Owner to Owner Listings

Owner to Owner Listings

Horses listed on the Owner-to-Owner page are privately owned equines in need of a new home and are listed as a courtesy through our Maine Horse Matchmaker program. The MSSPA has not evaluated these horses. Owners listing horses agree to not charge a fee for rehoming. Please review program disclosures at the bottom of this page.

Meet Saphira!
Saphira is a beautiful 10-12 year old, Quarter Horse/Paint mare with plenty of personality, spunk, and potential! She is looking for an experienced, loving home that can give her the time, attention, and opportunity she deserves.
Saphira has no known medical conditions and is good for the farrier. She enjoys being groomed and gets along well with other horses and animals. She is halter trained, leads well, and has had some groundwork. She has not been started under saddle, so she will need someone with the experience and patience to continue her training and help her reach her full potential.
She can be territorial while eating, so an experienced home who understands and can safely manage this behavior is important.
Unfortunately, due to a recent divorce and changes in her owner’s personal circumstances, she is no longer able to provide Saphira with the financial resources and time she deserves.
This is not an easy decision, but the owner’s priority is finding her the right home where she will be loved, properly cared for, and given the opportunity to reach her full potential ❤
Please contact the owner, Deanna:
Phone: (207) 787-1150
LOCATION: West Baldwin, ME

Meet Tristan!

Meet Tristan a 15 year old, 15hh, Fell pony gelding!
Tristan is a handsome, laid-back, and easygoing guy who can both ride and drive with a little coaxing. He loves people and is quite the curious fellow, especially when there’s an outdoor project going on!
Tristan gets along well with other animals, including deer, dogs, and cats. He has been pastured with other horses without issue, although he can be pushy around feed if allowed to bully his pasture mates. Tristan prefers living outdoors year-round and does well with a simple, three-sided lean-to for shelter. He is an easy keeper overall!
Tristan has required very little veterinary care over the past 10 years beyond routine Coggins testing and vaccinations, including Rabies and Strangles. A recent suspected hoof abscess turned out to be Lyme disease, from which he has made a full recovery.
Tristan needs a trim every six weeks. He does best with a farrier who is experienced, confident, and firm; the fourth hoof can be the most challenging! Tristan has never been shod, but EasyBoots have been used when driving.
The owner requires meeting the new potential owners beforehand to ensure it’s a good fit for Tristan. This is not a horse for a beginner and the owner is looking for someone with several years of hands-on horse care experience who understands the responsibilities of horse ownership and can provide him with a safe, appropriate home.
Finding the right home for Tristan is the priority and the owner is willing to transport him to his new home. Thank you for taking the time to read about him and for helping find the right person for this special guy!
Location: Nantucket, MA
Contact: R S Arnold @ [email protected]

Meet Lexi!

Meet Lexi, a 15.3hh, 21 year old OTTB mare. Please contact Lexi’s person, Molly, by email at [email protected] for questions about Lexi.
Lexi is energetic, green, and smart, with a racehorse mentality! For the most part, she has been a pasture pet for the past 10 years, though she has had some intermittent work with her person over the years. She is looking for a strong, experienced leader to be her new partner. She could also happily continue being a pasture pet / companion.
She is an easy keeper (as far as TBs go). She has been healthy with no apparent lamenesses. She does best with shoes with angle pads.
Family circumstances and age are forcing her rehoming. All of her tack and blankets can go with her if desired.

Meet Chica and Dancer!

Meet Chica and Dancer, two of the sweetest grey mares on the planet! They are looking for a new home together. Please reach out to their person, Emily, by phone for questions or with interest in these two lovely mares.
Phone: (207) 479-4484
Dancer (1999 – flea bitten grey) and Chica (2006 – grey) are looking for a new home, as their people have retired and moved off the farm and soon, no one will be living there to take care of them. Dancer is a Quarter Horse/Connemara cross and Chica is a QH, both about 15hh.  Both girls were lightly trail ridden last summer and are likely able to continue doing light trail rides. They both pony well, so if you like to ride out alone, you can ride one and pony the other!
Dancer does very well in the ring WTC and is very easy going. She has been with her current family for over 15 years, which makes rehoming very emotionally difficult for her family. She has a hard time trailer loading, but it otherwise a very good girl.
Chica was a barrel racer in her past and knows less about ring work but does her best and is a good girl. She recently hurt her back leg out in the paddock – the vet did x-rays and didn’t find anything – they are hopeful she just tweaked something being a horse with her friend and will heal up in time.
Both girls are UTD with the farrier and will have their spring shots. They have not seen a dentist in a couple of years.

Meet Alarming Affaire!

Meet Alarming Affaire, AKA Grey Mare, a 17 year old, 17hh thoroughbred mare. For inquiries about this mare, please reach out to her owner, Donna by phone or email:
Call/text: (207) 312-4887
Email: [email protected]
Grey Mare is a former race horse, turned lesson horse. She is currently looking for an experienced handler and rider who is able to set boundaries and give her the connected partnership and leadership she needs. Her current person is unfortunately facing some medical issues and can no longer provide the best situation for Grey Mare, who is still young and full of adventures to be had!
She knows all the ground work and rides beautifully English or Western. She is very willing to work and play with anyone that has knowledge, experience, and patience.
She is great with the vet and farrier and is UTD on vet and dental care (due for vaccines in August). She is due to have her feet done.
Her current owner is unable to physically give Grey Mare the care and exercise she needs and is seeking someone who will love her as much as she does.

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