Best of Craigslist: Believe It Or Not Edition
Hey, you don’t need us to convince you that these ads are real — we’re way too familiar with the magic of Craigslist at this point.
Craigslist shows us the power of make-believe: you can either believe that these ads are for real, or you can imagine that someone’s just trying to play a very elaborate joke. (Or, you know, maybe they really, really can’t spell.)
We’re going to kick things off with this little gem, submitted by Grace:
Born in 2000. He is a paint pinto double registered. He was born on the farm I’ve had him his whole life. His name is Taz. I just don’t have time to ride him anymore. This horse is like a dog. He is the best horse around. Kid friendly anything you want this horse will do. I won’t take a penny less for him cuz he is so awesome.
Erika brings up a valid question: “Couldn’t get just a bit closer for this picture??”
We agree with Caroline: these sellers are a bit confused — this is not a horse, nor is it a bridle …
This sale is for a high quality saddle that looks new. It is for a medium size horse, it comes with no reigns, straps bits, etc, Only what is shown on the included photos, Call
The horse in this ad actually sounds like a nice girl (click to open a new window with the full ad). The headline, on the other hand … submitted by Danielle:
This mysterious pony/horse in the mist defies comprehension, submitted by Laurel:
Half horse half pony, she hasn’t been ridden in a few year’s, beautiful horse, 800obo call or text for more info
This next ad is actually totally legit, but we thought we’d throw it in just because the form of payment is pretty funny and at this point we need a little comic relief. Submitted by Kristin:
NOW IS THE TIME TO GET READY FOR SPRING
A great pile of aged horse manure is now available. a combination of horse manure and sawdust…..brought to you courtesy of Prince and B
Has been sitting under a tarp for the past 2 years…warm and full of worms. Come and get it.
The horses would like you to bring either a bag of CARROTS or a bag of apples to pay for their services………………. in one end, out the other!
We need someone to buy this horse just to save him from some bad tacking-up skills. Submitted by Martha:
Let’s see that a little closer …
No price set on this guy, just looking to see what kind of offers are about to come pouring in. We’ll get right on that. Submitted by Kit:
We’ll leave you today with this mystery: what is Kid Rock doing schooling this horse shirtless while wearing a fedora? (No, it’s not actually Kid Rock … at least, we don’t think it is.) Why are the stirrups so short? Why is there a $22,000 “adoption fee?” Submitted by Carrie:
Readers, if you run across an “interesting” ad in your Internet wanderings, send it our way! Email the link to [email protected]. Who knows – maybe you’ll help connect a horse with a safe, loving home. Go Riding.
HN March Madness: ELITE EIGHT
Black Beauty vs. Secretariat, y’all. GEORGE FREAKING MORRIS vs. BEEZIE FREAKING MADDEN. Things just got real up in here.
#TBT: 7 Problems Only Short Riders Will Understand
Being vertically challenged is hard enough, but for those of us who have chosen a sport predicated on telling 1,000+ pound animals what to do? The struggle is real.
Thursday Morning Mustang: America’s Versatile Horse
The American mustang can do pretty much anything it sets its mind to — are you the right trainer to help unlock that potential? The Bureau of Land Management needs you!
Equine Law: Horses & Divorce
No one ever plans to have a divorce — but when there are horses in the picture, it may not be a bad idea to plan ahead. Equine attorney Kjirsten Lee describes why.
Penelope Leprevost Issues Apology for Gothenburg Warm-Up
Her apology comes in the wake of a viral video.
Video: Hitching a Ride on the Donkey Express
Stop what you are doing right now and watch this goat ride a donkey like it’s no big deal.
Down to Earth Farms Petting Zoo may have posted this video to introduce the world to Thumbelina Star the calf, but the true stars of this viral video are Misty the donkey and her passenger, Lil’ Johnny the goat. According to the farm’s Facebook page, Lil’ Johnny is known to jump up for a ride, “especially when treats are around!” (Note: must be logged in to Facebook to video this video)
Our newsest addition to the farm! Thumbelina Star, a calf that was born last year a liitle on the small side!!
