For more information about Darby contact Patty Liquori 413 998-3259
carly15@comcast.net

For more information contact Curt & Esther Chappuis, 518 325-7381 curtesther@fairpoint.net

For more information about Blaze contact Pam Fershleiser 413-26-3551
quietmind2001@yahoo.com

For more information about Twinkles caonact: Ann Fiore, phone number: 401-529-4427  email address:tsgn@aol.com

For more information about Aspen contact: jennifer shepard
6179538951
email address:
wjt1433@aol.com

Horse's Name: Big John

Horse's age: 10

Horse's Breed: Thoroughbred/Quarter Horse

Where your horse is located. Worthington, MA

Description of your horse. Big John is a 16 hand bay gelding with a white star. He has wonderful ground manners, clips, loads, stands for the ferrier, etc. My daughter has won numerous ribbons in 4H pleasure classes as well as hunt seat. He has done intermediate level eventing. He's the same horse whether you ride him every day or once a month. He gets along well with other horses. He has been used occasionally in Western versatility and, although I would not call him a cow horse, he has no fear of cows and is willing to try whatever is asked of him.

Issues with your horse: He needs wedges in his front shoes and therefore needs to wear his shoes year round. He gets sore in the front without his shoes. He also gets sore occasionally if standing for long periods of time in the trailer for hauling. A couple doses of Bute clears this up. He has no problems with trail riding or light work.

Why you are looking for a new home for your horse? We purchased this horse for my daughter to use for hunt seat, only to discover he gets sore with lots of jumping. We had a complete workup done by a specialist and discovered he has some navicular issues, which appear to be corrected with the wedges. We and the vet feel that he can have a long, productive, and useful life if in the right environment, however, he will not work for our purposes. I have tried to find a good home for him at no charge, however, I'm finding that people looking for a free horse do not want the expense of keeping his feet up. He does not need shoes on the back but does need them on the front. We have ridden him extensively for long trail rides and in pleasure classes and he has been wonderful, but sadly we do not need a trail horse. He's such a good boy and he deserves a good home. I'm hoping you may have a use for him or may know of someone who does.

Health status including vaccinations: His last coggins and vaccinations were in the Spring of 2010 so he is due. Except for what is mentioned above, he has no health issues.

For more inormation about Zoe contact Sarah Muntyan at 781 – 820 – 6128  sarah.muntyan@gmail.com

Horse's Name:American Honey (Zoe)

Horse's age:almost 8

Horse's Breed:Welsh x QH

Where your horse is located.Lakeville, MA

Description of your horse. I purchased Zoe as a coming 7 year old, unbroken. She was extremely scrawny, with rain rot and cuts all over her. She had had virtually no training but was clearly a kind soul, and right from the beginning let kids play with her, brush her, etc. and would stand totally still. She was easy to break, and within 6 months was being ridden w/t/c/j by kids. She was champion in the short stirrup and w/t divisions at local horse shows; she even placed first in her tests at a schooling dressage show. She is a VERY brave, willing and athletic jumper, and has an amazing soft mouth. She was ridden in a loose ring snaffle. She is a stunning pony; a delicate face, chestnut with four white socks and a blaze. She does not bite, kick, etc. She virtually never spooks. An easy pony for kids or adults; she is that great 14.2 hand size. She bathes, clips, trailers, excellent for the vet – NERVOUS with the farrier. I turned down a $6,000 offer for her weeks before she pulled her suspensory. With some very careful corrective shoeing, it is very possible she will once again become the superstar that she was.

Issues with your horse: An unfortunate series of events took place beginning about a year ago; I changed farriers and the new farrier did not do a good job with her feet, which are not easy to shoe at all. She began to walk in an unbalanced way in order to compensate for the pressure on her feet, and thus she ended up pulling her suspensory. She got 6 months of stall rest and hand-walking in order to address this; but the walking pattern that she adopted while in pain had sort of become habit for her, and she ended up needing a few more months of corrective shoeing and small-paddock turnout in order to come sound (although the tendon healed). I sent her to a small barn for a 1 month layup with an in-and-out, and when I went to get her she had pulled off her corrective shoes (no one called to tell me) and was walking around on ragged stumps of hooves. So this put us back at square one. She now has glue on aluminum shoes with gel pads that must be adjusted EVERY 4 WEEKS or else she will not likely come back sound. Whoever takes her needs to be prepared to pay an experienced farrier every month and glue-on shoes to keep her sound. This is expensive; but she is a very very easy keeper and otherwise inexpensive pony. Due to the large amount of time she has spent in a stall in the past year, she has become food aggressive. Other than that she is sweet as pie.

