Rehoming 7yr old gelding...Plz read!!

[fuzzybluecloud]

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I regretfully offer my best friend, King In Jeans, a soon to be 7 year old TB gelding to a new, loving home. I recent rehomed my other horse on this website, and never had plans to do the same with King. Unfortunately I am in the process of some life changes, and I dont want King to suffer. He deserves the best home possible, unfortunately I am beginning to feel I cant give him what he needs. King is on the small side (15.1hh) but is stockier than a lot of TBs. He is liver chestnut with no whites, just a simple diamond and snip on his muzzle. Currently King isnt getting very much saddle time, but he schools lines to 2'9" and courses at 2'3"-2'6". He is learning his changes and gets them 80% of the time. Ive owned King 4 years and most of his training has been dressage. He does canter serpentines, 15 meter canter circles, basic lateral work. Will be competitive through 1st level with conditioning. King also goes well at shows, on trails, bareback w/ halter and lead. Hes a really great boy and lots of fun for an intermediate or better rider. King rides well off of seat and leg and requires a balanced rider with soft seat and hands. King is a cribber but does well with a nutcracker strap. He is JC registered and ran 3 times as a two year old. He retired sound and Ive had him ever since. Hes never been off a day since Ive owned him, and Ive always kept him barefoot, even in full training 6 days per week. King will go will all of his immunization records, papers, and a no sale contract. Would make an awesome horse for a pony clubber or smaller adult rider.

[fuzzybluecloud]

bump!! This is not a rescue!! This horse has lots of pro training and is an awesome horse!! I have him listed on dreamhorse but Im in a bad situation right now. I injured myself and am unable to ride for a few months, and am in the middle of a lot of life changes... this is my best friend and its just not fair for him to sit in a field!!

[blaster]

Where are you/he located?

[fuzzybluecloud]

Egg Harbor Twp in Atlantic County, NJ

[jewll27]

PM sent!! :)

[2ndyrgal]

Do you want this horse to have a forever home, or just place him until your life gets back where you need to be? From your ad it certainly seems like he's nice enough to sell. I can understand a right of first refusal, and obviously you would prefer a forever home, but lots of folks that might be tempted by a really nice "free" horse, may end up in the same situation as you are now. If the "Ritz Carlton" of horse barns interests you for your boy, pm me, my sister is looking for a small horse to do the 2'6" with at small local shows. She needs a horse that is quiet both on the ground and under saddle. If those two things describe your boy, let me know. I'm in KY.

[asb_own_me]

Wow. He is beautiful. Good luck placing him in the best situation possible....I'm sorry you have to do this. {{{hugs}}}

[Dreamboat Annie]

What a wonderful horse, I wish I were in the position to take another at this time, he would have a forever home too...good luck...:)

[fuzzybluecloud]

Thank you all for responding so quickly!! Please feel free to pass this information to friends and clients!! I really need an excellent home for him!!

[fuzzybluecloud]

2ndyrgal sent you a pm!!

[Tanqueray Holly]

Hi,
Don't know how to work the "PM"s so I'll send this through the regular BB. I'm a low-level manager/trainer in Virginia and looking to find a new best friend after I had to put my first best friend down last February. I'm not looking to intensively show, maybe a local here and there as it worked out with my students, but more to just have a horse that I can pamper and ride. I'll jump around a bit, but mostly I like doing lower level dressage stuff and trail riding.

Your guy sounds exactly like what I'd love to love. Please PM (if you can work the internet better than me!) if we sound like a match. I have pictures of my riding on my myspace page (www.myspace.com/nektosha) which although sounds really suspicious, I am 27 and responsible! :)

Hope all is well!
N

[fuzzybluecloud]

Tanguerey Holly..my email is [email]fuzzybluecloud@yahoo.com ... Id love to hear more...your situation seems like it really would be great for him...and for you as well...oh yeah and I have a myspace too...lol...!!

[~~Goldielox~~]

Even though I only saw him once, he is a sweet horse. Whom ever takes him will be getting a wonderful horse. This coming from the person who took her Bay TB only 2 weeks ago. If I could I would have taken King as well, but 3 horses, right now, it too much for me.

[fuzzybluecloud]

Bumping to keep this post near the top...I really need to place him....is it really that no one is interested??

[Tamlain]

Unfortunately you are on the wrong coast for me to be of help.......and too far away from my cousin as well.....(dangnambit)

He looks totally awesome and I hope you find him a good home soon.

[Aylah]

I PM'd you fuzzy

[ruffiannyc]

He looks wonderful! All the best wishes with his rehoming & your transition.

