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To kick these people out?

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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 22:53

Lavenderhoney I have four smallish children that can come to run riot with yours as well as my uni age one. No face paint for mine tho sadly as they all seem allergic....

SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 21/01/2014 22:54

Chris! Talk about hypocritical! how dare they Slag you off! Definitely write a reply! I'd list everything which has happened.
I also actually agree with whoever said get mean. Give the feckers 7 days, empty the shed and turn off the water! Making sure that you inform them in writing exactly why you are doing it!
As for this horse, as a horse owner myself, I strongly suggest putting him to sleep. Hes basically an old gimmer. He isn't useful for anything, and he will be very difficult to re home safely.
He isn't worth anything and the trouble with that is that people don't value worthless horses. Rescue centres are SERIOUSLY overcrowded last time i spoke to a friend who volunteers, Redwings was working at 150% capacity, and that was before the financial crisis won't have the facilities to house him, and he could end up anywhere, putting himself or people in danger. Hes had a good innings, let him go out with a bit of dignity.

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 22:55

It's sounding rather perfect.

Littlegreyauditor · 21/01/2014 22:56

I could bring DS but you really don't want me to bring my pets (turbulent cats and...a very elderly horse Grin)

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 22:56

Xpost, saggy, you've been a voice of reason throughout. I'm very tired of this already.

ChasedByBees · 21/01/2014 22:57

Another delurker.

Someone suggested turning off the water. Dooooooo iiiiiiitttttttt!

DejaVuAllOverAgain · 21/01/2014 22:57

Well if we're bringing animals, invites self, then I have a Heinz3+ Grin

Alternatively there's my secret weapon...give me a microphone, put me in the middle of the field and let me sing. Trust me you won't see them for dust Grin

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 22:57

Auditor Grin no horse! No cats! Unless they're in disguise. I'm apparently very gullible.

DejaVuAllOverAgain · 21/01/2014 22:58

auditor Grin at the elderly horse.

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 22:59

With all the rain I don't think the water would make a bit of difference!

Deja, sing :)

ChasedByBees · 21/01/2014 23:01

True. Would make a really traditional festival camping ground though!

aderynlas · 21/01/2014 23:03

count me in too. maybe I ll get ray mears to join us and do the start the campfire thing with twigs.

SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 21/01/2014 23:05

One other thing...Wink
This festival? before or after you plough? can I suggest before? Grin otherwise you're going to make Glastonbury look like a day at the park! Grin Grin
And a new meadow is going to take a good year to get established!

TheABC · 21/01/2014 23:06

Hugs
Another one for the festival! I come with bell tent, baby and wildflower seed.

And cake. Epic cake.

Y'know, seriously, I think Mumsnet should do a camping/festival event - not on the OP's land for obvious reasons - but a bona fide campsite with facilities, kiddie tents and spacepods for non campers.

Be strong, OP. Your scrumptious-filled flower meadow awaits.

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 23:09

Aderynlas, love it!

Good point about the ploughing, we can hold off for something so important!

ABC, loving the seeds idea. Everyone gets handed a packet to sprinkle as they will.

GlaikitFizzog · 21/01/2014 23:13

I'm sleepy, but Chris are y suggeting you could be confused by a horse disguised as a cat??

I have an old shed for the bonfire!

mistlethrush · 21/01/2014 23:13

I can bring my mad lurcher... but I won't bring the chinchilla or the dog will eat it! Grin

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 23:15

Glaikit, I'm clearly not that bright :)

Mistle, the chinchilla could hang out with the bearded dragon, we'd find a safe spot for them.

DejaVuAllOverAgain · 21/01/2014 23:16

I don't do camping either but one of those space pods sound interesting.

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 23:19

We can make it glamping. Just stay out of my sheds!

Doha · 21/01/2014 23:22

what about a bouncy castle (adults only of course) and a cocktail booth.. Doha's a classy burd Grin

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 23:23

Doha, make it so :)

Grin
FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 23:23

The festival will be over when you hear the plaintive cry of "get orf my land!" :)

AnUnearthlyChild · 21/01/2014 23:27

De Lurking to say gofuckyou

Perhaps I could join the festival I need somewhere to practice my tribal drumming. It's a very loud drum. And I'm a beginner and not very talented. Guarantee if I practice at feed time they will fuck the fuck off. I can bring earplugs for you all though.

Also dh is awesome at intimidating stares and dismantling things, you can borrow him if you like. And we have a preschooler who is like the Duracell bunny on acid. I can feed her haribo and let her loose amongst the throng of mumsnetters to add to the chaos. :)

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 21/01/2014 23:28

Unearthly you sound perfect, you're in :)