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Subject: Re: Wanted/For Sale/Trade


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Date Posted: 06:27:35 04/15/09 Wed
In reply to: Misty 's message, "Wanted/For Sale/Trade" on 19:54:07 04/02/09 Thu

>Yep, it is that time of year again, the show season is
>upon us and for some, it is already here! So I know
>everyone is clipping, fitting, sweating and rationing
>their show string. With that being said, Im sure
>some of you are out there scratching your head trying
>to figure out which horse you are going to have to
>leave at home, or minimize their show season due to
>the economy. Does this sound familiar? Is your show
>string bigger than your budget this year? If so, have
>you considered selling one of them to reduce your
>expenses? Thought that the extra money you make off
>the sale will help offset the expenses in your pocket
>book on the rest of your show string? If so, you
>might be in luck, you may have just found your buyer.
>How you might ask, well here is my story:
>
>I have searched high and low and everywhere in-between
>and still cant seem to find what Im looking for.
>Wondering what that is? Well let me tell you that I
>didnt know for the longest. I have looked and looked
>at thousands of your beautiful miniature horses on
>countless websites and have even had the pleasure of
>having some wonderful conversations with some of you,
>but I found myself being asked the same questions over
>and over again, What do you want? What are you
>looking for? What do you want to do? I have
>pondered these questions for some time now and finally
>figured it out and got off the pot! I want to raise
>and show performance miniatures. That being said, I
>had a friend suggest that I come here and post an ad,
>as you will know if you have what Im looking for.
>This way it will eliminate my continuous, aimless
>searching on the web, because unfortunately I have ran
>into the same problems on the sales pages of the sites
>I viewed (not that your websites have problems, just
>problems for me as they dont fit my wants, so please
>dont flame me):
>
> Under the age of 2 (already have 2 yearlings and a
>2 year old)
>
> Geldings (yes, they are wonderful for showing and I
>do have one, however, they lack the plumbing parts
>required for starting a herd, so I cant justify
>having more than one when Im trying to get my herd to
>multiply like tater chipsfound out I cant have just
>one. Where is that winning lottery ticket....lol)
>
> Stallions (only need one and I have already
>purchased a colt that Im looking to promote this
>year. I'm hoping he will be my future herd sirewish
>us luck!)
>
> Mares (broodmares and most in foal not that Im
>opposed to this, but not priority, maybe you can work
>me a package deal?)
>
> No price listed (okay, this one I might get flamed
>for because this one is a problem. Not just for me,
>just a general problem I noticed. Why is it in the
>horse world that everything has to be such a secret on
>prices? Usually if a price isnt listed it means
>champagne budgets call, beer budgets go on down the
>road. I know this isnt always the case, but it can
>be alleviated by just listing the price. I seriously
>dont want to waste my time or yours by not being able
>to afford your $20,000 horse with my $2,000 budget
>because you chose not to list the price. Still
>looking for that winning lottery ticket.....)
>
>SO WHERE IS THE SHOW STRING HORSES THAT ARE FOR SALE
>THAT DONT FALL INTO ANY OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES?
>
>Yes, I know, I know, you want to know what Im looking
>for, so here it is:
>
>SHOW QUALITY MARE:
>
>Must be 3 yrs or older
>
>Must be AMHA/AMHR Registered
>
>Must be 31-33.5 (when papers are permanent)
>
>Must be able to jump/drive (not necessarily trained,
>but
>capable and performance bred for this)
>
>Not looking to spend more than $4500
>
>Coloring Im a sucker interested in painted mares,
>solid not a show stopper, however, that dog dont hunt
>with spots, as they are not my forte
>
>Must be within a reasonable distance from my location
>(If I want your mare, I want her NOW. I dont want to
>wait on a shipper, I want to love her, squeeze her and
>call her George MINE! So I will come pick her up
>personally. I am told Im in a goldmine location for
>miniatures, but just cant seem to find my
>DIAMONDplease help!)
>
>If you think you have what Im looking for, please
>dont hesitate to contact me. Im interested in
>purchasing or doing a trade/partial trade any of the
>below items for this mare by the end of this month.
>If you happen to have a performance producing
>broodmare (preferably in foal) that you might be able
>to work a package deal on, that would be fabulous.
>Also interested in purchasing the show mares show
>attire (sweats, blankets, slinkies, and show halter)
>
>-------------------------------------------------------
>----
>FOR SALE/TRADE/PARTIAL TRADE:
>
>4 yr old registered Streakin Sixes Mare. This mare is
>recently off the track, but is broke to ride. She
>will walk, trot, and lope circles both directions.
>She currently stands 15.2hh. Her pedigree includes:
>Man O War, War Admiral, Beduino, and Streakin Six just
>to name a few. Go to
>www.allbreedpedigree.com/howdy+gone+streakin to see
>extended pedigree. This mare is not alpha and gets
>along with other horses in the pasture. She stands
>tied at the trailer. Not much more I can tell you as
>I got her in on a trade and have only had a few rides
>on her. Medical issues have encouraged me to
>sell/trade her and pursue miniature horses. She is
>priced at $4500 negotiable. May trade for the right
>mare.
>
>Also have a 42 zebu bull for sale. Im asking $400
>obo for him or will do a partial trade.
>
>14 bear claw, semi-quarter Simco saddle (used but in
>very good condition) - $500
>
>14 bear claw, semi-quarter Bill Cook saddle (fairly
>new, great condition, rawhide is black)
>
>Red and blue heeler pups due 16 April and will be
>ready the first part of June - $100 each. (can send
>pictures of parents and of pups from last litter)
>
>All items listed are for sale, but may trade or do a
>partial trade for the above mentioned show mare,
>performance producing broodmare (preferably in foal),
>tack items for showing or a show cart. Pictures can
>be provided on all items and videos can be provided on
>the mare. I want to thank everyone who takes the time
>to read this and all serious inquiries are greatly
>appreciated. Also wanted to add that this ad isnt
>meant to offend anyone, so if my humor rubs you wrong,
>please note that it wasnt intended to. Again, thanks
>for looking.

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