I have a 13 year old mare that I adore and couldn't bare to part with but I no longer give her the time,?

Sounds like the oppurtunity i would loved, as its a world wide web, the chanches are were not near each other. Believe me there is alot of kids out there who awaits this kind of opp.

Try putting up flyers in your town.

I have to say Im envious, wish I would have had hindsight so many years ago.... Nuff said about me! I think you are on the right track, so just stand back and let your heart decide... You will know the right one. I hope it gets to be some little horse crazy girl or boy that has that burning yearning horse fever, but parents just can't swing it. The nothing else matters but being able to wrap your arms around the neck of a horse (any horse, just as long as its a HORSE kinda crazy) and bury your nose into their hair and breathe in that sweet horsey odor. The kinda kid that will be just as happy to sit in the pasture brushing and talking to a horse for hours, sitting with them while they eat around you, laying down on the ground with them and finding creative constructive games that only you and horse know. Not caring that you go to a grocery store looking like you never showered and smelling like a barnyard kinda kid, so they can hold onto that moment for just an extra minute. When they take the first ride, second ride, or millionth ride it still is just as fresh and special as the first time. The kind of kid that will touch a hoofprint left by another lucky horse owner, because the yearning of being able to experience a partnership with a horse is the only experience they get through each day for, and that hoofprint, even though they may never see the horse that left it brings them a little closer to horses. Bella and you will know when that person is there before you! Expect mishaps, mistakes, but keep in mind, this is all part of how you learn. Horse experience isnt taught by a trainer, a classroom, a seminar or a book or movie... each horse is a different and new experience and each horse will teach their person(s) differently than the other. You may be surprised that Bella may give you hell to get down the road, but may understand that they have a person that needs more care and a gentler way than you. To see the seed grow into a flower will take time, tongue biting. holding your hands over your eyes (and peeking through the fingers), joy, happiness, sadness and a little jealousy that maybe Bella will do things for someone she wouldnt do for you. The best taught horse person is the person that is willing to allow a horse the time to build a bond before they climb on board for that big first ride... anyone can ride, not everyone can have a best friend in a horse. There is truly nothing else like it! If you get a large response, or its too hard to choose, have the applicants write what a horse means to them in their lives, how it will impact them, what they think they will learn from this opportunity and if they think its important to share their experience with others, and add anything else you feel is most important to you and should be on it. An essay about why they think you and Bella should give them the opportunity. It should also be someone who is not a quitter, is determined to stick it out rain or shine, cold or hot, willing to do any of the other things like cleaning stalls, washing tack, cleaning brushes, walking a sick horse for hours, cleaning poop from water buckets and troughs. Someone who takes good with the bad and can handle constructive criticism when a pointer is needed (which should usually be reserved only for safety reasons, everything else Bella will correct, trust me!) . Remember, you are doing this for Bella, not for you... OR, just get Bella a Goat or Donkey, they are great companions for your horse, entertainment for you and other onlookers, and Bella won't be as likely get bored without you there as often!

Find her a leaser! Get someone you know or find someone. That way you don't have to sell her or not give her attention. Leasers will help give her attention and help pay for the horse too.