Placement Horses
The Placement Program had a fairly active year in 2009, however, we like so many other non-profit organizations have been subjected to the downward turn of the economy. Those that were placed successfully have made their new families very happy and are enjoying their new roles as pleasure riding and/or driving horses. Comments from new owners are very similar , “wonderful nature, great manners, pleasure to work with, and so personable!”. Not surprising to those of us who are familiar with the breed, yet so rewarding to hear it again and again.
We have been very fortunate to have outstanding care-givers to the placement horses , they are treated as one of their own and we thank these individuals immensely for their continued care and support. Our wish this year is to be able to work more directly in preparing the horses for their new roles as pleasure horses ; ground work skills, work under saddle, and new driving skills will all produce a more all round student ready for new adventures. Of course it would be ideal if we had indoor facilities at our disposal, as the weather for the most part isn’t conducive to accomplishing much on a consistent basis!! We would like to encourage those with time and talent to check out our volunteer opportunities and be a part of a rewarding opportunity in helping to place these horses in suitable homes.
Although this past year has been a difficult one it has also spurned our desires to find new methods to promote and provide more sustainable means of placing horses from our program or those in the industry having to downsize. We look forward to 2010 as being a year of new beginnings !
Performance Standardbreds will be celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year, so good things are meant to stay!!
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JUSTICE
"Western Justice" - Justice is an 9 y.o. dark brown (looks black) 15.3 h.h. gelding. Retired from racing since Nov. 2005, he has been in "rehab" for awhile. Justice is now ready to pursue a new career where he will be given a light to moderate workload. Although diagnosed with chronic road founder, this appears to have been resolved; he is doing fine un-shod although we still recommend he not be subjected to work on hard surfaces as a pre-cautionary measure. A real personality, and handsome to boot, he has a strong body type with nice conformation. This horse would love to have his own person to dote on him! He really deserves a compassionate home where he will be used and well cared for. Truly a horse with a lot of heart, he will give back 100%. Properly shod , Justice performs very nicely with no evidence of unsoundness. Justice would benefit most in the hands of an experienced horseperson for pleasure driving or perhaps under saddle. Price negotiable to right home.
Currently residing in Calgary area.
Contact Kathy @ (403)-242-8666 or
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FLYING VENUS
“Flying Venus” (aka Venus) - B.D. 2005 , dark bay mare. This lovely petite, yet sturdy-built girl (~15 h.h.) has a wonderful temperament and 'willing to please' attitude. She raced lightly and has ground manners firmly established. Venus is a delight to work with and will be a nice pleasure driving or riding partner. With further training under saddle she could be a solid children’s mount. Asking $1200.Negotiable to suitable home Located in Calgary area.
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