Horse not drinking?

[chickbea]

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Did she say this? I didn't see it...

What's the breed on that third horse? What a massive chest!

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

Yeah and she said he needs to be rescued again. It hurt. The chestnut & two black horses are Peruvians. They are my horse of choice.

The bay is an Andalusian x Arab.

 

[wyndski]

I am sure he will figure it out. It just takes some longer than others.

The property is beautiful and I know my horses would think they had hit the lotto if they got put out on that much land. lol geez I wish I even had a 5th of that much to put them on. lol

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

Thanks!

 

[farmgirlie1031]

Those horses look wonderful in the after photos I love when people rescue and actually care for the horses. I knew a lady that ran a stable and then started buying all the $50-$200 horses just because she could saying she was rescuing them and a few months later they were in even worse shape I had a bay 1/2 Arab mare for a year that was a rescue. Well, she wasn't mine because I free-leased her. I got her to trust people again after she had been dragged behind a tractor for halter-breaking. Then the lady that rescued her was getting divorced and had to sale her.

I would have loved to buy her but at that time we didn't have the money to get her.

 

[Florida chick]

Nice place!

Sadly you may have to give him away, this economy is killing people! The horses are starving here. I had 30 horses offered to us this month.

I also wouldn't go saying he broke your ribs, just from trying to work with him, you will never find him a nice home.
Sadly all horses that are "left" in pastures and not trained, are not worth much, let alone near $5000. Around here you couldn't get $50 for an untrained or illmannered youngster. Goodluck finding him a home.
Glad you have had a chance to rescue and fatten up some.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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Yeah....he's actually very sweet & gentle. He's got 30 days on him, too. The rib thing was a freak accident--I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He's not got a mean bone in his body.

I was being sarcastic with the $5k. I probably have $8k into him but I'm asking $1500. Which will just barely cover my hay expenses this summer. My most important concern is that he go to an excellent, forever home.

 

[texasreb]

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This is the post that made me question your motives. I'm sorry if it offended you, but my concern is always going to be for the welfare of any animal and not the sensitivities of the caretaker. This post above was in response to a person who suggested that you haul water for the horse. It looks to me like you laughed at the suggestion and that offended me.

Another thing, good luck selling your "rescue" for $5000.00! The most "expensive" rescue horse in the organization I volunteer for is $700.00. This horse is a 15.0 hand registered AQHA gelding with ROM's in halter and HUS. He is six years old with a proven show record and no history of ever having broken anyone's ribs. The only reason he came into rescue was due to his previous owners' unfortunate change of life events. In all actuality in this economy, we're not sure he'll find a permanent home. Right now he is really only worth his hanging weight. The other horses in our organization range in "price" (adoption fee, with a contract) from free to 500.00. Plenty of them are young, broke to ride, safe, sound and registered, and they are still only worth up to $500.00 (note the missing 0).

I have never in my life attempted to recoup my expenses or worse yet make a profit from a rescue horse! That's a horse traders position in the equine world, not a rescuers.

Another thing is: have you considered donating financially to a rescue rather than attempting it yourself, especially when you are injured and working 50+ hours a week? I'm sure there are several reputable rescues in the state of Washington that are in dire need of contributions and virtual fosters. I know we are in desperate need of the same here in Texas.

On a postive note, he does look much better in the "after" pictures, as do the rest of your rescues.

 

[Solsken Farm]

Hay Heather! Your horses look soooooo much better after your TLC! I haven't kept up with this thread.

You are doing a wonderful thing! I wish everyone could just rescue a few animals like you have and wouldn't the world be a better place for critters. Hats off to you.

How's to dopey boy doing? Any better?