philosoraptor
Mar. 2, 2009, 01:04 PM
Blondie is a nice Belgian (cross?) mare, a little under 16hh. She's built like a oversized Thelwell pony with flowing long mane & tail. Her age is 10-11 yrs old. VERY easy keeper -- as in no grain. I think she can just look at hay and get fat. :lol:
Face shot (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/funchy/P1020030w.jpg) and another (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/funchy/P1020033w.jpg)
Body shot (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/funchy/P1020026.jpg)
She's quiet, sensible, forgiving, and kind. I have never seen her bolt, buck, kick, or bite at anyone. She does not spook easily and when she does, it's a spook in place. She should be fine for most beginners. She'd be ideal for someone who wants to get their first horse, something really easy to care for, something to brush and love on. She comes up to you when she sees you and she adores attention.
No medications, supplements, or shoes presently needed. Lives happily outside 24-7, doesn't necessarily even need a blanket. Right now as I type this she's standing out in a driving blizzard rather than in her shelter, so she's definitely not a hothouse flower.
Now for the bad news: she isn't always sound at the trot. Vet has looked at her, but the problem is intermittent and hard to pin down. She is fine at the walk and goes on without hesitation, but at the trot you'll likely see a bit of head-bob. She seems more likely to do it under saddle but a change of saddle & rider didn't solve the problem. Therefore she's recommended as a walk-only type horse. The only other thing I can possibly think of is that she's had minor skin irritation on rear fetlocks (scratches), and the @!#@! winter rain and mud here isn't helping. It does go away and I don't think it's the cause of her lameness, but I felt compelled to mention it. Anyone interested in her full medical background: I'd be happy to show vet's records to you, which go back several years.
Because she's such an easy keeper & so easy to handle on the ground, she'd be a good companion for a horse you already have.
Gets along well with other horses, easy to catch, leads, ties, easy for vet & farrier, easy to deworm, etc. Been ridden English, western, and bareback and does well, but I don't think she knows how to neck rein. Does not know how to drive, as far as I know.
To do my part to help find her a home, I will personally volunteer to deliver her to you at no charge, if you're in the local area (let's say within 60 miles of me, zipcode 21901).
Adoption contract (very reasonable!) is required, along with references and farm check. She is being placed through The Equihab Foundation (http://www.equihab.com), our area 501c3 horse rescue/adoption program. No dealers please; she is not suitable for resale or breeding.
For more information or to see her, email horses@equihab.com
Face shot (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/funchy/P1020030w.jpg) and another (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/funchy/P1020033w.jpg)
Body shot (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/funchy/P1020026.jpg)
She's quiet, sensible, forgiving, and kind. I have never seen her bolt, buck, kick, or bite at anyone. She does not spook easily and when she does, it's a spook in place. She should be fine for most beginners. She'd be ideal for someone who wants to get their first horse, something really easy to care for, something to brush and love on. She comes up to you when she sees you and she adores attention.
No medications, supplements, or shoes presently needed. Lives happily outside 24-7, doesn't necessarily even need a blanket. Right now as I type this she's standing out in a driving blizzard rather than in her shelter, so she's definitely not a hothouse flower.
Now for the bad news: she isn't always sound at the trot. Vet has looked at her, but the problem is intermittent and hard to pin down. She is fine at the walk and goes on without hesitation, but at the trot you'll likely see a bit of head-bob. She seems more likely to do it under saddle but a change of saddle & rider didn't solve the problem. Therefore she's recommended as a walk-only type horse. The only other thing I can possibly think of is that she's had minor skin irritation on rear fetlocks (scratches), and the @!#@! winter rain and mud here isn't helping. It does go away and I don't think it's the cause of her lameness, but I felt compelled to mention it. Anyone interested in her full medical background: I'd be happy to show vet's records to you, which go back several years.
Because she's such an easy keeper & so easy to handle on the ground, she'd be a good companion for a horse you already have.
Gets along well with other horses, easy to catch, leads, ties, easy for vet & farrier, easy to deworm, etc. Been ridden English, western, and bareback and does well, but I don't think she knows how to neck rein. Does not know how to drive, as far as I know.
To do my part to help find her a home, I will personally volunteer to deliver her to you at no charge, if you're in the local area (let's say within 60 miles of me, zipcode 21901).
Adoption contract (very reasonable!) is required, along with references and farm check. She is being placed through The Equihab Foundation (http://www.equihab.com), our area 501c3 horse rescue/adoption program. No dealers please; she is not suitable for resale or breeding.
For more information or to see her, email horses@equihab.com