Devestating sale of ponies [April]

[kirsty26uk]

Awh hope you find her a lovely home she beautiful

[April]

Open to offers from good homes! Rode my old gelding today for the first time in about 2 months and my ankle's the size of a golf ball struggling to do jobs etc. now and hospital appointments are looming!

[harveydales]

Really sorry to hear this. Do take care with your ankle. I do wish there was some way you could keep her for yourself. It seems such a shame to have to sell her. I've got enough land for another pony here but she wouldn't get the handling she needs plus I've already got one very dominant mare so it would need more fencing etc

[April]

Some clips from yesterday, please excuse the mud and the fact she hasn't been brushed for a few days! As you can see they have a tiny paddock of mud, mud and more mud with no grass, which suits Jester and his cushings but wouldn't be suitable to keep her in for another year doing nothing! (They do have hay in the morning and live in each night). She's getting really bored with me not doing much with her now, Jester is a grumpy old sod with her as you can see and she just wants to play! A few people have offered me a field to turn her away in but I really do think she'd be so much happier doing something; or at least in with a few more ponies where she's getting lots of interactions and it's a bit more exciting for her! I think she may well revert back to her 'wild self' if she was completely left for a year as she wasn't handled at all until I bought her as a 2 year old, she'd love that though haha.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsL4be2JbKE

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVBPIMzc0W0

[harveydales]

Crikey, if you think that she is muddy, you should have seen what Frankie was like this morning! She's beautiful. I do understand why you would prefer her to carry on with doing various stuff to keep her ticking over nicely and mentally occupied. I really hope you find the right home for her soon.

[April]

Coral had her jabs and teeth done on Friday and was a little star as per usual, so all up to date now! Great home really is more important than anything. I'd potentially consider a breeding loan if anyone was interested but it's not something I know much about so would have to do a bit of research first. (Knowing me I'd end up buying the blummin foal too so possibly not the best option haha!)

[DalesLady]

Dec 30, 2013 10:41:07 GMT -1 April said:

A few people have offered me a field to turn her away in but I really do think she'd be so much happier doing something; or at least in with a few more ponies where she's getting lots of interactions and it's a bit more exciting for her! I think she may well revert back to her 'wild self' if she was completely left for a year as she wasn't handled at all until I bought her as a 2 year old, she'd love that though haha.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsL4be2JbKE

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVBPIMzc0W0

If this ends up being the option for you in the end, she wouldn't forget anything you have taught her April. Good luck with everything x

[April]

Mom's trying to persuade me to have a foal out of her! Does anyone know if any of the Dales breeders do grass stud livery, would have to be until the foal was a suitable age to travel or be weaned.. Or rough prices of any other studs that would look after her well? Also rough prices of scans, tests etc. she would need to have throughout.. She would be insured to cover major emergencies..

Just a small possibility that it may be worth me investigating more, have a few people coming to view her so need to work it out quite quickly!

[April]

Coral is now reserved to a lovely home

[dalesnfellfan]

So glad you've found her a good home, it must be a great relief for you

[benjismum]

oh that's great news

[harveydales]

Really pleased.

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[April]

Thanks I'm really pleased, it sounds like the perfect home for her.. Don't think the sleepless nights will stop until she's there and settled in though! Can't wait until my ankle is sorted now so I can start extending the menagerie again!

[cassey1988]

How's everything going at the new home??

[April]

Fantastically thanks, I get updates about Coral all the time and get to see photos and videos.. She was backed by Monty Roberts a few weeks ago and is doing some work with her new owners. She's been to a few local shows and been placed highly in big classes so I think she's making her proper debut at Windsor in a few weeks time. Was hoping to go and watch but don't think I can get there now So pleased I've found her such an amazing home, do miss her terribly though, as does Jester!