Sunkissed Acres adoptables please. [Archive]

snkstacres

Apr. 18, 2008, 07:31 AM

Besides our usual nonrideables we have a lot of horses looking for good homes. Rideable, useable horses. Some requiring more experienced riders and some good for beginners or husbands.

9 yr old Black Arab Gelding
9 yr old Walker mare
2 Draft crosses
1 horse used for driving (unknown breed)
Older bomb proof mare
13 yr. old TB H/J (home pending)
8 yr old AppxQH mare, (experienced rider)

Please consider homing the homeless if you are looking. All our horses come with a guarantee. We guarantee that if you dont like the horse, it can come back. We cant possibly know everything about these horses and they change according to the situations they are put in, we rely upon there owners to tell us the truth...............but certainly everyone of these guys is nice to deal with, has no major issues and has probably only touched upon its potential. In the right homes, these guys bloom.

cevent

Apr. 18, 2008, 12:34 PM

How old are the draft crosses? Height? Any other info on them?

jme

Apr. 18, 2008, 01:43 PM

Lori, you are going to be receiving a PM. :)

equislover

Apr. 18, 2008, 02:17 PM

Are they free to good home?

fernie fox

Apr. 18, 2008, 09:16 PM

Could you please post more details on the draught crosses.

snkstacres

Apr. 19, 2008, 06:22 AM

The first five horses listed on here are all or were residents of a kids church camp. There is no interest in operating it any longer and so the horses were given up. All are apparently well broke, they are all kind. I met the horses, just have not found a way to move all five at one time. The drafts are app. 16.1 16.2 although they are heavy so look larger.

I need to move them quickly so will post pics the second I have a way to move them. Fernie, the horses are in Griffin so not far from you now I dont think.

The horses are available for the usual tax deductible donation. We will get them farriered, coggins and shots up to date. We cant do that for free either so, your donation covers only that expense. So yes, I guess they are free.

snkstacres

Apr. 19, 2008, 06:23 AM

Oh to add, the AppxQH is very very good looking for those interested. Experienced rider because she is only 8 and sort of green to some things. Nice horse.

snkstacres

Apr. 19, 2008, 09:31 PM

Black Arab gelding has a home hooray. He is being adopted by our own Sidepasser.

tweeter

Apr. 20, 2008, 09:07 AM

Any more info on the old mare?

sidepasser

Apr. 20, 2008, 09:35 AM

Thanks Lori, I may never ride him but he can be company to Molly, my belgian.

eponacowgirl

Apr. 20, 2008, 09:16 PM

My BO is interested in the 9 year old walker. She was going to try to google your site to contact you, but could you PM me with your email address in case she doesn't find it?

Nevermind, she emailed to say she talked to you earlier today.

horsecrazykid

Apr. 21, 2008, 03:46 PM

Lori, spoke to you today about my easy keeper, etc. Tried to email you and it bounced back. I used: miasmom@alltel.net

snkstacres

Apr. 22, 2008, 06:11 AM

Hey there, my email is sunkissedacres@charter.net. Not sure why the web wont change that thingy on the front page. New website is done and almost running.

Sidepasser is delivering all the horses on Saturday. They will be available immediately after that so keep in touch.

I hope I have responded to all that enquired but please, because I get many many phone calls and emails, you must call or write me back so I remember who you are. Coth names and real names dont add up on the phone.

Thanks so much for the interest. These guys deserve a chance and I absolutely cant afford another horse.

sidepasser

Apr. 22, 2008, 06:04 PM

The trailer leaves the farm at 8:00 am and arrives at 9:30 am on Saturday at the horse's barn near Griffin.

I will be meeting with the person who has the horses to load and go to Sunkissed Acres. I am willing to stop enroute with Lori's approval, if someone has qualified to adopt to save someone a trip and gas.

Adoptors would have to work with Lori; I cannot speak for her. I would need an address for delivery no LATER than Friday at 6:00 pm, confirmed by Lori, so I can plan my trip in the most economical manner possible.

I am willing to work with whomever lives between Griffin and Summerville or Summerville and LaGrange/or even over into Alabama 50 miles if that assures these horses can be rehomed, for no fee. Sorry I can't haul to Nebraska or Wyoming..lol..but am willing to be the drop off service for anyone who wants to adopt along the route. I will be coming up 75 North, and will return home via Highway 27 South. So anywhere reasonable along the way is acceptable.

