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Comment by Ann Hatfield on August 12, 2009 at 10:55am

Maureen, I hava a pony for sale, but, of course, he is not perfect. If the Icelandic breeders heard me, they would be cross: Icelandics are not ponies, they are horses!! Kolur-means coal-black- is sensible but a little more spirited and sensitive than some Icelandics, who can be quite cold-blooded. He is also still green, though I have gone camping with him, ridden him on night rides with others to hill-tops to view the moon, taken him wading and swimming. He has been trail ridden and had rudimentary English schooling and Parelli groundwork. I had planned to 'retire' with him but decided to raise mules (long story) so have broodmares, youngsters, a barn underway and, as a result Kolur is too fat and hangs about with his buddies. Last winter I got hoary allyssum and/or some other mustard-family weeds in hay from a dealer I don't usually buy from (another story), and Kolur and the Fjord, both foundered slightly. He is fine now, sound, and the farrier would be happy to email you. He is also registerable but not registered as I just had him for the sheer fun of this breed, and, he is a he. Kolur is, I think, 9 this year, I'll check records, black with individual white hairs now sprinkled about. He is good for all the usual: farrier, worming, loading, innoculations, etc. and UTD. He is loving, gentle, mannerly on the gorund and under saddle, with a good walk, very nice canter, wonderful tolt, and a flying pace when he is loose in the field, which I have not worked on at all. Let me know if you are interested, or if any adult or child you know might be interested. I would prefer him to go to a home with another horse, or at least a companion animal like a goat, sheep, something, as he has always been in a herd. He is for sale MUCH more cheaply than most Icelandics, and I could be flexible with payments. We are in the North Okanagan in BC

Comment by Maureen Wallace on August 12, 2009 at 8:36am

Hello, it's me Maureen
Yeah, I'm still looking for that perfect pony. I have one on the radar at the moment but I'm trying not to get too excited. I've been here before and been disappointed.
When I started this search I had no idea how difficult the task would be. I know there is a pony out there somewhere that would love to be part of our family and be loved and cherished by a new little owner.
What I'm finding out there are either very young and uneducated ponies or very expensive show ponies. Maybe next month when the summer camps etc. are over there might be more on the market. I keep hoping. Thanks for your thoughts Gail.

Comment by Gail Morse on August 12, 2009 at 7:48am

I am searching for Maureen Wallace who was looking for a pony for her granddaughter in the general chat. I think the thread is gone. I wonder if she did find a pony? Gail.

Comment by Ann Hatfield on August 12, 2009 at 1:11am

Barbara, I have bought some horses (6 through the years) that were needing rescuing or were problems to their owners and were about to go to meat. They almost always come with definite problems and I would strongly suggest not getting your first horse this way. Money spent on buying at a decent price from a decent seller, who may take the horse back if it is not a good fit, as opposed to the as-is-where-is horse and seller who wishes you luck on the first few steps away, is money very well spent. Can you find someone not associated with selling who can give you advice or even act a an agent for you? Have the seller ride the horse for you, then the 'advisor' and then you. If the advisor is a friend then gas money, food and an honourarium is fair for time spent. If the person is an agent, then you will pay something, I do not know how much these days, and it varies with the area you are in, too. The good horse, who gives you a feeling of reasonable safety, who is fairly comfy to ride, who is courageous enough to take you where you want to go and is friendly enough to satisfy your need for a friend is what will keep you riding. A poor horse may deeply disappoint you and turn you off from riding, hurt you, even kill you. Poor horses often cost more to keep: extra shoeing, feed or vet bills, messing about with paid assistance/training over and over as the animal proves hard to train/retrain or the past traumas prove too ingrained to be changed. There is nothing so expensive as the free horse and he cheap one is close behind!

Comment by Barbara Chapel on August 11, 2009 at 7:15pm

Oh, Shirley, I hurt my shoulder 12 weeks ago, a dislocated shoulder and 3 tendon tears. They recommended surgery,but I went for 3 Bowen treatments here in Canada and am now healed! Look it up on the net, it sounds "HockeyPokey" but I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't tried it myself. And I am back in the saddle again. Rest though,I do feel your pain.

Comment by Linda White on August 11, 2009 at 7:12pm

I have a friend who's always "rescuing" horses and it never turns out well. However, I would hope a legit rescue operation would be able to tell you everything about the horse - strengths AND weaknesses. And if I were attempting to buy a rescue horse, I'd want to put out some money for a vet check - worth the peace of mind. Good luck, Barbara.

Comment by Barbara Chapel on August 11, 2009 at 7:07pm

Just wondering..Is it safe to buy a horse from an equine rescue?Or are you buying someones problems? Has anyone out there ever bought a horse that was rescued? Good experience or bad? Thanks.

Comment by Horsey Heather on August 10, 2009 at 8:18pm

Still riding and loving it!

Comment by Ann Hatfield on August 7, 2009 at 6:43pm

Want your own horse to ride-for free? For anyone in the Armstrong-Enderby-Salmon Arm area of the North Okanagan-Shuswap of British Columbia: an offer of a trade of labour for a horse to ride:

Looking for a mature non-smoker, with a reliable vehicle, to drive out to groom, clean pens, etc. in return for learning, lessons and a horse to ride- when you are ready. (There will be opportunities to work with young horses, foals, attend shows and clinics.) You must be able to work for some hours each day, about 4 days per week-flexible-except your holidays, all year round. We are 15-20 minutes from Enderby.

Experience with horses is not needed but is beneficial.

Email to gallopingpen@shuswap.net
a short bio and explain why you would be a good choice

Comment by Lee Kelly on August 3, 2009 at 11:49am

Ouch Shirley, I hope you heal fast and are back in the saddle really soon.

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