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    These kind of cases always find a spot in my heart,  unfortunately
    there's only so many one can take.  I noticed your from Mass. so
    I'm not sure if this will be of any help, but in N.H. we have a
    N.H. equine assoc. who takes most unwanted horses, young or old,
    in any condition.  They find adoptive homes, in your case maybe
    as a companion horse as you stated.  Don't have the number here,
    will get it for you if you want.  Also try contacting the REST
    HOME for HORSES (aspca) in Methuen at 617-687-7453, they might
    be able to help.  Good luck, hope he finds a retirement home.
    feel free to contact me if you need more info on N.H. Equine soc.

    
    	The number for the New Hampshire Equine Services is: (603)-623-
    	5243.
    
    	Susan

    I have dealt with Cathy Carlos.  Yes, she takes unwanted horses from
    wherever they are and tries to find homes for them.  It's a business in
    which I think she has varying success.  Her setup is pretty low-budget,
    with makeshift fences, etc, as one would expect in a low-income, or
    often no-income business.  But I think she cares well for the horses. 
    She has a raft of other animals, too -- peacocks, whatever.  The racket
    they let loose when you drive into her yard is incredible!
    
    I boarded a stallion with her for a few months last year -- she thought
    she might be able to lease him to someone for me, but she was
    unsuccessful.  So I had him gelded whild he was at her farm, and I
    brought him home a few days later.  
    
    
    -ellie

    I bought my horse from her, and have leased a horse from someone who
    got the horse from her.  She frequently picks up horses in "distress" 
    situations and tries to place them.  She's a no-nonsense horse dealer.
    As the previous reply said, her place is low-budget and there's a cross
    section of beasties living there.  I like her, and both horses she sold
    are super, but, as with ANY dealer, would suggest you bring a 
    knowledgeable person when horse-shopping.
    -Kate

    Where is Ms. Carlos located?  Does anyone have a phone #?  
    
    Caryl

    This is kind of weird, but we made an offer on a property last
    night that comes with a horse!  He's a real cutie...I was
    told he is a "Foster" horse from NH and was wondering if anyone
    knew the specifics of this program?
    
    I'm not "allowed" to speak to the seller yet about the
    horses, but we "spoke" thru the realtor last night and
    he let me know the specifics on the horses he has
    available.
    
    I would like my mare to have some company and maybe 
    provide some bombproof rides for the kids...the
    only thing that worries me is whether or not
    he could be repossessed at some time by the state?
    
    Anyone know who I can call for more info?  I can't
    wait til the Realtors allow us to break the
    buyer/seller vow of silence!
    
    thanks,
    beth
    
    
    

    Could be through the NH Equine Humane Assoc, or the NHSPCA, or
    another program entirely.   I don't know the specific rules for
    all organizations, but if it's NHEQA or the state humane society,
    the current owner cannot simply 'give' the horse away with the
    property without permission from the adoption agency.  If an
    owner can no longer keep an adopted horse, they are required to
    notify the agency, who will take the initiative to find a new
    home for the animal that meets his specific needs.  The owner
    may well have permission to attempt to give custody of the horse
    to the new owners of the property (the agencies certainly appreciate
    every effort made by the former owner to find an appropriate new owner,
    but the agency has the final decision), but you as the buyer will need
    to go through the proper adoption procedures, etc.
    
    I've adopted two horses through two different agencies (NHEHA and the
    Nevins Farm MSPCS) and this rule was clear in both situations.
      

    oH ..
    
    Re: your concern about him being 'reposessed' , yes and no.  Once
    you have gone through with adoption, the horse is yours.  You can
    move him to a new location, but the agency wants to be notified of
    the move.  They cannot reclaim the horse at their whim.  They *can*
    initiate removal procedures if there is abuse or neglect, just as
    they would any horse found in such situations. They do periodic
    checks on their animals (at least they say they do, I have never
    been visited, to be honest).  But don't worry, they do not *want*
    these animals back, and will make every attempt to help you keep
    the horse!

    Thanks .7/.8 - I guess what confused me was the term he
    used was "Foster" not "Adopted".  Wasn't thrilled about
    falling in love with him just to have his real owner
    return from a sabattical somewhere, wanting him back.
    
    His current parents are moving to AZ and can't take all
    their horses with them, which is why they wanted to know
    if I was interested in adopting him.
    
    Do you know anyone I can call at these agencies to adopt
    more?  I hate empty stalls ;)
    
    thanks,
    beth
    

    Beth,
    
    Well, he could actually *be* a foster rather than an adoption -
    which would mean that the current 'parent' is taking care of him
    until the agency can find him a permanent home; just like with kids.
    This isn't as common, but you'll want to check into it. You'd probably
    have the option to either adopt or keep him on as a foster.  With a
    foster, you are responsible for all bills except medical (at least
    with the MSPCA, Im not sure of NHEHA's rules on it), and the horse
    will be removed from your care as soon as a permanent home is found.
    
    I don't know a contact for the NHSPCA, but it's in Rochester.  For
    NHEHA there are several contacts now, I don't know the numbers off
    the top of my head, but it's in here somewhere, and I'll try to
    remember to bring it in on Monday and send it to you.  Joy Pierce
    in Weare is very active in it, but her personal and agency phone
    numbers are different now.
    

    Thanks, Linda.  I'll call NHSPCA...I checked out the
    phone numbers that are listed in this file and none
    of them are currently active.  I'll post the NHSPCA
    number when I get it.
    
    /b
    

    I was just wandering around aol and came across some
    info on an organization in Canterbury, NH called
    End of the Trail, Inc. (very sad name)...I sent them
    some mail, but was wondering if anyone knew anything
    more about them?
    
    thanks,
    beth