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| HORSENET ADOPTION POLICIES Please read everything in this section before going to our listings. HorseNet does not sell horses, but rather adopts them out to suitable and approved homes. HorseNet horses cannot be resold, rehomed or bred and should the need arise and you are no longer able to care for these animals they must be returned to HorseNet (adoption fees will not be refunded). Potential adopters may test ride a horse twice before making a decision. An Adoption Application is required. ADOPTION FEES -- Assigned to each horse based on their capabilities and help defer the costs incurred by their rescue and rehabilitation. [Click HERE for more information] SEEING A HORSE -- Horses are shown to prospective adopters by appointment only. Please do not show up at any of our farms without an appointment and/or unannounced. Trespassing on any HorseNet property is not allowed. **ADOPTION AREA** -- HorseNet adopts out to individuals who are residents of Maryland or those that reside within 2.5 hours of our Mt Airy or New Windsor rescue (use mapquest to find out how far you are from Mt Airy or New Windsor). For the health and safety of our horses we don't make exceptions to this policy. FOSTER HOMES -- Some horses require extended healing time, have a condition that needs rehabilitation or are just suitable as companion horses. Note: No rideable horses are eligible for foster care. Foster care means you house the horse at either your home or an approved boarding facility and pay all that horse's expenses, which are tax deductible. If you would like to foster a horse, please fill out and submit our adoption application (Write FOSTER at the top.) HORSE SPONSORS -- Any HorseNet horse is eligible for sponsorship. The fee helps to offset costs while the horse is at HorseNet. Sponsors receive a photo and history of their horse along with being acknowledged on the web site. Sponsors are welcome to come and visit their horses, but MAY NOT ride it. Click HERE for more information on how you can become a sponsor. |
Listings current as of: June 21, 2009
| RIDEABLE - These horses can be ridden or driven - depending on their training. Any limitations will be noted in their listing. They are not eligible for foster care and have an adoption fee. | |
| ANGEL (formerly Leale) (Arabber) Updated 2/2/09: 7 -9 year old 15 - 15.hh Arabian cross mare. She is very fat. She apparently has been trained but just needs to get back into it. She will shy from the mounting block, but if you get a leg up or mount from the ground she is fine. She was an Arabber horse in Baltimore city - pulling vegetable carts. She is out in a field right now, but doesn't have a halter on, she can be hard to catch. She is totally healthy. She would be fine for driving and trail riding. Her feet are not bad - the farrier just noticed that she had a touch of road founder when she first came in. She has been trimmed several times since then and he feels that she will be fine She is also barefoot and has good feet. She has some trust issues, but is well trained once under saddle - just needs brush-up. Requires intermediate or above rider. Inquire about Angel |
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| ANGELO (formerly Brutus) 20 year old 15.3hh dark bay Thoroughbred gelding. Before coming to HorseNet, this handsome fella hadn't been ridden in some time; He was being a companion horse. Recently our volunteer got on him and found the only thing he doesn't like to do is take the left lead; He was not jumped, but will be soon. Despite his age, he still has some "go" to him, but has great ground manners, loves his people and would be fine for trail rides, knows dressage and has done hunter shows. Intermediate rider required. Inquire about Angelo Currently being Sponsored by Barbara - Thank You! |
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| BAILEY Updated 9/16: 2000 (approx) Thoroughbred gelding. He has been worked with all summer and is a very willing and trusting horse. He does not like working in the ring and has some possible hind end issues. He is ridden in a snaffle and very calm. Since he was once trained as a track horse, he responds well to a light seat and light hands. Would be a perfect trail horse but will only venture off when accompanied by another horse. He WILL NOT allow the hose anywhere near him but can be sponged down. Must be an intermediate rider or higher to ride him. Inquire about Bailey |
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| BEAUTY (aka Mary Lou) Updated 9/17: This is Beauty - newly renamed for her new start in life. She is a 20+ year old 15hh Standardbred mare. She is very sweet and because of her age has some arthritic issues. She is trained to ride English. So far needs an intermediate rider because she has been started riding again after 2 years. She does not like to ride alone and has no health issues. Very sweet girl on the ground and need someone to love her. She is very trusting and needs someone who can reinforce that. She loves being brushed and great with ground manners. Inquire about Beauty |
