how can I get my horse back?

[Casualtybabe]

I have had to give up on a horse that has been my pride and joy for ages now, he was my first pony, and I even learned how to ride on him, he means such a lot to me, I was personally assigned to him, to groom and exercise him.
I had to give up on him because I couldnt get from one side of yorkshire to the other every day as I am only 14 yrs old.
But I also want to keep an eye on him because the owner does not exercise him properly but he has also had laminitis since he retired from being a show pony.
I dont know how I can solve this as the owner does not want to sell him

[woofgang]

Honey, point one is that it is not your horse. If you really really think that he is being mistreated, then rspca could advise, but you may have to take a deep breath and let him go

[Lily_b]

Wolfgang is right, if you are concerned you can contact either the RSPCA or ILPH (International League for the Protection of Horses), both have area inspection officers.

I have worked with horses for many years (without owning one) and each time you leave a yard, or the horses are sold it is heart breaking, especially if they are your favourite.

It would be best to move on and find a yard closer to home. Your local saddlery may have some recommendations of where you can find work. Maybe finding a show/show jumping yard closeby would be better as you will get more experience and earn some money at the same time.

[Lily_b]

Sorry Woofgang, totally read your name wrong. ;-)

[woofgang]

no problem!

[Casualtybabe]

thanks for all your help, I think I might go down to the tack shop near and see if I can find anywhere, I think I'm being a bit stupid about it, but, you know how it is, he was the horse that encouraged me not to be scared of other horses after I watched as a horse bit my friend, it broke the skin and caused it to become infected, and he was also the first horse to throw me off, and I loved every second of me being on the floor shouting to my friend as she came cantering straight past us on her horse.
He is such a great horse but he needs more attention, as the owner only takes the time to just give him a quick whizz round the block.

[Casualtybabe]

I have sorted something out about my horse now, I will be going up there twice a month to see how he is doing and to ride him a couple of times as the owner doesnt really exercise him properly