Zippy is sold

ThorArb · 10-31-2009, 12:25 PM

Zippy has been sold, leaving here in a few minutes to deliver him to his new home. Ive been crying my eyes out all morning, but its for the best. Great home getting what he needs and deserves. Its just heartbreaking though, I raised him from 6 months old to now at going on 6.

I had thought about keeping him but the cons of keeping him outweigh the pros, plus the home is great how could I not give that to him. He deserves more than I can give right now.

Brittany

Gramma Sassy · 10-31-2009, 12:29 PM

Sometimes the best choices are not the easy ones.... chin up, sounds like you are doing right by him ((((hugs)))

merleliz · 10-31-2009, 12:31 PM

You are doing the best you can for him, as you always have...but I know you'll miss him. ((((HUGS))))

RenosGirl · 10-31-2009, 12:31 PM

is he going to that lady you were telling us about? Did you get your asking price for him?

I'm sorry that you had to part with Zippy

singing tree · 10-31-2009, 12:32 PM

Sounds like you made the right choice. I cry also when one of mine goes!

I am curious though - was this the same buyer who made the low ball offer ($1000) or a new buyer who gave you the price you needed?

Sonseeahray's_girl · 10-31-2009, 12:34 PM

What a heartbreaking decision. You are a strong woman, one to be admired.

jules1962 · 10-31-2009, 01:33 PM

(((((hugs)))))

dunamovin · 10-31-2009, 05:06 PM

This !@#$$,

economy! So many people are hurting and facing terrible decisions. I've seen several farms that have been in the same family for generations sold at foreclosure There are so many out of work with no hope of employment. You're doing the best you can for your family. No one can fault you for that, but it still stinks.

Horselady44 · 10-31-2009, 05:12 PM

Im sorry you had to sell...Ive had to sell 3 horses in the last two months...it does suck. But, its for their best intrest

Keep your spirtits up...and keep their number! I was in the same boat last winter and ended up selling my second favorite horse Monkey...well I told the guy if he ever decided to sell to let me know...well come summer he was moving and needed to sell and he sold him to me for $200 less than what we paid for him the first time we bought him...and like $800 less than what he bought him for from us. So, it turned out good in the end. Just keep their number...and if you would want to buy him back when your able to then maybe mention that to them

Do you have a picture to share with us...I cannot picture Zippy for anything right now...but I know who he is

(((HUGS TO YOU))) stay strong

BarnBum · 10-31-2009, 05:14 PM

Its always hard to do the right thing. {{huggs}}

ThorArb · 10-31-2009, 07:04 PM

No he didnt go to that lady but another friend of mine. He is going to be kept intact as well so who knows, maybe later on down the road should I ever have another mare I can have a foal by him. Just a thought. He seemed to really be happy there. Anyhow I thought I wouldve made a big fool of myself leaving, you know being all emotional. But actually, after dropping him off and seeing how much he'd be just spoiled and happy I knew it was the right decision. Plus I can stop by whenever to say hi.

Lady_MCSE · 10-31-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThorArb

Plus I can stop by whenever to say hi.

If I ever had to sell a horse, I swear that alone would be worth a million bucks.

{{hugs}}

Horselady44 · 10-31-2009, 08:17 PM

Im glad to hear he has a good home and will be spoiled rotten

Beings you can go and see him whenever you want sure makes it easier to let them go. Its still hard though. (((HUGS)))

horselady · 11-01-2009, 06:20 PM

Just to let you know that I have done that also. for the horse to go on to have one on one and be treated with love is the best, Cry all you want, I know I have hugs to you .

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ThorArb Kid Safe Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 5,965	Zippy is sold Zippy has been sold, leaving here in a few minutes to deliver him to his new home. Ive been crying my eyes out all morning, but its for the best. Great home getting what he needs and deserves. Its just heartbreaking though, I raised him from 6 months old to now at going on 6. I had thought about keeping him but the cons of keeping him outweigh the pros, plus the home is great how could I not give that to him. He deserves more than I can give right now. Brittany __________________ Proud owner of Dixie (04 QH mare), Dezi (06 App filly), Togan (88 QH gelding)

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singing tree Long Yearling Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hartville, Ohio Posts: 1,025	Sounds like you made the right choice. I cry also when one of mine goes! I am curious though - was this the same buyer who made the low ball offer ($1000) or a new buyer who gave you the price you needed?

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dunamovin Halter broke Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: where the blacktop ends Posts: 182	This !@#$$, economy! So many people are hurting and facing terrible decisions. I've seen several farms that have been in the same family for generations sold at foreclosure There are so many out of work with no hope of employment. You're doing the best you can for your family. No one can fault you for that, but it still stinks.

10-31-2009, 05:12 PM
Horselady44 Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 2,401	Im sorry you had to sell...Ive had to sell 3 horses in the last two months...it does suck. But, its for their best intrest Keep your spirtits up...and keep their number! I was in the same boat last winter and ended up selling my second favorite horse Monkey...well I told the guy if he ever decided to sell to let me know...well come summer he was moving and needed to sell and he sold him to me for $200 less than what we paid for him the first time we bought him...and like $800 less than what he bought him for from us. So, it turned out good in the end. Just keep their number...and if you would want to buy him back when your able to then maybe mention that to them Do you have a picture to share with us...I cannot picture Zippy for anything right now...but I know who he is (((HUGS TO YOU))) stay strong __________________ A happy horse equals a happy rider!

10-31-2009, 05:14 PM
BarnBum Kid Safe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 5,851	Its always hard to do the right thing. {{huggs}} __________________ *Life is a coin, you can spend it anyway you wish, but you can only spend it once.*

10-31-2009, 07:04 PM
ThorArb Kid Safe Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 5,965	No he didnt go to that lady but another friend of mine. He is going to be kept intact as well so who knows, maybe later on down the road should I ever have another mare I can have a foal by him. Just a thought. He seemed to really be happy there. Anyhow I thought I wouldve made a big fool of myself leaving, you know being all emotional. But actually, after dropping him off and seeing how much he'd be just spoiled and happy I knew it was the right decision. Plus I can stop by whenever to say hi. __________________ Proud owner of Dixie (04 QH mare), Dezi (06 App filly), Togan (88 QH gelding)

10-31-2009, 08:17 PM
Horselady44 Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 2,401	Im glad to hear he has a good home and will be spoiled rotten Beings you can go and see him whenever you want sure makes it easier to let them go. Its still hard though. (((HUGS))) __________________ A happy horse equals a happy rider!

11-01-2009, 06:20 PM
horselady Kid Safe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 6,428	Just to let you know that I have done that also. for the horse to go on to have one on one and be treated with love is the best, Cry all you want, I know I have hugs to you . __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime