My part loan is going to a new home

[Shire Monster]

Millie has found a new mummy and daddy :( she's moving tomorrow.
Her owner told me a little while back that its just too much with both horses and her important exams coming up and she was thinkin of gettin rid of her. We had first refusal but although she didn't want anything for her at all we just coudn't afford the upkeep of her and more importantly the time to spend with her, we had her only 3 days a week cos thats all we could do due to other commitments, I've not met her new owners but I know her present owner wouldn't let her go to just anyone, she said Millie really took to them so I'm happy that she'll be happy.
I'm kinda sad at the mo and am gonna really miss her but I know it was a hard decision for her owner to make and probably the right one for Millie in the long run, she's a gorgeous big lady and deserves a new mummy and daddy who will love her and bring her on.

[jumpingmad]

awww, her owner had just told me...millie is a lovely mare, i was there the day she arrived ^_^ it must be upsetting for you, but there are plenty more horses out there :D

[*Solo's Mum*]

i'm sorry to hear that :(
i hope you find a horse as lovely as millie again :)

xx

[Kerpug]

Yeah I'd heard too really sad but I'm sure there'll be plenty more great options that'll be available to you in the future.
How's your lessons going too?

P.S I recognise Jumpingmad only by your horses names tho! Hello its Kezza:)

[jumpingmad]

Oh and i can assure you, that millie is going to a good home as her owner wouldnt want anything less than 5*'s for her ^^

[hehe hey kezza! ^^]

[Shire Monster]

don't think i'll find another like her, I doubt I'll look for another loan just yet but maybe in a few months or so, she was my dream horse (you prob guess by my name :D) I just wish I could have taken her on, but as long as she's happy though

[Shire Monster]

oh yeah I'm sure of that too jumping mad, she would only do whats right for the big girl :D

[Shire Monster]

Ooh and the lessons are goin ok, I'm riding a pretty lazy mare at the mo, she's a sweetie but extremley lazy, think I might ask for the first horse next time (the one I came off) he's so much easier to ride, but it feels good when I get some good work out of lazy mare :D

[fairlady]

Aw, sorry to hear you are losing your part-share Shire Monster, but fantastic news that she has found a good home.

It was lovely for you to get some hands on experience and could only be a bonus if only for a short time. Something will come along for you you will see.

Enjoy your lessons in the meantime.

[Roofio]

oh no that's such a shame :(

still... as one door closes...;)

[vonandiz]

Oh, I'm really sorry to hear that.

Were you aware it was a possibility when you took her on?

I suppose at least she is going to a good home and will be happy.

At least you've still got the lessons. :)

[Denbenj]

ohh what a shame, at least in a way you got to experience ( abliet a short time) but ownership of a shire.

You made a good decission even when offered her free, that you didnt have the time to commit to her. Good on you x

Hope Millie is enjoying her new home to x If you hear any updates would love to hear how shes getting on.

[Shire Monster]

no wasn't aware of possibility but i doubt very much her owner knew of the possibility either. If she could have kept her she would have. She is gutted herself but she's made the right decision for the big girl, millie will enjoy all the attention. Thanks denbenj I have been seriously questioning my own decision, I'd have probably found the money somewhere but the time is a massive factor, so I am pretty sure it was the right one ;)

[Denbenj]

if your ever in cumbria you can come and have a play at my yard for a horsey fix ! x hows your lessons going to?:)

[Shire Monster]

cheers denbenj, might just take you up on that, I'd love to have a ride at the Cumbrian heavy horse place, one day I'll be back in the saddle of a gorgeous feathery chunk :D
lessons are goin ok ta, got a week off this week cos RI is off, but alls ok, been riding a much less forward goin horse since I came off, almost to the point of backwards :rolleyes: she's a sweetheart though even if she is flippin hard work, will prob be ridin her next time but might ask for the first boy again for the following week, bit wary of him after comin off but to be fair it wasn't his fault just one of them things :)

[Ruskii]

Sorry to hear about Millie :( :(

I'd love to have a ride at the Cumbrian heavy horse place, one day I'll be back in the saddle of a gorgeous feathery chunk :D


Oo I've heard about this place, just might have to convince OH to go upto the Lakes next year in the summer for a holiday :p

[Shire Monster]

thanks ruski
does look like a fab place doesn't it, I want to go I want I want :D

[pikefoldpixel]

sorry to hear that

[smartie bean]

Hi Julie its me Lauren been talking to JUMPING MAD and she told me it was you!! I am really sorry about having to find her a new home i really didn't want her to go but it was best for her! Been speaking to her new owner and she said she is really happy and has loads of friends and we are welcome to see her whenever we want to so if you fancy a trip up there anytime let me know because i still want to see her!! Really am sorry!! :(

[Shire Monster]

Don't be sorry hun, I appreciated the opportunity to work with her even if it was short, I had hardly any experience and you still gave me the chance to work with her. You did what was best for her, I keep havin a nosey on WH she seems to be really enjoyin life with her new friends, great to know we are welcome to go visit, will give you a shout some time soon and we can go up together if you fancy? Forgot to ask .. hows herbie doin now his gorgeous lady's gone, he didn't seem to fret as much while they were in the stubble but is he ok?

[smartie bean]

hes fine got a new girlfriend now she was getting a bit left out - thought he was a 33yr old stallion i suppose!! :) When you want to go give me a shout but apparently she is loving the grass and really enjoying herself but nothing to worry about!!

[Shire Monster]

Aw great to hear, will let you know when steves off work and when we got the flippin car back, grrrr could do without this bill just before xmas

[Rebecca1969]

Sorry to hear, it always so hard since we get so attached. But at least you know she's going from one loving home to another loving home and she took to the new owners.

[smartie bean]

Just to let you all know on boxing day night Millie sadly passed away in her sleep just 1 month after her being signed over!! :( Everyone is really upset still as it came as such a shock!! Her new owners had her cremated and got the ashes back on the 2nd of January so that they always had her there to remember her by!! Sorry to Julie and Steve that you did not have the opportunity to come and say goodbye for the last time but thankyou both for all your help and we will never forget you!! :) ta xxx

[RustyMary]

Oh that's so sad! Hugs to all concerned - it was very sudden, what happened?

[smartie bean]

Not completely sure but it could have been colic that triggered off her narcolepsy (sp?) which would have eventually shut her brain down and she would have stopped breathing dying peacefully in her sleep and unaware of what happened!!! :'(