Horse desperately needs home

[Tx2stp]

I have rarely posted before but thought this would be a good place to reach out and find this mare a home. She is a 17 - 18 year old imported Warmblood mare ( dutch I believe but I will try to get her papers) She has been boarded with me for years but the owners have never paid her bills regularly, they owe me lots of money now... they have finally agreed to pay the bill but they want the mare put down. She has only ever been used as a broodmare till she came to "board" with me and she has just been sitting ever since. She is about 16'1, bay mare, sound, sweet and cribs. I would keep her but I can no longer afford to keep all these abandoned horses, I have 6 others, that were either abandoned just like this mare, or were my old competition horse and one of the best school horses I have ever had, I promised them a home for life and I will keep them and care for them... but I can't afford them all! I would love to find this mare a home, I convinced the owners to give me a couple of weeks before they put her down.... Please help!

[shea'smom]

That sucks. I think a lot of us are going to be in that situation. I have my old guys that I am responsible for, but the 5 year old that is 4 months late on the board? Whose is going to want these horses?
Good luck with your search. Find out about her breeding, that may help/

[SuperEventer]

Where in VA are you located?? Do you think the mare is still breedable?? (good health, etc?) What do you know about her past as a broodmare?

[Tx2stp]

I still have her son who is now a 5 year old stallion by Olympic Faro, ( who the owners are paying me and moving him, that was the insentive before I sold him for what they owe me!) I will find out her breeding for sure but I know she was a Ster (sp?) mare, imported pregnant with him, she has great breeding I am sure, I am near the Virginia Horse Center and I think she should definitley still be breedable.

[SuperEventer]

If you can send pictures and more info to me...I may be interested. I dont' really need another horse...............

[azeventer]

Tx2stp, I sent you a PM......

[RiverBendPol]

Don't you guys see that you are contradicting yourselves????????? You are talking here about horses desperate for homes, people who haven't paid to support their horses, you yourselves who say you can't afford to support your own horses, you 'don't really need another horse' yet in the same breath asking if this 18 year old mare is still breedable? Do you not GET IT?? Why on EARTH would you even CONSIDER breeding this poor old thing? Good grief.

[SuperEventer]

You're right.

Sorry, I can't take the horse.

I'm just a big hearted person and I don't always think it through. Thanks RiverBend.

[snoopy]

Look this may not be popular...but sometimes, just sometimes doing the right thing for the horse is giving it a humane end. There are too many horses suffering/neglected/starving out there. Sometimes it takes the biggest heart of all to make that decision...in the best interest of the horse.

[Tx2stp]

What agravates me is that the "owners" do have the money to take care of her, I also kept their 38 year old that they sent me near death and i got him healthy and sound, 3 months later they wanted him put down because they did not want him anymore, this was a show horse that had worked very hard for them his whole life! I kept him myself, he lived to be 42. I just think it is so selfish of them to put her down because she is not convinient for them anymore, I guess I am just too big hearted, I would rather put her down than let her be neglected, but if she can find a loving home, I think every creature deserves the best we can do for them, we are responsible for their well being and life, these people are selfish, not suffering from lack of money... I am... for taking care of everyone elses inconvenient horses... sorry... just venting, I do love this horse, she does not deserve this... I take responsability for the horses who have dedicated their lives to me, whether showing or working hard as my school horses, I promise them a home for life... why can't everyone, specially if you have the money, feel that way?

[snoopy]

What agravates me is that the "owners" do have the money to take care of her, I also kept their 38 year old that they sent me near death and i got him healthy and sound, 3 months later they wanted him put down because they did not want him anymore, this was a show horse that had worked very hard for them his whole life! I kept him myself, he lived to be 42. I just think it is so selfish of them to put her down because she is not convinient for them anymore, I guess I am just too big hearted, I would rather put her down than let her be neglected, but if she can find a loving home, I think every creature deserves the best we can do for them, we are responsible for their well being and life, these people are selfish, not suffering from lack of money... I am... for taking care of everyone elses inconvenient horses... sorry... just venting, I do love this horse, she does not deserve this... I take responsability for the horses who have dedicated their lives to me, whether showing or working hard as my school horses, I promise them a home for life... why can't everyone, specially if you have the money, feel that way?


Oh I get it!!! And it is always frustrating and sad when situations like this arrise. Good luck with it.

[2LaZ2race]

I commend you for trying to find her a home but humanly euthanizing her is far from the worst thing that could happen.

I got a horse last fall that was posted on this same forum "somebody please go get her" or something She was a young OTTB that was going to be shipped out.

