looking for a mini -free or cheapish

rustysmom · 09-03-2008, 11:39 AM

Hey all, sold my buckskin filly YIPPEE, I am looking for a mini to train to drive, or one that already does. anyone? Ideas?

BarnBum · 09-03-2008, 11:42 AM

There are minis for sale all over. try craigs lists, local rescues,

www.ocala4sale.com

www.tampa4sale.com

www.horsetopia.com

www.flahorse.com

www.nationalhorse.com

www.petfinder.com

rustysmom · 09-04-2008, 04:44 AM

Thanks BB, I have been checking those sites often.

nomeanjean · 09-04-2008, 12:28 PM

I have a mini

she is only trained as a pasture puff tho.

rustysmom · 09-04-2008, 01:30 PM

Plus, all the ones I see advertised are either "in foal" or still studs. Whats up with that. I just want a run of the mill, nice natured, cute, mini to teach to drive so I can take hubby out and cart with friends.

Lil Bits · 09-04-2008, 02:18 PM

Many believe that minis are worth oh so much more when they are able to be bred or are already bred, whether the horse really should be or not. I bought my gelding as a stallion for $500 and had him gelded. So the total for him was $850. He's the best driving and jumping horse now. He's beat a reserve national driving mini in an open mini show.
Let me know how much you want to pay and I'll ask around with the people I know.
I know one farm that is moving and is selling many of their minis. There were two stud colts for $500 if they haven't sold yet but they are only weanlings. Another farm is going out of business. So, let me know what you can spend and what you want in age and I'll see if I know of anyone.

snickers · 09-04-2008, 04:48 PM

Mymaxx has a mini, already drives.
She has him for sale, mini, harness and cart.

rustysmom · 09-05-2008, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil Bits

Many believe that minis are worth oh so much more when they are able to be bred or are already bred, whether the horse really should be or not. I bought my gelding as a stallion for $500 and had him gelded. So the total for him was $850. He's the best driving and jumping horse now. He's beat a reserve national driving mini in an open mini show.
Let me know how much you want to pay and I'll ask around with the people I know.
I know one farm that is moving and is selling many of their minis. There were two stud colts for $500 if they haven't sold yet but they are only weanlings. Another farm is going out of business. So, let me know what you can spend and what you want in age and I'll see if I know of anyone.

I really don't want to spend a whole lot mabey 4-5 hundred. I would like an older 5-7 yr old mare or gelding. If it knew how to drive that would be a huge bonus!

I am in Volusia County!

Lil Bits · 09-05-2008, 05:13 AM

I'll see what I can find, but I'm pretty sure I can't find one that can drive for $500. I can possibly find one that age. I'll let you know.

Amanda

rustysmom · 09-05-2008, 09:05 AM

Thanks, I can train one to drive if needed. Have carting friends, they can help LOL.

BarnBum · 09-05-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustysmom

Plus, all the ones I see advertised are either "in foal" or still studs. Whats up with that. I just want a run of the mill, nice natured, cute, mini to teach to drive so I can take hubby out and cart with friends.

Yeah, thats the problem I had when I wanted a mini GELDING !! They don't exsisit. I ended up buying a stud and gelding him. He is a wonderful litttle companion !!

rustysmom · 09-05-2008, 12:37 PM

I am not currently set up for a little mini-stallion, with 3 girlies.

That would not go well. Tho, my nasty girl acts like a stallion sometimes. I always wonder about her.

Just a cute, run of the mill mini would be fine by me! Nothing showy, nothing fancy, just happy and healthy and loveable.

Lil Bits · 09-06-2008, 09:33 AM

I can't find any geldings, no big surprise there. Stallions and mares and the cheapest I can find is $1000 unless you want a weanling for $500.

If you go to lilbeginnings.com they have a breeders connect on there that goes state by state and you can search the farms that advertise on there under Florida.
What about a pony? Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue has ponies.

Amanda

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09-03-2008, 11:39 AM
rustysmom Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: florida Posts: 219	looking for a mini -free or cheapish Hey all, sold my buckskin filly YIPPEE, I am looking for a mini to train to drive, or one that already does. anyone? Ideas?

09-03-2008, 11:42 AM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,533	There are minis for sale all over. try craigs lists, local rescues, www.ocala4sale.com www.tampa4sale.com www.horsetopia.com www.flahorse.com www.nationalhorse.com www.petfinder.com __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !!

09-04-2008, 04:44 AM
rustysmom Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: florida Posts: 219	Thanks BB, I have been checking those sites often.

09-04-2008, 12:28 PM
nomeanjean Coming two Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,552	I have a mini she is only trained as a pasture puff tho. __________________ One of the best things to hold onto in this world is a friend.

09-04-2008, 01:30 PM
rustysmom Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: florida Posts: 219	Plus, all the ones I see advertised are either "in foal" or still studs. Whats up with that. I just want a run of the mill, nice natured, cute, mini to teach to drive so I can take hubby out and cart with friends.

09-04-2008, 02:18 PM
Lil Bits Weanling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 310	Many believe that minis are worth oh so much more when they are able to be bred or are already bred, whether the horse really should be or not. I bought my gelding as a stallion for $500 and had him gelded. So the total for him was $850. He's the best driving and jumping horse now. He's beat a reserve national driving mini in an open mini show. Let me know how much you want to pay and I'll ask around with the people I know. I know one farm that is moving and is selling many of their minis. There were two stud colts for $500 if they haven't sold yet but they are only weanlings. Another farm is going out of business. So, let me know what you can spend and what you want in age and I'll see if I know of anyone.

09-04-2008, 04:48 PM
snickers Bombproof Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twilight Zone Posts: 8,853	Mymaxx has a mini, already drives. She has him for sale, mini, harness and cart. __________________ " You cant fix stupid " Ron White Life is to short to argue with ignorant people.

09-05-2008, 05:13 AM
Lil Bits Weanling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 310	I'll see what I can find, but I'm pretty sure I can't find one that can drive for $500. I can possibly find one that age. I'll let you know. Amanda

09-05-2008, 09:05 AM
rustysmom Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: florida Posts: 219	Thanks, I can train one to drive if needed. Have carting friends, they can help LOL.

09-05-2008, 12:37 PM
rustysmom Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: florida Posts: 219	I am not currently set up for a little mini-stallion, with 3 girlies. That would not go well. Tho, my nasty girl acts like a stallion sometimes. I always wonder about her. Just a cute, run of the mill mini would be fine by me! Nothing showy, nothing fancy, just happy and healthy and loveable.

09-06-2008, 09:33 AM
Lil Bits Weanling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 310	I can't find any geldings, no big surprise there. Stallions and mares and the cheapest I can find is $1000 unless you want a weanling for $500. If you go to lilbeginnings.com they have a breeders connect on there that goes state by state and you can search the farms that advertise on there under Florida. What about a pony? Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue has ponies. Amanda