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arabian
Silver Member
 England
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 Posted - 14 Oct 2010 : 10:04:15 PM
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Hi guys,
having lost my beloved boy in july i find myself endlessly searching adds for a new friend to share lifes ups and downs with....its a scary position to be in as i blindly believed everything i was told when i bought my lad three years ago ........ i knew he was for me the minute i laid my eyes on him he was special and i knew it we just clicked from the start they told me they couldnt wait for me to get him vetted because they had an offer from a potential buyer so if i wanted him vetted i would miss out...you got it i parted with the money i had scrimped and scraped together and took him home that day....to cut a very long story short he must of been drugged or something when i tried him because when i tried to ride him after giving him time to settle it was very clear he had a major back problem.....i traced his original owner who told me she had given him away as a companion as he couldnt be ridden due to his back problem.....anyway needless to say i kept him spent money blood sweat and tears to try and help him all to no evail as he got worse and worse until the very sad day i had to let him go but though all this i will never regret a single day in those three years and still believe i was meant to have him the only regret is that hes no longer with me 
I have put an advert on horses wanted just waiting for it to go on but i didnt have a clue how to fit everything i wanted to say in 0 words so i asked admin if i could put more detail on the forum so with their kind permission here i am 
Ive not done a lot of regular riding over the years due to raising my family but have worked with horses on and off throughout this time i am rusty but dont think it would take too long to get back in the saddle like riding a bike so they say
i rent a small private yard with my friend who has her arab mare there and a couple of rescue donkeys for company nice little place post and rail paddocks small school stables and the fields also have shelters but my stable and fields are empty 
im really looking for a confidence giving soul that would be happy to have a pleasure home mainly hacking/pleasure rides with a bit of fun inhand showing at local level i can offer lazy days and comfy nights and oodles and oodles of love...
im not in a position to buy outright unless i win the lottery sharpish but can do loan, prefer with view to buy or deposit/terms?I am saving and will continue to do so in the meantime but thought it was worth posting on here on the hope that some of you guys may be able to or know of someone that could help?
If anyone has any ideas or suggestions could they please pm me by request of admin thanks for reading :)
p.s im 5ft9 and 13 stone (dieting as we speak ) :)
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LYNDILOU
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Oct 2010 : 10:23:33 PM
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I have a friend who has a bomb proof Arabian , but is finding it hard to find the right home I will tell her about you , you sound the perfect home , daft but loving   |
   
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LadyLuck1
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England
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Posted - 14 Oct 2010 : 10:33:15 PM
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Good luck with finding your new friend.
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arabian
Silver Member
England
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Posted - 14 Oct 2010 : 10:33:45 PM
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| awwww lyndilou i was just reading through some other posts and noticed i had a reply and youve managed to make me well up i am daft lol it would mean everything to me to find that one on one relationship again they say the right horse never passes you by but comes to find you and i really believe that . thanks so much for your reply |
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arabian
Silver Member
England
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Posted - 14 Oct 2010 : 10:35:27 PM
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| thankyou mary i appreciate that when i do you can be sure there will be lots of pics posted |
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Honeyb060674
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Oct 2010 : 11:24:19 PM
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I'm sure your perfect friend will find you. Good luck with your search & keep us posted.
I honestly believe that these special creatures are only ever loaned to us & eventually all move along to a place where they are happy & pain free. Your boy was lucky to have found you |
      
