Guidelines for classifieds in The Michigan Hoof Beat
Guidelines and how to submit a classified ad
Place a classified ad in The Michigan Hoof Beat.
Price
$10 per ad. Classifieds run weekly, and $10 pays for 1 month; if the horse sells before the month is up, contact us and we'll remove your contact information and mark the horse as "sold."
Horses
Mandatory information
Ad type (sale or lease).
Year of birth or estimated age if birth year is unknown; sex; height; breed or type; location; price; your contact information.
Suggested information
Training and experience; current fitness; weight; bone (measure cannons); hoof size; personality; recommended rider/handler skill level; maintenance or health requirements (shod, special diet, allergies?); month of most recent Coggins.
Suggested links
Competition profiles (USEF or other); embeddable videos or photo galleries.
Photos
Due to formatting and email size restrictions, we can only publish one photo in the newsletter. However, if you include a link to an online photo gallery, we will include the link in your ad.
Notes on location
The Michigan Hoof Beat welcomes advertisements from out-of-state locations within 100 miles of the Michigan border. Horses that live out-of-state but will be in Michigan for an overnight show can be listed if the ad clearly states the show location and dates the horse will be in Michigan.
Multiple horses
Submit a separate form for each horse.
If you wish to place a single advertisement for multiple horses, complete just one form. We will not include a photo gallery in the newsletter; instead, we will link to an external photo gallery of your choice.
Horse dealers
If you anticipate selling multiple horses per year, contact the publisher for a custom arrangement.
Horse rescues
Bona-fide rescues or rehoming organizations with nonprofit status can list horses free-of-charge; contact the publisher to establish status and for a custom form.
Lesson, boarding, training programs
Suggested information
Type (lesson, boarding, training); location; rates; credentials of trainer(s); type of client you’re looking for (just-for-fun, low level, showing, own horse); facility amenities; turnout details.
Trucks, trailers and farm machinery
Suggested information
Type of machine; brand / model; year; mileage, if relevant; condition; 1 photo; price; contact information
Tack
Type of equipment; brand / model; age of equipment, if known; condition of equipment; location; 1 photo; price; contact information.
Events
Type of event (shows, clinics, auction, etc); discipline; date; location; registration information (deadline, how to register, etc); price(s).
Other animals
Farm animals and dogs are welcome. Barn cat placement on a case-by-case basis.
– Planned purebred litter ads are one price
– Planned mixed-breed dog litters are welcome if purpose-bred for a job
Hay or bedding
Suggested information: plant species, cutting info, testing info, price, delivery info
Other categories
Horse and farm-related items are generally welcome. Other items on a case-by-case basis.