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| BIG RED Updated 10/22: 17 hand 10 year old (approx) chestnut gelding. Quarter horse cross (Appendix). He is BIG. When he was young his foot was cut, it healed, which may have caused the bone to grow abnormally, but since being at HorseNet and other than an abscess he has shown no signs of lameness due to the injury. He has been ridden recently, and found to know nothing. Will need training from the ground up. He doesn’t mind being tacked up and sat on, but will need a month or more of ground work and lunging because he has no clue about steering. Although having been ridden, he has only been walked as he knows nothing about steering much less stopping despite having tried a few different bits and a flash. He will be an amazing horse for someone who has the time and skill to train him. Inquire about Red |
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| BLAZE Blaze is only 2 years old - needs alot of work but is smart as a whip. Would make a nice pony for an experienced handler and rider. Inquire about Blaze |
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| BLOSSOM This girl is a former broodmare in a herd of basically wild horses. She is not used to being handled by people and has major trust issues, so she needs an experienced horse person that can work with her basic horsemanship skills - catching, feet, etc. She is rideable though with the right training. Inquire about Blossom |
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| CASH 1998 (approx) Thoroughbred gelding. Recovered from a sesamoid chip. Green and right off-the-track. Requires an intermediate and patient rider - has some trust issues we are working on. No jumping. Inquire about Cash |
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| CECE Updated 2/2/09: CeCe has not been ridden -- she is pigeon toed and it was thought she wouldn't make a good race horse. She has had a saddle on her but that's it. She is out in a mixed herd right now. She has come into her own and now protects her bucket and acts like a big girl when she knows she can get away with it. She is sweet and likes attention and would be a good project horse for someone that has lots of time and TLC to give. She has an old fracture. Needs re-training. Inquire about CeCe Currently being Sponsored by Emily - Thank You! |
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| CHLOE Over 30, 16hh, Thoroughbred mare - has done 2nd level dressage. She is not a push over and blind in left eye, but can still be ridden by an intermediate rider. Inquire about Chloe |
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| CIELO Updated 2/2/09: 10 year old +/-, 16 hand chestnut who is great for walk trot -- bucks at canter. He is very sweet - needs intermediate rider. Inquire about Cielo |
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| CIMARRON Updated 6/30: 10 year old (approx) 16hh narrow Thoroughbred. He just returned to HorseNet and putting on some weight. He will be evaluated soon. He would do well in a turn out with appropriate shelter situation - he was kept in a Quarter horse show barn where they kept him inside 90% of the time and he only got outside 15 minutes or so a day. He is a sweet boy that will do well with someone that understands him. He would be fine for an intermediate rider. Inquire about Cimarron |
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| COCOA (Arabber) Updated 10/13: 4 year old (approx) Standardbred mare. She went to the 2008 Montgomery county fair and nothing phased her. She was blanketed and went through the whole day without being phased. She should be easy to train, but still has a stifle issue - so may not be able to do a whole lot of anything. Her stifle is improving -- but she is very, very green. Loves to play in the water - mud - not so much. Inquire about Cocoa Currently being Sponsored by Deanna - Thank You! |
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| CODY A 19 year old 15 - 15.1 hand Tennessee Walker. He had a bout with lymes disease several years ago that has not reoccurred - but he is only suited for light riding. He is very quiet and well suited for someone that just wants to putz around. Inquire about Cody |
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| COIN 1993 (approx) 14.2hh Appaloosa breeding stock mare has had several foals, but has never been ridden. She is very sweet on the ground and will be worked with soon. Inquire about Coin |
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| FISH (Gone Fishin) Update 11/11: Fish was recently ridden and is a push button horse and knows his job under saddle. Perfect for an intermediate to advanced beginner. No lameness issues as long as his feet are taken care of. He is in his early 20's; He suffered a suspensory injury and may not be jumped - only flat work for this fella. Inquire about Fish |
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| FLAG 1991 (approx) Thoroughbred 16hh gelding - needs intermediate/experienced rider. Jumps - has issues. Flag needs a home where his new people listen to him and ride him outside. He is currently in rehab. Inquire about Flag |
