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 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 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 
LOCATION: West Baldwin, ME
Meet Finn!
Finn is a 10 year old, 17 hand dark bay Thoroughbred gelding
Finn needs an immediate home. He was born in Iowa and was an Iowa Stallion Futurity winner in his early days on the track. He is descended from Seattle Slew. He raced 7 times in 3 years and was retired at age 5. He is an English riding horse with beginning training at walk, trot, canter. He is a large boned OTTB and his racing name was Substitution. His sire is Alternation and his Dam is Paws Up.
He lunges, has had intro Liberty training (which he loves!), & enjoys outdoor rides as much as indoor rides. Finn is very high-energy, and requires a very experienced rider and handler. He is not suitable for a child. He has mostly been turned out in separated paddocks with friends nearby, but he can be turned out with a herd, but is dominant over food. His temperament is mostly sweet, but if he’s anxious, he gets mouthy & nippy. He is NOT mean at all, but he carries trauma from mistreatment at the racetrack and requires a VERY patient owner, who will love and care for him CONSISTENTLY while he goes at his own pace. He is not a horse who will submit if you keep pushing him beyond his limits. He learns to trust slowly from consistent, patient contact and care. If you invest time in him, he will respond beautifully. He is currently out of work due to the owner’s challenges but could easily be brought back into work in 4-6 weeks. The owner is sadly giving him up due to personal health challenges, and given his medical history is most concerned with finding him a great home rather than trying to sell him.
Finn has significant medical history including Kissing Spine surgery in 2020 & Colic Surgery in 2022. He is fully recovered. He is not suited to be a jumper. He wears front shoes full time and is not on any medications. He has no vices, no cribbing, no kicking. He sometimes needs Trazodone for the farrier due to his anxiety – for some farriers he is a total gentleman without meds, for others not so much. Finn is extremely attuned to the vibes people give off, so if you’re authentically calm, he will be calm. He is very good for the Vet & bodyworkers, but if you are not a confident horse handler, he can be quite cheeky and will take advantage of you. Let’s just say that Finn does not suffer fools – you better have your equestrian act together for this big boy. He would make a very good English pleasure or dressage prospect and he is absolutely stunning to look at and under saddle. He is a magnificent mover. He rides in a snaffle bit and a Fairfax World Class Monoflap Dressage saddle, which fits him perfectly ( after many saddle tries) and is great for his back.
Owner will happily include his 3 blankets, hay nets, and other various belongings of his, including his tack trunk and brushes, to get him started in a new forever home.
All potential homes must permit the current owner to visit the prospective property. Thank you for considering Finn – he is someone’s dream horse.
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 Stowy!
Stowy is a 6 year old talented, personable Thoroughbred gelding looking for a new home where he can continue to develop and thrive. He has been with his current owner since he was 4 years old and was pulled off the track about six months prior to that. He only raced once before being retired for being too slow.
Under saddle, Stowy is a genuinely enjoyable horse with a lot of potential. He has a safe, comfortable ride, lovely floaty gaits, and a rocking-horse canter. He has been jumped and genuinely enjoys it. He is particularly confident in an arena, where he really shines, although he can be a little more looky when out cross-country. He has the ability and athleticism to excel in a variety of disciplines with the right rider.
Stowy does have kissing spine, which he had injections for in April. It has not appeared to bother him since, and the only time he previously showed any signs was during the winter, when he could be somewhat crabby and occasionally kick out. He has never reared or bolted under saddle and is considered safe and pleasant to ride.
On the ground, Stowy has more quirks and requires an experienced, confident handler. He likes to be one of the first horses in and, particularly when he is not in regular work and can become quite exuberant. He has reared on the ground in the past and responds well to appropriate correction and handling. He is significantly better with a chain when necessary. Consistent work makes a noticeable difference in his behavior.
Turnout is another consideration. Stowy used to be able to go out with just about any horse, but since moving barns he has become more inclined to bully other horses in the paddock. He will therefore need an appropriate turnout situation and a thoughtful match.
For all of his quirks, Stowy is truly a lovable horse with a huge personality. He has a wonderful personality and forms a special bond with his people.
He is good for the veterinarian and farrier, has no stall vices, and trailers very well.
Stowy’s current owner is back in school and, with two horses, simply no longer has the time or financial resources to give him the consistency and attention he deserves. This is a difficult decision, as she believes he is a great horse with enormous potential and wants to find him a home where he can continue to be appreciated and given the structure he needs.
Stowy is looking for an experienced home that understands Thoroughbreds, appreciates a horse with some quirks, and is willing to put in the consistency necessary to bring out his best.
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.
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.