You can't beat free transport these days..so anyone looking, this is likely to be about the best deal ever. Sorry I don't have pics, I'm taking my guy sight unseen - what I gets is what I gots..lol. I'm sure he will work out just fine.

Anyway hook up with Lori, make arrangements and then Lori can pm me the address for dropoff.

Thanks all,
Sidepasser - horse transporter extraordinaire.

snkstacres

Apr. 24, 2008, 09:15 PM

Bumping. surely someone out there needs a good saddle horse. Hmmmm how about a Draft X for hubby?????????

MardiGrasTimeStable

Apr. 24, 2008, 10:23 PM

DraftX - Any clue how big?....

Now Lori...quit tempting me... after Ginny I have the 1 spot open for that TB I spoke with you about (the other university mare)...and I am FULL (Repeating to self I am FULL.... I have to be able to AFFORD the care... I AM FULL....) DH just said only if the walker was Black she could come - please let her NOT be black :confused:

snkstacres

Apr. 25, 2008, 07:04 AM

Whew arent you lucky, she is bay with a blaze and a spotted baby LOL. I have had no reply on the university mare whatsoever but the other one is now for adoption as well. She is rideable and in great shape LOL

MardiGrasTimeStable

Apr. 25, 2008, 08:52 AM

lol.....OK Lori... Where's that TB located at?

hehehe... I told Tim the TWH was a Bay and he said "whew I don't feel bad now" (he's a sucker for BLACK Walker mares).

sidepasser

Apr. 26, 2008, 06:31 AM

Ok folks - I'm going to be leaving out at around 8 this morning with the trailer..I did not hear from anyone who wanted to adopt one of these horses, but if you think you would like one and are having a hard time deciding..

Get in touch with Lori asap!! and she has my cell phone number and can call and give me the information.

Lori is OVERRUN with non adoptables at Sunkissed Acres and these horses are rideable, which is what everyone wants these days..no known health issues, I do believe they are due for a trim, but that's just a drop in the gas tank if you had to haul one. The owner stated that all were in good health..so you won't be getting a lame, broke down horse.

I have no way to post once I leave the house here, so all contact will need to go through Lori..I will call her once I have them loaded (all load well I was told), and tell her the situation with the horses (height, health, general attitude)..but today is the load and go day so if you are on the fence teetering, a little information might be enough to tip you towards adopting.

Best I can do short of riding them, and I won't have time to do that since it is a long ways to Lori's from where they are located and I have to pick up one when I get there and make the trip back. All told about 8.5 hours of driving.

Anyway off to load the trailer and hit the road!

Sidepasser - hauler for the adoptables

MIsMyName

Apr. 26, 2008, 07:44 AM

snkstacres

Apr. 26, 2008, 08:23 AM

I dont have any pics yet, the kids arent here but are enroute. Get homes quick??????? not one yet except the one for sidepasser I am afraid. Hopefully someone is coming to look at them today.

These guys were used in a kids camp guys. The camp is not opening this year so in essence, they are abandoned on the pasture. Nice horses, sound and rideable. All between 8-12. Please, take a chance on one. A few weeks of work to get them back into riding shape and you could have a real gem on your hooves.

snkstacres

Apr. 26, 2008, 04:33 PM

Well they are here. the walker is nice, a gelding, large and red. The draft x is in fact a morgan by the looks of it. Nice horse. The other draft x is a paso fino or a quarab. Really cute with trust issues or should I say catching issues. I walked right up to him but I saw Liz struggling for a long time with him.

Sadly, these guys are really choice to handle, I am in LOFF but. cant wait to post the pics. These guys were farriered in years nor fed. I have seen lots of long feet but nothing like this. MY farrier came immediately, we trimmed. Ok, we have a long way to go but, he said thank heaven, they were sound. Good feet that can be righted.

And now, I am off to deworm these kids. they are not much too look at right now, they have been fending for themsevles for a time but............they sure are affectionate.

twhrider13

Apr. 26, 2008, 06:06 PM

Do you have any more info on the Walker? My parents and I might be interested. :) Or we might be able to find some people who are.

sidepasser

Apr. 26, 2008, 08:13 PM

Well I made it home through the t-storms and lightning (eeks) and all is well here. A note on the horses. Although none had been loaded in quite some time, all jumped right on the trailer and rode very quietly. They were not handled in awhile and have been out on a large pasture, but came up when the gate was opened to the barn. They led quietly and hopped on the trailer. The older mare is such a sweetie, she was first on the trailer, stood and waited for the others. One by one, they went quietly on.