Why you are looking for a new home for your horse? I am losing my business and trying to place all of my horses in safe homes. Because Zoe is unsound currently I am afraid of her ending up at auction if just “given away”. She is a wonderful, special pony.

Health status including vaccinations: Not sound. UTD on all vaccinations (everything offered!) Worming, teeth, feet, etc. Prognosis for her becoming sound again is very good.

For more information about Declan contact Sarah Muntyan at 781 – 820 – 6128 or email sarah.muntyan@gmail.com

Horse's Name: Limerick Lad (Declan) – orig. “Dirty Dog” – track name

Horse's age:17

Horse's Breed: Thoroughbred

Where your horse is located. Lakeville, MA

Description of your horse: I found Declan starving at a barn that was “selling” him as an “event” horse. I was so upset when I saw him that I paid them $800 just to bring him home and rehab him. He is now at a healthy weight, and is a gentle, lovely boy. He is very worried a lot of the time (though not in a way that creates dangerous situations for his humans – he just looks around with big, worried eyes and tries to look carefully at everything) and he will need someone who will not be harsh with him. I can ride him w/t/c under saddle in a frame, however he is not an easy ride even for me and I am a professional with a strong Dressage foundation. Someone with a dressage background might really enjoy him; he is pretty cool! He goes in a loose ring snaffle. He is a very forward horse, but again someone with a dressage background and educated hand and seat could have plenty of fun with him. He is totally sound, no injections needed, excellent feet (he does need to keep 4 shoes on though, as any TB normally does) and he has no vices. He is QUIET to work around. Crossties, bathes, farrier, vet, trailering, all OK.

Issues with your horse: HIS ONLY REAL ISSUE is that he CAN’T be a “show horse.” If ridden in a casual way off property he is OK; if you try and ask him to “perform” he will panic and begin to rear. He has never reared with me at home. He has never bucked. He does not even spook badly or often at all. Also, he is not an “easy keeper.” He gets basically free choice hay and 3 quarts of senior feed plus 2 quarts of hay stretcher 2x per day in order to maintain weight.

Why you are looking for a new home for your horse? I have run out of money and am losing my job, my business, and all of my horses. I do not want to sell him because I want to be sure that he is safe. His worried nature makes him a special kind of horse that could be dangerous in the wrong hands; I want to keep him and any potential owners safe and happy.

Health status including vaccinations: Totally healthy. UTD on all vaccinations (had literally everything except strangles vaccine done in June) had his teeth done, UTD on worming (I do fecal tests 2x yearly last one was neg.) UTD on feet, he has no health problems, could still gain ~50 lb. but has gained more than 100 since I got him

Horse's Name: Tigger

Horse's age: 12-14? (Unsure)

Horse's Breed: Morgan

Where your horse is located: Shutesbury, MA on N. Amherst Border

Description of your horse: Tigger is a beautiful 16.1 hand Chestnut Morgan with a white star and white socks. He is a stunning guy.

Issues with your horse: Why you are looking for a new home for your horse? I just found out I may be laid off Sept 1. I have a 34 year Arab too...I just cannot afford to keep Tigger, especially if I get laid off. My Arab may have a place to go to retire. Tigger needs a home. When he came to me, he had been abused. He would not let you touch him, especially his face or feet. Now, he is a dream. Still a little skiddish at first, but willing and curious. We just started training him to ride last summer. He did beautifully, but I stopped because I was working so much. He should be considered green but trainable. He lunges extremely well too.

Health status including vaccinations: He is not up to date on vaccinations. He is wormed regularly, as well as his feet are trimmed regularly.  In Feb he had a bowed tendon, but has recovered.

Tiggs needs a patient owner who will love him and treat him like a puppy.

Horse's name: Lady Fish

Age: 27ish

Breed: Percheron

Location: Grafton, MA

Description: All white, approx 16 hands, retired carriage horse, no vices, good on trails, good with children, and gets along well in a herd situation.