She ended up having a horrible, chronic breathing problem (not a tie-back issue, an actual swelling of the airway). After taking her to numerous vets I realized I just had to put her down. I gave her 6 months of happiness lounging around in my backyard and there wasn't nothing else I could do.

Maybe she could have been a broodmare for someone, maybe someone could have paid for experimental treatments or something but she was suffering and I was afraid she could end up in the hands of someone who wouldn't take care of her (one vet said she could very well suffocate in the field if she over exerted herself).

Moral of the story, maybe give this mare the best 2-3 weeks of her life and then let her go. :yes:

[Summies182]

this is why i never sell horses... everyone thinks im crazy but ive had every horse ive owned till the day they died because you never know what happens to them when they can no longer do their job. Anyways I know euthanasia sounds like a horrible option, but wouldn't you rather end her days on your farm fat and happy than to give her away to someone to breed and then who knows where she will go after being bred? I would rather put one of my oldies to sleep than to give them away to someone that I didn't know. Quality of life is much better than quantity of life in my opinion.

[flyingchange]

Look this may not be popular...but sometimes, just sometimes doing the right thing for the horse is giving it a humane end. There are too many horses suffering/neglected/starving out there. Sometimes it takes the biggest heart of all to make that decision...in the best interest of the horse.

So well said. Thanks for putting in such a caring way. I've bolded the part I feel is the most poignant.

[Tx2stp]

Summies182, I agree, putting her down is not the worst thing especially if she is surrounded by people who love her... but I just have to try to find her a home... I am all for euthenasia, but the horses I put down are "ready to go" I just can't look at a horse that is quite young ( I have horses in their late 20's and 30's right now, but they have been mine for decades) and full of life and say " your owners don't like you anymore, today I get to help kill you!" Again... sorry I sound crazy. I just don't understand people who call themselves horse lovers who would do this to their own horses, I m just being emotional, I have just been thru this several times and it breaks my heart, all of them I have just been able to keep and take care of, the 42 year old died this fall and I put 2 36 year olds down this summer that were best friends and one had become too cripled to keep up with his herd... (all three abandoned with me) I loved them but felt priviledged to make that decision, I don't feel that way now, but I have to take GOOD care of my own horses, those that I have as my old partners... it is just not fair. Hmmm maybe I'll run out and get a lottery ticket, who knows maybe I'll get lucky :0)

[SevenDogs]

this is why i never sell horses... everyone thinks im crazy but ive had every horse ive owned till the day they died because you never know what happens to them when they can no longer do their job.


Right there with you -- once a horse becomes mine, I have them until the day they die. You aren't crazy -- you are responsible (or maybe we are both crazy and I just don't know it!).

I'm sorry to the OP who is dealing with irresponsible and uncaring owners and is being forced into a bad situation. Euthanasia is definitely not the worst thing that can happen and it has taken me a long time and a lot of soul searching to get to that conclusion. Best wishes.

[vineyridge]

This horse is relatively young and healthy. Would a vet even be willing to put her down?

If she can be ridden, she ought to have a chance for another life. If the OP would put a bit of time in her to see if she can make some PCer a riding horse project, that would be ideal.

I've been lumbered with other people's old horses. With a bit of good luck, two of them may have new and good homes. That will leave me with only my two--both retired, creaky from arthritis and ringbone, and over 25. They are both here until they need to be put down. I got my old man when he was 16, and he was the best thing that ever happened to me as a rider.

[Judi A]

Hi, Can you send me a pic of her in jpg to silver__lamae@webtv.net? I can probably take her. Would be using her for myself for lite trail riding. I'm in Fla. Thanks, Judy

[equineartworks]

She sounds lovely and at 18 she is still a young lady! I echo the sentiments of trying to see if someone like Pc'er would want her.

Could she be a local show horse for someone eventually? I know in my neck of the woods having a nice Warmblood is a dream come true and she would be cherished! :)

[Valentina_32926]

Did you see this post below? Would she fit the bill? It is also in Virginia

"Seeking equine therapeutic riding candidates for Rainbow 4-H Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Haymarket, Va. If you, or any one you might know, might be interested please contact Babe Romine at Hromine@gci.net (http://webmail.east.cox.net/do/mail/message/mailto?to=Hromine%40gci.net), or call 703 378 2552. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for your consideration

The therapeutic horse/pony must possess a calm, intelligent personality and enjoy being around people. They must demonstrate a peaceful, patient temperament and not be easily spooked or flustered. Horses should be able to respond to the basic riding aids and do so willingly. No major vices such as cribbing, bucking, biting, rearing or bolting. They must demonstrate balanced gaits and be in good health with no lameness issues. 10 plus years in age is preferable but we will happily consider other younger candidates if appropriate. Geldings preferred. The ideal therapeutic horse must understand and know his/her job and be safe for riders of various riding levels. Before they are introduced to lessons they undergo a 30-60 day trial period where they are ridden and tested in a variety of situations. This is a great environment for horses not yet ready to be done with their jobs but are beyond the hunting or competitive arenas.

