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PasoBaby_CarolU · Notes on Posting to this Forum

In the Title, please put first which country the horse is in. Second please put the location - state, province, county or city. Third list if the horse is stolen, lost, a rescue, or needing a new home.

If possible, please post pictures of the horse, especially if lost or stolen. People can't look for a horse if they don't know what it looks like. The Internet saved Max, it can save others.

Finally, once the situation has been resolved, please come in and edit the title to say "RESOLVED" so that members can bypass the post.

I started this forum because a forum like this was recently started on a Paso Fino forum I am on. It has saved over 50 horses in its first month. I hope we can be that successful.

Sonya is the moderator of this forum. I hope everyone checks this forum daily.

thelmanelle

Thank you. It is an honor to be asked to share such info. it's about the horse, the tack, the truck and the trailer. So much is taken from the owner...but, I can deal with a lot of things. Stealing a horse is like kidnapping your family member.

So I will be posting alerts here to update you.

I will, also, on occasion share some ideas given to me by Debi Metcalfe, with her permission, to help prevent thief.

This is not meant to be an negative thread, but an educational and helpful one.

Who knows, you might see a horse that belongs to someone. I, certainly, want people like you as my friend...to be helpful to not only me , but each other.

We love our horses and we want the best for them. And we want the best for those that, perhaps, their owners have not been able to keep them up.

So here we are...

I hope this is a journey that you can join me in. 4-5 people can't do it alone forever....it has to be passed on.

Thanks,

Sonya

thelmanelle

And while rescues are painful to us....let us not forget, that rescues are very important.

thelmanelle

This little donkey, Lily, is adorable and missing:RESOLVED

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/LillyDonkeyNHstolenFeb2010.html
USA; New Hampshire; New Ipswich; Hillsborough County.

And here are the currently listed as missing:

Farruco Recovered: RESOLVED
http://netposse.com/stolenmissing/FarrucoVAmissingMar2010.html
USA; Virginia; Boones Mill; Roanoke County.

Whiskers:
http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/WhiskersILstolenFeb10.html
USA; Illinois; Edwardsville; Madison County.

Sassy, is older now, and her previous owner wants to find out that she is okay:
http://netposse.com/stolenmissing/missing_1/sassyNCJan10.html
USA; North Carolina; Lumberton; Robeson County.

http://netposse.com/

Remember this is a volunteer organization. Totally, non-profit run by Debi and Harold Metcalfe and a handful of volunteers. They do seminars, go to big events like Equine Affaire, while helping the individual who files a report. They are on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Debi does not sleep much.

Many of the volunteers have been victims, more than once.

The other thing is being a victim makes people shut in at times. Other stand up and volunteer because they want to fight it from happening and educate people.

Some victims get Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and they just have a flood gate of emotions. So when you see the face of the person smiling that they have recovered their horse...they go through a lot. So do we. There are after effects and not everyone can let things slide off. And keep rolling. But, organizations that have individuals who work together for the greater good, take care of each other.

So look at these horses and maybe we can get them back. Fliers and getting the word out is great.

People dye their coats. So don't forget that sort of thing. And thanks.

Sonya

thelmanelle

amira

indeed!

thelmanelle

Video On Whiskers:

http://www.fox2now.com/news/ktvi-...e-netposse-031910,0,7295316.story

thelmanelle

thelmanelle

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...missing_1/PoloCTmissingNov09.html
USA, Connecticut, New Canaan, Fairfield County.

thelmanelle

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...1/Wizard_York_PAmissingDec09.html

USA, West Middlesex, Pa., Mercer County.

Deal gone wrong.

Next, a good story....

RESOLVED
http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/RoyalALmissingMar2010.html

Recovered before we could send out an alert! Woo-Hoo!

thelmanelle

Do you get the emails.

From NetPosse.com ?

thelmanelle

An article to read that NetPosse.com sent out:

http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/local/local_story_091170853.html

thelmanelle

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/MissyNMstolenApr2010.pdf

USA, Lovington, New Mexico, Lea County.

thelmanelle

Seven horses were stolen 2/17/08. Three recovered immediately. One is being held on a case pending. Cruiser is home after being found at the auction.
One was recovered 4/2/10 at a Shipshewanna Auction.
Two are still out there.

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/Ziggy_Poppi_INfeb08.html

USA, Pierceton, Indiana, Kosiusco County

thelmanelle

UPDATE...
This gelding Polo horse was taken from: RECOVERED
USA, Brenham, Texas, Washington County

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/AustinTXstolenApr2010.html

This gelding Saddlebred horse is from:RECOVERED DECEASED
USA, Helena, Alabama, Shelby County
http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...dfflyers/BillALmissingApr2010.pdf

Thanks

thelmanelle

Two Mare Sport Horses Taken:
USA, Fort Valley, Virginia, Shenandoah County

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis..._Maybelline_VAmissingApr2010.html

Thanks

thelmanelle

Two mares missing/stolen, boarding agreement gone wrong:

USA, Chewelah, Washington, Stevens County.

