The ad says he was “born by accident.” So let me get this straight: You put a mare in a field with a stallion and “had no idea they would mate”? And I had no idea the sun was going to come up this morning. (more…)
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HN Classifieds: Mare, ‘loves marshmallows!’
She likes marshmallows? Seriously? Is that the best selling point you could come up with? My other favorite part of the ad: “Will consider trade for guns or boat.” (more…)
HN Classifeds: File under ‘Bad Sales Tactics’
WHY would you include a photo of your horse being sexually assaulted by a cow in a Craigslist’s List ad? WHY?!?!?!? A big thanks to reader Lexi for the link. (more…)
HN Classifieds: Broke filly – $400
“One year old broke chestnut filly… I broke her early so my one year old son could ride her.” Nooo! Not another one!! Don’t people know that this isn’t OK?!?! (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Nice Leisurly Rideing Mare’
Lorraine Jackson sent this ad, pointing out the horse’s one drawback: “Only one stipulation: to buy this horse, sadly, you must know how to ride.” Well never mind then! (more…)
HN Classifieds: For sale – the most tolerant horse in the world
Dad can shoot guns off his back. The kids can crawl around underneath him. Mom can try to drown him in the pond. This family horse is worth its weight in gold. (more…)
HN Classifieds: Learn to ‘ride your horse into the sunset like a unicorn’
Here’s a Craig’s List ad for a riding instructor who promises, “Your horse can be as magical and fun to ride as the unicorn.” Sign me up! (more…)
HN Classifieds: 16-month old horse, ridden by 5-year-old child
“I know he is too young to ride but have put my 5 year old son on him once just to see if he would stand there.” Seriously?!? (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘CUSTOM pokerchip/rhinestone tack set’
How fly would your horse look in this Vegas-inspired headstall and breast collar set? Ideal for dressage, foxhunting, the hunter ring… anywhere you want to make a big impression. (more…)
HN Classifieds: For sale – ‘what i was told was an english saddle’
It comes complete with “pads” and “belts,” too! Take it away, Craig’s List! (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Appaloosa Mini Mare – $250’
Reader Victoria Smith sent us a link to this ad with the note, “They seriously put a pony in a Ford Explorer? What in the world!!” Enjoy. (more…)
HN Classifieds: A happy ending
On Tuesday, HN Classifeds re-posted this Lexington Craig’s List ad for a dressage horse that seemed too good to be true. What happened in the 48 hours that followed may leave you reaching for a tissue. (more…)
HN Classifieds: 17″ Kieffer dressage saddle, will trade for pretty much anything
Restaurant gift cards, baby toys, a welder, a handyman, a western saddle… it doesn’t really matter. Anything is better than this stupid dressage saddle. (more…)
HN Classifieds: Something doesn’t add up
It’s solid 3rd Level, schooled through PSG. It jumps. It’s quiet. It has good ground manners. It’s a registered Oldenburg. So why is it $2,000, and why is it wearing a western saddle? (more…)
HN Classifieds: Wanted – ‘a doe de doe horse’
Reader Elaine Boardway sent us a link to this ad with the note, “This one isn’t a horse for sale per se, but really does suggest that you get what you paid for!” (more…)
HN Classifieds: 2 yr old mare gonna bgreat
Reader Rachel Spencer sent us this Craigslist ad for a mare that sounds, um, very promising. Especially if the person who bought her started feeding her. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Two paint geldings… will trade one for boob job and the other for lipo’
No kidding. Another amazing Craigslist gem.
HN Classifieds: Another ‘nice quater horse for sale’
Reader Alexandra D’Avella sent us a link to this hilarious ad for a black horse that’s being sold because its coat got sun-bleached. Wow. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Adorable miniature horse colt… may trade for guns, wire welder, etc.’
Seriously. And just wait until you see the reason why they want to sell him. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Half Quater Horse’
Horse Nation columnist Lorraine Jackson found this gem of an ad for a 3 year old Half Quarter dersage prospect in Utah. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘family looking for an older broke horse in north ga’
This family thinks they need a horse, but what they really need is spellcheck. Check out this hilarious typo… (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Miniature horse and pot belly pig – $1’
Horse Nation Classifieds is a new column in which we feature ridiculously bad equine ads from around the country. Like this one, for two ponies and a pig in Waynesboro, PA. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘looking to trade my horse – $1500’
Horse Nation Classifieds is a new column in which we feature awesome equine ads from around the country. Like this one, for a horse in Marion Oaks, Florida. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘good old pony let the kids learn to ride – $125’
Horse Nation Classifieds is a new column in which we feature awesome for-sale ads from around the country. Like this one, for a pony in Oliver Spring, Tennessee. (more…)
HN Classifieds: Longhorn Steer, ‘has been trained to ride’
Horse Nation Classifieds is a new column in which we feature awesome for-sale ads from around the country. Like this one, for a very special longhorn steer. (more…)