Post by schwung on Dec 8, 2006 14:05:21 GMT -5
From the owner:
I am looking for a permanent, loving home for my two horses, Bandit and Pockets. They really love each other and want to stay together (but will consider separating them). My financial situation and lifestyle changes have made it unrealistic for me to keep them, even at the reasonably-priced boarding facility in Bothell where they currently live. When I adopted them, I owned my home and my job was set, but my lifestyle has changed. Now, all of my extra money goes toward their care and I can never save up enough money to financially take care of myself or them. There has just got to be a great family out there, with better circumstances than mine, who would provide a loving permanent home for these wonderful animals.
Pockets
A 33+-year-old Shetland/Quarter horse cross gelding. He stands about 12 hands high and is a very solid and beautifully built pony. He has never had any major health problems of any kind, but has only a few teeth left. This means that he needs to be on soaked senior pellets for feed and cannot be given any hay/carrots/apples/etc., as they are choking hazards. Additionally, if made to run or exert himself in any way he starts coughing. He has had some minor issues with rain rot in the past, so he�ll need to be blanketed and/or have access to cover. You can stall him, although he doesn�t really enjoy it---a covered overhang that he can walk in and out of, by choice, would be best. He is sweet, intelligent, gentle, and, of course, as any pony his age, a little stubborn. He does not like to be ridden (he�ll buck if you force him to do anything he doesn�t want to do), but you can safely put a child on him and lead him anywhere. He�s a little suspicious of new people, so don�t be offended if it takes a couple of months for him to fully trust you. He�s not going to be a terribly athletic horse at his age, but is still useful for getting young children used to being around and being on horses. He comes with two slightly damaged and dirty blankets (if you want them), a saddle, a saddle blanket, a bridle, a halter, and a lead rope. I adopted him in 2001. He eats about a coffee-can�s-worth of pellets per day.
Neither of these horses has ever bitten or showed one aggressive tendency toward humans or other horses. They have had the luxury of open spaces and gentle handling by me, which makes them very trusting and non-neurotic animals. I have seen both of them be the dominant horse and the low horse. They both behave well in either case. They have both been around goats, large dogs, barn cats, small children, and have always behaved like perfect gentlemen with all. I just can�t say enough great things about these horses. They will make lovely companions for the right person or family. They are available to a GREAT home and I will want to screen potential adopters to ensure that that is the case. It would be lovely if I could arrange to visit with them from time to time.
Located in Bothell, WA
Adoption Fee: Free to excellent home (comes with tack)
Contact Jaime for more information:
I am looking for a permanent, loving home for my two horses, Bandit and Pockets. They really love each other and want to stay together (but will consider separating them). My financial situation and lifestyle changes have made it unrealistic for me to keep them, even at the reasonably-priced boarding facility in Bothell where they currently live. When I adopted them, I owned my home and my job was set, but my lifestyle has changed. Now, all of my extra money goes toward their care and I can never save up enough money to financially take care of myself or them. There has just got to be a great family out there, with better circumstances than mine, who would provide a loving permanent home for these wonderful animals.
Pockets
A 33+-year-old Shetland/Quarter horse cross gelding. He stands about 12 hands high and is a very solid and beautifully built pony. He has never had any major health problems of any kind, but has only a few teeth left. This means that he needs to be on soaked senior pellets for feed and cannot be given any hay/carrots/apples/etc., as they are choking hazards. Additionally, if made to run or exert himself in any way he starts coughing. He has had some minor issues with rain rot in the past, so he�ll need to be blanketed and/or have access to cover. You can stall him, although he doesn�t really enjoy it---a covered overhang that he can walk in and out of, by choice, would be best. He is sweet, intelligent, gentle, and, of course, as any pony his age, a little stubborn. He does not like to be ridden (he�ll buck if you force him to do anything he doesn�t want to do), but you can safely put a child on him and lead him anywhere. He�s a little suspicious of new people, so don�t be offended if it takes a couple of months for him to fully trust you. He�s not going to be a terribly athletic horse at his age, but is still useful for getting young children used to being around and being on horses. He comes with two slightly damaged and dirty blankets (if you want them), a saddle, a saddle blanket, a bridle, a halter, and a lead rope. I adopted him in 2001. He eats about a coffee-can�s-worth of pellets per day.
Neither of these horses has ever bitten or showed one aggressive tendency toward humans or other horses. They have had the luxury of open spaces and gentle handling by me, which makes them very trusting and non-neurotic animals. I have seen both of them be the dominant horse and the low horse. They both behave well in either case. They have both been around goats, large dogs, barn cats, small children, and have always behaved like perfect gentlemen with all. I just can�t say enough great things about these horses. They will make lovely companions for the right person or family. They are available to a GREAT home and I will want to screen potential adopters to ensure that that is the case. It would be lovely if I could arrange to visit with them from time to time.
Located in Bothell, WA
Adoption Fee: Free to excellent home (comes with tack)
Contact Jaime for more information: