Project Horse/Racehorse Rehoming

[chartoltewright]

Hi all!
I've recently retired my mare so she can be a full time mummy and I'm looking for a new project horse to get to work on and enjoy! I've had a look on some websites, but even though the market is dire some people still seem to want to sell nothing for something. The project horses website is a prime example of this, people wanting like 3 grand for something that they're calling a project, just so illogical. So basically, looking for ideas on where to look. I'd love to rehome a horse but even the charities are asking for money I just can't afford at the moment. I have my own paddock with a field shelter that I'm currently converting into 2 stables and have the income to look after a horse monthly, it's just upcoming stud fees and vet bills for my mare that are costing me. Anyone got any hints on where to look?

 

[chartoltewright]

I have no idea why I hadn't thought of doing that, I'll go and place a wanted ad and have a look at some of the others on there now. Thank you very much!!

 

[McNally]

Where are you? I might know of a few!

 

[chartoltewright]

I'm located in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Please say that helps!

 

[JennieRose]

Have you looked at/are you interested in just off the track horses? I picked up my mare for a very reasonable price as I went directly through a trainer. She's been a little gem so far! (I'm in Manchester...)

 

[chartoltewright]

yeah, just off the track would be fab. I'm more than happy to do all the retraining myself, in fact I'd probably enjoy it more! Do you have any contacts I could try? Thank you!!

 

[Tinsel Trouble]

What about Darley Rehoming? It's Newmarket based but you can fill in the forms online.

 

[McNally]

I'm located in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Please say that helps!

Umm, Not really sorry! I'm in Gloucestershire - I mean i suppose its up to you how far you want to travel?
One thing i would say (which i didnt realize before buying mine!) is that now i work on racing yards i know that lots of horses who retire thru injury or what ever are just rehomed for free. Usually yard staff get first offer then one trainer had a list of people who had just randomly rang and asked if anything was available if there was nothing at the time he kept details and called when there was.
Its definitely well worth asking round at more local racing yards if they have anything needing a home.

 

[chartoltewright]

Ahh thanks guys, I'll get on this. I applied to darley just before christmas, yet to hear anything back though, and i'll try and get hold of a few racing yard round near me and ask them. Thank you, I'll keep you posted!

 

[McNally]

Good luck!- If you get in with yards something will come along, I wish i'd waited!

 

[ivandenisovich10]

Tom dascombe, lisa williamson, d mc cain jr are all cheshire based and their details are on directory of the turf plus a few others

 

[chartoltewright]

I've looked at tom dascombe before, he send horses of to a rehoming place, but I have contacted said place and the lady there has said she'll email me if she gets anything in. Just emailed mccain and lisa now. Thank you guys!!

 

[Always Henesy]

Try www.jumpingforfun.co.uk classifieds
This is a website where people advertise their just off the track TB's and many more.
Either that or you can have mine

 

[photo_jo]

There is also Jennie Candlish the other side of Leek and Richard Ford-his gallops are the ones you can see by the M6 at junction 15

 

[chartoltewright]

Ha ha, if you want to throw a horse my way that'd be fine!! Mucho gracias again guys! I'll try those yards tomorrow as well! Thanks xx

 

[lyndseyshaw]

Hi contact me we always have ex racers for sale 07973188134 or mail@derekshawracing.com