Best of Craigslist: ‘HORSE TRAILER FIXER UPPER’

A fixer upper! LOL. Other descriptors include “tons of character,” “cosmetically needs work,” and — wait for it — “This is a diamond in the rough!!!”

Major props to reader Lynn for this amazing find.

SINGLE AXLE HORSE TRAILER FIXER UPPER – $500 (MARYSVILLE)

I WILL POST PICS AS SOON AS I AM ABLE.OLDER STYLE HORSE TRAILER WITH TONS OF CHARACTER ,A GREAT TRAILER TO RESTORE.SINGLE AXLE NO RUST ON FRAME.HAS A NEW TONGUE AND HITCH.BRAKE LIGHT ARE NOT HOOKED UP BUT ALL THE WIRING IS THERE TO DO SO.COSMETICALLY NEEDS WORK BUT STRUCTURALLY VERY SOUND.ONE OF THE TIRES NEEDS A NEW SET OF BARRINGS WHICH IS NOT HARD AT ALL TO DO OR HAVE SOMEONE DO.THIS IS A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!!

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But wait, there’s more! Petra R. sent this ad our way with the explanation, “bad fencing and a stick.” Yep, that pretty much sums it up.

ky mtn horse – $800 (sevier county)

Will turn 8 this spring mare 15hh classic champange sugar is all around awesome horse no bad habits catch and ride anywheres had here for 4 years. Shoes rides loads easily. If u know basic u can ride her. Price is firm (have 75 acres for her to run on so I do not have to guve her away) serious callers only please… don’t want sound rude but I know what she is have 3 coming colts to break this spring and can not ride them all.

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Jenny K. forwarded us this one with the note, “Slurps not included. Damn.”

English riding saddle – $175 (ft collins)

I have an English riding saddle in excellent condition.

It is just the saddle no slurps or cinch, very light use.

Take a look and if you want to see it, you can at 6200 So. College Ave.

between ten and six any day. Please ask for vsr

Thanks for looking

If you’re reading this, then yes, they are still available.

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Here’s a nice “all purpose close contact” saddle if anyone’s in the market. From Lauren S.:

English saddle – $200 (Raymond, Maine)

ENGLISH ALL PURPOSE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE….. It is med. brown, 17 1/2″ seat and is in excellent condition having been kept in dry storage. It has the girth and stirrups as well. This saddle should be being used….200.00 or BRO and you pick it up… Would make a great present for a new rider. Fits most any horse.
I can text pics if you leave a cell #…Will only answer e mails with a name and phone number and will report the rest so please do not waste my time
DO NOT e mail unless you are willing to use the craig’s list relay

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And, from Lynn, a…

CIVAL WAR SADDLE – $400 (PARKLAND,WA)

12 INCH CIVAL WAR SADDLE
GREAT SHAPE,WOOD STIRUPS
GET A PIECE OF HISTORY
GUN SCABOARD,BELLY STRAPES
$400.00
253-312-7662
PARKLAND,WA.

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Lauren S. sent us this one: “Great for kids? Wow!”

Horse Pony – $1450 (north fort worth)Horse Pony is about 13 to 14 hands. 4yrs registered stud , lays down and kneels on command. Ready to ride. Great for kids of all ages and adults.
$1450

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This one is via Angel F.:

Quarter horse Mare For sale – $300 (Phenix City, AL)

I have a Mare for sale i dont no much about her i was told she is only six but when i looked at her teeth she looks to be about 12. when i got her she did not ride. i have only rode her twice and she is still a little stubborn but will ride fine. Her name is Dixie she is very sweet once she gets to know you. i hate to sell her but i just do not have time to finish her out… i no she will make an excelent trail horse. she has great temper on her. i ride her in spurs and she has never one tried to kick buck or stand up with me… she is a little lazy and impatient but i no with a little time in the saddle she will turn out great…

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And, last but not least, this one, from Amy W. Bless their heart, it’s kind of sweet:

Help with Mustang Makeover (Annville)

This might be a long shot, but I was wondering if anyone would be able to let me use their farm for the mustang makeover challenge. I am 17, and would be getting a yearling mustang for the challenge. I know a lot about the basics of training, but you could help. I am mostly looking for facility. They are mustangs, so they won’t need much in the way of feed or hay, and the challenge is in the spring/summer so all we really need is some pasture. We also would need a round-pen and a stock type trailer to pick up the horse. I am willing to take full care of the horse, and help you around the farm. E-mail or text if you might be able to help. Thanks.

Go Riding.

Readers, if you run across an “interesting” Craigslist ad in your Internet wanderings, send it our way! Email the link to [email protected]. Who knows–maybe you’ll help connect an unwanted horse with a safe, loving home.