Claire & Sunny x
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LYNDILOU
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precious
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England
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Posted - 15 Oct 2010 : 09:03:52 AM
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hi arabian, really hope you find your perfect horse as your home and the life you would give one sounds perfect in return x
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Callisto
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Posted - 15 Oct 2010 : 09:19:38 AM
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I'm sure you will find your perfect friend, my sister has her boy on loan (through this website) and they have done exceedingly well together this year in their first season of endurance. Good luck with your search  |
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barbara.gregory
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Oct 2010 : 10:29:12 AM
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How awful for someone to rip you off like that but your horse was lucky that you bought him. Sometimes bad things happen for a reason and I do hope you find the perfect horse. I have nothing that would suit you as would love to help you if I could.
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Ruth_Cymru
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Posted - 15 Oct 2010 : 11:27:02 AM
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As Honeyb060674 has said I'm sure your new best friend will find you, it may just take some time- this is coming from someone who after losing her beloved old horse, searched up and down the country for a year and a half before finding the perfect horse 20 minutes up the road!
His previous owner found me through AL, so fingers crossed someone here can put you in contact with your new horse. I've been my gorgeous boys' slave for 4 months now, and loving every minute
Good luck and keep us updated |
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Qui Gon Jinn
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Posted - 15 Oct 2010 : 11:37:00 AM
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I definitely believe the right horse will find you! I've been looking for a very long time and now I think I've finally found what I've been looking for. This gelding hasn't been advertised, his owner prefering to sell him via word of mouth, so I'm off South of the Border as soon as I come back from my holidays in November.
It's a game of patience sadly, but there are lots of lovely arabs for sale just now that have never even make the advertising pages! Good luck in finding your friend. |
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arabianrio
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England
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Posted - 15 Oct 2010 : 1:07:56 PM
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I lost my beloved Arabian in February after only four years.I also inherited him with back problems but nothing nearly as bad as your one. We became very close and had great fun during those four years despite many many days "off work " to keep his back in the best condition I could. I was devastated in February when I had to take that awful decision - but there was sadly no choice.
Through this website I found my new best friend and have had such fun this summer. We are still getting to know one another but I am so glad I found him. Just keep looking for what you want and don't rush- somehow the right one will turn up - I never thought I could find another best friend but it just goes to show.............Very Best wishes and Good Luck with your search. |
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arabian
Silver Member
England
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Posted - 15 Oct 2010 : 1:47:00 PM
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thanks for all your kind words its lovely to see such a supportive response to my post all be it tempting to make a round peg fit a square hole ive been practising patience being a virtue lol i also think that they are loaned to us too honeyb :)
its great to hear your success stories and will definitely post mine when the time comes :)
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jo78
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Posted - 15 Oct 2010 : 6:54:16 PM
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Your time will come arabian, and yes patience is a virtue
Your story is quite moving. There are so many cowboys in the horse world, but there are us genuine guys too.
You will find what you are looking for. There is a best friend out there for everyone i do believe, and i also believe you will know when you find him/her it will be an instant connection between you both 
All the very best of luck, and please keep us informed, and when you get to that place, lots of piccies please |
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Honeyb060674
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Oct 2010 : 7:44:40 PM
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I lost my beautiful mare in April at 31 years old. After being owned by her for 19 years I didn't dare think another horse would come along & fill the void she left. How wrong I was. With the support of a very patient friend who trawled the net & put up with me finding fault with every horse she showed me, I stumbled across my boy on here. I knew the moment I saw him he was 'the one'
You'll get there, take your time & follow your heart (not always the best way...but it worked for me!!) |
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arabian
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England
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Posted - 15 Oct 2010 : 9:47:52 PM
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| honeyb i cant begin to imagine the loss you must of felt nothing ever prepares you for the day does it its lovely to hear you found your boy and i understand completely when you say you knew he was the one the minute you saw him if its meant to be it will be i always plan to follow my head but generally end up following my heart but i do believe he/she is on his way to meet me just waiting for the day |
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pinkvboots
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Posted - 18 Oct 2010 : 12:23:22 PM
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| Arabian I hope you find a lovely Arabian soul mate to spend your life with. |
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nikki83
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Posted - 21 Oct 2010 : 9:42:49 PM
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| Hi, i also put an ad and a post on here a little while ago and now have my perfect boy as a result. Hope you find what you are looking for. Nikki x |
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Incasha
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 21 Oct 2010 : 10:11:25 PM
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Dont give up, you will find your new best friend! I have waited over two years after losing my very special boy, and I pick my foal up on Sunday!! I hope the start of many many years of friendship! I never thougt I would ever be able to find another never mnd buy a baby, but you never know what is around the corner!! Keep looking!
I have just posted pics of min in the nervos, excited thread! |
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arabian
Silver Member
England
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Posted - 21 Oct 2010 : 10:23:46 PM
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| thanks nikki im so glad you found your boy i will certainly update this thread when i do too incasha i rushed over to your thread and have to say he is a beauty well done and congrats |
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shah
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England
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Posted - 22 Oct 2010 : 11:11:44 AM
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Whatever you do, don't rush the decision. After 9 months of looking last year I bought what I thought would be my dream horse. It's turned out to be the worst decision of my life, I've suffered hugely as a result and it's not over yet. Please please please please take your time and have patience. The right horse will turn up one day.  |
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arabian
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England
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Posted - 22 Oct 2010 : 11:52:47 AM
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| hi shah thats one thing i wont do is rush in and regret later i am very patient and never make a decision until im sure which my friends find really frustrating but it is such an important decision and i would happily wait until the right one comes along and if it doesnt then it wasnt meant to be .... im so very sorry reading your post you sound like youve had such an upsetting time i only wish i could help you .... thankyou for your reply i really appreciate it.... i hope things work out for you soon shah x |
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joanna_piana
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Posted - 22 Oct 2010 : 1:01:55 PM
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| I agree they find you. After I lost my beloved mare I was lucky enough to purchase her half sister and I knew she was meant for me before I even saw her and once I saw her there was no doubt I didn't look at any other horse. The same thing happened with Beau, i've always had a hankering for a gelding and no sooner did the thought pop into my head when someone told me about him. Again I got that "feeling" without even seeing him in the flesh, made the long trip to Wales and that was that. Unfortunately he is lame having injured himself jumping off the lorry and will be out of work all winter but I still think it was meant to be so no regrets. Good luck I hope your search doesn't take too long and you find your new soul mate |
      
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jo78
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Posted - 23 Oct 2010 : 7:23:58 PM
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| Just seen your advert is now live! Goodluck..keep us informed! |
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z1mba
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Posted - 26 Oct 2010 : 11:08:28 PM
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Hi Arabian
how awful what someone did to your boy xx he was lucky to find you xx
I lost my boy in February 3 yrs ago having owned him for 16 yrs he reached the grand age of 32
I still miss him terribly and still can't find another nearly 4 yrs later I'm still hoping that maybe I day I will find my next equine companion, I really wish u well on finding yours.
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