[Ambrey]

I hope you find him a great home! It sounds like an amazing deal for someone.

I'd be interested but I need a horse for a 10 year old girl and a 61 year old woman, he sounds like they'd drive him crazy (they drive me crazy!).

[fuzzybluecloud]

Lol ambrey...hes awesome with young kids and old women both, but as a permanent situation, one will definately drive the other insane!! Good luck in your search!! Also who was the 20 something girl who likes low level dressage? If youre on here, and still cant figure out this pm thing let me know...Id love to consider your farm as an option!!

[cheekycharlie]

Aww fuzzy, sorry to see your haveing to do this, it must be breaking your heart as I know how much he means to you. I hope he gets a good home, he is a sweet heart.
What happend to ya?

[equislover]

I am very interested. I sent you a private message. Thank you

[fuzzybluecloud]

Hey cheeky!! I am upset...but he'll be sitting in a field at least a few months as I had a horsey accident not long ago...hurt my hip a little but thought Id be okay...apparrently Ive done something to my back to put pressure on the sciatic nerve in my leg...that aside from some other health issues that put me out of work a few weeks before your accident have left me in a bit of a bind. I had also enrolled awhile back for school in January, so now Im getting to a place where Im realizing that school has to come first, and everything else needs to wait. You know Ive always put the horses ahead of myself but the truth is, that accident scared me...I want to ride and I want to keep King so bad but its hurting us both. Its not fair for him to sit in a barn that I cant pay for, for 3 months, alone because I cant ride him, just for me to get better in time to start back to school and a full time job. Ive put so much into him, and he just deserves so much more. If a few years down the road, when my psychology degree is finished and, health wise, things are a little more settled for me, King can come back than so be it but for now I have to say goodbye. Hope all is well for you guys, and nice to see how many people have stepped up to the plate for you. Youre so lucky to be in one piece right now!! Anyway, if you know of anyone who may be interested feel free to have them contact me... I will take priority to those recommended, and those in close proximity to PA as thats where Ill be come 2008. Keep in touch...

[fuzzybluecloud]

**bump**

[Pharma Chick]

Hi Fuzzy,

Did you get hurt on this horse? He sounds really nice, but it's a little concerning to see your ad on Dreamhorse for $6500 and on COTH he is free. We all have issues at some point in our lives, but why is he FREE? You could certainly sell him quickly at a price lower than $6500, or even free-lease him until your situation is improved. Is he 100% sound and sane? I might know someone who would be interested in him. I am in Massachusetts. Give us more information on him.

[Instant Karma]

Actually with the market like it is, it is very hard to find homes for anyone. And why does it matter if she got hurt on this horse?

To the OP, I hope you find a wonderful home, he sounds like a great horse.

[Pharma Chick]

Actually with the market like it is, it is very hard to find homes for anyone. And why does it matter if she got hurt on this horse?

To the OP, I hope you find a wonderful home, he sounds like a great horse.


Um, it matters because the person I had in mind, although an advanced rider, doesn't need a horse that is prone to bucking/rearing and the likes. Have you heard of the old saying, "if it's too good to be true, it probably is"?

[Brockstables]

Please email me privately. Where in PA will you be ending up? I am in NY, on the PA border. We are interested in providing a forever home for King, with visitation. Need a horse for my daughter to show, 50 acres of electric tape fence on dead-end dirt road on quiet farm. Trainer is working with my daughter. She is a quiet rider.

[fuzzybluecloud]

The reason why he is listed on dreamhorse for $6500 is because thats what he was appraised at. I had put him up on there hoping to get a bite, but I dont have the time to wait it out. And yes, the horse market is very bad right now, and with him being only 15.1hh, he is a hard horse to market. Everyone has visions of ponies and warmbloods, and there are a million TBs for sale around 16hh. I did fall off of King a couple of weeks ago, when he tripped on unsteady footing, but trust me when I say he is far from dangerous. Ive owned him since age two and he has never reared, and the only time he will even attempt a buck is when he catches himself off balance, which is why I said he needs a steady rider. He would be very unhappy with someone bouncing all over his back and/or sliding up his neck. I have been riding horses for 21 years and have owned my share since age 14. This is certainly not the first time Ive fallen. If you had checked on dreamhorse a couple of weeks ago there was an ad up for Pizzazzy, a 16.1hh bay TB, for $3000. I just gave him to a wonderful home for free as well. Please dont make accusations, and if your advanced rider needs a horse that never makes a mistake than gook luck in your search....I dont know of any that fit your description. As for anyone else who may be interested, yes King is 100% sound and 100% sane...

