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I am looking for homes for 2 geldings I rescued. Both were diagnosed with navicular and their owners were not interested in pursuing any more options with them.
One is a nine year old paint gelding, he has been barefoot now three years and I did start some light riding with him, and have done some level 1 parelli with him and he is great at it. He is not fully sound, but keeps getting better all of the time, I am losing the place where I keep my horses and will not be able to afford to board them out. He is darling and a big boy at least 16' 1, if not 16' 2, and oh so cute, it will break my heart to let him go, but I have no choice, plus he needs someone with more time than I can give him.
The other gelding is a 16 yr old quarter horse, also very, very cute. He is light sorrel with flaxen mane and tail He was a champion halter horse when he was young, I have had him now 4 yrs and he has come a long way. Just this last year, we have been able to do some light riding, he is very quiet. He could probably handle some light riding. He is a good 16' 1 hands. Very handsome guy.
These two guys are best buds and are very low in the pecking order. I have pictures if someone is interested, please e-mail me at Comgabrielle @ aol.com (01/10/08)

Lone Star Equine Rescue, Texas
Lone Star Equine Rescue has many horses available for adoption. For more information, go to www.lser.org

WARNING! Beward of horse-purchase scams. Sellers are being contacted by long distance buyers (usually from foreign countries), and offered cashier's checks for as much as double the purchase price - then asked to refund the difference. The checks are fake, and are rejected by the bank. DO NOT sell your horse to someone, until you have investigated them thoroughly, preferably in person. And for goodness sakes, do not release a horse or other item into someone else's custody until the check has cleared!! Scam artists, leave us alone!

Fancy That is an 8 yo registered paint, very pretty 14.2 hand steel gray mare. Not for a beginner rider. Very lovely forward mover, collected trot, still a bit green at the canter and over fences. Flat work is more her forte. Very good natured and good with other horses. I believe she has done some showmanship classes and that she was ridden western. She has been barefoot for at least two years. She has the potential to be a lovely dressage pony for a small adult. email for info and pics - naturallyraw @ hotmail.com (04/14/08)

Twist is a 14 yo registered Quarter Horse, 15.2 hand liver chestnut gelding. He goes english and western and is willing to go over very small jumps. He is limited in jump height due to his feet. He was unable to stay completely sound in shoes but has done very well barefoot as long as he is ridden in his Easy Boots. he is good with people and horses. I know his background was working cows. I believe he would make a great 4H horse. email for info and pics - naturallyraw @ hotmail.com (04/14/08)

Brett is a 20 yo morgan, 14.1 liver chestut gelding. He goes english and western. He doesnt jump. he has been barefoot for years. He has had some time off recently but he is able to go back into work. brett is very good with people but can be dominant with other horses. My mare is in love with him so he does get along with her. I think he would be happiest being a trail horse for one rider. He was intended for a few lessons a week but he doesnt seem to enjoy it. email for info pics - naturallyraw @ hotmail.com (04/14/08)

"Lacey" Elegant 8 y.o. 16.1 H Thoroughbred Mare For sale in Charlottesville, VIRGINIA. Beautiful conformation, strong hooves (no abcesses, strong walls etc) clean legs. barefoot for 2 years and in work/showing with terrific movement. Successful in Eventing(training level), Hunters(perfect for pleasure class), Jumpers, and Dressage (good with lateral work). Typically ridden several times a week, mostly in dressage. She is smart, and has a cute personality and beautiful flashy movement that judges love. Very maneuverable jumping, great balance and sensitive to the rider. No arm-muscles needed! Lacey can easily transition between disciplines. She has also been trained with natural horsemanship methods and w,t,c wearing just a collar! Never had serious injuries or colic. Turned out with geldings mares and babies I am only selling Lacey because I am a busy college student and she deserves to be competing on a regular basis. 19K obo. all offers considered, especially if she is kept barefoot.
contact Christine at cmmeyer2871 @ yahoo.com or 703-994-6191 for more pictures, video, information. (03/24/08)

4 year quarter horse gelding, 15.2 hds but still growing. Started, needs a bit more time to mature. Super friendly, easy going, low ranking in pasture setting, trailers, clips, and handles the hoof grinder just fine. Just started the barefoot trim with him, but he had not had shoes prior. Really nice english style movement, looks more TB than Qtr, but with a Qtr temperment. Asking $3250 OBO. Will consider trades, bring me your offer. Michelle 760-522-8415 Valley Center (San Diego), CA - can transport locally. (03/01/08)

