Horse Shopping
So, I've been browsing several websites shopping for a horse. I've got favorites/bookmarks/wishlists/saved ads/etc. galore and thought I'd post some here to see what ya'll think... (See, I don't even have the horse yet and I'm already talking like a cowboy!)
Below are my top eight - at least for the moment! :)
Snipped to save your Friends page from a stampede of ponies...
For some reason I've been drawn to Appaloosas this week, so the current batch of saved ads is quite colorful! Excuse any poor grammar, spelling and strange abbreviations, I'm copying the ads as-is. Also, I'm listing these in no particular order, just as I pull up the pages in my browser... Let me know what you think - from true concerns, silly quips and OMGPONY! I wanna hear it all!
#1. Brego
Brego -- Sorrel Appaloosa Gelding Cedar Springs, Michigan, 49319 $1,000 Name: Brego Breed: Appaloosa Color: Sorrel Sex: Gelding Birth Date: Jan 1, 2001 Markings: Blaze, Blanket, Socks Height: 16.1 hh Weight: 1050.0 lbs Registry: N/A Reg. #: N/A
Seller Comments:
Brego is a big, beautiful Appy gelding. He's a big sweetheart loves to be in your pocket. Will talk to you while down in the barn. He had been ridden English and in an arena when we got him but my mom has been riding him Western and he doesn't mind it. He would be good for an intermediate to experienced rider. He can be headstrong if you don't know what your doing. He knows ring work, my moms started working him in the roundpen 3 to 4 days a week following Clinton Anderson's methods he seemed to respond well to that. He is still a little spooky when riding out on the trail and road mainly around mailboxes and dumpsters. We did recently take him out and he did a lot better walking by the mailboxes, we are trying to expose him to new things every time we take him out to help build up his confidence and make him less spooky.
He's got a negative coggins, up to date on shots, good with the farrier, clips decently he likes to shake his head while you clear his bridle path, as for bathing we've never bathed him so couldn't tell you how he is with that. He loads very good now, we spent a little over a week making him eat his grain in the trailer every time we fed so now he walks right up in with no problem. He is an overall great horse we just need to downsize one more horse we've got 4 stalls and 5 horses and unfortunately he's the one thats gotta go. We are not selling him due to anything he's done, he is a great horse. We just don't have the attachment to him that we do our other horses.
#2. Reba
R Lil Reba -- Palomino Appaloosa Mare Romeo, Michigan, 48065 $1,100 Name: R Lil Reba Breed: Appaloosa Color: Palomino Sex: Mare Birth Date: Apr 20, 2001 Markings: N/A Height: 14.2 hh Weight: 1000.0 lbs Registry: yes Reg. #: 602662 In Foal: No Seller Comments:
$1100 OBO >Great trail and all around horse. We ride on the roads alot with NO spook to anything. Shown in 4H and EMHA Western Pleasure and Speed events this year by my 9yr old. She is UTD on all. We have tons of pics upon request.
#3. Rocky
Rocky -- Brown Appaloosa Gelding Sanford, Michigan, 48657 $800 Name: Rocky Breed: Appaloosa Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Birth Date: May 1, 1995 Markings: white blanket Height: 14.2 hh Weight: 900.0 lbs Registry: N/A Reg. #: N/A Additional Comments:
Rocky is a very experienced trail horse. He has been on many hunting trips out west and trail rides in several other states. He will go anywhere you point him. He will ride without other horses, he will lead, follow- whatever you ask him to do. He has a very fast walk a smooth ride and great endurance. He is an easy keeper, stands well for hoof work. He has done team penning and some barrel racing. He isn't getting enough riding time since my daughters have lost interest in horses and I can't ride four horses often enough to keep him in top shape. Rocky needs a rider that understands what it means to be the leader and can maintain that position.
#4. Zadona
Zadona -- Bay Unknown Mare Tustin, Michigan, 49688 $700 Name: Zadona Breed: Unknown Color: Bay Sex: Mare Birth Date: May 10, 1996 Markings: Roaning, High socks Height: 15.0 hh Weight: 1000.0 lbs Registry: N/A Reg. #: N/A In Foal: No Seller Comments:
Zadona is a gorgeous thirteen year old 15hh blood bay/bay roan colored mare. She is "been there done that" and a very nice all around mare, beginner friendly. She rides out alone, rides in a group either leading or following, not hot, not spooky, VERY SMOOTH to ride - everyone loves her. She is a quiet and laid back mare but always ready to go and not lazy. Friendly, easy to catch, halter and lead she clips, bathes, fly spray doesn't bother her, loads pretty well & trailers quietly etc...
