Personal Ponies

[just2minis]

I am ashamed to say I am selling out - again. Please don't flame me but this time it is for good.

What I wanted to say is that I am having a hard time finding a good home for my 2 minis. Trying to be nice I contacted the Personal Ponies director in my area to donate them to their program - GUESS WHAT ? They didn't want them !! Here I have 2 darling, sweet, correct, and healthy filles and they said no, that they only take UK Shetland Ponies

I thought for sure I had read on the forum where people have donated to Personal Ponies, or was it some other organization ?

 

[mininik]

Just a thought... Perhaps you could contact the Make A Wish Foundation?

 

[just2minis]

I get the impression Make A Wish does not want live animals.

 

[Brandi*]

Where are you located?

 

[just2minis]

I want to clarify that I am not trying to give my horses away, but Personal Ponies seemed like a good cause.

 

[Diana]

Depending on where you are located, perhaps you can find a nice 4-H family that would love to have them and use then as their 4-H project. I know I have kids that would love a nice mini to show. I have kids with no horses but the other kids in the club share with them. I think the mini makes a great 4-H project and it is easier on the family not having to have a huge barn build and the up keep of a mini is less expensive for them. If you are located in the US look up your local Extension office and find a club in your area.

 

[stormy]

I donated a mini to personal ponies, must depend on the area rep. He was close up to some UK imports but registered mini. You can see him on their site, Sandman.

 

[outlawridge]

The woman that used to be a director here for Personal Ponies had mostly minis involved. Maybe your chapter is only taking on the UK Shetlands? How about a therapeutic riding club that might be interested in offering therapy with a mini, not riding of course, but interaction and grooming etc to teach other skills and share love?

 

[user 3234]

What about your local zoo? Alot of zoos have petting areas where they would get lots of attention and love? Just a thought.

 

[mondak]

the theraputic riding program near me has a "mini ambassator" for their program. He goes to schools, parades, fairs, and of course goes with the big ones to the Special Olympics to promote their farm. He lives the H-I-G-H L-I-F-E lol.

 

[FairytailGlennMinis]

If you the Therapeutic Riding Center route, please be VERY careful that they know how to feed and house a mini and that they will use them properly. I have heard horror stories about what happened to the two minis I had no control over when I left a program. Heck--they can't even properly care for the big ones....sigh. That said, when I was there we used minis a lot and they loved it.

-Amy

 

[just2minis]

Yeah, I am not sure about the Theraputic Riding program or 4-H. We do not live in an agricultural area. I may have to pick a home and give them away. A good experienced home is more important than money any day.

 

[runamuk]

I am ashamed to say I am selling out - again. Please don't flame me but this time it is for good.

What I wanted to say is that I am having a hard time finding a good home for my 2 minis. Trying to be nice I contacted the Personal Ponies director in my area to donate them to their program - GUESS WHAT ? They didn't want them !! Here I have 2 darling, sweet, correct, and healthy filles and they said no, that they only take UK Shetland Ponies

I thought for sure I had read on the forum where people have donated to Personal Ponies, or was it some other organization ?

Where in WA are you? There are a few programs that just might fit the bill. Also we have a very active 4H horse program in this state, heck the competition in some areas requires horses in the 5 digit cost range just to be competitive

I also know a number of people who might be able to help you "place" them if that is a consideration.

 

[horsehug]

Tia,

I am not sure who you have besides your little palomino filly but she is stunning and I am amazed she has not sold. You might just give it more time. I'd take her in a heartbeat if I had not resolved not to add to my herd now that I have it down to where it is about right for me to manage. (although after our foot of snow or so today I am not sure if I "ever" feel it is manageable in the wintertime! )

Susan O.

 

[just2minis]

runamuck - I would lke to hear from you ! If you could give me suggestions that would be great !!!

Susan - Thanks !! You are a sweetheart

 

[Untamed]

Tia:

Our local miniature horse club, NorCal, did raise funds, purchase, and donate a mini to a girl involved in the "Make a Wish" program. The club raised enough money to purchase a cart, harness, and other goodies for the little girl involved. Both her and her little driving gelding are having a wonderful time . . . so you might talk to the "Make A Wish" people and see if they have any little ones who are wishing for a mini . . . I'm sure they will be willing to work with you.

Lee