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To kick these people out?

999 replies

CompletePushover · 10/01/2014 18:24

7 yrs and this is my first AIBU, and I'm so cowardly I've name changed Grin

So... After years of renting crappy places dh, the 4dcs and I have finally bought a lovely house.

It's great. Needs loads of work doing on it. Lots of potential, completely neglected and now ours. The people who had it before us had some problems and had criminally neglected their animals. The house comes with a field.

Now begins the lovely story. A few years ago Some people passing by saw how neglected the horse in the field was and took it upon themselves to look after it. They did amazing things, built him a shelter, bought him food, trimmed his hooves, all of it.

The horse is a stallion and unbroken but of nice temperament. But it means he can be flighty.

Move on a year and one of the group has taken on most of the care and bought their own horse who now lives rent free in the field.

Two weeks before completion the owner tells us we will be inheriting a cat and that the horses are staying (he's gifted the stallion to the other horse owner)

So... We panicked until lovely horse person came to our door and seemed very nice, and we said they could stay until Easter and then we'd see (rent free).

This all seemed ok, but there have been annoyances: There's no where else to park but in our drive, when we want to wander around the field with the dcs we have to struggle through two horses and it's a nightmare, and now finally we have bought out longed for dog and I can't walk him on my field without someone with me because I can't carry a baby and a puppy and fend off the horses on my own, in December we were told they use one of our sheds for feed, And there are other people who are part of the group who have not introduced themselves to me, but who go on to my field regularly.

So this evening we've let the horse owner know that beyond the end of march we want our field back. At the moment I've used it twice since we moved in and I want to use it daily.

They're not happy. I tell a lie, one is not happy, the other is completely understanding.

I know they did a good thing, I know they put work into the field (shelter and fencing) but I also know they've had free pasture for 18 months in return, and I think it's become a picnic spot for them all.

AIBU? And should I be growing a backbone, because I'm already trying to think of a way to section off some of it, which I know would only end up delaying the inevitable? I'm also worried because I'm in no way insured to have this all going on on my property.

I want nice things for the people who have done good, but at the same time I want to enjoy my home. I also have PND and desperately want to be outside but can't cope with being around people. Just to throw that in there.

OP posts:
swampytiggaa · 21/01/2014 22:18

Aren't you somewhere in Wales Chris? My daughter is at Cardiff uni and has lots of metal head friends if you fancied a mini festival in your field... My nieces boyfriend is a real life rock star (sort of) and am sure he could be persuaded to headline...

Fantastic use of a field IMO and would render it useless for the nags...

Will feed ex you husband complete with sledge hammer if you need him ;)

Doha · 21/01/2014 22:19

Camping..count me in Smile along wth one mad cocker spaniel

4horsesforcourses · 21/01/2014 22:19
swampytiggaa · 21/01/2014 22:19

Fed ex him even. Bloody tablet!

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 22:21

Swampy it'll be a full on festival then :)

Cocker spaniel more than welcome. Fox will be an interesting addition.

mistlethrush · 21/01/2014 22:23

I'll have to bring a friend's horsebox as I don't 'do' camping....

Jux · 21/01/2014 22:24

OK, dd and I will be up for camping and death stares. She could bring her bearded dragon too.

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 22:28

Mistle as long as the horse box is either empty or has an ENORMOUS stallion in it.

Stares are a must, and bearded dragons are adorable.

Oh you lot, you really do help you know?

I'm sorry I haven't name checked everyone, I've read every single post, and they're all appreciated.

swampytiggaa · 21/01/2014 22:29

My friends husband is in a very good mod band. He could come along as well. Should scare the horsy types away.

Feb half term would be good... Husband could dismantle the shelter and turn it into a stage :) he is very good with his hands ;)

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 22:31

Swampy that would be fantastic. Could dh jam with them? He used to be in a band and wants to get back into it.

GlaikitFizzog · 21/01/2014 22:34

We don't have any pets but there is a pretty ferocious wood pigeon that lives in our conifer. I reckon it could peck the eye of someone given the chance.

Cheeky feckers! Biting the hand that feeds them! Get them off your land pronto. No notice, they lost that courtesy when they started slagging you off. Wankbadgers, the lot of them

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 22:34

My fantasy land is now amazing. It has bearded dragons and foxes frolicking through the meadow, whilst the metal and mod bods strum away the summer's day.

I shall provide real ale and scrumpy, and all will be right with the world.

GlaikitFizzog · 21/01/2014 22:35

I have a tambourine and a cow bell! Can I be in the band!

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 22:35

And ferocious wood pigeons guarding the perimeters, keeping the wank badgers at bay.

BlackeyedSusan · 21/01/2014 22:35

sod the swampys husband, I put a ton of weight on over christmas, i could come and lean on it and tip it over to a stage.

ps I was not suggesting ctively damging the car on your drive, a bit worried about the mad woman claiming you are responsible for any damage, real or imaginary, and fantasising about not being careful with the sharp pointy, scratchy black thorn.

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 22:35

All instruments and styles welcome :)

swampytiggaa · 21/01/2014 22:36

Sure he could. They are very friendly so there wouldn't be any mod/rocker fighting. Actually the fella that runs our local music shop used to be in cradle of filth. I have asked the boychild if he would like guitar lessons from him and he has refused.

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 22:37

Susan :) don't worry, I won't be putting myself in any dodgy positions. Well, not until I've had a few pints Grin

swampytiggaa · 21/01/2014 22:40

Do you want some Devon scrumpy? I can bring some with me :) and pasties. And clotted cream if you have strawberries...

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 22:41

Is there any other scrumpy worth having?!

I'll get the strawberries.

4horsesforcourses · 21/01/2014 22:43

I read that as 'doggy positions' and thought you'd created something a little less kid friendly.

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 22:46

Grin it's not going to be that sort of gathering!

Lavenderhoney · 21/01/2014 22:48

Can I bring the children? They are very bouncy but diverted by live music and face painting:) I have my own paint and am quite good:)

I have a tent and everything:) I promise not to abandon any pets and to bring you cake, plus I will big you up to all your neighbours.

By April, this will be a something to talk about round a dinner table. And that's being conservative.

DejaVuAllOverAgain · 21/01/2014 22:49

Another delurker here Grin

You're doing well OP, you really are. Keep it up Thanks

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 22:52

Thanks deja, it doesn't feel like it at the moment!

Oh yes, dcs very welcome, the more boisterous the better. Face painting would be brilliant. Dh can do his juggling and I'm not bad at balloon animals. There will also be a bonfire for toasting marshmallows as the night draws in.

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