Issues: Doesn't like dogs.

Why I'm looking for a new home:  At this time I am no longer able to care for her the way she should be.  I have owned her for about 12 years and recently  finances have become very short - she's eating better than I am!

Health status: Overdue for the farrier, up to date on spring shots, needs a rabis vaccine, last wormed May 15th.  Over-all very healthy and looks good for her age.  Minor joint issues, teeth are good - floated last fall, no eye problems, normal manure.

For more information about Lady Fish contact: Name:  Margaret Loper Phone #:  774-275-9396 email: india1958@aol.com

If you are interested in this horse contact: Brenda O'Donnell 413-527-7114

Horse's Name: Misty

Horse's age: 22 yrs

Horse's Breed: Quarter horse and thoroughbred

Where the horse is located.   Southampton, MA

Description of the horse. Mare.  Have had her since 6 months old.  Green broke.  Just a pet.  Brown with darker mane and tail.

Issues with the horse: Princess attitude.  Tries to bite - usually male.  Does not like being confined in stall; has open access to her stall.

Why the owner is looking for a new home for the horse: My husband died 2 yrs ago and I can no longer afford to keep Misty.  Also have placed house up for sale.  Can't wait to see how long it takes to sell house as testing of septice system, and/or repair/replacement of system needs to be performed.  Can't proceed with this as septice system is in the "L" section of her paddock.

Health status including vaccinations: Episodes of heaves ranging from moderate to severe.  She is given MSM  2X /day with her grain and Omegatin (Omegativ to help her maintain weight); I wet her hay to get dust out.  This seems to control it for the most part.  Has not had a serious episode in over 2 yrs (seems to occur in spring).  Cannot be put out to pasture daily or for long periods of time. She receives her shots in late spring/early summer.  Rabies and equine given on 6/27/11.

For more information about Lela contact: Debbie Hatt

Horse's age: 20

Horse's Breed: QH

Where your horse is located. Cummington, MA

Description of your horse. Sorrel, Mare, snip,strip, two white socks

Issues with your horse: trust issues, horse get's scared blows up, runs

Why you are looking for a new home for your horse? I have small children around the horse afraid she will hurt them or herself

Health status including vaccinations: up to date on all vaccinations, farrier, dental, worming

Lela is a sweet horse, she was given to me in Dec 2010, she is a very high strung horse I think mishandled, and had trust issues she needs to find a home where someone had the time to work with her or enjoy her as a pasture pet.

For more information about Makayla contact: Sandra Willis

phone:  508-510-9663

email:  bubaloosjw@gmail.com

Horse's age: 10

Horse's Breed: Thoroughbred

Where your horse is located. Pennsylvania, but will move it to Mass

Description of your horse.  She is a 10 year old female thoroughbred.  She is a retired racehorse, loves to be brushed, loves attention, great temperament, very friendly.

Issues with your horse: She cannot be ridden.  Vet says there is a problem with her pelvis, but will make a great companion horse.

Why you are looking for a new home for your horse? I am moving back to Massachusetts, and cannot afford to care for her anymore.  I want to find a good home for her.

Health status including vaccinations:  Vet checked, up to date on all vaccinations.  Excellent health.

Name:

Saddlebred Gelding, 3 yo, 15.2h, chestnut with flaxen mane and tail,  beautiful mover, has driven, would be a fun project horse for intermediate handler, kind, spirited and flashy.  Video available, owners situation has changed and must find a good home.

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Princess

Breed:

Age: 23 years old

General description: She is between 15 & 16 hands. She is not broke to ride & would be most suitable as a companion horse. She needs to work on her ground manners; you can catch her, put a halter on her, lead her, and groom her, but she needs work on standing for the farrier.

Health Issues: Up to date on shots, worming, & feet, she needs her teeth done & needs to gain a little weight. She is prone to getting abscesses in her feet as well.

Contact Mike at  774-922-2131 you are interested in adopting DD.

DD

Breed: Standardbred Gelding

Age: 6 years old

General description: Good mannered for vet and farrier. Excellent to drive but has not been broken to saddle. DD is comfortable turned out with other horses and has excellent barn manners.

Free to good home

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