I need some help - rope gelding needs a new home

palakida · 05-11-2008, 07:43 PM

My 17yr old rope horse has been at my dad's since Goose has come into his own. He is AQHA registered and a full uncle to Goose on his dam's side. He is the reason we bred to get Goose.

He is a true 16hh and is a powerhouse! He is perfectly healthy and sound - no problems except he had developed an intense dislike for one of my dad's mares, meaning he has to go.

He will need a tune up because he is in pasture condition, but he will make an excellent youth horse because of his years of training and experience. There is very little he hasn't seen or done;however, he is not for a beginner. He is a big powerful horse and has been one of the few equine loves of my life.

I want him placed in a home where he will be ridden and enjoyed. I am not going to price him or put out a general ad because money is not my primary concern. He is very special and has been an incredible horse to me and my family. I don't want to give him away. I find people are sometimes more willing to take care of something they paid for than something that was given to him, but having him happy and cared for is my ultimate goal.

http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/forty+seven+cody

**gbarmranch** · 05-11-2008, 07:46 PM

I would love to have him - but Pat would kill me..

We sold a horse like that - only he was younger - two years ago for friends of ours.. for $5000.. We had over 12 people want him within a week.. They hand picked who he went to..

I bet you could find him a home that same way... Maybe check out local saddle or roping or 4-H type clubs to find him the home and young person that would fit him best..

palakida · 05-11-2008, 07:51 PM

I am just so upset about the whole thing! I tried to get my dad to let me move him a year ago, that way I would have had time to try and get him placed. I feel like I am under the gun and I don't want to make a mistake with him.

Thanks for the support - if you know of anyone who might be interested, please send them my way!

**gbarmranch** · 05-11-2008, 07:55 PM

I sure will.. I wish we still roped.. I would love to have him here..

PM robertsquarters as well.. she knows quite a few good people who might like him - she is really involved in the local saddle club with her grandkids..

She is pretty fussy about where her horses go as well.

I will keep my ears open.. he sounds fantastic.

palakida · 05-12-2008, 09:19 AM

Gbar..if he shows up in your pasture, what can Pat say?

**gbarmranch** · 05-14-2008, 12:18 PM

Nothing.. just don't let me know until after you have gone back home..

I will know him by his height..

Freedomnchrist · 05-14-2008, 02:13 PM

Have you found a home for him yet? Is he like this with all mares or just the one?

palakida · 05-14-2008, 07:23 PM

He is still at my dad's. It is the strangest behavior. I have no idea why he chooses certain horses to dislike, and he only does it at random times. My dad turned him back out yesterday after giving him a "time out" away from the rest of the herd. He was fine. He never even backed his ears at the mare he was doing his best to kill 24 hrs earlier.

I have no idea why he does this, but if I were going into a tough situation - he is the one I would want with me.

If you want some additional info -I will be glad to answer any quesitons I can. Just PM me and I'll give you my email & we can go from there.

palakida · 05-29-2008, 06:30 PM

Bump for Snickers.

**gbarmranch** · 05-29-2008, 06:39 PM

I sent you a PM..

snickers · 05-29-2008, 06:57 PM

I joined long enough to say thank you for giving me the chance to take this great horse home to enjoy for the rest of his life.

He is going to be a knock around horse for us.

Thank you for having faith in me.

I cant wait to pick him up on the way home.

**gbarmranch** · 05-29-2008, 07:00 PM

You are going to get him - Well congratulations!

He couldn't have a finer home..

Disregard my PM then..

snickers · 05-29-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbarmranch

You are going to get him - Well congratulations!

He couldn't have a finer home..

Disregard my PM then..

Yes, we finalized it this evening.
Thank you Val.
Poco leaves after the foal is weaned and Bonnie with have a foal, so we only have one horse to ride and now two.
Him and CB can grow old together and be buried one day next to Possum.

**gbarmranch** · 05-29-2008, 07:04 PM

I think it is a wonderful solution... and he is gorgeous..

palakida · 05-29-2008, 08:56 PM

I am tickled to death about Rodeo going to Snickers. He has been a wonderful animal for us and I know that he will be happy and taken care of.

Thanks to all the Horsetopia family for helping us get this worked out!

cameo05 · 05-30-2008, 09:19 AM

Oh yaaaaayyyyyy. What a great home is going to. Congrats for all involved.

snickers · 05-30-2008, 09:53 AM

I am tickled to be getting him.

Updates when he arrives in FL.

palakida · 06-15-2008, 08:12 AM

palakida · 06-15-2008, 08:13 AM

Snickers can't take him right now. You know sometimes life gets in the way.

So, Rodeo is still available, but we will not be giving him away. If you know of someone who would like to talk to me about him, send them my way.

Thanks so much!!

snickers · 06-15-2008, 09:26 AM

I am sorry Sam.

The rear end in my truck went out with the last load from AR., and we have to get it fixed and not sure when we will be able to get Rodeo.

I was looking so forward of owning this horse and getting him here.

Who ever gets him is getting a jam up horse.

If I didnt have bad luck, I would have no luck at all.

Again, I am sorry Sam. I pray whom ever gets him will love him and take great care of him until he cross' over.

