kezzie
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Post by kezzie on Dec 13, 2008 0:22:20 GMT -5
A friend of mine has a 9YO mare who is a nice riding horse. Not very pretty but kind and easy to be around. My friend cannot afford to keep her and she and I have worked our butts off advertising her online and off - with no response. What do you do when you can't afford the horse but you aren't able to find it a good home? It's pretty scary.
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Post by TashGaia on Dec 13, 2008 1:01:03 GMT -5
Why don't you tell us about the horse here? There is always the chance a reader will know someone...
Other then that, if you have a horse that you cannot find a home for and you cannot keep... I would have to say that putting the horse down is not the worst scenario.
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kezzie
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Post by kezzie on Dec 13, 2008 1:45:13 GMT -5
She almost put the horse down 6 weeks ago but couldn't do it. This would make a great kids 4H horse or adult trail horse. She's a big mare, about 16 hands, chestnut. A TB. She's been ridden sporadically and also had a couple babies. When she is ridden (and I've ridden her, most recently last week and likely again tomorrow) she just goes. Not too fast, not too slow. Just right. She's a gentle horse and easy to handle. She's a plain jane, not very pretty and not suited for the show ring but she could make somebody very happy. Up to date on everything.
It would just be a shame to put a horse like this down because she IS young and serviceable and (like I said) would make a good kids horse or 1st horse for someone.
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Post by frr2 on Dec 13, 2008 2:16:28 GMT -5
It would also be helpful to know where the horse is located..... and contact info if anyone is interested.
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Post by atticus on Dec 13, 2008 9:10:54 GMT -5
What about some pictures? That always help to spike some interest in a horse looking for a home.
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Post by gypsyrn on Dec 13, 2008 9:34:03 GMT -5
where is she? pics please and recheck her height we are looking for a quiet horse suitable for a new rider
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Post by paladinsmom on Dec 13, 2008 16:59:44 GMT -5
Are there any colleges with equestrian programs nearby? I was able to free lease my hot (but very well trained) Thoroughbred mare to Earlham College's equestrian team. They are DELIGHTED, I am delighted, Willow gets what amounts to eight months' worth of free board, care, and the best training available. And she's treated like royalty.
Besides colleges, there may be equine rehabilitation/therapy groups who would be willing to take a safe, sound riding horse. It's worth looking into, for sure.
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Post by piopico on Dec 14, 2008 0:48:26 GMT -5
Yes, PLEASE post the most flattering pictures you can, and tell us where she is!!
Would she be suitable for taking beginners out on escorted trail rides? Good legs??
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kezzie
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Post by kezzie on Dec 14, 2008 17:19:03 GMT -5
I don't have any decent pics of her but I do have a short video. If you are interested, I will PM you the link. (I'm on her and I'm not a confident or good rider so I'd rather not post it publicly.) At least you know if I get on, the horse is guaranteed to be a packer AND a saint.  She is located in Western Washington. Thank you for the input. |
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She is located in Western Washington.