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["Robert Walton" <waltonrp AT gmail.com>]

Thanks for the advice, Lynda. I'm feeling more and more leery of an
older mare. I'm thinking that this 8 year old or something like that
might be better. Worst case scenario, she'd have year of work left in
her. A male donkey might be a good companion. That way if they did
breed, I'd get a draft mule. I guess a donkey would need some help to
breed her.

I've been scanning Craigslist and may get back on some of the
Freecycles, that's a good idea. I've noticed the prices falling and
want to try to take advantage of that.

Rob - Va

> As far as folks getting rid of horses, watch your local Freecycle and
> Craigslist.  Folks are giving them away!  The rescue outfits are full to the
> overflowing and some of them are giving them away.  I've been offered
> several horses over the last few months.  I eve had one person offered to
> haul one from over two hours away at no charge!