Chattanooga, TN. Registered SSH 5 y/o 15 to 15.1 hands. Bay is the ultimate in barefoot rugged trail riding. You will NOT need hoof boots for this horse-ever. 110% sound on ALL terrain, ALL day. Excellent on trails and surefooted as a mtn goat. Can be bold, or cautious and safe. Gaited or ride like a quarter horse. UTD on all vacs and neg coggins. Neck reins, canters, backs, loads, bathes, handles great. Not afraid of dogs, traffic, etc. He is not an equitation horse, and prefers not to be ridden by a beginner. Not a dead broke kids horse. Greatly prefers a hackamore to a bit. Has a blemish on HL hoof, that might look funny, but has carried me for a couple of years on 100's of miles without a lame step. Very reasonably priced at $800 or call an make an offer. I really need to sell him due to getting another horse. lindykipp @ aol.com  903-277-7879. Link to many pics and much more info: http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/lindykipp/Bay/ (02/20/08)

Paso Fino Gelding For adoption
14 year old, 14.1 hand grey Paso Fino Gelding. I have a super sweet boy looking for a special home. He is 100% sound with great feet and legs, He is barefoot and does great. He is timid and while he can be ridden he needs and experienced gentle hand and a lot more training than I can provide, he is just too much for me. He is smart and willing and has great ground manners. He bathes, ties, stands for the farrier and even puts his halter on. He does not trailer. He loves attention. He is blind in one eye due to an injury when he was young but it doesnt bother him too much. I just want to find the best forever home for this boy. $400 adoption fee.
email Jackie pixiesparkles @ hotmail.com - located in San Diego CA (01/22/08)

FOR SALE
Willow needs more attention. She is 7 years old, great on trails, and loves to be loved. She is a creamella buckskin, 15.2 H. She is a granddaughter of Khemosabi and daughter of Khornerstone - great breeding potential. Must sell. $4500
If you are interested, please call Pam @ 949-683-9562. (01/22/08)

For Sale To Quality Home Only
Killian is a 9 year old, 15.1 Appendix-type gelding. He has amazing potential in the dressage, and possibly jumper/event ring. This gelding has loads of heart, try, and power in a smaller package. Huge walk and canter, naturally working trot. Lots of hock action and push, and good feet. The ideal home for this guy is the amateur rider who takes their riding seriously, but doesn't want to go past Prix St. George. He's light, sensitive, powerful, and guaranteed to improve your riding without worrying about bolting or bucking. He's a rare combination of sensitive and aware and forward, without being too hot. He's very expressive and a total sweetheart. I will only sell to a good home. Asking $3,000, but home is the real issue. Don't let him pass you by. I'm already mourning my loss, but have to as I'm starting a career and can't do him justice. But if I can't find a good home, he will stay with me. Call Allison at 513-652-0569 or penhille @ yahoo.com. (01/18/08)

I am looking for homes for 2 geldings I rescued. Both were diagnosed with navicular and their owners were not interested in pursuing any more options with them.
One is a nine year old paint gelding, he has been barefoot now three years and I did start some light riding with him, and have done some level 1 parelli with him and he is great at it. He is not fully sound, but keeps getting better all of the time, I am losing the place where I keep my horses and will not be able to afford to board them out. He is darling and a big boy at least 16' 1, if not 16' 2, and oh so cute, it will break my heart to let him go, but I have no choice, plus he needs someone with more time than I can give him.
The other gelding is a 16 yr old quarter horse, also very, very cute. He is light sorrel with flaxen mane and tail He was a champion halter horse when he was young, I have had him now 4 yrs and he has come a long way. Just this last year, we have been able to do some light riding, he is very quiet. He could probably handle some light riding. He is a good 16' 1 hands. Very handsome guy.
These two guys are best buds and are very low in the pecking order. I have pictures if someone is interested, please e-mail me at Comgabrielle @ aol.com (01/10/08)

SPEED racking Gelding. Six year old chestnut with flaxen mane and tail, magnificent barefoot gaiting machine. Registered Racking horse who won reserve world champion speed Racker as a 3 year old. capable of speeds at the rack in excess of 25 MPH.
Has superb rocking horse canter,slow gait and animated trot as well as his blistering, trail eating rack. Very sound. NEVER barn sour, and used to ATV's, Guns, trucks, and has been ridden on the side of a busy highway without so much as flinching-FEARLESS and so bold.
Been barefoot for 5 months. Horse transitioned in a day and was negotiating tough, rocky mountain trails in 2 days.
His comfirmation is lovely, with a short powerful back, big proud swan neck, and lovely, kind eye. His temperament and ground manners are flawless, BUT he is powerful and wants to lead on the trail, He is not a slug and is most content when trucking along. He would make an incredible endurance prospect.
We are moving overseas, otherwise this horse would not be for sale. We request a farm where is is only stabled in bad weather. Where he can have room to run and graze.We want him to have a pasture buddy, as he adores other horses. Also, Please no riders over 200 LBS. Sorry no offense, but I am from a country where people are not permitted to ride over this weight and I consider it cruel.
Once in a lifetime barefooted gaited horse $4500
Link to video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHXOXbMezm4
email speedracker @ hotmail.com - tel #310 881-7152 Christy Or Jesse (12/13/07)

