Ohy, vey. Where did the warm weather go? I am so waiting for spring to be here and stop teasing us. I LOVE it when the snow is melting and the sun is shining and the eaves are dripping. Now, tonight, it's 23 degrees and I have started the wood stove upstairs - AGAIN! Argh!!!
The boys are loving it. They are running around in the sun, enjoying the warmth. There is nothing in all the world that smells quite as nice as a sun-warmed horse neck. Bliss. If I could bottle that smell, I might just be the richest woman in the world.
So, for those of you out there that are horse lovers and have a little time, I have a project and a challenge for you. Find a local horse person. Volunteer to clean stalls. Brush the horse. Make a friend with the owner and the horse. Not only will the owner and the horse love it, but it will make you feel GREAT! Volunteer at a shelter if you aren't able to work with a horse. Take a dog for a walk. Brush a cat. Share your love with another animal.
No, I'm not asking you to feed it. Or adopt it. (Unless you have the finances and experience to do so!) Just share some human warmth and companionship with an animal who will return your love unconditionally and thousands time over.
:) Looking forward to tomorrow's sun and warmth and going to see if I can add to MY fur coat!!!
Raise awareness that there is a need for humans to care for the animals in our world. Encourage and promote spay/neuter, rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of all animals. Encourage and support those who do rescue. Crochet a blanket. Clean a stall. Donate your time, truck and trailer to transport. Hug a rescue friend who needs a shoulder to cry on. Donate 5 bales of hay. Do something. Do anything.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Looking for a Horse?
This is truly the time if you are interested in getting a horse. Look at the auction prices. Horses that are in their teens, trained up the wazoo to ride AND drive are going for around $175 average. Pick your flavor and type. It's hard to even GIVE a nice trained horse away these days.
DON'T just take a horse because you 'can.' If you don't know what you are doing, work with someone who does. Someone who is trustworthy and honest. That has the horses and your best interest at heart. Just look in the newspapers an online if you think that 'just anyone' can "OWN" a horse. If you don't believe me, just do a search.
If you do have the location, and means, to get a horse, here are some sites - there are literally dozens for little (under $500) or no cost at all. Go visit them. With a horse person. Make sure you get what you are looking for, because, in most cases, you can't give them back if something isn't right. Don't get suckered into 'well I felt sorry for it' if you don't know what you are doing and don't have the finances to sink a LOT of money into a horse that may or may not live. Or be anything you can, eventually, use. It's a lot like buying a car. Don't buy a micro-mini if you need a dump truck.
Ok, here are some of the sites I have collected:
dreamhorse.com
equinenow.com
equinehits.com
equine.com
craigslist.com
getyourhorse.com
horsetopia.com
horseville.com
horseclicks.com
horseweb.com
horsetraders.com
horsecity.com
horseheadquarters.com
kijiji.com
bestpony.com
bestequine.com
drafts4sale.com
petfinder.com
horsefinders.com
palouseads.com
cowboyway.com
livedeal.com
If you come up with others, let me know.
ALSO - do a search. There is usually a rescue or two in your area that has horses or knows of horses in need of a good home.
For the New England Area, visit http://www.newenglandequinerescues.com/
Specifically for Vermont, go to www.SpringHillRescue.com
Check out their horses. Visit their web sites. Check on their non-profit status. Make sure you are giving money to a reputable place. There are many scam artists out there. Don't buy something you can't put your hands on and check out for yourself.
To locate others, visit http://www.fuglyhorseoftheday.blogspot.com/ and there is a list on the side of the blog. They also do a Friday Featured Rescue.
:)
DON'T just take a horse because you 'can.' If you don't know what you are doing, work with someone who does. Someone who is trustworthy and honest. That has the horses and your best interest at heart. Just look in the newspapers an online if you think that 'just anyone' can "OWN" a horse. If you don't believe me, just do a search.
If you do have the location, and means, to get a horse, here are some sites - there are literally dozens for little (under $500) or no cost at all. Go visit them. With a horse person. Make sure you get what you are looking for, because, in most cases, you can't give them back if something isn't right. Don't get suckered into 'well I felt sorry for it' if you don't know what you are doing and don't have the finances to sink a LOT of money into a horse that may or may not live. Or be anything you can, eventually, use. It's a lot like buying a car. Don't buy a micro-mini if you need a dump truck.
Ok, here are some of the sites I have collected:
dreamhorse.com
equinenow.com
equinehits.com
equine.com
craigslist.com
getyourhorse.com
horsetopia.com
horseville.com
horseclicks.com
horseweb.com
horsetraders.com
horsecity.com
horseheadquarters.com
kijiji.com
bestpony.com
bestequine.com
drafts4sale.com
petfinder.com
horsefinders.com
palouseads.com
cowboyway.com
livedeal.com
If you come up with others, let me know.
ALSO - do a search. There is usually a rescue or two in your area that has horses or knows of horses in need of a good home.
For the New England Area, visit http://www.newenglandequinerescues.com/
Specifically for Vermont, go to www.SpringHillRescue.com
Check out their horses. Visit their web sites. Check on their non-profit status. Make sure you are giving money to a reputable place. There are many scam artists out there. Don't buy something you can't put your hands on and check out for yourself.
To locate others, visit http://www.fuglyhorseoftheday.blogspot.com/ and there is a list on the side of the blog. They also do a Friday Featured Rescue.
:)