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05-11-2008, 07:43 PM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	I need some help - rope gelding needs a new home My 17yr old rope horse has been at my dad's since Goose has come into his own. He is AQHA registered and a full uncle to Goose on his dam's side. He is the reason we bred to get Goose. He is a true 16hh and is a powerhouse! He is perfectly healthy and sound - no problems except he had developed an intense dislike for one of my dad's mares, meaning he has to go. He will need a tune up because he is in pasture condition, but he will make an excellent youth horse because of his years of training and experience. There is very little he hasn't seen or done;however, he is not for a beginner. He is a big powerful horse and has been one of the few equine loves of my life. I want him placed in a home where he will be ridden and enjoyed. I am not going to price him or put out a general ad because money is not my primary concern. He is very special and has been an incredible horse to me and my family. I don't want to give him away. I find people are sometimes more willing to take care of something they paid for than something that was given to him, but having him happy and cared for is my ultimate goal. http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/forty+seven+cody __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com Last edited by palakida : 05-16-2008 at 07:38 PM. Reason: added photo & pedigree

05-11-2008, 07:46 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,217	I would love to have him - but Pat would kill me.. We sold a horse like that - only he was younger - two years ago for friends of ours.. for $5000.. We had over 12 people want him within a week.. They hand picked who he went to.. I bet you could find him a home that same way... Maybe check out local saddle or roping or 4-H type clubs to find him the home and young person that would fit him best.. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

05-11-2008, 07:51 PM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	I am just so upset about the whole thing! I tried to get my dad to let me move him a year ago, that way I would have had time to try and get him placed. I feel like I am under the gun and I don't want to make a mistake with him. Thanks for the support - if you know of anyone who might be interested, please send them my way! __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com

05-11-2008, 07:55 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,217	I sure will.. I wish we still roped.. I would love to have him here.. PM robertsquarters as well.. she knows quite a few good people who might like him - she is really involved in the local saddle club with her grandkids.. She is pretty fussy about where her horses go as well. I will keep my ears open.. he sounds fantastic. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

05-12-2008, 09:19 AM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	Gbar..if he shows up in your pasture, what can Pat say? __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com

05-14-2008, 12:18 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,217	Nothing.. just don't let me know until after you have gone back home.. I will know him by his height.. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

05-14-2008, 02:13 PM
Freedomnchrist Greenbroke Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,312	Have you found a home for him yet? Is he like this with all mares or just the one?

05-14-2008, 07:23 PM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	He is still at my dad's. It is the strangest behavior. I have no idea why he chooses certain horses to dislike, and he only does it at random times. My dad turned him back out yesterday after giving him a "time out" away from the rest of the herd. He was fine. He never even backed his ears at the mare he was doing his best to kill 24 hrs earlier. I have no idea why he does this, but if I were going into a tough situation - he is the one I would want with me. If you want some additional info -I will be glad to answer any quesitons I can. Just PM me and I'll give you my email & we can go from there. __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com

05-29-2008, 06:30 PM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	Bump for Snickers. __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com

05-29-2008, 06:39 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,217	I sent you a PM.. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

05-30-2008, 09:53 AM
snickers Bombproof Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twilight Zone Posts: 8,853	I am tickled to be getting him. Updates when he arrives in FL. __________________ " You cant fix stupid " Ron White Life is to short to argue with ignorant people.

05-29-2008, 06:57 PM
snickers Bombproof Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twilight Zone Posts: 8,853	I joined long enough to say thank you for giving me the chance to take this great horse home to enjoy for the rest of his life. He is going to be a knock around horse for us. Thank you for having faith in me. I cant wait to pick him up on the way home. __________________ " You cant fix stupid " Ron White Life is to short to argue with ignorant people.

05-29-2008, 07:00 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,217	You are going to get him - Well congratulations! He couldn't have a finer home.. Disregard my PM then.. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

05-29-2008, 07:04 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,217	I think it is a wonderful solution... and he is gorgeous.. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

05-29-2008, 08:56 PM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	I am tickled to death about Rodeo going to Snickers. He has been a wonderful animal for us and I know that he will be happy and taken care of. Thanks to all the Horsetopia family for helping us get this worked out! __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com

05-30-2008, 09:19 AM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,667	Oh yaaaaayyyyyy. What a great home is going to. Congrats for all involved. __________________

06-15-2008, 08:12 AM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	oops __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com Last edited by palakida : 06-15-2008 at 08:14 AM.

06-15-2008, 08:13 AM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	Snickers can't take him right now. You know sometimes life gets in the way. So, Rodeo is still available, but we will not be giving him away. If you know of someone who would like to talk to me about him, send them my way. Thanks so much!! __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com

06-15-2008, 09:26 AM
snickers Bombproof Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twilight Zone Posts: 8,853	I am sorry Sam. The rear end in my truck went out with the last load from AR., and we have to get it fixed and not sure when we will be able to get Rodeo. I was looking so forward of owning this horse and getting him here. Who ever gets him is getting a jam up horse. If I didnt have bad luck, I would have no luck at all. Again, I am sorry Sam. I pray whom ever gets him will love him and take great care of him until he cross' over. __________________ " You cant fix stupid " Ron White Life is to short to argue with ignorant people.