GAITED RIDING CURLY HORSE!!!!
Gentle sorrel gaited gelding, calm and sensible on trail and around children, other animals, and foals.. Metallic red coat. Smooth fox trot. Healthy barefoot hooves. Ridden barefoot and bitless, but trained for a bit as well. Aroone comes with his custom fitted Swiss Boots for rocky trails. Greets you at the gate. Rides out alone or with a group. Very safe even for beginners. Many people with horse and pet allergies can tolerate curlies - my husband is one of these folks and has no reaction to Aroone. It is rare to find such a well trained curly gelding for sale. Offered for sale only because of lack of time due to young children. Excellent health and current on vaccines and worming. 14 years old. 15.1 hands high. Registration: ABC 1746. Asking $3600 to a approved home only. Aroone is located in East Tennessee, zip 37748. Call Karen at 865-386-4443 or email velliquette (at) comcast.net (11/21/07)

Amazing Potential!
Amy is a 9yr old registered Hanoverian. 15.2. By Andric, out of Liebchien Mein. Incredible gaits and conformation. Working in L3 of Parelli Natural Horsemanship. Huge potential for upper level Dressage or eventing (loves cross-country jumps). Barefoot and living outside 24/7. Ground-parallel coffin bones in all four feet.
She needs someone committed to natural horse-keeping practices to keep her happy and sound. $18,000 negotiable to the right home. (11/16/07)

Registered 8 year old Hanoverian mare; 16.2 hand bay with four white socks and blaze; has been used as a children’s/young adult hunter, currently used as low level dressage horse; the mare is currently in full time training/work program; Sire is “For Paragon”, grandsire “For Pleasure”; Hauls wonderfully, stands tied to trailer, good with traffic when ridden on the road, baths, clips and stands great for trimmer. Has beautiful bare, healthy hooves.

If interested please contact Sheri at 612-759-4157 or info @ healthehoof.com (11/06/07)

8 year old POA mare, 12.2 hands; Has been successfully shown in barrels, poles, key race, and jumping figure 8, has been ridden on trails and around neighborhood, good with traffic, can be ridden off the farm without other horses; is currently in training/work program for low level dressage, would make a great cross country mount; loads and hauls beautifully, stands tied to trailer, baths, clips and is great for trimmer. Has very healthy bare hooves.

If interested, please contact Sheri at 612-759-4157 or info @ healthehoof.com (11/06/07)

"Country" - 16.1 hands, 24 years old, TB/Qtr. Cross Gelding, Chestnut, $500 OBO. Country has been used for beginner riding lessons for the last 2 years, and has been barefoot all that time. He needs a large (1 acre minimum) enclosure with at least one gentle equine companion. He is very steady on the trail, and has a sweet, kind temperament. He is sound for light riding. His only vice is that he is girthy upon initial buckling of the girth. He is located in Reno, Nevada. I am selling him because I have too many horses and not enough cash flow to take care of all of them properly. (775) 338-2523, monica @ squareonefarm.com. (10/17/07)

Paso Fino Gelding For adoption
14 year old, 14.1 hand grey Paso Fino Gelding. I have a super sweet boy looking for a special home. He is 100% sound with great feet and legs, He is barefoot and does great. He is timid and while he can be ridden he needs and experienced gentle hand and a lot more training than I can provide, he is just too much for me. He is smart and willing and has great ground manners. He bathes, ties, stands for the farrier and even puts his halter on. He does not trailer. He loves attention. He is blind in one eye due to an injury when he was young but it doesnt bother him too much. I just want to find the best forever home for this boy. $400 adoption fee.
email Jackie pixiesparkles @ hotmail.com - located in San Diego CA (01/22/08)

Kingston Farms is looking to adopt/buy colored horses... Must be colored (overo, tabiano, sabino) it does not matter what color scheme. All mares must be sound to foal and healthy enough to carry the foal to term (all mares subject to ferility testing). All stallions/stud colts must be DNA'd or have a proven line of colored get. *No Geldings Please*. All horses must be registered, or can become registered with papers. Horses must be polite and free of all medical problems. Horses do not need to be trained or ride able, and older broodmares can have medical problems that inhibit them from riding but not breeding. Please email m.anne.c01 @ gmail.com for more information. Horses will go to a lovely 190 acre American Quarter Horse, Paint and Pinto Breeding Program located in Western Wisconsin. All horses will have a designated stall and paddock, as well as feed 2x daily with free choice hay. All horses that match our description will have to be seen by my vet and farrier team, as well as a visit from me before the purchase. email m.anne.c01 @ gmail.com (02/20/08)

Note: Boarding facility ads will be listed for one year, then must be resubmitted or updated.

