You know what’s lost these days in horse trading? Some good old-fashioned honesty.

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Have a holly, jolly, oh-golly-what-am-I-looking-at Craigslist Christmas…

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It’s a big, bad, Best of Craigslist blowout.

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That is, the “used completely the wrong way on Ebay” edition.

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This honest ad was so good, it deserved a ‘Best of Craigslist’ commendation all its own.

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The only things certain in life are death, taxes and Craigslist.

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Just when you’re sure you’ve seen it all, Craigslist just keeps on keeping on.

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Like a bad boomerang, Best of Craigslist just keeps coming back around. Here’s our latest reader-submitted terrible ad!

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The best worst column is back! Keep sending us your terrible, horrible, no good, very bad ads.

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It’s the Golden Anniversary of Best of Craigslist! To celebrate the occasion, we’ve got a golden round-up of terrible ads.

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Your favorite cringe-worthy ads, rounded up for your reading … well, “pleasure” might not be the right word but you get the idea.

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Your favorite cringe-worthy ads, rounded up for your reading … well, “pleasure” might not be the right word but you get the idea.

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Your favorite cringe-worthy ads, rounded up for your reading … well, “pleasure” might not be the right word but you get the idea.

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Your favorite cringe-worthy ads, rounded up for your SMH pleasure.

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In today’s edition: a serious price drop, a mare with her own rulebook and a work-wanted ad like none other.

Best of Craigslist (and Facebook, and equine advertising sites … we don’t discriminate) is a constant treasure trove of the fascinating, the bizarre and the tragically misspelled. We gather the best that the internet has to offer and package it up in one neat post for your reading enjoyment.

We’ll kick things off with this ad from Halle: “I honestly can’t decide if this one’s a joke or not … ”

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We can’t tell either. What we do know, however, is that this is one serious price drop — grab that bargain while it’s hot, people! From Jill:

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We do love ads with plenty of description, as well as an illustrative photo that shows us conformation. Like, you know, this one, from Halle:

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Hey, this seller’s being plenty honest! From Jill:

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This list of rules is pretty hysterical, but at the end of the day we have to admit that Princess Cam sounds like our kind of girl, and we hope she finds a good home. From Sara:

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Cam is a 16hh, 10 year old Standardbred that is moody, has a flair for the dramatics and hates the term “Primadonna” as she prefers the title of “Princess Cam”.

Rules of Royalty & Things To Know:
1. Princess Cam expects her subjects to fawn over her every move, if she rolls in the dirt she expects to hear applause at the size of her dust cloud. If she graces you with her presence, give her a treat for her to enjoy while she gazes at you in disdain. Sour Skittles and flavored Oatmeal are her favorites.

2.If she asks to be groomed she ONLY allows her black and pink bedazzled princess brush to be used on her luxurious grulla coat. When it comes to her pedicures, she is a willing subject but if a peasant dares to handle her roughly she will remind them of their status with a judicious kick of frightening speed and power. Princess Cam will also fart in the face of those who waste her time with hoof picking as she believes her royal hooves stay naturally clean.

3.Princess Cam is gifted with natural athleticism and speed. She frequently shows her god given gifts by running from one end of the pasture to the other while breaking the sound barrier. If in a jovial mood she will perform airs above ground, especially in the presence of tiny birds that fly out unexpectedly.

4. Princess Cam is a big supporter of state parks and promoting conservation. Trail rides through the various local state parks are her favorite physical activity…second to fighting crime.

If your kingdom is currently in need of a bold ruler that will quell all opposition and potential barnyard uprisings, please text 8-six-five-765-four-3-three-six.

So you found enlightenment and the true path — we’re all about that, and we’re happy for you! But we’re not entirely sure what it has to do with your work-wanted ad … from Mandy:

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And we’ll close out this week with a little Facebook humor — because we know we’ve enjoyed plenty of “thoroughbreads” in Best of Craigslist before. From Jill:

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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.

“Honesty is the best policy.” Usually.

