Best of Craigslist: Outstanding Photography Edition

Taking a great sales photo is a special art form that requires practice to perfect. These sellers…well, let’s just say they went the candid route.

From Christina: “Some of the pics in this ad are funny…but you shouldn’t miss the one at the end with the little fairy!”

From Megan: “Need a picnic buddy?”

13 year old, 15.2hh, well-muscled chestnut Quarter Horse gelding from Impressive bloodlines. Green broke, best suited for experienced rider or Amish looking for a work horse, as he was imprint trained first year of life but has since been to pasture – plenty of children interaction but no formal training. In good health and examined by vet with no health issues. TO good home only. Vaccinations (EEE, WEE, Tetanus, WNV, and Rabies) current as of April 2015 and Coggins done for 2015. HYPP N/N. Asking $1500 OBO.

At least this trailer from Sarah has a new floor:

brand new floor- good tires- pulls great- lights work- one big swing gate in back- heavy duty trailer- alot of room for all your livestock- real nice trailer- priced to sell- $750 cash only.

Another fabulous trailer from Erin (we want to know if the contents are included.)

Also from Sarah: “half…linger?”

And another “half linger” (with another great sales photo) courtesy of BreAnna:

And to wrap up our collection, we’ll just put this one from Jenna right here: “Best saddle ad EVER!”

Looking to re-home our saddle, Skip. With a really pretty floral and basket weave coat pattern no one “Skips” over this one. He came from RS Saddlery, breed is ranch, but mixed with a training tree and a reining seat. (Kind of a mutt, but best of all worlds.) We rescued him a few months ago but he isn’t fitting in with all of our family members, especially the horse. He’d do best in a household with a 7″ gullet, FQHB horse and a 15.5″ (16″) seat person. Up to date on all shots, no bite history. A really great family saddle and really cute, too. Tucks in nicely at night and looks adorable snuggled in a blanket. Skip prefers to be an inside saddle so he doesn’t get wet but really enjoys long walks, trots, and lopes indoors and outdoors. Doesn’t tug at the leash or even bite your hand when you give him treats. He’s really healthy, recently groomed and real flexible. A nice sized saddle, not too big but not an ankle-biter either. Doesn’t chew, bark, or scare children. Put a leash on him and it’s a real conversation starter. Looking to meet members of the opposite sex? Walking Skip is sure to get you noticed! Skip is totally calm around tarps, ropes, cats, etc.Makes an excellent shelf for your Western items if you’re not in the market for a saddle. Doesn’t even chase squirrels and completely husband safe. Good with other saddles. Knows his commands, especially good at sit and stay. He’s approximately 10 but if you convert saddle years to people years that’s like 30. He’s in the prime of his life, just looking to settle down with a family and build up his career. Can paint a nice watercolor, do light housework, even cook. You can braid his saddle strings into a very fashionable tail style. Vices include boot shopping (like we all can’t relate there) and enjoying Mardi Gras. He also does enjoy dressing up for Halloween. Not registered, but tack shop-checked and no health problems. Looks damn sharp in a hat. To a good home only, re-homing fee is $600 (don’t want him to go to a fighting ring!) plus transport costs. I’ve attached some pics of Skip doing typical saddle-y stuff to prove all the claims I’ve made above. If you or anyone you know is willing to open your heart to a sweet saddle just trying to get a new start at life please contact me!

***We in no way guarantee that skip can paint, cook, clean, walk dogs, or do anything besides sit on a horse and be ridden in. Please do not let Skip use the oven or leave him in charge of your dog. Also he can’t be trusted alone in New Orleans.

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.