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...1/Bell_Gyps_WAmissingApr2010.html

Thanks

thelmanelle

Sweet Natured Arabian Broodmare in foal, due in August.

USA, South Carolina, Rock Hill, York County

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/NikkiSCstolenApr2010.html

Thanks

thelmanelle

USA, Potter, Nebraska, Cheyenne County.

This is Gus, a Black and White Yearling Colt Clydesdale on a sale that went bad:

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...issing_1/GusNEmissingMar2010.html

Thanks

thelmanelle

So much lately, I honestly can't remember if I posted these two:

USA, Ortonville, Michigan, Lapeer County

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...ley_Claudia_MImissingApr2010.html

Forgive me if I repeat myself.

Thanks.

thelmanelle

This gelding is a black and white pack horse that was wearing a blue blanket and ran off from the pack. He could have easily cross county lines.

USA, Tehachapi, California, Kern County:

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...sing_1/TurboCAmissingApr2010.html

Thanks

thelmanelle

thelmanelle

RECOVERED!!!!!

thelmanelle

USA, Poolville, Texas, Parker County: RECOVERED YIPPIE!!!!

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/SandboxTXmay2010.html

Sandbox was taken from her stall at an event. RECOVERED!

thelmanelle

thelmanelle

USA, Social Circle, Georgia, Walton County: RECOVERED

This horse went to a new owner in NC from Ga. and went missing on 1st night?

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/BZmissingNCmay2010.html

thelmanelle

USA, East Hampton, CT, Middlesex county.

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...sing_1/AllieCTmissingFeb2010.html

thelmanelle

thelmanelle

USA, Elk River, Minnesota, Sherburne County
and USA, Tennessee, Cedar Hill.

Training agreement gone bad.

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...earching/SarahaTNsearchJun09.html

Thanks

thelmanelle

Jazz taken from pasture. All gates closed and all other horses still in pasture.

USA, Bybee, Tennessee, Cocke County.RECOVERED!!!

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/JazzTNmay2010.html

Thanks

thelmanelle

Another horse boarding situation gone bad...

USA, Bethany, Connecticut, New Haven County

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...ing_1/AshleyNYmissingApr2010.html

And nursing mare stolen and baby left behind....

USA, Hays, Kansas, Ellis County: DECEASED

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/DianaKSstolenMay2010.html

thelmanelle

This is a rescued horse that was viewed by potential buyer's and went missing the next day...

USA, Janesville, Wisconsin, Rock County

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/BuddyWImissingMay2010.html

netposse · Thank you all...

...for posting the NetPosse.com alerts here. Big hugs to each of you.

Debi

thelmanelle

Debi,
I am thankful to all the people on the forum who make it possible for us to have this forum and for Carol (Pasobaby) caring about the alerts and allowing a special area for it.

Thank you for all you do for the people and the horses to try and bring them home.

Hugs!

thelmanelle

Two Paso Fino Geldings fully tacked, spooked on a trail ride missing since May 21, 2010.

USA, Bristol, New Hampshire, Grafton County.

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...FinoGeldingsNHmissingMay2010.html

Thanks.

thelmanelle

Rescue Horse sold after owner was deceased by family.

USA, Phelan, California, San Bernardino County. RECOVERED!!!!

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...ssing_1/DukeCAmissingMay2010.html

Thanks

thelmanelle

A broken adoption contract on this pony named Rosie.

USA, Micanopy, Florida, Marion County.

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...sing_1/RosieFLmissingJun2009.html

thelmanelle

This is where this mission started...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bFEAuPFBTA

Sometimes, the innocent buyer is a victim, too, which is a struggle for both victims. These people run a non-profit organization to help find the horses and help the owners. They, also, link up to rescues, because some of those horses might be a stolen horse at a feed lot or at the rescue.

They, also, keep pictures of horses found that are not claimed. So if someone happens to see their horse...it is so important to take pictures frequently of your horses.

Thanks

thelmanelle

thelmanelle

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/StormyALmay2010.html

RECOVERED!

thelmanelle

thelmanelle

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/SonnyNMjan2010.html

Found Deceased.

thelmanelle

Jack missing from a trainer.

USA, Farmington, Minnesota, Dakota County:

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...ssing_1/JackOHmissingJan2010.html

Thanks.

thelmanelle

Trainer won judgment on this horse...placed lien.

USA, Elk River, Minnesota, Sherburne County:

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...earching/SarahaTNsearchJun09.html

Please look at as this horse may be in Tennessee?

