HN Classifieds: ‘registered quarter horse – $800′
Will put up with anything, apparently. Notice the horse’s expression: “Somebody get me out of here, please!” The second photo is especially ridiculous–whyyyy????
registered quarter horse – $800 (carthage)
Date: 2012-09-18, 9:11PM EDT
Reply to: see below
registered sorrel gelding 9 years old kid safe used to check cattle and ranch work he one hand neck reins backs up and is a great horse easy to catch and if it can be done on horse back you can do it on him contact for more info at 601 859 6953 if no answer call 601 575 4690 calls only
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The mobile home in the background answers some questions.
I don’t think the horse is upset at all. He looks quite pleased, actually (to me). I think it is unfortunate that HN is propagating “inside the box thinking” in regards to training and what constitutes a “good horse” by posting this sort of ad and mocking it. For some people, a sensible/been there done that attitude is paramount for what they need in a horse- these photos show that.
anonymous,
I agree that this is a lovely family horse. What makes this ad deeply concerning to me is the highly unsafe behavior and lack of basic safety equipment of the young equestrienne. I work with a lot of clients that have mTBI and back injuries. A seemingly minor concussion can cause long-term damage. Same goes for back injuries.