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 Bluff!

Meet Bluff, aka “Shwoopy,” a 13 y.o. Thoroughbred looking for a companion only home.

Please contact Bluff’s owner, Mati, for questions about this big boy!

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (207) 712-5029

Bluff is a big handsome guy, at 16.3 and ideally needs to be in turnout with access to shelter and hay 24/7. He doesn’t overeat, but does have some food insecurities and will resource guard with other horses.

He needs an experienced horseperson, as he can sometimes be pushy and lacks spatial awareness, especially around other horses and humans. Bluff was diagnosed and treated for EPM in 2020, and is pasture sound, but due to his previous life, injuries, and current needs he can only be a companion horse. No riding.

He’s excellent with dogs, goats and chickens. He’s the top guy in the herd currently, but would probably love it if a spicy mare took over his position, because being the boss can be exhausting. Bluff is sensitive to weather, so his mood can fluctuate with the seasons. Rain & wind being his least favorite, he can be a grouchy gremlin, but with patience, he is fine. Loves face scratches and always interested in what people are doing more than his herd mates. Think giant bay dog with a big personality in a big body. Naps flat out every day in the summer.

His current owner has done liberty work with him (which he really likes), and he is super food motivated. Excellent for farrier, vet, dentist, and loves chiropractic.

References required for rehoming and he will go with a contract to ensure owner knows he’s safe, happy, and being taking care of. He’s a wonderful horse, just not an ideal match for owner’s older gelding. UTD on all shots, worming, etc.

Meet Mrs. Bee!

Mrs. Bee is a 24 year old, 15.2hh Standardbred mare.

For inquiries about Mrs. Bee, please contact her owner, Kasandra by phone or email.

Phone: (207) 485-7007 Email: [email protected]

Mrs. Bee is a sweet, older mare who was turned over to her current person by owners who could no longer afford her board/care. To their knowledge, she was never raced. She spent her life as a broodmare, so she’s not broke to ride or drive.

**She’s very easy to handle and work with.

**Excellent for vet, farrier, etc.

**Great in pasture with geldings and mares.

**A little pushy with cattle so best if not with them.

**Healthy and sound

**Still eats hay just fine. Should be switched over to a senior feed in her new home.

**Her freeze brand is XR776.

She just needs a soft landing to live out the rest of her life. Do you have space in your barn and in your heart for Mrs. Bee?

Meet Kipper!

Meet Kipper, a 22 year old, 14.2hh Appaloosa gelding who is looking for a new home because his person is going off to college. Please contact his owner, Jane, by phone or email for inquiries about Kipper. Jane will be doing reference checks and a site visit prior to rehoming.

Phone: (860) 961-9178

Email: [email protected]

** PLEASE NOTE: This horse is located in Southern New Hampshire and is being listed as a courtesy post! **

Kipper is a beautiful black appaloosa with a white blanket – he joined his current family in 2020 as a rescue and was soon giving beginner level riding lessons. Until recently, he was giving W/T lessons weekly. He has just been diagnosed with kissing spines in 2 areas of his thoracic spine and is being rehomed as a companion only.

** Pleasant personality with people and other horses. Lives in harmony with younger gelding paddock-mate.

** Stands well for vet and farrier.

** No vices or behavioral issues.

** Up to date on 2025 vaccinations and coggins.

** Owner is awaiting ACTH results (testing for Cushings).

** History of Lyme disease, which has been successfully treated. Currently testing negative.

If you have space in your barn for a beautiful, spotted boy who is an all-around solid citizen, please reach out to Jane today!

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