Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-29 Thread Virginia Tupper
On Nov 29, 2007 9:40 AM, Annie Shields <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Do you mind my asking, how old are you? Who are you asking? V NB Canada

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-29 Thread Annie Shields
Do you mind my asking, how old are you? If you see yourself riding for many more years after these old guys have given you a good foundation for starting, then you'll need another younger horse in addition to the possibly prolonged retirement that the old guys may require.Are you prepared to keep

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-28 Thread Janice McDonald
it would depend on what you want to do with the horse. for instance if you are a person who likes really romping around or riding long hours in adventurous terrain, then you would have to look at the needs of an older horse healthwise. They might have arthritis for instance, and need supplements

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-28 Thread julie sandoval
Hi Everyone, I find all the comments on this subject very interesting. I am in the position now where I am starting the process of looking for an Icelandic or two for myself and my partner. My normal MO is to put the cart before the horse and never have my ducks in a row. This time I want t

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-28 Thread Raven
>> Aww--I'd love these guys! I know...me too I want them...but shoot...$$$ is bad right now. Raven Lucy & Molly, the Girl Doggies Huginn & Dixie Chick, the Back Behind the Barn Ponies Maggie Rose, the cat who makes me sneeze Respect ALL Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We a

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-28 Thread Raven
>>my beloved Boston Terrier, Brenda, who was my special baby for 11 years Oh Karen...I am so sad for your great loss. {{{ HUGS }}} Thank you for giving Brenda a forever home in your heart. Raven Respect ALL Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures.

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-28 Thread Raven
>>Either offer them free of charge with an unbreakable "forever care" contract to a well-researched loan home, I think Megan is willing to do this. I think she has the price set to keep folks who would re-sell them away. I am in contact with Megan and she does want what is best for these ponies.

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-28 Thread Laree Shulman
On 11/28/07, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 28/11/2007, Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Nic, > > > > My husbnd said that very thing the other day. It would be kinder to put > > them down than to pass them along. Imagine how hard it would be for them to > > move at this

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-28 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 28/11/2007, Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nic, > > My husbnd said that very thing the other day. It would be kinder to put > them down than to pass them along. Imagine how hard it would be for them to > move at this age. > > It makes me wonder how such a family treats grandma. Yes

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-28 Thread Nancy Sturm
Nic, My husbnd said that very thing the other day. It would be kinder to put them down than to pass them along. Imagine how hard it would be for them to move at this age. It makes me wonder how such a family treats grandma. Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-28 Thread Virginia Tupper
> >>> http://www.myrrhlynn.net/ponies/ Aww--I'd love these guys! V

RE: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-28 Thread Karen Thomas
Well said. I think it's appalling that these people are trying to get rid of these poor horses at this age. Either offer them free of charge with an unbreakable "forever care" contract to a well-researched loan home, or have them quietly and calmly euthanized at home instead of passing the res

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-28 Thread Mic Rushen
On Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:54:39 -0500, you wrote: >Horses that >age should be given honor for their service and not be passed on when they >aren't young any more. Well said. I think it's appalling that these people are trying to get rid of these poor horses at this age. Either offer them free of cha

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-27 Thread Raven
mary..where are you located?

RE: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-27 Thread Mary
I work for one of the nation's renowned veterinary cataract surgeons...I could get the surgery done for very little...and get the cushing's treated for very little, but I certainly couldn't afford to BUY them if I were to do that...let alone the shipping. You know, I just had this discussion with

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-27 Thread Pam Hansen
They have been looking for a long time for a home for them. They are going to be very picky.

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-27 Thread Raven
>> Looks like they aren't too firm about the price. In the word document they have linked - they mention that their goal is to find a good home for them It's the upkeep for the next 10 years that I may not be able to afford. My last older horse was 39 years old when I called the vet. I think ol

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-27 Thread Raven
> I wish I could figure out how to contact these folks but their website gives > no clue. Oh..I know how to contact Megan!!! Here ya go..please tell her you got her info from me Megan Shea [EMAIL PROTECTED] Raven

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-27 Thread sarah gibson
On 11/27/07, Raven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I know!! That is why I wish I could afford them. Looks like they aren't too firm about the price. In the word document they have linked - they mention that their goal is to find a good home for them. Of course they also mention their health problem

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-27 Thread Judy Ryder
> I wish I could figure out how to contact these folks > but their website > gives no clue. Try this: batgirlwi(at)yahoo(dot)com Judy

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-27 Thread Annie Shields
I wish I could figure out how to contact these folks but their website gives no clue. I feel sure these horses are related to my horses that I had in West Virginia. The parents of my horses were sold to Washington Island in 1966 to Arni Richter and Laurie Veness' father. I'd love to see their ped

Re: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-27 Thread Raven
>> Crap. It says, "Our Family has sadly out grown these great guys. I know!! That is why I wish I could afford them. Wish I had grandkids to ride them!! They would have a good home here... until they died. I really like older horses...they have so much wisdom. They are only 4.5 hours from me.

RE: [IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-27 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> http://www.myrrhlynn.net/ponies/ Crap. It says, "Our Family has sadly out grown these great guys. The "kids" are all in or out of college and starting careers so we don't have time to give them the attention they deserve." They are 27 and 28. Horses that age should be given honor for the

[IceHorses] Senior Ice Ponies Looking for New Home

2007-11-27 Thread Raven
Sandy & Curry are senior registered Icelandic Horses . They are half brothers and have been together for 27 years! They are looking for a new forever loving home. They MUST go together! $1,000.00. They are located in Wisconsin. They are adorable! I wish I could afford these two sweet boys. htt