Located on owner’s farm in Shortsville NY near the Finger Lakes Race Track

This big, flashy, beloved homebred son of Will Take Charge is affectionately known to his owner/breeder as “Willy.” He is a half-brother to Sea Captain, who was last autumn’s most coveted FLF listing. The trainers and grooms for both horses say that Willy is even nicer than his exceptional brother… both in temperament, rideability, handling, and general loveability.   Sea Urchin has had only 7 starts, without ever finishing better than 4th, so his owner/breeder has reluctantly concluded that racing is not his aptitude, but she realizes that he has unlimited potential for many new careers. He was recently brought to his owner’s farm and had his shoes pulled. He has quickly settled into the laid back farm life, enjoying his turn out — he was even reluctant to trot for his jog video, and was completely unfazed by trotting barefoot on pavement, with only a rope lead, in between a pasture with weanlings and one with mares all looking on with curiosity.  We talked with people who groomed Willy on the track last year, this year, and on the farm, and all agreed that he is one of the sweetest, kindest, great to handle and work with horses — they all adore him!  Sea Urchin is sound and clean legged and has no vices.  He showed very good movement for his jog video — as we said, barefoot on pavement, just after having his shoes pulled.  With his looks and laid-back attitude and quiet flowing movement he screams “fancy show hunter prospect”  to us… perhaps because we know of some Will Take Charge offspring who are excelling in that discipline. But eventers and dressage riders also love Will Take Charge offspring — so Willy can go in ay new career direction. His sire Will Take Charge is by Unbridled’s Song  and out of the great broodmare Take Charge Lady, who is from Deputy Minister and Fappiano lines.  Sea Urchin’s dam Tapitbythesea is by the great Tapit, from AP Indy lines, and out of a mare from Mt. Livermore (Blushing Groom/Cox’s Ridge) and Unbridled and Roberto lines. These are exceptional sport horse bloodlines. 

Price: $4,000

Contact: Tammy Jacobs Klimasewski (owner)  585-820-9999 (text or call)

Racing record:  https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10660576&registry=T&rbt=TB

Pedigree:  https://www.pedigreequery.com/sea+urchin13

 

While Big Mike is not a TB, he is a hard working and essential part of the race track as an outrider and pony horse that watches over morning workouts and accompanies the racehorses to the post. Mike worked at several top tracks before his owner relocated to Finger Lakes – he even accompanied horses to the post and back to the winner’s circle at the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico!  Mike has been with his owner for 9 years and is much loved, but she must reluctantly part with him and let him find a new home because she has had multiple health issues that prevent her from continuing to work as an outrider at the track.  Due to the owner’s challenges, Mike had been a pasture pet for 4 years prior to this year. She lent him to another outrider for this racing season at Finger Lakes to get Mike back in shape and to give him something to do – and he would very much love to continue to have a new job that brings pleasure to you!  Despite his hefty, not-yet-in-shape frame, Mike was incredibly light on his feet for his jog video, and is a very nice balanced mover. His owner says he is very smooth to ride, and he sure does look that way in his video. He is reported to be very sound, and he is barefoot. Mike is also reported to be a kind perfect gentleman, with no vices, no buck or bolt, and an eager to please personality.  He is an easy keeper, turns out well with others, will willingly leave the herd, goes English or Western, neck reins, is road safe, very responsive to aids, and also has a good turn of foot for his size when needed – he never had any problems going after loose horses or horses in need of assistance on the track.  As an outrider/pony horse, he is also patient and tolerant with the antics of other horses, and unflappable. Mike’s owner reports that before she got him, he was jumping big jumps with ease – a truly versatile athlete! In addition to all these attributes, Mike is reported to be very clean and neat in his stall and loves being brushed and getting attention.  Wow– if you could design the perfect horse for anyone, it sounds like Big Mike is your guy! We can see Big Mike as an ideal gentleman’s fox hunter, lesson horse, “husband horse,” trails and hunter pace horse, or even a jumper at local shows.  “Bombproof” gems like Mig Mike don’t come along often, so don’t hesitate to convince his owner (the contact person) why you will be the ideal excellent loving forever home for her very special Big Mike.

