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has anyone adopted a horse from pmurescue.org? if so, are they sound and good tempered horses? also, how did the adoption proccess go? about how long did it take? im considering buying a foal from pmurescue.org, but i wanted to make sure it is a good place to adopt.
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First of all, can I just say THANK YOU for thinking about saving a PMU foal. You're a wonderful person for considering it.
I can't tell you how the adoption process works, or tell you how long it takes, because I don't know. I CAN say that the horses are WONDERFUL! I had a friend who bought a Belgian-cross a few years back, and he turned out to be a former PMU foal. Buddy was a WONDERFUL horse - comfortable to ride, affectionate, sound, and talented.
Most PMU foals are part draft horse. Draft crosses are known for their easy-going temperments, comfortable gaits, good bone structure, and usually good feet. I've known draft-crosses who have excelled at practically every discipline, from eventing to barrel racing. The other common breeds used for PMU horses are Quarter Horses and Paints, both of which are EXCELLENT horses - they didn't become America's most popular breed of horse for nothing.
I checked the site & noticed that some of the foals are Thoroughbreds. I know that off-the-track Thoroughbreds (as mine is) can tend to have soundness issues due to being forced to race before their bones were fully developed, but I really don't know how the breed's feet and legs would normally hold up if given the chance to develop fully before being ridden. They ARE more highstrung than most horse breeds, though, so take that into consideration before choosing to adopt a Thoroughbred. Even if you've formed an incredibly close bond with your horse, a scared Thoroughbred can still get out of control every once in awhile. But if you have experience with hot-blooded horses, then that probably wouldn't be a problem for you. I'm just saying that Thoroughbreds aren't for everyone (although I personally love them).
I have always wanted the opportunity to rescue one of these foals, so I think that as long as you have the proper experience and patience needed to work with a young horse, or a good trainer who is willing to work with you and your new horse, then go for it!
EDIT: Good luck, & don't hesitate to ask if you ever have any questions!
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thank you so much!=] you know a lot about horses! im looking at an adorable little bay and white paint/draft colt=] before, i was looking at just regular horses, and then i came across pmu horses, and i just had to have one. what they have gone through at the pmu ranches is horrible, so im glad im going to have the chance to save ones life=]
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