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	Horses Available Available for Adoption Fundraiser Horses Horses Needing Homes New PMU Foals! Available for Adoption Clyde - a 4 yr old DraftXMorgan gelding. Clyde is a PMU who was adopted as a yearling but was recently returned as the family could no longer keep him. He has had little training but is a big beautiful boy with tons of potential. He'd probably make a great driving horse or any career with proper training. He's around 15.2 hh, a beautiful bright chestnut - pictures coming soon. He would need an experienced horse handler - would make a great natural horsemanship project. Adoption fee: $500. Bonnie - 4 yr old grade QH filly. Bonnie is also a PMU who competed in the 2006 Natural Horsemanship Equine Challenge. Bonnie is still green but VERY docile and willing. She has a sweet disposition and under saddle very quiet. She's a beautiful red dun color with a small white star. Bonnie may have some arthritis in one of her knee's but she would still be a great trail or pleasure horse. Her sweet disposition would make her a candidate for a child's or beginner type horse with supervision. She's around 14.3 - 15 hh with a full, thick QH body style. Adoption fee: $600 Ginger – 26 year old Arab mare. Ginger was relinquished to us by her owners who were moving out of state. She’s a pretty flea-bitten grey. Ginger use to work at a kids camp and would be okay for light riding. Adoption Fee: Donation Putney – 20+ year old large gaited pony. Putney was found starving at farm. He is still putting weight on so we haven’t tried to ride him. He’s a sweet guy and deserves a lot of love and attention from a family. Adoption Fee: Donation Keegan – 25+ year old Morgan gelding. Keegan is the first horse Spring Hill ever rescued! We found him at a horse dealers where he was being fattened up to ship to slaughter. He was thin and appeared to have suffered a stifle injury. Keegan was adopted by a family for a companion to their other horse for the past few years but unfortunately the other horse died and the family returned him. He still has a gimp but is okay to ride around the pasture once in a while. He’s a real pretty boy. Adoption Fee: Donation Skye – 22 year old Paint gelding. Skye is a big (around 15.3hh) beautiful boy. He has the sweetest personality and you can do anything with him on the ground. He was a working ranch horse for 12 years out west then came to New England where he did hunter/jumper and 2^nd and 3^rd level dressage. He has arthritis in one of his hind legs but is fine for light riding as he’d like to retire from the show ring. He is forward on the trails, but he’ll go anywhere you ask. He is VERY well trained and sensitive to leg and body cues so beginners might confuse him. Adoption Fee: $800 Gator – 22 year old AQHA gelding. Gator is a retired barrel horse who has done it all. He’s team penned, roped, and gymkhana’d. However, this lifestyle has left him to be a hand full and would need an experienced rider to show him how to relax and be a trail horse. He does have navicular but is recovering via natural hoof trimming. He must go to someone who will continue his natural hoof care – no shoes. Adoption Fee: $300 Donated and Fundraiser Horses These are horses who have been donated to Spring Hill to sell where the profits will go toward our rescue efforts including the care and feed of all of the horses. Spider – 12 year old Anglo-Arab mare. Spider is a pretty bay mare with a long lean neck – very typy. She used to show in Western Pleasure. She’s a very honest mare – no buck or bad habits however she needs to be tuned up as she hasn’t been ridden for a while. Fund Raiser Fee: $1500 Pluto – 6 year old PaintX (1/3 draft). Pluto is a PMU horse we rescued in 2001. He’s been with us and now it’s time for him to move on. He’s been round penned and has done some Level 1 Parelli and rides. He’s a wonderful mover and has a lot of spirit. His personality is phenomenal. We’ve used Pluto in many natural horsemanship demo’s and everyone falls in love with this guy. He’s around 15.2+ hh and big boned and bodied. He’d do well in any career and can carry a big person with no problem. He does need finish work but he’s very willing. Fund Raiser Fee: $2500 Quincy – 8 year old AQHA mare. Quincy is a beautiful sorrel with the cutest head. She LOVES being with people and is great on the ground and under saddle. She’s around 15.2 hh and very blocky built. She would be a great 4-H horse and would be good for beginners under supervision or for experienced riders. She has a great personality and is very willing. She’s the type of horse you can tack up and go! She was evaluated for $7000 but her fund raiser fee is $3000. Rusty – 6 year old grade gelding. Rusty is the horse that natural horse trainer Billy Smith of Warrensburg, NY won the 2006 Natural Horsemanship Equine Challenge with. Rusty has been ridden on the trails and even entered a Cowboy Race with Billy. He is still green but has all of the basics. He needs someone to spend some time with him and continue with his training. For more information on Rusty, contact Billy Smith 518-623-4934. Fund Raiser Fee: $1500 Thoroughbred Gelding 25 yr old Reg Tb Gelding, 16.1 chestnut, very personable, good ground manners, ties, clips, trailers, and has been shown successfully in jumping, 4-H and open shows. Healthy, no vices, good for trail riding and light ground work. He needs to go to good home, due to personal reasons. His donation fee is $200. Additional info call Debbie @ 802-849-6191 Why Do People