Should I get my oldie freezemarked?

[Apricot]

Something I've been thinking of a while now, as his field is very isolated. Part of me says I'm being stupid, as if you see him move he is obviously lame, and isn't an easy horse to handle - I dread to think what he would do to someone if they tried to get him onto a lorry in the dark! However he is a very striking coloured horse (not a cob, but nicely marked and has a lot of presence) and quite friendly, always at the gate wanting attention. He has been very mistreated in the past, so the thought of him going through the trauma of being moved again, and sold on to god knows where breaks my heart, and because he is technically worthless I know if he was stolen he would not end up in a decent home.

Just any thoughts? How much does freezebranding cost? And would he be best having it on his shoulder?

 

[AshTay]

If it would make you feel better then do it!! Is he microchipped?

 

[Tickles]

If he isn't ridden it doesn't much matter where he has the freeze mark (well, shoulder or saddle area are most usual) but as a coloured it will show up best on his darker bits.

Prices from one provider are here
http://www.farmkey.co.uk/farmkey/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34&Itemid=71

 

[Tickles]

PS both freeze marking and micro chipping would also help if horse ever got loose.