She was in 4-H often before we bought her but has only been on the roads and trails here with us. Looking for the right home who needs for a steady trail horse or maybe a 4-H horse. Shes worth her weight in gold as far as a everyday trail/fun horse who knows a little of the fancy extras, I think she'd make a great lesson horse as well. Nice mover, she can really extend out! Very sweet personality.
The reason for her low asking price is that she is a little toed out in the front but vetted completely sound for any regular riding. I wouldn't suggest serious barrel racing, repetitive high jumping but shes been on many long (10+ mile) trail rides walk, trot and canter. She is sure footed and sound, has never been "off" from this by any means. Zadona gets along great with other horses, dogs, cats etc and has no real bad habits of vices. Easy keeper, up to date on ALL. . GREAT HOME WITH THE RIGHT JOB FOR HER IS A MUST!
#5. Sugar
Skyland Sugar Bars
West Branch, Michigan Breed: Quarter Horse Sex: Mare Color: Grey Birth Date: Apr 16, 2003 Height: 14.3 hh Weight: 1000.0 lbs Registry: AQHA and FQHR Reg. #: 4394977 In Foal: No Markings: Dorsal stripe, leg barring, freeze brand on hip
Additional Comments:
Sugar is a 6yr old grey mare with all of the dun markings. Has had two foals, good mother. Has been mostly trail ridden, not really spooky, does great. Has been swimming. Shown at county fair once. She is pretty laid back. Clips, bathes, loads etc. Good for farrier, and vet. Is current on vaccines and deworming. Very nice mare, just trying to downsize do to lack of time. She is just not being rode.
#6. Lucky
Storys Lucky Man -- Chestnut Appaloosa Gelding Laingsburg, Michigan, 48848 $1,500 Name: Storys Lucky Man Breed: Appaloosa Color: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Birth Date: Mar 29, 2002 Markings: White with spots over body and hips. Star, Stripe and Snip. Height: 14.3 hh Weight: 0.0 lbs Registry: Appaloosa Horse Club Reg. #: 613882 Additional Comments:
Lucky is a VERY well broke gelding. Neck reins like a dream. Very quiet and gentle. He is a great trail horse for an adult or a kid with experience. Prior owners worked some cattle with him and also did police posse training with him. Very cute app with thick mane and tail. Easy to catch, easy to trailer. Current 2009 coggins. Any questions please ask.
#7. Gus
dependable,Morgan cross, trail horse Location: Martin, Michigan 49070 Breed: Morgan/Arab Date Foaled: 1995 Gender: Gelding Height: 15.1 hh Weight: 1,000 pounds Color: Bay Other Color
or Markings: white star and one white sock Temperament:
1=Very Calm...
10=Very High-Spirited 4 May Trade: Yes Registered? No Reg. Assn: Reg. Number: For Lease: No For Sale: Yes Asking Price: $900 (US) Horse Skills
or Potential:
Gus is a 15 year old Morgan cross. He is road safe and very calm. He would be a great husbands horse or just a good all around trail horse. Mostly riddin on rides by himself or with one or two horses. Ties, bathes, clips, and farrier safe. Has had beginners ride him and did well. EASY KEEPER email for more pics.
#8. Warlock
Gorgeous small draft horse rides/drives! Location: Lake Ann, Michigan 49650 Breed:
Haflinger/Percheron Date Foaled: 1996 Gender: Gelding Height: 14.0 hh Weight: 900 pounds Color: Black Other Color
or Markings: Blaze Temperament:
1=Very Calm...
10=Very High-Spirited 3 May Trade: No Registered? No Reg. Assn: Reg. Number: For Lease: No For Sale: Yes Asking Price: $1,500 (US) Horse Skills
or Potential:
Warlock is a 13 year old Haflinger/Percheron (with a splash of Welsh thrown in). He is broke to ride (Western), drive (has been driven in a team only), has pulled logs out of the woods and been shown at draft horse expos. UTD on shots, wormer, farrier; easy keeper with great feet. He is a stunning, sturdy boy, looks and moves like a scaled-down knight's steed. Rides out alone or with a group fine, moves out nicely (lots of get up and go but no buck), drives well w/no spook (might be a bit rusty as he's been laid off since October due to pregnancy and childbirth. Mine, not his). Low horse in the hierarchy, will trot right up to you for attention.
