Hello again. Do you know anyone who would like Sid?

Jane&Ziggy

Jane&Ziggy

Jane&Sid these days!
Apr 30, 2010
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Hello all. I haven't been on here for ages because in November last year I got caught in a food fight between Sid and Sonne and was kicked again, by Sid this time. The same leg as last time! He broke my knee in two places and gave me a spiral fracture of the femur from knee to hip. Honestly, it wasn't his fault. I was unwary and foolish not to have got away from them immediately.

I had to admit that after 3 horse related broken bones in 5 years I don't seem to be cut out for horse keeping so Sid went on loan to my very good friend and former field mate, we thought to be her younger daughter's Pony Club pony. He was perfect for 3 months then started to indicate that he prefers an adult rider. Daughter still rides him, especially for hacking, but he can take the piss a bit with her in the school, which he never does with an adult. My friend rides him and loves him and whenever she has visitors or a friend without a horse they borrow him and they all love him. He is perfect on the ground. BUT he is awful with fencing - I knew that, she knew that, but her husband can't stand it (or Sid). So I need to find another home for him, permanently this time, I fear.

Would any of you like a 14.3 cob, with innumerable good points but a couple of bad points - a serial fence trasher and a horse with a complex, Victor Meldrew character? I know I could sell him for good money but I really don't want to, I don't want him to go to a stranger, I want him to go to the right home and be happy.

Any thoughts or advice gratefully received!
 
I would be coming to look at Sid tomorrow.
You know I love my cobs and I was hoping by now to have got a replacement. Its nearly 2 years since i let my boys go. Unfortunately due to my current circumstances sadly i have put horse ownership on hold. It just wouldnt be right or sensible. It will be another year I think before I can entertain getting another one.

Hopefully you can find another friend locally. I'd try putting something on your local Facebook horse rider groups. Is there a loan or share group for your area.
 
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I'm so sorry to hear all that @Jane&Ziggy , it's such a shame when it always seemed you'd found your ideal partner for life. I don't know of anyone, but if I do hear of someone I'll be sure to let you know. I really hope you find the right person for him and that you can stay in touch with him - also I hope you can bear to pop on here at times, you're missed!
 
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Oh I have missed you! I am really sorry to hear about your injury. Painful and horrible for you - sending a ton of extra healing vibes. Sid is a wonder (with quirks) and I really hope you find a good home for him. I also have a serial fence trasher and they aren't easy are they - so its good that you are warning people beforehand. I too thought you'd found a great life-long partner there. Bugger. If I hadn't found Fuzzy he might have been a good match for me - though I suspect he might be a bit much for my riding capability! As carthorse says - hope you pop on here even if you are horseless, we all miss you. xxxx
 
@carthorse and @Trewsers thank you both! I have avoided the forum because, well, because I have had to give Sid up, and he was my life's horse (no matter how much I loved Ziggy) and I can hardly bear to read my diary. But I promise I will let you know what happens and drop in from time to time.
 
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I can understand that, you must be heartbroken and coming on hr would feel like rubbing salt in the wounds, but selfish as it seems I do miss your contributions.

One thought, and it may be completely impossible or wrong for you, could you have him on full livery somewhere so that you can do as little or as much as you feel safe and capable of doing?
 
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carthorse said:
I can understand that, you must be heartbroken and coming on hr would feel like rubbing salt in the wounds, but selfish as it seems I do miss your contributions.

One thought, and it may be completely impossible or wrong for you, could you have him on full livery somewhere so that you can do as little or as much as you feel safe and capable of doing?
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If only I could afford it! But I can't, alas. Grass livery is it for me. It's not the horse keeping TBH, it's just.... everything. I keep remembering falling over backwards, with my leg following me down like a limp noodle, and thinking, "F*ck everything, not again..."
 
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So sorry about your accident Jane and having to find a new home for your wonderful boy. I wish I were in a position to take him. I hope you can find him someone who will love him like you do. Xx
 
Sorry to read this. Sent you a message. Will put my thinking cap on.
Someone somewhere is waiting for him.
 
Wasn't he an RS horse? Might the regular work in a riding school (that had turn out) suit him again?

However, regarding the original accident. This has a bearing on safety but not on your horsemanship. The rule I was taught is that a human should never ever become involved in a dispute between two horses. This was true at our yard even when a horse I was grooming in a loose box was fussing at the horse in the neighbouring stall. So far worse out in the field.
 
@Skib sometimes it's unavoidable, they move so much faster than us that sometimes we can't get out of the way fast enough and what was a safe position a second ago isn't now. In a stable or tied up we can control the situation more, but with loose horses in a field it can just dpend on if the Gods are smiling on you.
 
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@Skib sometimes it's unavoidable, they move so much faster than us that sometimes we can't get out of the way fast enough and what was a safe position a second ago isn't now. In a stable or tied up we can control the situation more, but with loose horses in a field it can just dpend on if the Gods are smiling on you.
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That is so true. One Christmas day mr trews narrowly escaped being quite literally mowed down by Zi. Something set them off and in a split second he could have been flattened. Scary. And it really is if the gods are smiling at times - we all try and take the best care we can but sometimes bad stuff happens.
 
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Really sorry to read this. I hope your leg is mended now. How horrible for you, and what bad luck. I hope you find somewhere nice for Sid. His good points are very very good x
 
I got double barreled by a pony I was sharing with as nobody mentioned he was known for barging. I had a bruise from my toes almost to tummy. He was shod and I was extremely lucky.
Handling horses on a daily basis will always come with a risk, no matter how careful you are. A body protector and hat will never protect our limbs.
 
Sorry to hear this and I hope you can find somewhere that suits him. A would be a shame if you didn't visit here occasionally!
 
If I hadn't taken on the two donkeys I would have just sent Gillies to collect him as I adore Sid. I would put him on Right Horse Right Home, this is where I got Harmony and it screens out a lot of timewasters as you have to pay as a buyer and the site screens all applicants and Rebecca is very easy to work with and supportive. I am sure she would find you a wonderful home for him either on loan or sale. I so wish I could fit him in here as he is wonderful.
 
I think it is well known on line that I am completely neurotic about injury. The reason I did not start riding until I was over 60 and my kids had left home was that we knew three people killed riding, one of them my great aunt.
It was only 9/11 in 2001 and the 2005 bombs on the London Underground that changed our minds. One reassesses risk. A quiet ride in the park seemed safer than going up to London to work.
And when I did start lessons at a local BHS school, I was ridiculed by my teacher and told I would kill myself riding in the Park.
It was the forum New Rider and the AI s then posting who rescued me and saw to it that I learned to ride.

It is a great grief that I gave up riding in 2025 as I had put on weight and found it increasingly difficult to mount.
 
Accidents happen in the blink of an eye though don't they. One minute everything is okay and the next......I am cautious and if I'm at all worried about leading / bringing in alone I will go and get my hat, gloves and let mr trews know (in case I get flattened!). Its all about weighing the here and now up I think. I don't do that every time. But if say my neighbour is moving cows at a time when I have to bring Storm back in then I might play safe (er) and get the hat and gloves. I think we should always be aware that they can change rapidly. This morning for instance, I was putting Storm into one of her paddocks and it was a little misty and there were new cows next door, she must have felt a bit edgy and spooky as she did one of her famous all fours in the air jumps and then stood staring. She startled me lol But prior to that calm as anything.

I will always be glad I began riding and keeping horses. Prior to that I think the amount of cigges, alcohol and partying would have done for me! And lack of exercise. I don't smoke or drink alcohol anymore, I do still eat cake though.🧁
 
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