Need to find a good home for a semi-retired gelding. I need to reduce number of horses. He is a sweet gentleman with impecable ground manners. Spooky when ridden. I don't want to take him to auction -- just can't take care of him the way he deserves.
2007-02-26 12:34:14 · 6 answers · asked by Barb 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You should always be weary about putting a free horse ad online or in a newspaper. You never know what sort of responses you might get, and you don't want to attract the sort of people who would just bring him to auction or sell him for slaughter. The February 2007 issue of Practical Horseman just ran an article about equine retirement. They listed a few non profits that take in older horses. One of them was Mitchell Farm, which requires a one time donation to be made and then the farm cares for the horse for life. Then there's Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines and Horses' Haven. I think the article said there may be a waiting list, but if you speak with representatives from these non profits they may be able to refer you to other reputable agencies. Good luck!
2007-02-26 12:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by ap1188 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gelding him even at 10 years of age and having bred isn't a difficulty. in truth, it will make him a a lot a lot less complicated horse to address, and in case you want to board him will be mandatory. maximum stables gained't settle for an ungelded stallion. no longer all studs are monsters, yet they're regularly aggressive, territorial and would intimidate a rider who does no longer comprehend what to assume. you'll locate that in about 6 months as his hormone degrees substitute, his habit will modulate. because he's being gelded later in life, he ought to show some stallion behaviors, yet he will be a lot less aggressive. don't be shocked, notwithstanding, if he does attempt to mount mares that he's close to. I knew a gelding that were gelded as a colt (below 2 years and not at all bred), yet apparently no one ever advised the pony that he became capturing blanks! i do not comprehend how experienced a rider you're, yet you should artwork with a coach if you're unclear of how lengthy it really is been because he's been ridden. this type, he receives a refresher on his manners and also you may fit on coping with him in a probability-free way.
2016-12-05 00:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are willing to give him away, I would suggest putting an ad on www.equine.com which allows free ads for free horses (includes pictures). This way you can check out homes before he leaves you, and you can specify what he would be able to do (pasture companion only, little kids horse for a couple of rides in an arena a week, or the occasional trailride with a light rider). Good luck
2007-02-26 12:45:12 · answer #3 · answered by Riley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you looking to sell him? good luck, at 30 years old you would be hard pressed to find a buyer. Your horse is past its prime, soon it will no be able to be riden at all. if some one was to buy it all it would do would be to cost more money. with the vet bills that will stack up just trying to keep it healthy. good luck
2007-02-26 12:47:03 · answer #4 · answered by Patrick M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can transport him or help in transport costs...i will be happy to take him...he deserves to retire and i have a pasture horse that would love the company. we have plenty of land for running. or i can keep him in my home pasture with my foals. if you choose not to give him to me...please screen askers carefully...make sure they are not slaughterhouse agents in disguise. i dont ride anymore due to a disability, but the hay here is not expensive and in summer the buffalo grass is awesome for horses, and i feed grain to those that need it. i live in south dakota.email me if you accept.
2007-02-26 12:51:26 · answer #5 · answered by Tammy M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find a good horse rescue in your area and ask that he be placed as a companion horse.
2007-02-26 12:44:38 · answer #6 · answered by ~ mama goose~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