Whether you’re a buyer or seller, everyone appreciates honesty and plain dealing when it comes to advertising a horse for sale. Much better to be straightforward and put all information out in the open … but sometimes, especially when you’re trawling Craigslist, that honesty can be a little overwhelming.

Let’s just dive right in with this honest-to-goodness ad submitted by Stephanie: “Good luck to the trainer!”

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This ad is perhaps a little less forthcoming, but still begs a good question from Morgan: “You have to thin out your herd so you bred 5 broodmares?”

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Reg Quarter horses for sale. I have 9 quarter horses and need to thin the herd. We have an 18 month old palomino filly 750$, an 8 yr old palomino mare that is a good trail horse 1250$, a 7 yr old dunalino stallion, and 5 broodmares all bred for next yr.
These are all foundation bred King, Poco Bueno, and Mr San Peppy horses.
I will trade for anything of value except other horses. I can text pics

That’s not what that word means … and yet, it oddly works. Submitted by Julie: “I like their creative use of the word ‘user’.”

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Another honest ad which reveals this pony’s true charming self. (And unique breed — the rare and highly-coveted Welch Mounting pony.) Submitted by Morgan:

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Pistol, is a Welch Mounting Pony! He is not for a beginner! He is 15 yrs old and about 13-14 hands high! He rides best with another horse. When riding by himself he will argue with you (he will rear, and side step) also his rearing is a trick but he knows his que to do it but he does do it on his own at times because you make him act right. he could go English or Barrels I’ve showed him both before. He’s great with other horses and easy keeper. Trade for a buckskin about 15 hands and around 10 years old that’s broke and has potential for roping. TRADE ONLY for a buckskin or palomino with potential to be a reining or roping horse
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When quality doesn’t work, go for quantity instead! Submitted by Rachel:

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A bird in the hand is … no, actually, there’s no way to interpret this one, submitted by Anna: “I think she means martingale … but it’s still a breastcollar.”

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Nope, it’s not Photoshop. Seriously, you can’t make this stuff up. From Fiona:

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Beauty is a 8 year old Appaloosa/Paint Cross. She has been started with a great foundation and has been used in a lesson program, camp program and as a trail horse.. She is very elegant and smart! Great Trail riding horse, a “point and go” horse, she will go through, on, over, across or under anything! She will go all day long, very willing and responsive She will ride out by herself or with a group, gets along with other horses. No buck, rear or kick. Sound, safe and sane, she loves to please and is very friendly! First one to the fence! Really nice mare. She is easy to work with and a lot of fun, she has a great disposition and has natural curiosity. Been hauled to fun shows and does great. Great horse for a teenager. $2000

And we’ll close out with the ultimate honest ad, submitted by Maria. The original language was pretty far off the NSFW spectrum, but we think the censorship may make it funnier. Overall, this is actually a success story — these animals were rescued from a kill sale, and the rescue responsible is networking to find them a more suitable mule-knowledgeable home to ensure that they remain in good hands. To open up the rescue’s Facebook page in a new window, click the ad.

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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.

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The “auto-correct made me do it” excuse might be valid for some of these … but other sellers definitely went with the “eh, close enough” option when it comes to wording, spelling and grammar.

Yeah, yeah, we get it — auto-correct can make you (accidentally) say some very silly things. But some of these ads are unintentionally hilarious due to plain ol’ bad grammar, poor wording and garden-variety typos. Hang on to your hats; it’s time for “Best of Craigslist!”

We’ll kick things off with an ad full of all sorts of creative spelling (and hey, it ain’t this seller’s first rodeo, so no lowball offers please). From Teagan:

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Have a App/thuribread Gelden for sale. Very Gentle and love Attention. 20 years old bit acts like hes still a baby. 16.5 tall. Good ground n ez to ride. Looking to find someone who has a playmate for him. Loves to go for walks n enjoy the sites..Also was a jumping horse..
Asking $650 . Lookimg for some who has horses or another horse to keep.him company. Need to sell asap..
It ant my first Rodeo so please no lowballers..