Posted by Down To Earth Farms Petting Zoo on Saturday, March 19, 2016
Horse Nation has a long and decorated history of showcasing goats with their equine friends:
- Baby Goat Tries to Head-butt a Horse & It’s the Cutest
- 15 Random Photos of Goats on Horseback
- An Orphaned Foal was Adopted by a Goat
- Goats Riding Horses is the Best Thing You’ll See All Day
- Horses in Ad Campaigns: Pony Bucks off Goat
What’s your favorite? Go riding!
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Steve Guerdat Wins FEI World Cup Jumping
Four nail-biting rounds of show jumping took place in Gothenburg, Sweden over the weekend with Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat ultimately capturing his second FEI World Cup in a row!
The Idea of Order: Spring …
… is a big, fat TEASE!
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World Equestrian Brands Drone Cam: Snow Training
We’re heading back to Norway to watch racehorse train on beautiful groomed snow gallop paths!
Last year we shared a popular drone came video from the same producer on the same Norwegian racehorse farm: whether you’re just coming into spring’s warmth or you’re in a location where it’s been warm all along, this sequel video portrays winter as a beautiful time to go for a gallop!
We love how these galloping and trotting racehorses take everything in stride, from the snow and likely cold to the drone buzzing overhead. We’re happy to watch videos from this winter wonderland all day long!
Go riding!
Nickerdoodles: What’s Your Excuse?
“Spring shedding” doesn’t work for humans.
Video: The Horse Screamer (Might) Want to Buy a Horse
“There’s a good possibility that I might be coming to look at him three weeks from next Saturday!”
If you have ever tried to sell a horse, you may have had to deal with someone like this:
Too real, bro. Too real.
Dave “Showtime” Meyer is a professional rodeo entertainer, which means that he probably got the inspiration for this lovely lady while on the job. The Horse Screamer and other hilarious caricatures of people we love (or love to hate) in the horse and rodeo world can be seen on his YouTube channel and Instagram.
Go riding!
If My Horses Voted For The Next President
“A barn divided against itself cannot stand.”
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Fantasy Farm Tuesday: The Weirdest Virtual Tour You’ll Ever Take
It’s a virtual tour! Or a mystery! No, it’s a romance! A comedy, maybe? All we know is we CAN’T STOP WATCHING IT.
5 Free Horses Searching For Forever Homes
All around the nation horses are in search of safe, loving homes. Here are 5 available today.
3 Ways To Cope With Equibabble
Don’t lie, we’re all guilty — share this guide with your loved ones.
Tuesday Video: Budweiser Clydesdales Turned Out
We never get tired of watching the big guys just horsing around!
It’s always a pleasure to watch the Budweiser Clydesdales — they could literally do exactly the same things as our own horses, but somehow the most mundane activities are transformed into magical moments of delightful artistry when it’s the big draft horses doing it.
Case in point — watching the traveling hitch kicking up its heels at Boone Hall Plantation in South Carolina. This scheduled rest stop took place almost a year ago in April of 2015 but it’s still fun to watch today:
(Note: must be logged in to Facebook to view.)
The Budweiser Clydesdales running in the horse pasture at Boone Hall Plantation. Video was taken by Boone Hall’s own Laura Bowers.
Posted by Boone Hall Plantation on Wednesday, April 22, 2015
No one seems to appreciate the value of turnout more than the staff of the Budweiser Clydesdales — the traveling hitch makes many stops for the health and safety of its team all around the country, and we’re happy to see the horses enjoying plenty of leisure time. We featured a similar video last year, which you can check out here.
Go riding!
#horsenation ‘Grams of the Week
Another week of horse life, captured in your images!