Below are my top eight - at least for the moment! :)
Snipped to save your Friends page from a stampede of ponies...
For some reason I've been drawn to Appaloosas this week, so the current batch of saved ads is quite colorful! Excuse any poor grammar, spelling and strange abbreviations, I'm copying the ads as-is. Also, I'm listing these in no particular order, just as I pull up the pages in my browser... Let me know what you think - from true concerns, silly quips and OMGPONY! I wanna hear it all!
#1. Brego
Brego -- Sorrel Appaloosa Gelding Cedar Springs, Michigan, 49319 $1,000 Name: Brego Breed: Appaloosa Color: Sorrel Sex: Gelding Birth Date: Jan 1, 2001 Markings: Blaze, Blanket, Socks Height: 16.1 hh Weight: 1050.0 lbs Registry: N/A Reg. #: N/A
Seller Comments:
Brego is a big, beautiful Appy gelding. He's a big sweetheart loves to be in your pocket. Will talk to you while down in the barn. He had been ridden English and in an arena when we got him but my mom has been riding him Western and he doesn't mind it. He would be good for an intermediate to experienced rider. He can be headstrong if you don't know what your doing. He knows ring work, my moms started working him in the roundpen 3 to 4 days a week following Clinton Anderson's methods he seemed to respond well to that. He is still a little spooky when riding out on the trail and road mainly around mailboxes and dumpsters. We did recently take him out and he did a lot better walking by the mailboxes, we are trying to expose him to new things every time we take him out to help build up his confidence and make him less spooky.
He's got a negative coggins, up to date on shots, good with the farrier, clips decently he likes to shake his head while you clear his bridle path, as for bathing we've never bathed him so couldn't tell you how he is with that. He loads very good now, we spent a little over a week making him eat his grain in the trailer every time we fed so now he walks right up in with no problem. He is an overall great horse we just need to downsize one more horse we've got 4 stalls and 5 horses and unfortunately he's the one thats gotta go. We are not selling him due to anything he's done, he is a great horse. We just don't have the attachment to him that we do our other horses.
#2. Reba
R Lil Reba -- Palomino Appaloosa Mare Romeo, Michigan, 48065 $1,100 Name: R Lil Reba Breed: Appaloosa Color: Palomino Sex: Mare Birth Date: Apr 20, 2001 Markings: N/A Height: 14.2 hh Weight: 1000.0 lbs Registry: yes Reg. #: 602662 In Foal: No Seller Comments:
$1100 OBO >Great trail and all around horse. We ride on the roads alot with NO spook to anything. Shown in 4H and EMHA Western Pleasure and Speed events this year by my 9yr old. She is UTD on all. We have tons of pics upon request.
#3. Rocky
Rocky -- Brown Appaloosa Gelding Sanford, Michigan, 48657 $800 Name: Rocky Breed: Appaloosa Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Birth Date: May 1, 1995 Markings: white blanket Height: 14.2 hh Weight: 900.0 lbs Registry: N/A Reg. #: N/A Additional Comments:
Rocky is a very experienced trail horse. He has been on many hunting trips out west and trail rides in several other states. He will go anywhere you point him. He will ride without other horses, he will lead, follow- whatever you ask him to do. He has a very fast walk a smooth ride and great endurance. He is an easy keeper, stands well for hoof work. He has done team penning and some barrel racing. He isn't getting enough riding time since my daughters have lost interest in horses and I can't ride four horses often enough to keep him in top shape. Rocky needs a rider that understands what it means to be the leader and can maintain that position.
#4. Zadona
Zadona -- Bay Unknown Mare Tustin, Michigan, 49688 $700 Name: Zadona Breed: Unknown Color: Bay Sex: Mare Birth Date: May 10, 1996 Markings: Roaning, High socks Height: 15.0 hh Weight: 1000.0 lbs Registry: N/A Reg. #: N/A In Foal: No Seller Comments:
Zadona is a gorgeous thirteen year old 15hh blood bay/bay roan colored mare. She is "been there done that" and a very nice all around mare, beginner friendly. She rides out alone, rides in a group either leading or following, not hot, not spooky, VERY SMOOTH to ride - everyone loves her. She is a quiet and laid back mare but always ready to go and not lazy. Friendly, easy to catch, halter and lead she clips, bathes, fly spray doesn't bother her, loads pretty well & trailers quietly etc...
