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Post by sarahbing on Dec 15, 2011 21:57:09 GMT 1
That is such good news. Thank you for the update x
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Post by indigo on Dec 20, 2011 19:31:48 GMT 1
Was lovely to see the first two going off to a new home, all went very smoothly with the help of some very well trained sheep dogs lol. Especially pleased to see "Pond pony" going. Had another email inquiring after two colts today.
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Post by andyt on Dec 20, 2011 20:38:23 GMT 1
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Great to hear that homes are being found! So sorry we haven't the room! HAppy Christmas all!
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Post by natty on Dec 20, 2011 22:48:12 GMT 1
If I was in the position I certainly would take one. I bought a wild dartmoor off someone who got her from the sales and they had her in a barn completely neglected, skin and bones so I had to have her and it was the best decision I have ever made, was hard work and she has her health problems (lami and blind in 1 eye) but I wouldn't change her she has never hurt a fly and trust her around my daughter. I do think they make brilliant kids ponies. Not sure if the picture has come up but this is how much I trust a pony that was once wild Attachments:
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Post by indigo on Dec 21, 2011 13:40:54 GMT 1
Gorgeous pic Natty, yes the Dartmoors have constantly amazed me with there gentleness and bombproof dispositions. What a sweet girl, she was very lucky you found her xx
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Post by natty on Dec 21, 2011 16:33:02 GMT 1
I think I was the lucky one finding her, other horses have been and gone but I would never let her go to a new home, although I have handed down ownership to my daughter who is very lucky I do everything she just gets the cuddles! I would always recommend a wild dartmoor to anyone you go through every stage of their education with them and I don't believe you can get a better bond with any horse that has been handled by previous owners
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Post by indigo on Dec 30, 2011 16:07:11 GMT 1
Well still pushing for homes for some more foals, have someone coming to pick up two more on the 4th of Jan, yay. But still a lot left and the clock is ticking!!! I think this little girl needs a special mention, her mother died and she was hand reared but then turned back out with the herd, she is a yearling, she is very sweet and friendly and halter broken, would be esp. sad to think of this trusting little tot being shot This pic makes her legs look a bit funny but she looked fine when we there lol. Not that i'm claiming her conformation is perfect, but doesn't mean she deserves a chance any less!! Would love to find her a home. Keep spreading the word peeps, it's not to late until the deed is done and everyone makes a difference to that one xx
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Post by clara81 on Dec 30, 2011 16:52:32 GMT 1
I can't offer a home sadly, I'm skint as it is and got enough on with my Exmoor. I'm interested in this idea of contraceptives for mares though- will that work out cheaper (and easier) than castrating colts?
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Post by indigo on Dec 30, 2011 20:06:32 GMT 1
Well yes and no clara lol, the situation is VERY complicated, at the moment commoners law does not allow geldings to be kept out on the moor and colts have to be inspected as stallions before they get a brand and can be turned out to breed. I don't think all the farmers will use the contraceptive scheme, but with the proper research and then funding and support it could work well for some farmers and mean a big drop in excess foals each year without a reduction of stock on the moor and without the loss of genetic diversity. Other ideas like vasectomizing stallions after they have passed on the genes and then leaving them out to maintain a natural herd structure and allowing geldings back onto the moor may all help as well. I think the more schemes there are for people to choose from the more likely we are to see a significant drop in excess foals with little or no market value. In the mean time we just do what we can to find homes for the little chaps that need our help now.
Your Exmoor is gorgeous, I'd love to work with one, I hear they are REALLY wild lol, sounds like fun xx
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Post by taklishim on Dec 30, 2011 20:11:36 GMT 1
well done on getting 2 more to go. Do we know when "D Day" is yet?
That is such a sweet looking little filly. Hopefully someone will give her a chance?
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Post by natty on Dec 31, 2011 4:00:54 GMT 1
I have totally fallen in love with the hand reared one she's so cute! I just wish my OH would cave in and let me get another :-( I can see why he's saying no what with money and not having a suitably fenced area (we use electric fencing to section) but if I could I would jump at the chance even if I could just take one on to find perminant home :-(
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Post by indigo on Dec 31, 2011 18:45:56 GMT 1
Don't beat yourself up about it Natty, I know how hard it after looking at the pictures but we all do our bit and obviously not everyone can take on a pony. As long as we keep spreading the word and doing what we can I think we can all sleep well at night. I did have an inquiry about her today so hopefully we can find her a home and you can stop feeling guilty lol!! i'll keep you all posted.
Ps I'll be up just before 12 on the 4th of Jan Takshilim, this time WITHOUT my little gang of "helpers" lol. Some one is coming to pick up two filly foals yay!
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Post by jackiedo on Dec 31, 2011 19:06:47 GMT 1
I am struggling to find the "right" home for Az, and he is gelded, started and in good health, so goodness knows what will happen to these ponies. The cynical side to me suggests that we shoot a few farmers
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Post by indigo on Dec 31, 2011 20:26:52 GMT 1
They're not all bad, but for many of them these ponies are livestock, they have a job to do on the moor, but they cannot keep in and feed and care for foals that don't sell at market, it just isn't viable. Obviously some are better than others and we are lucky that the good ones are happy for us to try and find homes, many won't even do that, or even speak to us lol!
I can see their point, no one runs around trying to rescue all the lambs and beef cattle that will be slaughtered because they are killed for food. Like i've said though, we will keep campaigning and supporting schemes to reduce numbers and do what we can for the extras in the mean time! Fortunately there are quite a lot of people like us who are a soft touch, perhaps you should threaten to shoot poor Az lol!!! The sympathy vote does wonders!
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Post by wills on Dec 31, 2011 20:59:54 GMT 1
Just out of curiosity are the ponies given awayor sold?
Fingers crossed you get the other 10 away. Wee bay is gorgeous.
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