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| FURY (Forio) Updated 8/20: 9 year old 14hh Haflinger mare. She can be ridden and we have been told they drive too. Requires an intermediate rider. Good to trailer. Came to us with her pal Sonny. They pulled a cart together. She is the smaller of the two. She is a bit flighty but will calm down with constant handling. Currently in foster care. Sonny and Fury (Photo) Inquire about Fury |
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| GOBIE 2002 gelding, large pony. Started with some training, no limitations, but will need training. Inquire about Gobie Currently being Sponsored by Vincent - Thank You! |
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| JASPER 2000 (approx) off the track 16.1hh Thoroughbred. He requires an experienced rider. He at one point flipped in the starting gate so he will need to be trained from square one. He is a very handsome guy though and will make a wonderful horse for the right person willing to invest the time. This fella has no limitations - he can be jumped. Inquire about Jasper |
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| LADY (Arabber) Updated 10/13: Lady was an Arabber horse and drives. She is 15 hands and about 15-16 years old. She is afraid of a saddle, but I bet if you pulled out harness she'd settle right in. She was used on the streets of Baltimore to pull a vegetable cart. At one point in her life she raced - Standardbred - and has pin firing scars to prove it. Inquire about Lady Currently being Sponsored by Rebecca - Thank You! |
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| MOOKIE 1989 (approx) dark bay Thoroughbred gelding. He loves other horses, people and lots of attention. Retired flat and timber race horse. Has fox hunted. Needs retraining. Requires an advanced rider with a knowledgeable hand. (no jumping) Inquire about Mookie Currently being Sponsored by Brandy - Thank You! |
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| NEBRASKA Nebraska needs an intermediate to advanced rider that is confident and patient. He has issues with bucking when asked to go into a canter - he doesn't do it all the time, but when he does, he isn't shy about it. The bahavior possibly started from his original training years ago; he was pushed too far too fast. He would do well with someone that let him progress at his own speed and kept him occupied with different things - he would be easily bored. He is basically a good boy, but needs experienced hands that won't cause additional issues because of impatience or lack of understanding. He is willing and has a good personality; definitely not for the beginner. Seems to prefer men and going western. Inquire about Nebraska |
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| PLAYBOY Now in his 20s, this 16hh TB gelding is a former lesson horse, has some arthritis in his hind, but still has plenty of pizzazz. He required an intermediate confident rider with quiet hands and legs. He is a bit pushy on the ground, but is easily managed by an experienced horse person. Inquire about Playboy |
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| PRINCE Very sweet Quarter horse with navicular issues that can be controlled and he can be used for light riding. Requires an educated rider, one prepared. Prince has quite the buck to him and if not prepared, he will send his rider sailing. Inquire about Prince |
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| QUICK SMILE Updated 9/16: 1999 (approx) 15.1hh petite Thoroughbred mare. She has recently been worked with under saddle and is an AMAZING horse. She is the boss and needs someone to give her a job and direction. Only suitable for an advanced rider and carries herself beautifully in the hunter ring. She knows flying changes and mostly every other ground command. She is NOT suitable for jumping but has no soundness issues. Inquire about Quick Smile |
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| RED Inquire about Red |
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| ROBEY Robey needs alot of handling and needs to go to someone that has the ability to train him. He came from an inbred herd. He is smart. Cannot go to the casual horse owner, requires an experienced owner/trainer. He is topped out at about 14.2hh and that 's as big as he will get. Loads of potential for the right person. Inquire about Robey Currently being Sponsored by Nancy - Thank You! |
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| ROCKET Updated 2/2/09: 2002 (approx) Thoroughbred gelding off the track. Very sweet. No jumping; has screws in ankle. Needs intermediate or above rider. Needs re-training Inquire about Rocket |
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| RU (Princes Arulen) Ru was ridden the other day and she was wonderful. She is not for a beginner, but a nice horse - just needs brushing up. She is 18-20 (supposedly) TB mare -- Since Ru has been back at the rescue she has not shown any lameness issues although we have been told that she has an old stifle injury - would not suggest she be a jumping horse. And -- that she has had problems with having her feet done - but is improving. Inquire about Ru |
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| SASSY 1989 (approx) Standardbred brood mare who raced (sulky) as a 3 year old. She will need retraining to be a riding horse. She has a wonderful personality and definitely doesn't know that age wise she is in double digits. She would be suitable for someone interested in pulling a cart. Inquire about Sassy |
