Hoping to Make a Little Boy's Christmas Wish Come True ❤️
I'm putting this out there in hopes that maybe the right person will see it.
I have an 11-year-old little boy who absolutely loves horses. He's homeschooled, enjoys spending time on the farm, and loves riding. Right now, he's riding my 25-year-old gelding, who has been wonderful, but arthritis is starting to limit how often he can comfortably be ridden. My little boy would love nothing more than to have a horse of his very own, and I'd love to surprise him with one for Christmas.
Here's where our situation gets a little complicated. I recently purchased a mare that I was under the impression would be suitable for children. The advertisement gave the impression that she was a horse the kids could take to fun shows and enjoy riding. While she is a horse I can enjoy riding as an experienced rider, she is much too forward-moving for a beginner child. She wants to go all the time, and she simply isn't the kind of horse I feel comfortable putting my son on.
I spent everything I had saved for a horse on her, believing I was purchasing something our children could enjoy. I have no intentions of getting rid of her because I do enjoy riding her myself, but it means I don't have the funds available to go out and purchase another horse right now.
So I'm hoping there is someone out there who has loved a horse for many years and would consider placing that horse in a home where it could spend its remaining good years being loved by a child.
Ideally, I'm looking for a healthy, dependable, genuinely beginner-safe gaited horse, preferably somewhere around 18–22 years old. I'm not looking for a project, a green horse, or anything that needs finishing. My son's safety is my biggest priority.
I'm not necessarily looking for a young or fancy horse. Sometimes I think there are older, well-loved horses out there whose owners would love to see them go to a home where they can be cherished and enjoyed.
If you have a horse that might be a good fit, or know someone who does, I'd love to hear from you. I can promise that any horse that comes to our farm will be loved, cared for, and considered family. We believe in forever homes.