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foxontherun

Number of posts: 2427 Age: 29 Location: on the run Registration date: 2008-09-27
 | Subject: Thoroughbreds looking for new homes.... Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:21 pm | |
| I know of 5 horses looking for new homes. Long story short - the owner of these horses passed away not long before Christmas, the nephew has been looking after them for the past few weeks - but not being horsey he wants to find them new homes asap.
They are located not that far from our property - from what I can see driving past they all look ok, but I'll be going out tomorrow to have a chat with the guy & see how they all are. As far as I know they are all ex-race horses, and have not been ridden/worked for around 10 years. I'd say they'd be best suited to a paddock companion or a very experienced rider.
Ages - 14, 16, 16, 18 & 20 - 2 mares, 2 geldings & a stallion. From memory a couple of bays & chestnuts. I can get photos & as much info as I can for anyone who may be interested. I'm also happy to help out with transport from Owen.
Give me a call - 0424 608 591.
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Eventers Rule
Number of posts: 402 Registration date: 2009-01-26
 | Subject: Re: Thoroughbreds looking for new homes.... Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:57 pm | |
| Just send them to the big paddock in the sky. |
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Bandicoot

Number of posts: 1411 Age: 33 Location: Adelaide Registration date: 2009-01-14
 | Subject: Re: Thoroughbreds looking for new homes.... Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:32 pm | |
| How Sad.  |
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stacey

Number of posts: 1313 Age: 31 Location: Callington Registration date: 2009-10-15
 | Subject: Re: Thoroughbreds looking for new homes.... Sat Jan 16, 2010 7:45 pm | |
| oh shame O&B, could you really do that My g/f is looking for a horse to re start back, she rode for many many years but stopped when she had her child....let me ask her and if you could get some info more on the geldings that would be great... |
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foxontherun

Number of posts: 2427 Age: 29 Location: on the run Registration date: 2008-09-27
 | Subject: Re: Thoroughbreds looking for new homes.... Sat Jan 16, 2010 7:47 pm | |
| snap...was just about to post.
It seems those horses have found new homes - a girl @ work's friend picked them up this afternoon. Which is great - less for the poor guy to deal with on top of his loss.
Stacey - will let you know if there's still one available. Might see her tomorrow. |
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Eventers Rule
Number of posts: 402 Registration date: 2009-01-26
 | Subject: Re: Thoroughbreds looking for new homes.... Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:22 pm | |
| Sorry if upset anyone and not saying this will now happen to them but I see so many horses neglected out in the paddock cos people have lost interest or cant afford them i would much rather they were put down. I cant stand seeing horses neglected or not cared for or about. |
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Caleah Park

Number of posts: 1182 Age: 46 Location: One Tree Hill in SA Registration date: 2009-10-24
 | Subject: Re: Thoroughbreds looking for new homes.... Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:12 am | |
| I can see both sides of the story. I hate to see horses (or any animals) put down for no good reason,- but I would rather that than see them die a long slow death due to starvation or neglect.... I'm glad they've found a home though!  |
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DC

Number of posts: 4927 Location: Gallifrey Registration date: 2008-11-05
 | Subject: Re: Thoroughbreds looking for new homes.... Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:58 am | |
| I think there could have been a more tactful way to suggest it |
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stacey

Number of posts: 1313 Age: 31 Location: Callington Registration date: 2009-10-15
 | Subject: Re: Thoroughbreds looking for new homes.... Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:38 pm | |
| You didn't upset me O&B i agree with what you said after but it's just a shame that's all, they've done nothing to deserve this, but yes they are better off in the sky (as you put it) then in a paddock starving to death  |
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saz091

Number of posts: 72 Age: 20 Location: Owen/ Balaklava Registration date: 2010-02-05
 | Subject: Re: Thoroughbreds looking for new homes.... Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:59 am | |
| i think i emailed you about those horses fox on the run. I was wondering if the horses got dogged or if someone found them a home i was so sad when i went to feed them that i couldnt take any of them on! Glad they found a home! |
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