[Calamber]

Thank you for your absolute honesty. Could you please pm me about King?

Thank you

[Ambrey]

And yes, the horse market is very bad right now, and with him being only 15.1hh, he is a hard horse to market.

And here I am in California looking for a smaller horse for my mom and daughter, since Smokey's size is so daunting, and there seems to be nothing but quarter horses :( My mom seems set on something flashier.

Oh, well, I really shouldn't be encouraging her since I know it will just mean 2 horses for me to take care of, LOL!

I understand why you put him here, Fuzzy. You think it would be nice to see him go to a great home, and maybe if it is someone here you could see pics of him and keep track of how he's doing. I really hope a great home pans out for him :) He really sounds like a gem. If I didn't have to please my mom I might be all over him for my daughter (I might not be able to yell at my mom when she rides badly, but I can yell at my kid! And 15.1 isn't too far to fall to learn a lesson on not torturing your horse ;))

[Instant Karma]

Um, it matters because the person I had in mind, although an advanced rider, doesn't need a horse that is prone to bucking/rearing and the likes. Have you heard of the old saying, "if it's too good to be true, it probably is"?

So then the question would be better worded as "Does this horse have any problems with bucking and/or rearing?" Not "Did you get hurt on this horse?" You can definately get hurt on any horse, and apparently this injury did happen on this horse through no fault of his own. I know a couple of people who have gotten hurt on very quiet, reliable horses because of a trip or stumble. Doesn't mean anything bad about the horse. It seemed like your post was an accusation, the way it was worded, that's all.

[~~Goldielox~~]

Ok AS I have stated before this is a nice horse. I was there trying Pizzazzy when Fuzzy had her fall. All he did was get stuck in deep, DEEP footing at the end of the indoor. He basically just got stuck, stumbled, pulled himself up, and in the process she came off. No rearing no bucking, no acting like a fool. It was an honest attempt for him to get himself out of a deep spot. When she first got on him he was business-like, and away they went. This could have happened to anyone, regardless of their experience. When she did tumble, he stopped and went right back to where she was, which was only about 5 feet away. If he was a rearer/bucker, he would have wondered away. He did no such thing. Like I said before If I could afford 3 horses, I would have taken him as well, but I can't. Fuzzy is just in a bind right now and is just trying to do right by King.

[Q view farm]

I am in Illinois. If all else fails, let me know. He looks like a great horse, and I would take great care of him. I do a little eventing, lessons, trail riding.

[fuzzybluecloud]

Thanks GoldieLox and Instant Karma!! He really is a great horse!! Q you have a pm!!

[equislover]

Thank you for giving me the oppurtunity to own King! I am trying to arrange the transport still. I have found many that can do it, just not within the time period that you want. But the search is still on!!! I will not give up, I want King to join our Family!

[equislover]

Great news! King will be on his way to Tn tomorrow. We are very excited to have him join our family!!! He will be in great hands! Don't worry Fuzzy, King will be loved very much! Hugs, I know this is very hard on you.

[fuzzybluecloud]

I just want to say thank you to everyone who responded to my ad...and a special thanks to equislover for providing a loving forever home for King... he should be to you around dinner time tomorrow...what a wonderful Thanksgiving addition!! Please enjoy him as much as I have... best wishes to you and your family for a happy and healthy holiday!!

[horselover4]

We're in Lancaster, PA looking........plz let me know

[equislover]

No he is not available. There are several entries discussing the fact that he was adopted. If you would please read the post you would notice that ! You bother me in that you are interested in almost every horse on here! You can't possibly be interested in that many horses. You say you are looking for a companion for a pony but you respond to 20 adds. Perhaps you should read them all and narrow your search down to the ones you are really interested in then respond? Or are you maybe going to try to sell them after you adopt each one? Just note- you are sending up a red flag by responding to each and every add! I apologize for being critical but it doesn't seem right.

[artisticgold]

equislover, thank you for saying what I was thinking when I saw that horselover4 has posted on almost every thread for a free horse. That also makes me question why, and feel very uncomfortable. People please be sure to check references, have contracts, and then follow up when placing horses....

[Chall]

equislover, thank you for saying what I was thinking when I saw that horselover4 has posted on almost every thread for a free horse. That also makes me question why, and feel very uncomfortable. People please be sure to check references, have contracts, and then follow up when placing horses....

Umm, didn't want to say that either, but it REALLY worries me too.