We’re not sure what’s worse, the grammar in this ad or the photography that makes this look like the highest croup we’ve ever seen. From Tiffani:

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Here’s a pretty classic auto-correct fail that has us giggling, from Julie:

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Aw, little blue roan, I feel you — I stand tired all day too. Grownin is hard work. From Jill:

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Not shown in this screenshot: the type of saddle, which is listed as “english bareback.” From Jennifer:

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Little Joes P/Adilly brown leather saddle
Measures 19″ from seat to front
Width span approx 37″
Leather could use some reconditioning
Strrups state rust free
Im out of my realm here any questions please ask Ill try to answer
Buying as shown as you view it as for decoration for use for parts?

From Julie: “the ad’s not terrible, but why is the mini posing in front of the pool?” Hey, maybe she likes to take in the sun by the poolside. Or perhaps go for a swim. Who knows.

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And we’ll close out this week with this trifecta: bad grammar, bad spelling and overall just a bad, bad ad. From Lorraine: “I love that the meme is ‘here’s to all of us who can’t imagine out life without horses’ and it’s an ad for dumping your horse with a total creeper.”

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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.

Best of Craigslist is back with another tear-inducing roundup of terrible ads.

Ah, Craigslist — you evoke all sorts of emotions in us. These ads remind you that when you can’t decide whether to laugh or cry, just laugh. It’s easier.

We’ll kick things off with this “calm cool a collective” horse from Kristy:

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I have a Percheron horse which will be 2 March 5 2016. He is a sound horse with good training and is very smart. Temperament wise he is a very cool calm a collective kind he is a pocket horse. Easy to catch. I have broke him without a bit so to each his own. I assume with as big as they get you might have to.

Overall, this ad isn’t bad, and credit to the sellers who are raising money to geld the sire. But there’s a certain misspelling that raises an eyebrow and a good chuckle. From Lisa:

She’s excellent over very short distances. From Joye:

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I have a Quarter mile horse for sale, 7 year old (Female), registered with “American Quarter Horse Association”, horse Comes with Certificate of Registration. She is broke to ride, but I haven’t ride her for about a year.

The new tactic in tack sales seems to be melodrama. From Maddie:

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This horse is obviously a saint and needs to be purchased right now. Look — she goes great in a snaffle… sort of. From Maria:

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I am selling my female horse, she is trained to be ridden on , she is about 5 years old. I an not sure about the breed but I was told she is a Quarter horse Asking $1,300.

Rounding out the collection today, we had to do some serious sleuthing to discover that this is not, in fact, a scam. Aren’t you pleased to know that this is actually a real horse and he really is standing at stud? From Lori:

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Can you say Tipple Crown? This is Empire of d’Nile , He is the “PATERNAL” { same Dad} 1/2 brother to the Grand Slam Winner &, Haskell Winner, American Pharaoh.
Both sired by the amazing “Pioneer of the Nile’ who won 4 Graded stakes races in a row, Including the Santa Anita Derby.

WE all know he would have won the KY Derby but I guess they forgot that day to Mine that bird that day. Pioneer of the Nile Blood line continues to make winner after winner. Next year if you want Pioneer of the Nile blood, Break out the Big DADDY Check Book He’s 125K….American Pharaoh is 200K Even Grandpa is big bucks Empire Maker is a Hundie {100K}… Cool if you own a small island but if you still want to play and have a shot at your derby dream then You want to swoop in on the Only son of PON in CA and for 2016 Early Breeding. We are accepting a limited number of mare applications for VIP status.

Every body know the mare is key in any breeding, and Empire of D’Nile came out of a Stakes Producing mare named Beauty school who has 6 figure winner names Lash Lash lash and her latest success is full sister to Star “All Joya.” Opportunity is knocking, Internationally or keep it Domestic. Either way this colt could bring your dreams into reality. Priced to make you believe dreams can come true and make a bet on your destiny. Bring your Best Mare and if approved We Just might Comp you VIP Style.

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.