Price: $7500 negotiable to an excellent home

Contact:  Kelly 585-298-1545 (call preferred but texts are OK)

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If you’re looking for “a big hunk of love” with an adorable name, look no further than Joey Loose Lips! Joey loves to be groomed and doted on by his humans.  Our volunteer confirmed this as he offered her his nose for smooches multiple times while his connections readied him for his photo shoot.  He is reported to be very easy to deal with and to have no vices. While his connections report no major injuries during his time with them, Joey does have an infection on his right hind that caused some swelling.  It does go down with movement, but unfortunately it did not allow us to get a video of his movement when we met him.  The trainer is happy to discuss further with any interested parties, and we do hope to get a video when the swelling is a bit better. As he is on the ground, it is reported that Joey is great to ride.  It is stated that he “never does anything wrong”.  He stood like a statue while his race connections moved his legs to stand him up to best show him off.  He looked for more kisses while we photographed his adorable face.  He did not get distracted by flies or other horses, paying all of his attention to any of the humans in hopes of more pats and scratches. Joey Loose Lips is by Effinex who is known to produce very large- both height and width- offspring with trainable demeaners and is out of Soto who is by Dehere, known for amateur friendly, smart offspring.  If you’re looking for your next best friend, Joey just may be your guy!

Price: $2,000

Contact: Adrianne D’Alessandro (585) 281-1810 (text preferred)

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10465604&registry=T 

Pedigree:  https://www.pedigreequery.com/joey+loose+lips

Number One Dillon is definitely number one in his barn! His race connections could not say enough good things about this very special boy.  His trainer states that he is a “character” with lots of personality, no stables vices, very easy to work around, and loved by just about everyone at the track.  While he may be on the smaller side, he has good bone and is thicker, so should take up a fair amount of leg.

Dillon is reported to be great to ride and handle.  He demonstrated his easy-going nature as he jogged politely on a loose lead despite the less-than-ideal weather.  He showed off a natural over stride at the walk and a flowing, floaty jog.  Dillon does have some rounding of the ankles, but has raced on them, and is reported to be sound by his connections.

Dillon is by Honorable Dillon, who hails from the Tapit/Pulpit line, that is highly sought after by jumpers and eventers. He is out of a Don Six mare with Wild Again lines.  Don’t miss out on this favorite grey boy that is sure to get you noticed in any arena!

Price: $5,000

Contact: Adrianne D’Alessandro (585) 281-1810 (text preferred)

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10240163&registry=T (https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10240163&registry=T)

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/number+one+dillon (https://www.pedigreequery.com/number+one+dillon)

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Always loved the Frost Giant babies but they seem like too much horse for you? Then Scherzer is your girl! Scherzer has been described as “not your typical Frost Giant baby”.  While she can be strong on the track, there is never any “silliness”, but is rather all business under saddle.  In the barn, she is known as a sweetheart who “loves to be loved” and “loves her peppermints”.  She is reported to have no vices, no old injuries, and just an all-around good girl.  Her connections cannot say enough good things about this girl, including that she turns out well with others and is extremely easy at home on the farm. Scherzer enjoyed her photo shoot as our volunteer doted on her.  She stood as if she were a model while we moved around her for all angles!  For her jog, she was respectful of her handler, and showed off her flat-kneed, toe-pointing trot that would stand out in any arena! Scherzer is by Frost Giant who is known to produce highly desirable, athletic, sport horses and is out of a Big Brown mare, who is known for throwing levelheaded, highly trainable offspring.  For those of you who remember Mr. Larry from last year? This is his full sister! Larry is in North Carolina eventing with his new owner, and we’d love to see this sweet girl go in the same direction!

Price: $3,500

Contact: Adrianne D’Alessandro (585) 281-1810 (text preferred)

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10776899&registry=T&rbt=TB 

Pedigree:  https://www.pedigreequery.com/scherzer2

Who doesn’t love an adorable grey gelding? If you fall into that category, then you won’t want to miss out on Thejigisup!  This sweet boy was getting bathed as our volunteers approached.  He stood quietly while his owner hosed him down.  His owner reports that he is “perfect” in his stall, has no vices, and is great to work with. He’s a playful guy who can be a bit mouthy but doesn’t bite to be mean. His owner told us that his riders report that he is great to ride but can be just a little strong. Thejigisup enjoyed the attention from our volunteers and was happy to pose quietly for his photos.  While he is slightly petite, he does have a deep barrel and should take up a fair amount of leg.  It does appear that he may be in a bit of a growth spurt at this time.  For his jog, he was polite and respectful, and showed off a lovely, ground covering jog.  He certainly wants to be fancy! Thejigisup is by My Best Brother, who boasts blood from Storm Cat and Carson City.  He is out of a Get Rich Quick mare with Seeking Gold and Dehere on the bottom. With a pedigree like this, Thejigisup will be sure to have a larger-than-life personality that is a ton of fun to work with! Don’t let this future showstopper pass you by!

Price: $3,500

Contact: Adrianne D’Alessandro (585) 281-1810 (text preferred)

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10733448&registry=T 

Pedigree:  https://www.pedigreequery.com/thejigisup