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annas
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martha615
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 Posted - 11 Jan 2013 : 7:12:27 PM
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He looks lovely!
I can't recall what exactly the problem(s) were with him in his old home, so if you feel like summarising where he was and where he's gotten to, you'll definitely have a ready listener here!
Congratulations! |
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debs
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annas
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Posted - 30 Jan 2013 : 10:00:36 PM
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| Hi, just a quick update, Sam is looking absolutely fantastic and my mother is totally smitten. I have sadly made the decision to rehome him, I console myself with the knowledge that I did my best with the time constraints I have had and the fact that I saved him from going to a dealers (and he's much happier now)! He has been hacked out a few times and loves it, he is still a fidget with mounting...if anyone knows of a lovely, permanent home please do let me know. I have begun to advertise locally and felt I should update you all. |
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gossy
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annas
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Posted - 31 Jan 2013 : 09:29:54 AM
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| Just life really Paula, my grandmother had been very ill and then passed away and it has really made me re evaluate everything. |
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erica giles
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Posted - 31 Jan 2013 : 12:07:02 PM
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| Oh Anna you have done so well with him, someone will jump at the chance of him. Feel proud of what you have done for him xx |
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annas
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Posted - 31 Jan 2013 : 12:27:32 PM
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Thank you so much, if I am honest I am annoyed at myself for not realising how little time I have had to spare...
Still, he now long reins, I know he loves hacking and is very sensible and he's very very happy...bordering on obnoxious some days...so we have certainly bought his personality out!
He will make a great all round horse for someone, he has an amazing walk that matches my tb ex racer, he rides big, and is still bouncing when we get home, I've had a few endurance riders enquiring. He's so pretty though I have several little girls wanting him!! Just need to find the right person...hopefully someone that one of us knows...x |
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Callisto
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Posted - 31 Jan 2013 : 2:48:15 PM
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| Wish I had room Anna, but only just sneaked the yellow pony back from loan past my OH, he would flip if I acquired another, plus I couldn't give him the time he needs - I'm stretched with the thought of fittening and competing the two I have. I totally understand your decision, and I am sure you will find him the special home he deserves. Hopefully will be able to catch up with you after the 11th (Currently offshore, then Mother-in-law's 80th birthday in Elgin on the 9th). |
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unicorn122
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Posted - 04 Feb 2013 : 12:03:39 PM
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| Ah Anna Im sure you'll have no problem finding a nice home for him. I wish I could have him as think he looks georgous! I cant afford two unfortunately :( I'm in Surrey so If I hear of any potential nice owners I will let you know. |
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alison
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Posted - 04 Feb 2013 : 1:02:54 PM
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| Best place to advertise him would be on this site, I'm sure lots of Arab lovers would be interested. |
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annas
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Posted - 04 Feb 2013 : 10:42:57 PM
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| Alison, thank you, that may be my next move...was hoping for someone local but not looking hopeful so far... |
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Etoile
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Posted - 05 Feb 2013 : 4:56:54 PM
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| Even if you would like to see if you can get someone local it's probably worth advertising on here, when we were looking we checked sites like this or the big online ones where you can specify by breed as we were specifically looking for an arab. We were looking for horses that were for sale as near to us as possible, so we didn't have to drive as far to view them, but don't think that we really checked local places where people might advertise because arabs are a less popular breed and the chances of us finding an arab advertised very locally were probably quite low. |
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Callisto
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Posted - 05 Feb 2013 : 5:06:41 PM
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| Anna have you thought of advertising him on the Endurance GB South East Group classifieds? That would be localish and pro-arab. |
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annas
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Posted - 04 Apr 2013 : 3:20:49 PM
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Thank you for all of your suggestions, he is now advertised on the gelding section of arabianlines.com
Sadly, I haven't found anyone locally (only totally 'unsuitables')! |
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TanyanChewy
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Posted - 05 Apr 2013 : 12:34:43 PM
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| Anna you've done an amazing job on him and I'm sure you'll find him a lovely home now he's on AL. He's a gorgeous boy with a very honest face. |
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annas
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Posted - 27 Apr 2013 : 5:39:28 PM
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Thank you, that's so kind of you. He's much happier now.
I'm wondering if I'm asking too much for him in his advert as I have had very little response. Not entirely sure of the best way to proceed. The summers coming and he is so wasted, someone could be having such fun with him...
Any suggestions much appreciated, although I really can't loan him, I must sell. |
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Callisto
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Posted - 27 Apr 2013 : 5:43:55 PM
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Anna, it's been a very long winter, so maybe that's been putting off potential buyers? As the weather gets warmer then maybe more people will start looking.
I have pm'd you |
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annas
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Posted - 12 May 2013 : 7:04:42 PM
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I haven't found anyone lovely for Sam...so frustrating. We've had lots of enquiries but without it going further than that on the most part as I have put people off.
Lots of young inexperienced girls or dodgy sounding people...
Am I asking too much for him? |
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joanna_piana
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Posted - 12 May 2013 : 8:54:22 PM
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| Think the market is just pants at the moment. Don't think you're asking too much just not enough buyers for the horses. How is he at mounting now? I'm sure the right person will come along if you hang on in there. |
      
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annas
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Posted - 13 May 2013 : 07:23:01 AM
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I do hope so, thanks Jo. Our current yard has just been sold so we have to move out on Thursday. We're going to our summer grazing. I'm looking forward to not mucking out! However there are no facilities to show Sam to potential purchasers, which is a pain.
As far as mounting is concerned, I think that he would benefit from spending some time with someone like Richard Maxwell. At the moment he still will not stand still to mount and needs a quick and agile rider to just hop on. |
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Esther
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Posted - 13 May 2013 : 08:42:36 AM
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Don't worry too much about the lack of facilities. When we tried Spud out we went to a local indoor - it proved to us that he loaded and travelled well, and that he was sensible away from home. Use your lack of facilities to your advantage.
Your boy is a lovely chap and I hope that he finds 'his' person soon.
As an unregistered green horse, I think you've got him priced about right, but a couple of things jump out at me:
1) The fact that he is unregistered. Do you have a price for getting that done? Is there anything you can do from your end now to make it easier/cheaper for the purchaser to register him?
2) The way you've worded the ad it sounds like you haven't done an awful lot with him at all and that he's mostly been out of work, whereas if you read this thread it's clear that, although life has got in the way at times, you have put a lot of work into him. You need to sell what he has done, not what he hasn't. Is there anything you can do to just bump his experience levels up a bit? Maybe get him to a small low key pleasure ride or a walk/trot dressage test? |
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annas
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Posted - 13 May 2013 : 08:58:21 AM
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Thanks for our advice, much appreciated. I hadn't registered him as I thought that a new owner may want to name him...maybe I could throw that in!
His work has been sporadic so we're definitely not in a position to go to a show and to be honest I think he needs restarting 'Richard Maxwell' style or to have someone ride him every day and ignore his silliness on mounting.
Really appreciate your time an suggestions, thank you.
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Mystery no longer! Name suggestions anyone?!