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| SONNY 16.1hh Thoroughbred gelding with some hind-end issues. Needs a loving home with someone who will only ride occasionally and easily. Inquire about Sonny |
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| SOUL QUESTOR "Soul" Soul is a 5 year old bay TB gelding. He came off the track due to a condular fracture. In October 2007, he was operated on at New Bolton Center, but when they went to put the pin in it split the bone vertically - he was in a cast for 6 months. His left foot is smaller due to the cast, and looks a bit clubbed, but all in all he came through it very well. No jumping. Needs retraining. Very sweet horse. Suitable for flatwork only. Needs an intermediate rider. Soul will be adopted out to a person who has the facility for him to stay on turn out as much as possible with access to a run-in shed. Its important to keep his joints moving. Inquire about Soul |
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| SPLASH 14.2 hand welsh-cross paint pony that is looking for a home where he can be happy again. Splash is an accomplished fellow, but some housing changes proved to be too much for him and his past happy attitude changed - he can now be aggressive on the ground. He will be going through some rehabilitation, but once his behavior issues are under control he will be available to the right home. In the past, he has been ridden 4 times a week, jumped lightly, shown in the walk/trot division and fox hunted. Despite his behavior he remains 100% bombproof under saddle. Inquire about Splash |
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| SUMMER 2003 (approx) year old 15.3hh Thoroughbred gelding. Has been going great with arena work. Requires an experienced intermediate rider - need training. Inquire about Summer |
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| TAZ 2000 (approx) 15.3hh Palamino Appy with big white blanket and big "yellow" spots. Stunning! He has lots of personality. He will be a cook horse for the right person as he has some behavioral issues and requires an experienced owner willing to work through those issues without hurting him while making the corrections. He responds negatively to that method. Inquire about Taz |
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| TONTO Thoroughbred. Needs training. Has not been evaluated. Inquire about Tonto |
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| WELL RAN Update 10/6: 1989 (approx) Thoroughbred mare about 16.3 hands. Has raced, but many years ago - been a broodmare since. She is finally in work again and loving it!! It seems as though she has natural talent in the ring and no problems to hold her back. She is full of power and amazing to ride. Currently being ridden english and being worked with in the ring. Right now she can only be ridden by an advanced rider with confidence. She can pick out the slightest movement in hands or seat and is very sensitive. Wonderful hunter prospect!!!! Inquire about Well Ran |
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| ZIMA 1984 (approx) Thoroughbred mare who has navicular changes. She has been jumped and is blind in her right eye. She needs an experienced rider with very quiet hands. Inquire about Zima |
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| NON-RIDEABLE - These horses are being adopted out as companions only for various reasons. None of these horses can be ridden. | |
| COMANCHEE Gelding. No major medical issues. Barefoot. See his before/after photos Companion Only - NonRideable Inquire about Comanchee |
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| DOC Updated Aug 08: Thoroughbred cross gelding -- he has been a camp horse and done some dressage. He has some lameness issues that will not go away so he would make an ideal companion. Doc has some lameness issues in the front. He has had many different types of shoes - heels, wide webs, backward shoes, clips, no clips, you name it and we've tried it. He has been getting acupuncture which seems to be helping a bit. The issue seems to be in his shoulder area, actually not in his feet. So, we are still working on that. Companion Only - NonRideable Inquire about Doc |
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| FREEDOM Freedom suffered a fractured pelvis when he was born and had surgery to correct it. He now sports a very unusual scar on his hip -- and doesn't like having a rider -- but loves to stick his nose into everything that you are doing. He has a wonderful personality and would be a great companion and addition to anyone's herd. 5 year old TB gelding. No major medical issues. Barefoot. Companion Only - NonRideable Inquire about Freedom |
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| GEMMY 22 year old Thoroughbred gelding who is looking for a career as a companion. He has wonderful ground manners and loves the girls. No major medical issues. Barefoot. Companion Only - NonRideable Inquire about Gemmy Currently being Sponsored by Nancy - Thank You! |
