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Post by jennyb on Apr 8, 2008 10:32:05 GMT 1
Here are a few more pics (and hopefully vids from Gem later on) of the Lipizzaners. They are even more stunning in the flesh, all very well bred and with super movement. In real terms you are looking at between £3.5-4k to purchase and import one, which is nothing for the quality you are getting. I'd really like as many as possible to find good homes. The stud owner is in the latter stages of terminal cancer (hence the cheap prices) and once he dies, the non-horsey wife will be left to sell the remaining horses. The local gypsies have already expressed an interest In Hungary, a 10 year old horse is considered old, they are quite often poorly fed and cared for, and things we consider to be routine such as dental work are just not done. We saw a mare about 12 year old who our guide said would probably be put to sleep soon as she was thin and looking poor - not surprising if she's never seen the dentist! Also horses are quite often worked very, very hard which also shortens their lives. It such a worry thinking what will happen to these beautiful, noble horses. They have superb breeding and just float when they trot. As a breed, they are not for novices as they are very sharp and intelligent and can be highly strung. Think along the lines of thoroughbreds and arabs - sure, you get the quiet ones in the breed, but as a rule they are hot! We saw some carriage horses in Budapest which just emphasise the need to find caring, knowledgeable and experienced homes for the Lipis:
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Post by eden on Apr 8, 2008 10:36:41 GMT 1
Jenny its so sad, I wish I was able to take on on. But its not the right time.
Why has that horse stones under his/her feet.
I feel for them they look so sad.
xx
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Post by jen1 on Apr 8, 2008 10:37:41 GMT 1
aww they do look lovely, what a sad story, whats going on with the feet in the pic? and which one is yours?
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Post by sara on Apr 8, 2008 10:44:59 GMT 1
such lovely horses. Hope they all find nice homes
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Post by jennyb on Apr 8, 2008 10:47:53 GMT 1
I have no idea what the wedges under the heels are for, they baffled us. Gem has some video of them walking The lady driver got very cagey when she saw me taking pics of the hooves and shooed me away saying "No photo, top secret..." to which I retorted "It's hardly top secret when you're on a public road!"
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Post by amarche on Apr 8, 2008 10:55:42 GMT 1
is it to make them 'dish' (the wedges I mean) I think i remember Sue saying that dishing is seen as desirable?
I can't see the photos as in work, but I'm sure they're lovely - lets hope they find some nice homes.
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Post by Gail&Merlin on Apr 8, 2008 11:00:32 GMT 1
Oh dear not a pretty sight, but one only too familiar in public when abroad, so sad about the stud owner!
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Post by Cheryl Walmsley on Apr 8, 2008 11:02:06 GMT 1
they are lovely but I couldn't take on another horse now, not enough space and really need to concentrate on getting sherb right.
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Post by gem on Apr 8, 2008 11:13:14 GMT 1
They dont dish with these wedges they can hardly walk its disgusting I was almost in tears at that point such gorgeous fabulous horses are reduced to this Just uploading some pics as we speak.... We did well while we were there and managed to find definate places for 4 in the UK - its not like you are rescuing a horse that you couldnt sell here if you had that money to spare these are a rare breed and of brilliant quality. The ones that we saw move looked like nothing stood in their stalls - they are tied two stallions to a stall and cant lie down or move and often stay like that for weeks - these are well cared for horses in comparison to the alternative. When they walked through the door they came alive and looked like nothing ive ever seen i fell in love with one instantly! and the next one and the next .......... We also have possible buyers for a further three so thats exciting - if you are unsure about buying an unseen horse if you have the experience and understanding for a hotter horse we can say that we have viewed several - also maria who is the worlds best guide is a vet and experienced horsewoman who heather knows well. Its a genuine oportunity to buy well for a brilliant price. Will upload pics in a sec
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Post by jackiedo on Apr 8, 2008 11:16:43 GMT 1
Good luck Gem, wish I had the money, I really do.
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Post by Kerryf on Apr 8, 2008 11:41:21 GMT 1
The wedges can't be doing their joints any good!
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Post by jackiedo on Apr 8, 2008 11:43:35 GMT 1
I can imagine they are used to make them pick up their feet artificially high and to clip clop on the cobbles. It is disgusting. Thry could do with a bit more muscle on them too.
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Post by sara on Apr 8, 2008 11:43:46 GMT 1
Blimey, I so wish I had money, that look amazing
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Post by gem on Apr 8, 2008 11:57:08 GMT 1
Here we go then some more - videos will have to wait till i finish work as cant get them on here For example this is Jennyb's new gasbag here is another who is still for sale though as he has been backed and driven he is more expensive and approx 7-8000 euros Here is another - groff I believe who is secured a home in the UK And here is soup aka goulash he will also be coming home to the UK he was really thin and we only really had him out because I as usual felt sorry for him - he is a unicorn and moves like he is flying. He will also be coming over to the UK to put some weight on and then will find a home here
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Post by horsiehelen on Apr 8, 2008 12:21:47 GMT 1
Good luck finding homes for these. Goulash is lovely.
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