Terry McNeill - Realtor

05/15/2026

CLEARED LOT WITH UTILITIES IN QUITMAN. Ready for your home!!

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05/15/2026

I am Trigger.

I am a 41-year-old (yes, you read that right!!) Shetland Pony that has been at AGES for the past 16 years. I was used for breeding, until my owner could no longer care for me.

I've made lots of good friends here over the years, and I've outlived many of them. Some of you may remember Andrew. I really miss him. I also became the “eyes” of many blind and elderly horses that have been at AGES.

Kids love me because I'm so small, they can look right into my eyes, at least when my handsome forelock isn't covering them. But don't let my size fool you! I can hold my own and then some with any full-sized horse.

If you haven't met me yet, come to a Visitor's Day and say hello!

05/15/2026

The horse industry and its attempt to rebrand irresponsible animal ownership as… something else.

Every year I see elderly and/or lame horses being offered for “free to good home” on the sales websites.

Every year, I see riders rehoming “heart horses” because they “can’t keep a horse that they can’t ride.”

The unrideable horse is often an unwanted horse.

Even the people who’ve had the horse for years and gotten to know their personality often still don’t have it in their hearts to keep them when something results in the horse no longer being suited to riding.

“Horses are expensive!”

“A lot of people can’t afford to pay for a horse that can’t be ridden and still get a riding horse.”

Excuses are made to downplay what it actually means for horses to be discarded at the rate that they are when they can no longer be ridden.

But no excuse changes the reality.

We already have an unwanted horse problem.

Too many horses, not enough homes.

Unrideable horses and horses in their senior years are even less “desirable” when they’re pawned off by the very people who should be caring for them at their most vulnerable.

It isn’t responsible animal ownership to discard animals when they no longer serve you and when they’re even harder to find long term homes for.

There are not enough willing retirement homes out there to accommodate the number of horses being discarded.

Yet, we see this continue to happen at a high rate because it’s easier for people to hang onto the illusion of giving a horse away to a better home than it is for them to make a final responsible decision and euthanize to ensure the horse doesn’t end up somewhere poor.

Because euthanizing the unrideable horse is a far clearer admittance that the person would rather end a life so they can get a rideable horse than pay for the retirement.

It feels a lot more icky.

But, it’s a more responsible decision than giving your vulnerable horse away.

Because if you don’t have it in your heart to retire and care for the horse you already know, the odds of a stranger doing it are slim.

And these types of horses are most “valuable” when sold at auction. Often for meat.

This attitude isn’t justified or accepted with virtually any other animal.

If I tried to give my dog away when hits her senior years and said that it was because I couldn’t have two dogs and that I wanted a young puppy who could do more, people would lose it.

And rightfully so.

Ironically, many of the people who would see an issue with that are the same who may defend the same actions when seen with horses.

There’s a disconnect between how horse people perceive actions relating to horses, simply because “they’re expensive.”

But we need to have this discussion.

Because, ultimately, if many horse people care more about riding than they do the horses that they have, they’re better suited leasing or taking lessons than they are owning.

You shouldn’t take on a horse to own if you aren’t prepared to pay for the horse into retirement or euthanize them if you refuse to care for them when they’re vulnerable.

Few people may find the miracle retirement home when giving these horses away but there are not enough of these homes and any rescues that frequent auctions can attest to that.

So, examine what your actions say about you.

You knew the expense of the horse when you got it.

No longer being rideable often does nothing to change the cost.

The only thing that’s changed is the use of the horse.

If their value depletes to the point where you no longer want to pay for their care, simply because you cannot ride them…

Well, that does expose where priorities lie.

And it shows a greater love for riding than it does for the horse.

If hearing that makes you feel angry and you don’t feel it represents you, reexamine your actions if you’re still defending this type of behaviour.

05/15/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING | Mineola, TX — $349,000

👇 See comments for full listing link & video tour!"

Welcome to 172 Private Road 6292, nestled in the quiet and sought-after Shady Oaks Subdivision just outside of Mineola! This stunning custom-built 3 bed / 2 bath ranch-style home sits on a beautiful half-acre lot and was built in 2022 with extraordinary attention to detail and quality finishes you simply won't find at this price point.
✨ This home has it ALL:
🍳 Chef's kitchen with dark granite countertops, pot filler, built-in wine rack & oversized walk-in pantry
🚿 Designer tile work in the primary shower that rivals homes costing far more
🔥 Harman pellet stove with remote control — perfect for cool East Texas evenings
💡 All LED lighting, hybrid water heater & added insulation for low utility bills
💧 Whole house water filtration system
⚡ EV charging plug in the spacious 2-car garage
🌐 High-speed internet capability — work from home with ease
🌿 Covered back porch, fenced backyard & striking curb appeal
Low taxes at just $2,597/year! Built in 2022 with no HOA fees and country living at its finest.
📍 Mineola, TX | Wood County | Shady Oaks Subdivision
🛏 3 Bed | 🛁 2 Bath | 📐 1,851 sq ft | 🌳 0.5 Acres
📲 DM me to schedule your private showing — a home like this doesn't come along often!

05/15/2026

05/12/2026

Hello from Petunia Pete!

02/05/2026

🦌 40 ACRES OF PRIME HUNTING LAND - GILMER, TEXAS 🦌
This property is a wildlife paradise! Deer, wild hogs, rabbits, and abundant wildlife. Watch the video to see what this land has to offer.
Property Features:
• 40 acres in beautiful Upshur County
• Stocked pond with GREAT fishing (crappie, bass & more)
• Mature bottomland hardwoods (natural tree farm)
• Open pasture
• LOADED with game - deer, hogs, rabbits
• Thriving wildlife population - bobcats, foxes, otters, owls, hawks, and a wide variety of birds
This land has produced big bucks and supports a diverse ecosystem year-round. Perfect for hunting, fishing, recreation, or investment.
Price: $400,000 ($10,000/acre)
Comparable properties in the area are selling for $9K-$15K per acre - this is priced to move!
📍 Location: Gilmer, Texas (Upshur County)
Contact Terry McNeill
Leslie Cain Realty, LLC
📞 903-871-5058
Serious inquiries only. Don't miss this opportunity!