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  • #1

    So I need an enabler

    We moved to our farm in July of this year and brought our two horses home at the end of that month. We're finding that if I take one or the other out that the one left alone has a melt down (melt down doesn't last long but they call and run up and down and act like idiots). The two at home are a Percheron mare and a Percheron/Fjord gelding. So, I'm off tomorrow to go and look at a 16 year old mare who's really quiet, 15'2 clyde cross. She's sound for light riding, lives out, comes with a blanket, bomb proof and sounds perfect for our situation. Did I mention that she's free - this will be on a trial basis to make sure she'll fit it with our pair and her owner is willing to take her back if she doesn't fit in. She's cute, friendly (loves scratches) and treats. Tell me why I don't need another horse?
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    YOU NEED HER ~~~

    Here you go


    Yes you need her = take your checkbook and trailer ~~ don't forget to take a filled hay bag for her ride home ENJOY !!!
    Zu Zu Bailey " IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE ! "

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    • #3
      Did hear my name being called?

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      • #4
        Don't look at me for any nay-saying ... I'm having horse # 3 vetted on Thursday for the very same reasons. I don't need Her Large Chestnut Self crashing through a fence and hurting herself just because The Little Mare leaves her sight. Buying horse # 3 is cheaper and better peace of mind that dealing with the injuries that are likely to happen with just two.

        *star*
        "Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit."
        - Desiderata, (c) Max Ehrman, 1926

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        • #5
          No such thing as a free horse and I can't help thinking that if you're only getting one because yours are demonstrating separation anxiety, that you'd be best getting that sorted first.

          You do know don't you that a 3rd horse isn't necessarily going to stop the situation of one creating when it's mates gone out don't you?

          I've seen plenty of horses in a field with others still having screaming habdabs because it's mate's gone.

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          • #6
            We sorted that out by getting a mini donkey . He wasn't free, but boy is he an easy keeper and protects the horses too from stray dogs, other animals.

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            • #7
              No such thing as a free horse
              I beg to differ!!!! I just got a perfectly WONDERFUL mare for free. She came from a rescue, and is horse number four for us. I rode her this morning, and my 18 year old niece rode her for over an hour after that. She is sound, well trained, and eager to please. I made a substantial donation to the rescue volutarily.....but her asking price was FREE!

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              • #8
                I'm a pro when it comes to enabling...

                However, even with -- no, especially with -- a free horse, I would have it thoroughly vet-checked to make certain you're not inheriting some very expensive problems.

                Beyond that, you have room for her, you can afford her, you can use her (lightly), you already enjoy her, and you have a trial period and can return her if she doesn't fit in, so even if she doesn't solve the problem, what's the downside?
                They're not miniatures, they're concentrates.

                Born tongue-in-cheek and foot-in-mouth

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                • #9
                  With the economy the way it is, there are many horses in my area that are free or almost free. Good owners just cannot afford them anymore, but want the peace of mind of KNOWING they have a good home. It's as simple as that. I would do the same should I not be able to keep mine anymore. A true animal lover would rather GIVE them away than make money, as long as the horses were in a great home.

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                  • #10
                    There is NO SUCH THING as a free horse. Maybe you don't purchase said horse BUT they cost you money before you ever get them home.
                    I went with my friend yesterday to look at a "free" pony.

                    Took a whole tank of fuel and he also bought my lunch because we used my trailer.

                    $100 spent in a flash.

                    She needs her teeth done, her feet trimmed and her shots. She's underweight, so will need a little extra feed and hay this winter.
                    He'll have $500+ in this FREE pony by the first of the month.

                    LOL Free horse! LOL
                    Save lives! Adopt a pet from your local shelter.

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                    • #11
                      Farmgirl... Thomas's point is they still need feed, farrier, and vet... like any horse you buy. It will increase her expenses so think it through.

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                      • #12
                        Oh! I guess I am a dummy. LOL! Sorry. But one can naturally assume that getting a horse IS gonna cost money. Travel expenses, feed, farrier, vet, tack, equipment, fencing. To me that is just common sense.

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                        • #13
                          You know...Ted, being an OTTB, came pretty cheap, money wise (see the thread, "My tack costs more than my horse").

                          Tuesday, Ted got body slammed (by the ground? by the alien mothership? we don't know, we didn't see, we just saw the aftermath).

                          Emergency vet visit: $$$$
                          IV DMSO and saline: $$$
                          Banamine + Surpass + other drugs: $$$
                          Bloods drawn because at first we thought it was neurological, not from trauma: $$
                          New ice pack and emergency cell phone charger from the Walgreen's up the road minutes before they closed: $50.
                          Time lost from lab because I am out at the barn: well, my labor is cheap...

                          It is what it is. It is part of the price we pay for their gifts in return. Because:

                          Watching him being able to walk almost normally yesterday:
                          Priceless.
                          www.specialhorses.org
                          a 501(c)3 organization helping 501(c)3 equine rescues

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                          • #14
                            I always thought three was the best number to have at home, for the very reason that I only take one out at a time and it seems to work out better if no one's left home alone. Now, however, I'm down to two at home and it still works out okay because my neighbors have horses, so my solo horse just hangs out at the fence with his buddies from next door when I take one off the property.

                            If there weren't horses close by, I might be in more of a hurry to buy that third horse.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by farmgirl598 View Post
                              Oh! I guess I am a dummy. LOL! Sorry. But one can naturally assume that getting a horse IS gonna cost money. Travel expenses, feed, farrier, vet, tack, equipment, fencing. To me that is just common sense.

                              LOL, well, with the OP already having 2 big horses, once should be able to assume safely that she is aware of followup costs

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                              • #16
                                I immediately was drawn to this thread. I just got a new horse that I didn't need at all, but I saved him from a kill buyer, so of course I had to do it! So, if this one doesn't work, there will be another out there that needs a good home.
                                www.ncsporthorse.com

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                                  #17
                                  Didn't do it.

                                  Well I didn't go and get the mare. Thought it through and decided that although free and pretty was really appealing I was a bit concerned about long term health issues. I have two BIG horses and the thoughts of them running an older slightly off horse up and down our hills was a bit worrying. So put that one off for the time being. May keep looking - as many people pointed out there is no lack of free or almost free horses. I'll be retired and home full time come January and can get working our two apart on a regular basis (given we're in Ontario and it will be winter) and see if we can improve the bonding issue. Thanks for the advice.

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                                  • #18
                                    Corbyville, here in ON there are plenty of OTTBs and other breeds needing homes - STBs too! Post if you are looking for something in particular and I'm sure the powers of the ON division of COTH can hook you up!
                                    Dee
                                    Founder of the I LOFF my worrywart TB clique!
                                    Official member of the "I Sing Silly Songs to My Animals!" Clique
                                    http://wilddiamondintherough.blogspot.ca/

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                                    • #19
                                      I got the theory that the right critter for the right situation shows up when you need it.

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                                      • #20
                                        I had the same problem at my moms, 2 horses at home and couldn't take one out. So we rescued a goat. All was great until we took both horses away and the goat would scream and run around like an idiot (I thought the neighbors were going to kill us). Then we got another goat.... now both goats scream like idiots when both horses are away. You can't win :P
                                        Proud owner of Belle- 17.2h PerchxTB-wannabe dressage horse & Fayah 14.1H arab-trail horse extroidinaire!

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