The horse I am taking wouldn't fit anywhere except maybe the hood and I didn't think a live hood ornament would be safe. He's jet black and needs his hooves trimmed, but isn't skinny. I have to pick him up tomorrow as I was too tired to even think about going back to get him today.

Glad I could help and hope they all get adopted soon.

sidepasser -

snkstacres

Apr. 27, 2008, 06:23 AM

Cindy, you went above and beyond the call of duty. You are truly a Godsend and anyone notice, Sidepasser always jumps in for the needed mass ride. Bless you.

These guys are really really sweet. I cant believe it. Even the Paso let me catch him again last night without much fan fare. He is kind and obedient, just not used to this mussing.

All of them dewormed well. hahahha been so long since they have been fed, I wasnt sure they would eat beetpulp and alf cubes soaked. They sure didnt come for a feed pan but curiosity got the better of them. They gobbled it up. they have fended for themselves on pasture for a long time so switching them carefully to even any hay. I have an orchard grass timothy mix I am feeding them.

I am in loff and someone is getting good horses. Given a bit of time, these guys are going to be great. I watched the old mare eating last night and decided she is not as old as she looks. Her teeth are great Cindy. Just wormy as all getout. Early 20's.

Cindy, I cant thank you enough for what you did. Its going to be a while before I recuperate from this shock. Matter of fact, from this day forward, no horses will enter here without dated pics before hand.

There are still horses here that need a home guys. Someone, the Paso is gorgeous and he will be a great one.

sidepasser

Apr. 27, 2008, 07:14 AM

I am supposed to get paperwork today with names of each horse, age, etc. today when I go to pick up my boy. I will give you a call when I return and give you the information - do you have a fax machine? If not, I will scan in what he gives me and send it to you tomorrow via email.

ChristieNCritters

Apr. 27, 2008, 10:38 AM

I say bless you both for helping these horses!

I really wish I could take one of them, but I am so far away in NC and diesel is so high...:( The same problem a LOT of folks are having.:(:(:(

suz

Apr. 27, 2008, 10:58 AM

did you say there was a big red walker in that bunch? if it's suitable for a confidant and advanced beginner hubby would be interested. but---i'm in vermont--anyway we could arrange a transport convoy at least to new jersey? and i may also be able to foster the mare and colt if it can be worked out.

DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"

Apr. 27, 2008, 11:16 AM

Thanks everyone for helping out!!!

mustangtrailrider

Apr. 27, 2008, 11:26 AM

It is amazing what can happen when you get the power of caring people behind a cause. You go Horselovers. Together we can do it.

I would love to hear more about the paso.

:yes:

snkstacres

Apr. 27, 2008, 03:29 PM

Yes a nice big red walker. Kind and gentle. A gorgeous paso fino. None of these guys have had attention in a long time but are dying to be domestic divas once more. They are lapping up the attention.

suz

Apr. 27, 2008, 06:14 PM

well hubby says we can get to gettysburg easily enough if they can get to there. i'm happy to foster a couple and hubby may well be interested in the red twh for himself. i'm only concerned with fostering-having had no luck placing the very sweet and laidback qh yearling it looks like we'll end up keeping him. i'm more than happy to be a loving and safe stop on the way to a new home for as long as it takes,,as long as it's not too permanent!!
i've got a four pony or three horse stock type trailer and can be in gettysburg next week if you want to take me up on it.

Carolinadreamin'

Apr. 28, 2008, 06:41 PM

Just want to say a huge thank-you to Lori and sidepasser for getting these horses. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new, beautiful boy and will be at the barn to greet him when he arrives around 9pm tonight. Lori, please know that he will be showered with love and kindness for the rest of his life.

mustangtrailrider

Apr. 28, 2008, 07:17 PM

It is amazing what can happen once you get a group together for the greater good!

Carolinadreamin'=tell us about your boy. Which one are you getting? I am sure he is going to be sooo lucky to have such a wonderful home.

I would love to have the paso fino for myself. :winkgrin:

snkstacres

Apr. 28, 2008, 07:27 PM

Carolinadreamin's lady friends came and picked up the black QH cross. He was kind and gentle and I know he is going to be absolutely adored. The whole barn was phoning, balloons and a sign await his arrival. He is doting on the attention from here and now he is going to have a ton of kids to love him to death. He so deserved it.

