Retirement/Companion home wanted

[sara]

Hi all.

I have very sadly come to the decision that I need to find a retirement livery for Lloyd, or somewhere that he could go on loan as a companion. To be honest I am really struggling with it, I feel like I have completely failed my beautiful boy as after 11 years with me I just can't keep him healthy and sound with me

He has arthritis, and really needs to be living out 24/7, as when he does, he is sound. However he is also laminitic, and just can't cope out all the time on our lush cow pasture, which is over grazed and stressed, so chooked full of sugar. He has lived out in the past, when I lived down in Warwickshire, and had my own field, meaning I could manage the grass.  He is only 17, and other than arthritis/lami is so easy to look after.

I have been looking at retirement homes for him, but am also thinking about looking to see if anyone might need a companion? He is incredible kind, laid back and gentle, children could handle him! If he was out 24/7 then he would be fine to be used as a gentle hack, but I'm not sure anyone would want a 17.2hh companion?

Does anyone know of anywhere they could recommend, or know of anyone who is potentially looking for a companion, light hack?

[Lisa in Plymouth]

Sorry to hear that you are in this position. Just wanted to say that I hope you find Lloyd a lovely home, he's one of my favourite DG horses. He looks so proud in photos and he carries himself beautifully, a real credit to you.

[portiabuzz]

Good luck xxx

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[jen1]

Fingers crossed,for Lloyd xx

[lizpurlo]

So sorry to read this, Sara. I've always loved looking at photos of your and your gorgeous Lloyd, you are such a great combination. Please don't give yourself a hard time over this, sadly these things happen to the very best. Good luck to you both - I really hope you find a great solution. xx

[jennyb]

I'm certainly not promising anything, but have messaged you on FB x

[nightowl4]

Ditto comments above -. wishing you find something fab for the gorgeous Lloyd…. Jen's seems like a fab set up.