Call for more information. We thank you for your time and consideration.
Happy Trails, Babe Romine NARHA Certified TR Instructor"

[cu.at.x]

Don't you guys see that you are contradicting yourselves????????? You are talking here about horses desperate for homes, people who haven't paid to support their horses, you yourselves who say you can't afford to support your own horses, you 'don't really need another horse' yet in the same breath asking if this 18 year old mare is still breedable? Do you not GET IT?? Why on EARTH would you even CONSIDER breeding this poor old thing? Good grief.

Thanks for saying what I didn't have the guts to say. :yes:

[outofthebox]

Has she been under saddle at all? Putting down a nicely bred, SOUND, warmblood seems an extreme solution. Surely there must be a home somewhere with a low level amateur who might never have an opportunity to have such a nice horse.

[HookedOnReefing]

PM'd you and incl. my email address

[myliltb1812]

Hey. Im looking for a rescue type situation because i feel like buying a horse at this time would just be too selfish with all the horses being dumped and I would love to give an older girl a great home. However I am located on long island. Would anybody be willing to transport her half way or so? I also pm'd you. Thanks

[gogopony7]

I would be willing to do some of the trucking depending on her exact location...I considered taking her myself as a possibly broodie if she vet checked clean for breeding and had her papers but either way I would be happy to help out and get her to a new home just cover a little gas maybe like 150 or so?? Im headed to PA the first weekend in April and if shes not too far away I could go to VA and get her. Let me know if you hear anything. I sent a PM and havent heard anything back yet from the girl who has her.

[myliltb1812]

gogopony7

thanks I got a msg from the lady that has her, she is going to send me some more information about her today. Thanks so much for you offer. Hopefully we can work somethign out her to save her.

[crickett14502]

I don't think it's an emergency situation anymore. I've also offered to pick her up next week - we're heading through VA.

[Urasweeti]

Have you checked with Virginia Tech if they'd be interested in her as a donation? If her breeding is good and she's sound, they have plenty of students that would train her as part of their classes and then she would either stay on as a training program horse, become a broodmare if she's sound for breeding, move to the riding program if she fits there and they have room, or be sold at the Hokie Harvest auction in the fall. You (owner) would receive a tax writeoff for her value, as it's a state school, she would get some top of the line training, and students(and vet students from the Virginia Maryland Vet School) would get to learn with her. I graduated from the Equine program there in 2005, and those horses are VERY well taken care of and only go to good homes (Professor running the auction is VERY careful about not selling near or below market meat price).

http://www.equine.vt.edu/

[Elys]

Here are some photos of this girl.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/kararei/Other%20animals/Karattrotinhand.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/kararei/Other%20animals/Karattrot2.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/kararei/Other%20animals/Karat2.jpg

[kcmel]

Very pretty!

[craines]

if she still needs a place to go I would love to see some pictures of her and any other horses you have that need homes. Thanks

[jse]

Does this mare still need a home? OP send me a PM or email me theespadas@me.com .

[Bolerofarm]

Please email me if you are still looking....bolerofarm@hotmail.com

[Julie S]

I've sent you a PM You can reach me at juliese@cmhocontofalls.org :) Thanks!

[crickett14502]

Just wanted to let everybody know this mare has found a safe and secure place to call home.

[Charmb]

Well...times are tough. But if this girl is breeding sound, imported, ster; she could be a dynamite addition to a breeder's group of mares. If I was closer, and could be assured she'd have her papers (and I and most breeders, would be willing to pay all the transfer costs, so the owner doesn't have that expense either) I would love to add her to my program. Of course, she would have to be not closely related to our stallion(s). However, as I am not close, that is not possible. I will ask around amongst those who are closer to your location. A healthy horse that still has usability shouldn't just be "put down" as a convenience. I certainly hope that you find this girl a great home.
Charmaine

[Tricky]

I have 2 horses now that the owners are 6 months behind on, where do you draw the line when you know the horses have no where else to go. I have tried to buy the horses minus the money owed and they will have no part of that but yet they never ride them, some people want horses just to say they have horses and can't afford to keep them up.:mad:
whats a man to do