‘Gram of the Day from @kellyn3153: Out of the 3 horses, he was the only one brave enough to check out the goose in the pasture #ottb #horsesofinstagram #horsenation A photo posted by Horse Nation (@go_riding) on
‘Gram of the Day from @simplyequinedesign_photo: Water ponies #horsenation #horsesofinstagram #horselife A photo posted by Horse Nation (@go_riding) on
‘Gram of the Day from @zoophoria: How to dry saddle pads. #horselife #horsenation #barndogs A photo posted by Horse Nation (@go_riding) on
Join the conversation! Follow us on Instagram at @go_riding and tag your public photos with #horsenation. We’ll share our favorites daily. Go riding!
California Chrome and Victor Espinoza Suffer Potential ‘Oh Crap’ Moment, Win Dubai World Cup Anyway
Slipping saddle? No problem, we’ll just win the richest race in the world, become the highest-earning North American racehorse in history and set a new track record first, and then we’ll deal with it.
8 Readers’ Horses Wearing Bunny Ears
You guys really do it up for Easter!
A Comic to Kick Off Your Week
Need a little comic relief for your Monday? You’ll get a kick out of Kellie Lewis’ latest comic!
KickyBrand.com is an online horse lovers site currently selling clothing, greeting cards and stickers. It also routinely publishes a cartoon strip by Kellie Lewis that has a little bit of kick to it.
Rehabbing Your Baby Dragon: Reader Q&A
Seana shares her rehab schedule for readers’ benefit.
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: New Fast West Coast Shipping (Plus Behind the Scenes)
This just in: SmartPak is now offering fast (and still free!) shipping to the West Coast! Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the cowboy starring in SmartPak’s video.
Kentucky Performance Products: Passion
Kentucky Performance Products owner Karen Isberg discusses the important of passion when it comes to horses, especially in the eventing world.
Passion: “a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire.” My passion for horses started young and, as I have recently learned, will never die. For years I was consumed with taking care of horses—it was a full time job—but I put my passion aside for a time while I raised a couple of awesome kids and established a successful business.
With the creation of the Elevate Event Team, I figured the time had come to rekindle that passion and see just how much was left. This past February I spent 10 days helping out at Blue Hill South, and it proved to me that passion never dies. I was reminded why passion is so important. Passion makes hard work seem like fun; it takes problems and turns them into challenges; it forms bonds of love and friendship that last a lifetime.
Without passion, I am convinced the sport of eventing would not exist. The amount of hard work, patience, time and guts it takes to compete in this sport at any level is impressive. Experiencing day-to-day life at Blue Hill South was awe-inspiring. The work started before the sun came up and ended well after sunset. Horses were brought in and turned out; blankets put on and pulled off. Meals were mixed and fed four times a day, hay replenished constantly. Stalls were mucked and then picked throughout the day. Water buckets cleaned, filled and topped off as needed.
Horses were groomed, bathed and cooled out; legs were assessed, icing commenced, poultices were applied, manes were pulled, and legs were clipped. Tack and equipment was cleaned. Trailers were bedded and loaded, and later unloaded and mucked out, and it was nonstop activity.
All the while, each rider made sure their horses were getting the best possible care and it showed in their fit bodies, shiny coats and happy dispositions. Within days, any horse that came to the farm a little underweight or stressed out started to relax and gain condition. The entire time, dogs ran happily about and everyone pitched in to help.
But the work didn’t stop on the ground. Training and fitness schedules were set and followed for each horse and rider. From dawn till dusk, under the watchful eyes of Jessica and Missy, the riders would patiently work with their mounts to achieve the goal of the day. When challenges arose, strategies were discussed, new approaches taken and problems were solved. Accomplishments were celebrated with big smiles all around. And passion was the fuel that ran it all.
During those 10 days I jumped in to help whenever and wherever I could: blanketing, grooming, feeding, mucking, bathing, cleaning, loading, unloading. I watched and learned as riders schooled, conditioned and took lessons. It was like coming home again after a long trip and I knew my passion was as strong as ever. It is an awesome feeling.
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