Good News!

[Cat]

Hubby said that I can get the haflinger even if Bandit is not sold yet!! It won't be until next thursday or Friday, I will find out tomorrow for sure when I talk with the guy. <Ok, insert little dancing dude here - we need one of those! but wait...lookie what I found> http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/12.gif

And here are a few photos of Bandit - after he played a good 30 minutes of "you can't catch me!" Before it took only a couple minutes, but we had 2 days of rain that he didn't get worked with. :huh:

http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/29541/2951678530058074505S425x425Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/42465/2005926500058074505S425x425Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/41852/2822055660058074505S425x425Q85.jpg

[vicklynn]

Congrats.
Bandit is so pretty.
Do I know why your selling?
I mean, was there a post and Im brain dead?

[missdixie]

Me too vicklynn! Bandit is a cutie! What's the story and where are the piccies of the haflinger?

[cheval]

That is really great news! I know you've been wanting another halffie for some time. I wish there were some around here, I'd like to see what they are all about. Never seen one in person before.

[zoel_222]

Aww Bandit's such a cutie. So... why are you selling him? I think I missed that one too...

[Cat]

I'm sure there have been posts around and I know there was one about the haflinger - it was one of the first posts here on this forum. LOL. You can see the thread here:

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8&highlight=haflinger

And I will post more photos when I get them.

As to Bandit - there are several reasons and it is breaking my heart because he can be a sweetie once haltered. But one of the problems is I have had him for 2 years and have not gotten beyond what you see.

I can get him going good, some basic ground work, easy to catch, etc, then I get sent out of town for work. Since I am over another facility in a different state, this happens on a regular basis. Well when I get back, I am back to the point of where I can't touch him again, and I have to start the whole process over again. Heck today took over 30 mintues, and we just had 2 days of rain, but he still saw me and was petted both days. But when it came down to being haltered he wanted nothing to do with it. And that is no where near as bad as when I am gone and he doesn't see me for 2-3 days at all. So he really needs a home where someone can dedicate every day with him and not constantly being sent out of town. My travels don't seem to adverly effect my other horses, but it does my mustang.

Another issue is him and my current haflinger do not get along. Bandit had an injury this summer that required him to be stalled for about 2 weeks. Once he was let back out in the field he got progressively aggressive with the other horses - and that is what got my husband asking me to find him a new home. He has since calmed down and doesn't pick on the others anymore, but does go after my haflinger. My poor haflinger has welts and missing fur from Bandit. In fact Toby came up with a new egg-size welt yesterday at the evening feed after Bandit was chasing him around. That just doesn't work since Toby is my main trail horse.

Plus now that hubby has it in his head he wants Bandit gone, he has come up with other reasons. One is that bandit is only 13.3 hands and not as stocky as my haflinger. I"ve always questioned a little about me riding him because I'm not short, but I've been told I would be fine, but hubby is not very comfortable on my haflinger, let alone on something a bit narrower. He has requested that since we have limited acerage that any "extra" horses please be of a size that he could ride too incase he needs a back-up horse.

And really, this is the first time in the 9, almost 10 years that I have been with my husband that he has ever asked me to consider getting rid of something that is mine. It made me stop and think and I finally agreed I would look for a home for him.

So there is the book - sorry its so long!

[Equine_Woman]

That's great!!! What a great hubby you have!! Can't wait to see the new addition!

[Cat]

Cheval - I'm not sure where these farms are in relation to you...


Wingspann Farms LLC
Kim Spann
Williams, Oregon
541-415-2263
http://www.wingspannfarm.com
Always a selection of quality Haflingers for sale. Visitors always welcome. We are proud to stand three imported Haflinger Stallions.
Silver Classified Anthem WSF (Antinor x Ulmetta) along with two German imported Stallions of the W-line and the M-line.
Foals available from Several Gold and Silver Classified Mares.
9/08


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Amazing Grace Farm
Bruce and Melissa Farrier
PO Box 567, Eagle Creek, OR 97022
Phone/Fax numbers: 503-637-3394
Email amazinggracefarm@nfqha.net
http://www.amazinggracefarm.org
Buggy and Carriage restoration and locating!
1/08


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Silver and Gold Haflingers
Cindy Benson
720 Pelton Lane, Gold Hill OR 97525
Phone: (541) 855-5503
E-mail: choiceslu@aol.com
Raising high quality sport horse foals out of Silver Classified mares Ducati TOF and Razzi BHH. Come for a visit!
7/08

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Royal Haflinger Ranch
Douglas and Catherine Stout
66245 Barr Rd
Bend OR 97701
(541)312-8332
Email: royalhaflingerranch@hotmail.com
URL: http://www.royalhaflingerranch.com
Breeding for temperament, beauty and performance in Central Oregon.
7/08


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Vinecrest Haflinger Farm
Kim & Derrick Sorweide
1754 Southgate
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Vinecrestfarm@aol.com
http://www.Vinecrestfarm.com
"Going for Gold!" Breeding and Promoting Haflingers in Southern Oregon
7/08


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William’s Creek Haflingers
Geri and Mac Stewart
734 Powell Creek Rd.
Williams, OR 97544
geristew@jeffnet.org
541-846-6351
Come by and see my beautiful herd of three Haflingers, mother and 2 full siblings.
7/08

[Gypsy Rose]

Keep us posted- definitely will want to see pics!

[magayle]

:) bandit's a cutie

[starkitten]

Congrats on getting another Haffie!!!! Someone out there will be perfect for Bandit - he is a cutie :)

[cloedoll]

YAY! Congratulations, I hope things work out well!
Bandit is really cute!