She was in 4-H often before we bought her but has only been on the roads and trails here with us. Looking for the right home who needs for a steady trail horse or maybe a 4-H horse. Shes worth her weight in gold as far as a everyday trail/fun horse who knows a little of the fancy extras, I think she'd make a great lesson horse as well. Nice mover, she can really extend out! Very sweet personality.
The reason for her low asking price is that she is a little toed out in the front but vetted completely sound for any regular riding. I wouldn't suggest serious barrel racing, repetitive high jumping but shes been on many long (10+ mile) trail rides walk, trot and canter. She is sure footed and sound, has never been "off" from this by any means. Zadona gets along great with other horses, dogs, cats etc and has no real bad habits of vices. Easy keeper, up to date on ALL. . GREAT HOME WITH THE RIGHT JOB FOR HER IS A MUST!
#5. Sugar
Skyland Sugar Bars
West Branch, Michigan Breed: Quarter Horse Sex: Mare Color: Grey Birth Date: Apr 16, 2003 Height: 14.3 hh Weight: 1000.0 lbs Registry: AQHA and FQHR Reg. #: 4394977 In Foal: No Markings: Dorsal stripe, leg barring, freeze brand on hip
Additional Comments:
Sugar is a 6yr old grey mare with all of the dun markings. Has had two foals, good mother. Has been mostly trail ridden, not really spooky, does great. Has been swimming. Shown at county fair once. She is pretty laid back. Clips, bathes, loads etc. Good for farrier, and vet. Is current on vaccines and deworming. Very nice mare, just trying to downsize do to lack of time. She is just not being rode.
#6. Lucky
Storys Lucky Man -- Chestnut Appaloosa Gelding Laingsburg, Michigan, 48848 $1,500 Name: Storys Lucky Man Breed: Appaloosa Color: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Birth Date: Mar 29, 2002 Markings: White with spots over body and hips. Star, Stripe and Snip. Height: 14.3 hh Weight: 0.0 lbs Registry: Appaloosa Horse Club Reg. #: 613882 Additional Comments:
Lucky is a VERY well broke gelding. Neck reins like a dream. Very quiet and gentle. He is a great trail horse for an adult or a kid with experience. Prior owners worked some cattle with him and also did police posse training with him. Very cute app with thick mane and tail. Easy to catch, easy to trailer. Current 2009 coggins. Any questions please ask.
#7. Gus
dependable,Morgan cross, trail horse Location: Martin, Michigan 49070 Breed: Morgan/Arab Date Foaled: 1995 Gender: Gelding Height: 15.1 hh Weight: 1,000 pounds Color: Bay Other Color
or Markings: white star and one white sock Temperament:
1=Very Calm...
10=Very High-Spirited 4 May Trade: Yes Registered? No Reg. Assn: Reg. Number: For Lease: No For Sale: Yes Asking Price: $900 (US) Horse Skills
or Potential:
- All-Around
- Trail Riding:Recreational
Gus is a 15 year old Morgan cross. He is road safe and very calm. He would be a great husbands horse or just a good all around trail horse. Mostly riddin on rides by himself or with one or two horses. Ties, bathes, clips, and farrier safe. Has had beginners ride him and did well. EASY KEEPER email for more pics.
#8. Warlock
Gorgeous small draft horse rides/drives! Location: Lake Ann, Michigan 49650 Breed:
Haflinger/Percheron Date Foaled: 1996 Gender: Gelding Height: 14.0 hh Weight: 900 pounds Color: Black Other Color
or Markings: Blaze Temperament:
1=Very Calm...
10=Very High-Spirited 3 May Trade: No Registered? No Reg. Assn: Reg. Number: For Lease: No For Sale: Yes Asking Price: $1,500 (US) Horse Skills
or Potential:
- All-Around
- Draft
- Driving
- Ridden Western
- Trail Riding:Recreational
Warlock is a 13 year old Haflinger/Percheron (with a splash of Welsh thrown in). He is broke to ride (Western), drive (has been driven in a team only), has pulled logs out of the woods and been shown at draft horse expos. UTD on shots, wormer, farrier; easy keeper with great feet. He is a stunning, sturdy boy, looks and moves like a scaled-down knight's steed. Rides out alone or with a group fine, moves out nicely (lots of get up and go but no buck), drives well w/no spook (might be a bit rusty as he's been laid off since October due to pregnancy and childbirth. Mine, not his). Low horse in the hierarchy, will trot right up to you for attention.