Thanks.

thelmanelle

Found! Case Resolved...

But, you need to know...

USA, Cypress, Texas, Harris County.

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...reisowner/FoundMiniTXjun2010.html

I am not sure, but this may have been the same one discuss many times amongst volunteers and an individual on FB. It may have finally been filed and found. Sometimes, if you just go ahead and file...it goes rapidly nation-wide. People get your horse back to you!

thelmanelle

Today I would like to honor and thank all of our NetPosse Fathers on their special day. I hope you like the verse below.

As a child you walked before me,
To lead by example.
As a teenager you walked behind me
Looking out for my back and being there when I needed you.
As an adult you walk beside me
So that, as two friends, we can enjoy life together..

Happy Fathers Day to all of our NetPosse friends who are Fathers.

Debi and Harold Metcalfe
NetPosse.com
Stolen Horse International
www.netposse.com

A kind word from my friend Debi.

thelmanelle

thelmanelle

These two horses have possibly been stolen from a boarding barn. Brewski and Jackson.

USA, Tuscon, Arizona, Pima County:

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/QHgeldingsAZjun2010.html

thelmanelle

Missing Fully Tacked Endurance Arabian Gelding In California.

USA, Sunland, California, Los Angeles County:RECOVERED...DECEASED.

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/MenscheCAmissingJun2010.html

Thank you.

Edited:

http://www.equinejournal.com/arti...es-hansen-dam-wash-los-angeles-ca

thelmanelle

Fully tacked in western gear missing Gelding and Mare.

USA, Norco, California, Riverside County:RECOVERED!!!!!

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/TristanCAmissingJul2010.html

Thanks.

Good News!

Yes_But_Neigh

Yes_But_Neigh

My mistake. They weren't taken. I was going to wonder since so many horses are tied up to posts when people run errands. I see that they spooked. Will notify bf and his family to keep their eyes peeled.

thelmanelle

Thanks!

thelmanelle

Miniature Horse still nursing stolen from it's Momma. Owner and momma are very stressed.

USA, Belton, South Carolina, Greenville County:RECOVERED

http://www.netposse.com/pixiedustSCJuly2010.html

Thanks.

thelmanelle

thelmanelle

thelmanelle

Two articles on finding Pixie Dust:

1. http://www.andersonindependentmail.com/news/2010/jul/06/pixie-dust-miniature-horse-disappears/

2. http://www.andersonindependentmail.com/news/2010/jul/07/horse-found-alive-graveyard-west-pelzer/

Some really good pictures, too.

Glad this baby got home for some of momma's nourishment.

thelmanelle

Red Roan Appy Mare Missing.

USA, Alexandria, Kentucky, Campbell County.

Edit:

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/SnowyKYmissingJun2010.html

Thanks.

thelmanelle

Bad news turns to good news!

USA, Greeley, Colorado, Weld County: RECOVERED!!!!!

http://www.netposse.com/kenoCOstolenJuly2010.html

thelmanelle

This is old, but the reward has been increased as the owner wants his horse back....very striking to look at...Cisco.

USA, Mobile, Alabama, Mobile County:

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/CiscoALstolenMar04.htm

Keep in mind horses appear differ after years. It has been 6 years.

Thanks.

thelmanelle

Missing SSH, named Montana.

USA, Mountain Rest, South Carolina, Oconee County:RECOVERED!!!

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/montanaSCmissingJuly2010.html

Thanks.

thelmanelle

thelmanelle

thelmanelle

Please read this scam alert.

USA, Sunbury, Ohio, Delaware County:

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/BriteOHjun2010.html

This is a Scam Alert from NetPosse.com aka Stolen Horse International

Woman scams people on Craigslists to get a companion horse for her horse and then, takes them to auction...in New Holland and Sugarcreek. She is from Ohio.
Please read this...

Thanks.

thelmanelle

Thinking this horse got spooked by dogs or some wild animal.
Actually from the same area that Idaho, Debi and Harold's horse went missing over 12 years ago. Idaho was found after 51 weeks.
Hopefully, they find this old gent soon.

USA, Shelby, North Carolina, Cleveland County:

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/sammieNCmissingJuly2010.html

Thanks.

thelmanelle

thelmanelle

Give me some time as I start sorting through this as regional, make each one a region and country you can look under.

More friendly as Carol suggested to me. Thanks for the idea Carol.

thelmanelle

http://netposse.com/12years.htm

thelmanelle

I want to make a correction from another thread on General Chat about a missing horse found in Australia.

Debi and Harold's horse Idaho went missing on August 26th 1997. Idaho was found on August 17, 1998.

Debi's birthday is august 28...today!

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Thank you all...