Since I am involved in the field of Agriculture, 99% of the posted ads will have to do with farm animals. I don't spend a lot of time on Craiglist, but when I come across an ad that angers me, I will post it on this blog. This will hopefully keep me from replying to the ad!!!

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

What Breed is This??

Appaloosa gelding 10 yrs. old. Green broke. Solid bay. Good disposition. 14 hands. Good with vet, farrier, ect. Someone please enlighten me? Could this be an Appy? Maybe the owner meant to take a photo of the horse whose rump is shown to the right of the bay!

Thursday, June 16, 2011

COPD Anyone?

I was browsing Equine.com this morning checking-out the Free Horses.
All but a pony were described as special needs, pasture pets. My guess is few stand any chance of ending up in a good situation. The champion dressage horse is in Hamilton, MA, and has been shown very successfully at Myopia Hunt Club. For those of you that are not familiar with Myopia, it the creme-de-la-creme of horse society. You mean to tell me that this horse, that has accomplish that much success for its owner, can not be provide for in its retirement?
I've provided a link to the Free Horse page. Browse through, and see if there is a bad-backed, arthritic,allergic, laminitic, violently bucking, broodmare with stringhalt, COPD, ESPM, and an injured deep digital flexor tendon,you would like in your barn!
To tell you the truth, if I had the space, time, and money I would take the sweet looking, grey, TB/Trakehner gelding!

http://www.equine.com/horses-for-sale/search-results.html?ad_type=1&state_ids=1001&region_ids=1001&breed_ids=&ltid=0&free=1

Thursday, June 2, 2011

This is TOO Stupid to Believe!

Standardbred Mare, 16 hands, 14 years old, bay. Got her when she was little o,ver 2 years old. She had a very she is the short track life, I guess she didn't like to race. She rides western . She is a pretty good horse. She is friendly and lovable. Been on several trail rides, used to trailer excellent then one day flipped out and now I can't trailer her so I need to find her a home. I do not have the no how or the time and patients to fix this problem. She flips out and went down in the trailer. She goes into the trailer fine, it's when the trailer moves. She does kick if startled or running in field and if a horse runs up behind her on the trail . She is an easy keeper, eats only hay. I don't want her to go to the meat market. She is lovable and seems smart just needs the right person. She does come in heat often and you'll know. FREE to good home. email for pics She is the red one
This ad is a breeze to pick-apart!!
This "pretty good,crazy when she's in heat, kicking, red" mare can't be trailered.
How am I suppose to get this mare home?
The current owner has had this mare for 12 years, and has caused it to become an animal that only the meat-man would want!
Maybe I just don't have any "no how or patients" to figure this ad out!

2 for 1 Price What a Deal!

May 30, 2011
Mini-Mare 8 years old $150
You must take her companion jacob lamb as well. Pick up today.
She is due for spring shots and farrier. Her hooves grow very slow. She is not a kicker.
She needs someone who will spend more time. Kids were always able to groom.She is copper with flaxen mane and tail. Very small.

What happens to this duo if they are not picked up by May 30th?
Spend more time ==needs training
Kids were always able to groom.==What couldn't they do with this pony?

From Troy, NH

Looking for a pony mare.
10-11.2H ONLY. No larger, no smaller.
No older than 15. Priced no higher than $500.
Must be able to give lead line pony rides. Must be SAFE!!!
Experienced horse owners looking for a pony for our daughter. May also consider a small donkey jennet.

Email with details.
 WOW!! Talk about specific!! A pony meeting all of these specifications would probably sell for at least $2000.
Good luck to the person that placed this ad.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Mini Mother Mare Anyone?

Found on the NH Craigslist

3 mini horses. All appys, must sell soon.
2 stallions and 1 mare. $200 each.

Anyone want to take  bets on the mare's being pregnant?
Oh course, they want to sell soon--before they have 4 minis to get rid of!!!

Monday, May 9, 2011

Pushy Pet Pony

10 yr old bay, 11 hand, stocky pony gelding, sound, healthy. Has been a companion his whole life. Needs training by experienced person. Can be pushy so not for children. Must have references. Might make good driving pony.
Is it just the angle of the photo, or does this pony look like it might have laminitis?
 Not surprizing, considering its' weight?