Donate Their Horse? Many people that can no longer keep their still usable horses for various reasons want to ensure the horse is going to a good home and will be be adopted under our contracts. All adoption fee's go toward our rescue efforts to help abused, neglected and slaughter-bound horses in need. Those folks that are looking for a pleasure horse can benefit from adopting a donated horse as the adoption fee's are very affordable, usually far below the horses actual value. What Kinds of Horses are Donated? Ride-able or drive-able horses. Usually horses that have been outgrown by their owners or horses that people just don't use anymore. Horses that have chronic illnesses, or lameness such as navicular or founder or blindness or in need of surgery or companion horses only are not considered donated horses as this is liability rather than a donation. On the average, we get between 3 - 4 phone calls a week from people wanting to "donate" their lame, blind or companion horses because they can no longer afford the vet bills or want the expense in feeding or boarding an unusable horse. Well, without being too callous, we can't afford their vet bills either! We are on a shoe-string budget with limited space and taking in such horses only takes away from the horses in emergency need. Companion and special needs horses are very hard to place and expensive to care for and treat in the interim. A horse rescue facility is here for those horses who are in abusive, neglectful or slaughter-bound situations, not a dumping ground for lame horses. Part of being a responsible horse owner is doing what is best for your horse - through the good times and bad times. If you have such a horse, take the time to try to find a suitable home for him. Try calling your local 4-H or riding clubs and make the new owners sign a contract with specific terms to ensure the horses future safety. You can try to contact some rescue organizations to see if they have anyone looking for a companion horse but don't expect they will as most rescues are full of companion horses they are trying to place themselves. For those of you with navicular or foundered horses - look into alternative treatment for your horse. Many traditional methods (like pads, wedges, corrective shoes) only make the problem worse, rarely better. We advocate natural hoof trimming and practice these methods here. Natural hoof trimming is becoming more and more popular as it has been known to cure such lamenesses making lame horses once again sound. It's also imperative in keeping healthy horses sound. Search the internet for "Natural Hoof Trimming" or "Barefoot Trim" for more details. Horses Needing Homes Eric- Registered Hanoverian Gelding, 18 years. Pittsford, VT Eric is a handsome Bay with four white stockings. He is 17.2h. He has impeccable ground manners and has been ridden to 2^nd level dressage. He clips, bathes and cross ties beautifully. Although he doesn’t care for a single tie, he does ground tie nicely. Due to an injury sustained while trailering he needs work loading and trailering. He also needs an EXTRA tall trailer (TB is not large enough). Eric was kept isolated for a long time and as a result needs to have his confidence reestablished. I have ridden Eric a few time and he has been an absolute gentleman and is very responsive to seat. His gaits are fantastic, but he is rather spooky and would NOT be appropriate for an inexperienced rider. I acquired Eric thorough a rescue of sorts and while I adore him, I simply don’t have the time to give him the attention he needs and deserves. For more information or additional pictures please contact: Kristie Murray, Pittsford, Vermont (802)483-6243 (802)558-1143- cell Moe is a QH/Draft cross approximately 15-16 years old, 16.1h, flea bitten gray gelding. He came from an equine rescue 3 years ago that no longer exists. I was told he was an eventer in his day and came from out west. He seems to have had a hard life as he is covered in some nasty scars. He is a very nice boy and loves human and equine attention. I have only ridden him twice in three years so he would need some work and he is not for beginners, he is head strong and a big boy. He loves to be groomed and bathed. He does not like to be stalled, he prefers to have free roam.He does have a mild case of ring bone that is easily managed by joint supplements; my farrier said it was humand caused due to the fact that when he came to me he was wearing shoes that were three sizes too small for his large feet! My farrier and veterinarian both feel he is suitable for riding, he would just need shoes, I keep him barefoot. Contact: Kerry Taunton MA bea_al@msn.com 774-218-1640 Jim is an 8 yr old Percheron gelding. He is 18.2hh and 2300lbs. He is black with a white star and nose. He drives, green broke to ride. He loads, clips, ties. Excellent for vet and farrier. Has pretty good feet. Loves to work, has very good ground and barn manners. He is a handful to ride, but with some time under his belt, he will be a great horse. Sadly I have to sell him due to a human addition to our family and I won't be able to work him for about a year and he can't wait that long.... He will come with his bridle and halter. I'm asking $3000 and I will donate $200 to Spring Hill Horse Rescue. Please call Wendy @ (603) 756-3089 (Walpole, NH) leave a message, I will call you back. Lilly: 3 yr old Appendix QH mare, 15.2. DOB 5.17.04. Lilly is a blood bay, no white except for a small star, with lots of spirit and personality. She needs a loving home who has the time to break