The paso fino is gorgeous. I just dont understand how anyone let him go like that. His feet are trimmed, his blood taken, wormed etc etc. He actually let us groom him today and he basked in it. He will come around quickly. He is gorgeous guys.

The TW is large and kind. Really gentle. He settled right in with the herd, a gentleman. His feet are also done. Please be looking for Sidepassers pics. These guys had the longest feet i had ever seen. Farrier came IMMEDIATELY and those guys stood perfectly to get the eight inches off. They walk a lot better LOL.

I am not sure yet of the old mares age, some indications aged, others only about 20. Doesnt drop a spec of grain, eats long hay well, pasture etc. etc. She has the longest stride I have ever seen. She has a home here until we know a bit more about her. She is supposed to be a great kids horse and can be a kids horse for someone who will love her gently.

The TW mare and son got a home. Thankyou Cothers. A few more to go and we are set. Home the homeless, they wont dissappoint you.

mustangtrailrider

Apr. 28, 2008, 08:23 PM

Dreaming in SC for a paso....Oh, it is soooo tempting...I would love to have him. I don't need another horse. I don't need another horse. I don't need another horse. I "repeat" don't need another horse!

Oh, wishes, wants, desires!

How to get him here!?!

Carolinadreamin'

Apr. 28, 2008, 09:40 PM

Well, he got here safe and sound and he is beautiful! Can't wait to see him in the daylight. Our welcoming committee (humans and horses) didn't faze him nor did the friendly barn dog (who got right under his feet). I know I've said it alot, but thanks again, Lori. He's truly a diamond in the rough.

mustangtrailrider

Apr. 28, 2008, 09:58 PM

Congratulations....it is soo exciting. Way to go for the both of you. Where are you located? In SC? Enjoy him...I know he will love you forever.

BlueWillow

Apr. 29, 2008, 03:41 PM

Did the Appendix mare find a home yet? (There was an Appendix mare, right, I didn't make that up?)

I have a friend who lost her 32 yr old *in good weight and loving life* OTTB mare last summer who might be ready again if safe reliable transport could be worked out.

mustangtrailrider

Apr. 29, 2008, 06:05 PM

Can we get the transportation train going? Would love to see these guys get to final destinations. I can't wait to see pictures of these guys. What a wonderful group of people.

sidepasser

Apr. 29, 2008, 06:15 PM

Hi y'all,

Got some pics of Midnight (I am going to rename him when I see what his personality is like), and forgive the awful photos but this was done on Sunday right after I got him home and he wasn't really in the picture taking mood.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/Sidepasser/Midnight/Midnightheadshot.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/Sidepasser/Midnight/Midnightquietatlast.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/Sidepasser/Midnight/verylonghooves.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/Sidepasser/Midnight/Midnighteatinghay.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/Sidepasser/Midnight/Midnightface42708.jpg

He's getting real curious about me, so I did get a halter on him, and got some brushing done this morning. He's cautious and scared because of lack of handling, but he is coming around. He learned about carrots this morning, and doesn't care for dumor cookies - spit it right out on the stall floor and looked at me "hey you, you tryin to poison me". lol

Farrier is coming Thursday afternoon and he will get those hooves trimmed and will probably take two or three trims to get them back the way they are supposed to be, but that's fine. He's in good weight though in pasture shape, and doesn't bite, kick, or crib in the stall. No weaving but lots of calling out - guess he misses his buddies at Lori's.

Got to think of a name for him though..just can't call him Midnight, which is what the guy was calling him, when he wasn't calling him Blackie..sigh..

Curious George might be a good name - lol...

riff

Apr. 29, 2008, 06:31 PM

Boy, Sidepasser, he is so handsome! I bet he comes around quickly. Good luck with him. And how lucky he was to land with you.

mustangtrailrider

Apr. 29, 2008, 06:42 PM

What a handsome boy! Wait until he gets a pedicure. You might even have to arrange a day at the spa for him....invite others over for a horsie makeover. Sounds like fun.

Keep us updated on his progress. Kudos for transporting them all...Way to go.

DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"

Apr. 29, 2008, 06:51 PM

You guys just make me beam.

