Do you live in Mid Michigan and have a horse you'd like to give to a good home?

Question

I would like a horse for simple trail/pleasure riding. I'm older and have long put side the need for speed. I don't have a great deal of money, but enough for boarding fees. I do have a vast amount of love and care to give the mare or gelding I'm looking for. I also have many, many years of experience with horses. So, if you have one that you've thought about donating, sending to the auction, or something else, I hope you'll give this a thought. Thanks!

I do want him or her to be reasonably sound. With good ground manners.

Thanks folks. I do know about the rescue groups and support them as well. I was thinking perhaps to get a horse before being placed...but please, add groups you know of...it's always good to know who's out there I may have missed!

Answer 1

there are alot of nice horses at the sales I buy alot of them from sale barns and find them good homes so they dont go to the dealers or kill pen I live in Mi also Horse sale locations and dates first saturday of every month st.louis starts at 4 or 5 pm 2nd saturday of each month there is lake odessa at9am and Marion at 4pm 3rd friday of every month is Wayland starts at 5pm 3rd saturday of every month is Ravenna starts at 4pm and 4th saturday of every month is lake odessa again but if you want to look at alot of free horses www.equine.com has a section devoted to free horses hope this can help you out

Answer 2

Have you checked with the local horse rescues? Many of them receive horses from people who don't want them anymore, or rescue them for the price of meat for auctions. There's nothing wrong with the majority of the horses, they're just not wanted any longer.

Also, there is an ongoing rescue to save the horses that have been used on Premarin farms. It's the first web addy in the list I've made below. The others are all in Michigan. They can probably refer you to others as well.

Adoption fees are typically low, but if it is beyond your budget, ask about being a foster home for a rescued horse. It's a truly wonderful experience.

Answer 3

Perhaps you could go to a local horse ranch an lease one out. Or look on petfinder. There are a lot of unwanted pets on there. I have seen horses on there that the adoption fee is waived, but they are usaully lame, so you cannot ride them. I bet you could find a nice one, for cheap.

Answer 4

Hi Suzette...I've noticed people placing ads for horses on Craigslist quite often. Here's the Michigan list: http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/mi Once you choose the closest town look for the pet section under the Community section. People post here every minute daily so be sure to check back often as well.