her and complete her training. She is very friendly and loves attention. Would prefer to lease her out for 2-3 years, I do not have the time to work with her or the finances to keep her at this time. Would consider a sale to the right person. She is registered with the National PMU Registry. Lilly is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Please contact Erica at espelko@gmail.com or 413.668.8417 Hi, my name is Joe. I am a 15 year old appendix quarter horse gelding. Approximately 9 years ago I developed Potomac Horse Fever shortly after my owner purchased me. I spent two weeks in a horse hospital where I developed laminitis. My owner has taken care of me for 9 years. I like pastures but have difficulty on gravel roads. I am looking for a loving home where I can live out my life. I would make a good companion for another horse. If interested please call Debbie at 413-663-7729 or 413-652-4654 or Katie at 413-281-5770. You can also reply to this email address jenplankey@msn.com. HORSES IN NH NEED HOMES: I don't have a way to put pictures on here but I can give descriptions. One horse is a morgan/mustang cross, 8 yrs, approx 15 hands, has allergies to insect bites (no-seeums?), has not been ridden for a year or more. Gelding, he came here under weight, feet too long and needing to trust people. He is now a healthy weight, his feet are looking good and has become much more trusting of people. He needs a person who can set boundaries firmly but kindly. He is to go to a home where the intent is to keep him, he's not to go to a dealer or be a camp horse. The other horse is a quarter (thoroughbred type) gelding, approx 16 hands, 12 yrs old, (some people think he is younger according to his teeth), he also came very under weight, he could stand to gain a little more, his feet are much better, and the worm population seems to be under control. He is very kind and sweet, seems to have had some natural horsemanship training, likes to or has been trained to move fast under saddle. Same placement standards as above. An adoption fee applies. Call 603-444-1148 and ask for Debbie PMU Mare and her filly. They were rescued form North Dakota by a rescue group, Mare is 10-11 and filly is 3 yrs old. Both are very sweet. My husband and I are not horse people and have been providing plenty of love and great care. We have not ridden the filly, and have had someone work with the mare. We are having a hard time caring for them due to my husbands back issues. We do not want to just give them to anyone. When we got the mare she would not let you touch her, she would avoid looking at you and was afraid of people. She took 2 years to trust us. We want to know she will be cared for by people that love and care for her and the filly. We would like them to be together, the mare was at a PMU farm for years and I believe lost many foals, this is the first one she got to keep with her. We are located in NY. Please call if you are interested. GOOD HOME ONLY! Margaret, 518-585-7020. Impy: I've owned and shown my thoroughbred, Impy, for 13 years. Recently, he was being leased by another rider, as she was just beginning cantering at the rated show level. Impy and Jordan were a fantastic fit, but unfortunately she is no longer able to lease Impy. He's a 20 yr old tb, who can be a little stiff in his hocks, and therefore he is no longer suitable for Jordan as she progresses in her jumping. I'm currently a law student in PA, while Impy lives in MA. Since Jordan is no longer able to lease him, I'm in desperate need of a good place for him. I simply don't have the time or money to keep him with no one to actually go and care for him and ride him during the school months. He's got a great personality, he's definitely a looker, and he still moves well once he's been loosened up. He'd be perfect for WT or WTC with 18" cross rails, or just as a companion horse. He's not ideal for trail riding. All his shots are up to date, and he's in great health. Mainly, I just want to find him a good loving home. I was wondering if you could help with this, or suggest some retirement homes I could place him in. I need to resolve all of this over the summer, before I return to PA in August. Impy's too good a horse to just throw away, and I want to be sure he is happy. He needs companionship and a human friend. Feel free to e-mail me at this address, or call me at 401-527-2244. Thank you so much! Sarah Double Heart Breed: Quarter Horse Sex: Mare Age: est. 20 Color: Sorrel paint Height: 15.0 hh Double heart was originally rescued from a hack string several years ago in poor condition; underweight, poor hoof care, tooth infection. Today she is fat and happy and an easy keeper who has lived outside 24/7 with a run in shed for the past year, she does not need shoes and I'll give you her blanket (which she only wears in the dead of winter). We are looking for placement for her as a pasture buddy or a natural horsemanship project for an experienced rider/trainer. No vices, she is a bit head shy but is easily convinced to let you touch her all over if you are kind and take your time. She is an incredibly sweet mare with no nasty heat behaviors; she's excellent in a mixed herd of mares, geldings, babies, or just mares whatever you've got. She lived at a large public stable in RI for several years and adjusted easily to changes in the herd. If you or someone you know is interested in Double Heart please contact Heather at e-mail: horseinhand1@att.net or cell phone 774-217-0719. Thank you!
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