Posted by Annie When I started working with these horses, they had been left virtually wild in a 90 acre pasture. I was given 6 months to do what I could to sell and tame the horses at least to take a halter and lead. They can now be caught and lead (only one is a little bit difficult), stand tied, and they have been brushed some. They are up to date on vaccinations, are on a good worming schedule, and have been seen by the farrier. The owners are past retirement age, but the husband has continued working. At this stage in life the owners are needing to divest themselves of animals requiring so much physical care. They are considering selling these horses at auction if they do not find other buyers, but this could result in the horses being sent to slaughter. Arabians are not popular in our state, so, there is not a big market for these horses. I tried to track down the last horse they sold. He was sold at the same auction where these horses would be sold. I discovered that a livestock company bought him. If you or someone else you know might be interested in buying one of these horse, I would be most grateful to hear from you. If there is a non-profit rescue that would be willing to take these horses I could help to work out an arrangement between you and the owners. The owners would prefer for these horse to go to good homes instead of ending up at slaughter but feel that they must sell them as soon as possible. I have grown very fond of these animals and have been impressed with their intelligence, beauty, and gentle natures. I hate to think that there is a possibility of these horses having their lives cut short. If you go to http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EegtWbZy5aMKA you can see pictures of these Arabians. Please feel free to contact me either by email at junebuggandme@yahoo.com, by phone at 601.732.3895, by cell phone at 601.201.2871, or by standard mail at: Elmwood Stables, 1553 Highway 80 W., Morton, MS 39117. Thank you very much for any help you may be able to provide. Sincerely, Link: Arabians
on 12/24/2004, 3:57 pm
216.79.243.130
I am in Mississippi and am looking for help finding homes for some Arabians. According to the owners these horses are 1/2 Egyptian. A local couple hired me almost 6 months ago to “gentle” 12 wild Arabians they own and to try to sell them. Our deadline for finding homes for these wonderful horses is January 1st, 2005. If there is some interest in these horses I might be able to get an extension. The owners had not kept up with registering the horses but we are working to establish parentage to register them as PB Arabians and half Arabians. They are all PB Arabians but their sire’s DNA was never filed (only his bloodtype was filed) before he died, so some of them cannot be registered as PB. I have only been able to find homes for two of these Arabians so far. The owners may ultimately keep four, leaving six to place: three grays (2003 filly, 2003 gelding, and 2002 gelding), and three bays (2001 gelding, a 1999 mare, and a 1998 mare).
Anne M. Strohm
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