Looking for Everything Natural in Maryland. I am moving to Maryland with my horse in June. I am looking for a boarding situation that is compatible with natural and barefoot living as well as the usual support services. I am also looking for naturally-oriented instruction and looking to rent near the stable or ideally on a the horse property during this transition. I'm a mature woman, and it's just me and 2 indoor cats. I appreciate any suggestions, referrals or offers. Thanks. Wendy- wrsymonds @ gmail.com, 262-243-5001. (04/14/08)

Sandstone, Minnesota. Natural Equine Options: Natural boarding and trimming/rehabilitation services. www.naturalequineoptions.com in Sandstone, Minnesota. (01/25/07)

Wanted: Men's tall brown, RIDING BOOTS. size 9.5 or 10
Used is fine. Reasonable. English style. I need them for a costume, for a play I will be in at church.
Call 602-527-5422 or petjaz @ cox.net (03/30/08)

Old Mac's G-2 multi-purpose horse boots for sale. Only used 3 times. My mare needs to be shod all year round so we can't use the boots. Asking $110 + shipping. If interested, please call Robin at 303-803-5724. (03/24/08)

Used calvary saddle in good condition, asking $50.00
If interested call 803 517 9292 (02/12/08)

Strasser books/video for sale:

A Lifetime of Soundness and Shoeing: A Necessary Evil, both of these soft-cover, spiral-bound books are in very good condition, $20 each;

Optimum Hoof Form -- The Basic Trim, this 42-minute Hiltrud Strasser DVM video (VHS) is in like-new condition, $50;

The Hoofcare Specialist's Handbook: Hoof Orthopedics and Holistic Lameness Rehabilitation by Hiltrud Strasser DVM and Sabine Kells, hard cover, 2000 edition, in pristine condition, $500;

contact Linda at 630-205-3288 or e-mail holzrichterlaw @ sbcglobal.net (01/07/08)

Used Ortho-flex saddle. Saddle model is the Australian Outback stock saddle with horn. 16" plush stitch-down seat. comes with booties, girth and comfort strirrups. Saddle is in excellant condition, lightly used. $1500 plus shipping. 928-273-8223 (Dec 4, 2007)

White Leather Vintage Child/Pony Saddle

Great Gift! VERY RARE white pony saddle with all original leather and cinch. Beautiful thick leather with tapaderos and sheepskin underside. Good condition. Unique addition to antique collection or lovely decorative piece. You won’t see another like this! Serious inquiries only. $250 Contact: gelson @ thomaswright.com (10/02/07)

Looking for Everything Natural in Maryland. I am moving to Maryland with my horse in June. I am looking for a boarding situation that is compatible with natural and barefoot living as well as the usual support services. I am also looking for naturally-oriented instruction and looking to rent near the stable or ideally on a the horse property during this transition. I'm a mature woman, and it's just me and 2 indoor cats. I appreciate any suggestions, referrals or offers. Thanks. Wendy- wrsymonds @ gmail.com, 262-243-5001. (04/14/08)

Vacation Rental Home near Flagstaff, AZ - Bring your Barefoot Horses for unlimited trail riding in the world's largest ponderosa pine forest! Beautiful 4 bd home on private 10 acres boardering forest and unlimited trail access. Horses welcome, have pipe corrals available. Owner is available as trail guide and for instruction on fitting and using hoof boots. Contact Kathy Kelly: reallykk @ earthlink.net (04/09/08)

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Place your FREE barefoot horse ad: to submit a free ad, please send an email directly to me at editor @ thehorseshoof.com (delete spaces). Please write your ad copy directly in the text of the email, exactly how you want it, so that I can copy and paste the type right onto the web page. Also, you may provide ONE photo as an attached .jpg file (JPEG) - it only needs to be about 300 pixels wide (small size).

The Horse's Hoof makes no warranties and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of these ads. It is up to the buyer/seller to fully investigate each other before exchanging an animal. Ad will be listed for up to 3 months, and then may be removed and the ad will need to be re-submitted. Please let us know when the horse is placed, so that we may remove the ad and keep this list up to date. Please include as much info about your horse's hoofcare and living conditions as you can, this will be extremely important to the purchasers on this site! All ads must be relevant and appropriate. This is a free service, so we reserve the right to refuse any ad for any reason. Inappropriate ads will not be posted. We will not accept ads such as those asking for generic "free" horses to be given to the poster.

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WARNING! Beward of horse-purchase scams. Sellers are being contacted by long distance buyers (usually from foreign countries), and offered cashier's checks for as much as double the purchase price - then asked to refund the difference. The checks are fake, and are rejected by the bank. DO NOT sell your horse to someone, until you have investigated them thoroughly, preferably in person. And for goodness sakes, do not release a horse or other item into someone else's custody until the check has cleared!! Scam artists, leave us alone! For more info on these scams, see http://www.bustedupcowgirl.com/scampage.html