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| HANDSOME Update Aug 08: 16 year old Thoroughbred gelding that raced a long time ago. Best suited as a companion due to past illness that caused neurological problems. Handsome has had a very hard life. He likes to be a big fish in a small pond. He doesn't like being in a large herd - he will stand off by himself and let everyone else get the attention - blending into the woodwork so to speak -- so lots of attention would be wonderful for him. Companion Only - NonRideable Inquire about Handsome |
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| HUNTER 1984 (approx) 14.2hh Quarter horse gelding. He was previously used as a hack horse, but suffered a knee injury. He is very sweet. Companion Only - NonRideable Inquire about Hunter |
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| IVY 4 year old Thoroughbred mare has a twisted front leg. Ivy came to us from a breeding farm that did realize that she would never going to be able to race due to her front legs being twisted. We were told that if she had been born on the east coast instead of the midwest - that surgery could have fixed the problem. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. Ivy is very sweet and having a wonderful time out on 30 acres with her herd of companions. She is very sweet and would make a wonderful companion to anyone that just loves to be with a horse. Companion Only - NonRideable Inquire about Ivy Currently being Sponsored by Demetria - Thank You! |
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| KING Update Aug 08: Beautiful 16 year old dapple grey Quarter horse gelding. Arthritis in front legs/shoulders - would make a beautiful companion, very sweet - would be great around kids, you can do anything with him. King seems to have issues in his shoulder area, but has also some ringbone and navicular issues. He is healthy and just unrideable -- but a very sweet horse - just needs more TLC. Companion Only - NonRideable Inquire about King |
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| LIL TROY 4 year old Standardbred mare came to us scared of people, but has now overcome that fear. She has turned out to be a sweet little girl. Due to leg problems, she is not rideable, but looks forward to having her own family to love and help her build her confidence. No major medical issues. Barefoot. Companion Only - NonRideable Inquire about Lil Troy Currently being Sponsored by Rebecca & Sharon - Thank You! |
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| MERCY 17hh 12 year old TB gelding. Blind in his right eye from infection when he first came in. He is still adjusting to the blindness, so we have not been able to ride him to evaluate him. See before and after photos. Inquire about Mercy Currently being Sponsored by Barbara - Thank You! |
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| MIDNIGHT She is a very strong minded horse - does not like to be bullied and will do whatever you "ask" - as long as she is "asked" in the correct way. She had some bad treatment in the past - so will need some time to become trustworthy again. She stands nice for the farrier now - and will stay in a stall with no issues - so she has come a long way. She will trailer in a stock trailer -- will NOT go in a 2 horse. She is a big horse - 16 hands and very wide. We don't think she will be able to be ridden anymore so she is available to a companion home. She is okay when being ridden 1 day a week but if ridden 2 days in a row she is sore. Inquire about Midnight |
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| MURPHY Murphy is quite a character. He is a standard sized donkey. Does not lead very well, and barely stands to have his feet done. He was 14 and ungelded when we got him - so he had alot of time to make up for. He is very social as long as you have cookies - when they are gone he doesn't know who you are and never saw you before. Loading him on a trailer is not a piece of cake either. Companion Only - NonRideable Inquire about Murphy Currently being Sponsored by Kathy & Marc - Thank You! |
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| STONEY Updated 10/15: Due to financial reasons, Stoney and his pal are being returned to HorseNet. Companion Only - NonRideable Inquire about Stoney |
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| SUNDANCE KID Sundance came to us from Pa. from a lady who was having financial difficulties. She had quite a few horses - Sundance was one that although he was in his early 20's when he came to us has never been totally trained. He apparently bucked someone off when he was being trained as a 2 year old or there abouts -- and no one got on him after that....at least that was what we were told. His aggressive behavior is only apparent when you are trying to do something totally horrific...like worm him - or catch him. If you are armed with treats....he can be your best bud. Sundance is just a big silly boy. No major medical issues. Barefoot. Companion Only - NonRideable Inquire about Sundance Kid Currently being Sponsored by Pat - Thank You! |
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| TUCKER Updated 2/2/09: Needs front shoes. Very sweet. Requires advanced beginner to intermediate level rider. Inquire about Tucker |
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