the vet they have taken everything on board and are doing well. The girl is thinking of having riding lessons from a lady at the main yard and has even been doing the mornings as well. Now mine are more or less out 24/7 its taken the stress out of me being there at 7.30am and worrying about her.
The vet is pursuing the dealer too so all in all things have got so much better since she arrived, main thing being she is being looked after and thoroughly enjoying relaxing in the field and being fed |
| pinkvboots |
Posted - 26 May 2010 : 09:59:13 AM
Its so good to hear that she is doing well, well done you for supporting this horses and the owners.
At least she can go out in the field your Mario chatting her up made me laugh . |
| precious |
Posted - 26 May 2010 : 09:28:27 AM
hows the mare doing?x |
| Callisto |
Posted - 22 May 2010 : 09:58:46 AM
So pleased it went well yesterday, poor old girl |
| Goldenmane |
Posted - 22 May 2010 : 07:02:27 AM
Such good news, thanks to you Dinkidoo. Its a shame all 'ready to be new owners' can't read this! |
| Suelin |
Posted - 22 May 2010 : 02:53:23 AM
"Mario our Dartmoor mithered her to stand still and snog him which was a funny look her a very tall skeleton and him a tubby little short arse with a million chat up lines that don't work!.
The above made me really laugh, it conjures up quite a picture!!!
Glad that you are getting the poor girl sorted out. She's lucky to have found you. |
| Montikka |
Posted - 21 May 2010 : 8:40:16 PM
For now, things are looking up for this poor mare, and it's down to you Carol - so pleased that you are watching over her, but also concerned that you mustn't stress yourself in your condition.
Make sure you put yourself first and please don't be afraid to ask us lot for help if you need it. |
| Quarabian |
Posted - 21 May 2010 : 5:33:55 PM
This is sounding happier now. Hope the new owner learns form her mistakes. |
| dinkidoo |
Posted - 21 May 2010 : 5:25:18 PM
Thanks guys, we would do it for any animal though we are big softies!
She went out today, my arabs left her to it well Dinki had a sniff and she shook her back leg at him so he gave her a dirty look and him and Kerry wandered off together and ignored her. Mario our Dartmoor mithered her to stand still and snog him which was a funny look her a very tall skeleton and him a tubby little short arse with a million chat up lines that don't work
Tilly our most dominant mare (at 12hh) has a touch of lami so she is in for a few days so didn't get to meet her. She was very inoffensive though and just wanted to have a graze and relax. She coped well with the terrain though so that was a relief, don't know how she will get on with mud in winter but for time being at least she is having the sun on her back and grass in her belly.
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| angelarab |
Posted - 21 May 2010 : 3:25:19 PM
Fab effort and dedication from you and your family ,must say the girls boyfriend sounds a decent bloke too. Wishing you a brilliant year with new baby! and lots of green grass |
| alethea |
Posted - 21 May 2010 : 1:02:54 PM
Lovely to read some positive news about the mare. I hope she continues to improve. Huge well done to you Carol, without you this mare may never have had the chance she deserves
Alethea
Aristotle Arabians |
| Callisto |
Posted - 21 May 2010 : 11:43:25 AM
Great news about the vet wanting to do something about the dispicable dealer, and also that the poor mare is being treated - hope her mouth heals quickly, and that she enjoyed her turn out today |
| Tzarina |
Posted - 21 May 2010 : 10:54:32 AM
Its so upsetting that this poor mare has been in so much pain and discomfort, but hopefully now it can be begun to put right. maybe she was meant to come to you, I hate to think what would of happened to the poor darling if she'd of ended up on some of the places that pass themselves off as livery yards. I hope that the vet can pursue this as well. Its good that at least the BF sounds sensible and is taking an interest.
Unfortunately as said previously, some people arent fit to own horses, these days its all too easy to buy any animal
At least now, she's at the start of what hopefully will be a happy outcome |
| marionpack |
Posted - 21 May 2010 : 10:48:27 AM
What good new from the vet, hopefully with her teeth done and being fed the correct food you will see a great difference in her condition
soon, well done dinkidoo for taking the time to put these owners on the right track |
| precious |
Posted - 21 May 2010 : 10:38:29 AM
more positive news for the mare, at least she isnt in any pain with her leg.
With her teeth done etc hopefully she will put the condition on now
Well done again carol and great that the BF is taking in the info more.
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