ChocoMare

Apr. 30, 2008, 08:57 AM

Oh Cindy! He's so handsome!!!! But, OY, those feetsies :( He's gonna just sigh with relief once they get hacked off! ;)

mustangtrailrider

Apr. 30, 2008, 09:12 AM

I can pull out my chainsaw for those tootsies....:)

Congratulations on your guy....he is Adorable!

sidepasser

Apr. 30, 2008, 11:28 AM

Thanks everyone, I like him alot, he's getting calmer but is still a little hard to catch. I'll just let him decide that I'm better for him that the running at large in the pasture was..lol.

Can't wait for the weather to warm up some and get him out to see how he likes baths. He really is nasty and needs a good makeover session. Still no aggressive behavior at all, not pushy or nasty tempered so that is good. Walks on a lead like air..hardly know he on the other end. But gets scared easily and will duck behind me like he's hiding.

Nice boy, I got the name of an arab trainer in Macon and will be going over there for the Region 12 show next week (just to watch) so will try to contact her and see what she thinks she can do with the boy.

It's all about making them into useful citizens so they have a chance to show what they are capable of.

Carolinadreamin'

Apr. 30, 2008, 08:29 PM

Well, since sidepasser has posted pics of her new boy, please meet a former member of his herd.

Introducing Blackberry, with a doubt the sweetest horse I've ever met. Once he sees you, even if he's in the back of his paddock, he'll come up to greet you and waits like a gentlemen for you to come in. Please note that we took this picture before the grooming sessions began!

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff91/lovemypig/face.jpg

He's been lapping up the attention and will stand to be groomed for hours. If anyone would like, we will post pictures after his bath (we hope!) this weekend.

mustangtrailrider

Apr. 30, 2008, 08:48 PM

Blackberry, you are a handsome fellow. I know you miss your herd, but you are in a happy place now. Where are you located? Congratulations on your new family. I know you will make them happy.

snkstacres

Apr. 30, 2008, 10:26 PM

Isnt it so nice that these two boys got homes. My own friend and riding instructor took home the little old lady. Well, not as old as we thought or she looked but, aged all the same. Poor girl though, she cant walk quite right after her pedicure. Midnight looks like he has long feet but nothing came close to either Blackberry or the Paso. I am calling him Eli.If the old girl doesnt come to rights, she will have a home here at the farm.

But now Eli, he is waiting for someone special. He is like Midnight. Wont do a thing wrong but he is tense and worried. Loves to be rubbed, has discovered bowls contain food and cookies. I can walk up to him now and he does love to be patted and told how handsome he is. When I walk away, he follows me.

So now, if Eli gets a home, that will take care of the lot. A special home, someone who knows the breed. Smart, quick, and they never forget. Eli is by far the best looking Paso I have seen in a long time.

sidepasser

May. 1, 2008, 04:49 AM

Eli reminds me of those pictures you see of England..the very cute pony with the bald face, high white stockings in the back...

Can you post a picture of Eli..he's black bay with a bald face, like a piebald and tiny ears..

cute, cute, cute!!

mustangtrailrider

May. 1, 2008, 09:00 AM

I am looking forward to seeing Eli this weekend. I am driving up on Saturday with my husband.

Side note, why do people try to talk other out of getting a rescued horse? I know someone right now who is warning me out of getting a horsey from Sunkissed acres. I ain't listening.

Oh, we need to get the hitch hiking train coming to easten GA off of I 20...close to Augusta. I can get him from there. Wish me luck!

DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"

May. 1, 2008, 06:02 PM

Talking you out of gettinga horse? WHAAAAAT? Ain't any of us - we're all horsey enablers!

I am thrilled you can take on one of these new kids. Lori's already overbooked (though the new stalls someone donated have come in very handy!), every little bit helps.

mustangtrailrider

May. 1, 2008, 08:02 PM

Well, it appears that my mystery boy is coming on the hitch hiking train in about two weeks. I don't know with whom or the date yet. I know all will work out. I know Lori is overbooked, and I wanted a gaited horse I can ride sooner vs later. My baby is still cooking...he is only a year old. My mustang't trot will kill me someday. I almost need a gaited horse with my joints.

I would rather rescue one and save a life than breed for one. My best horses have been my rescues in one way or another. 2 BLM mustangs and one starving TB mare. I did buy a baby last year. I guess I deserve it. He is awesome.

I get to visit Eli on Saturday. I can't wait. I have been told he is handsome. This is cruel making me wait....LOL. It will be fun. I just have to drive all of the way across the state. Joys...I am excited as all get out. Wish me luck.