Here’s an adorable mare that smashes ALL of the chestnut mare stereo-types! She’s a super sweet, friendly, affectionate, and a total in-your-pocket type of girl! Just as cute as she can possibly be. We were told that she is lovely to handle, has no stable vices, and even keeps the tidiest stall in the barn. And, those of us with muck responsibilities always appreciate the latter! Her handler said that she’s quiet and polite to work with, and that was totally our observation as well. She’s even been turned out on the farm and gets along well with other horses too. Miss Congeniality with both people and horses.
She has a pretty, soft, shiny coat with a golden sheen and the sweetest face. We liked her balanced, compact build and nice topline- she gives the impression that she might be a very versatile athlete who could easily go in any direction for her second career. We were told that she is sound and she even won her race two starts ago. She does have some rounding on her ankles- we were told that they were old and don’t bother her. We put hands-on and found them to be firm, cold, and set. After racing earlier in the week, she displayed a relaxed walk with an overstep and a rhythmic jog with classic “daisy cutter” type movement. She moved quietly beside her handler, working off a loose lead.
And her personality? One of a total love-bug! She seemed to enjoy the attention as our volunteers and shoppers swarmed around her. She chilled out with us for a while- letting us feel her legs, pick up her feet, feed her peppermints, and she very much enjoyed multiple scritches too. Are you looking for a sweet, cuddly girl who loves affection and being groomed? Here she is!
Cozee Magic is by Good Magic (Curlin) with Hardspun and Danzig on her sire side and out of a Cozzene mare (as her name might have suggested to you). Her pedigree suggests she will be an athletic, all-round, good-minded sport horse.
Please note that references will be required and checked prior to being able to purchase this horse. Please see our post pinned to the top of our FB page for more information.
Price: $2,000 neg
Contact: Karen Barrow (585) 415-1152, text preferred
Racing Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10780992®istry=T
This dappled beauty posed like a queen as she showed off her beautiful solid bodied conformation, with a strong shoulder, feminine head, and intelligent kind eye. Her trainer told us she is a very sweet girl, good to handle, and easy to ride — indeed she has beginner exercise riders learn their trade on her. She has given her all on the track, racking up 8 wins and over $200,000 in earnings in her 49 race career spanning 6 years. She has accumulated some wear and tear and has osselets, and her trainer knows it is time to let her move on to a new less strenuous career. After some R & R time, she should be suitable for a light riding job. But with her beautiful good looks and outstanding sport horse pedigree, we think she is an excellent broodmare prospect for crossing with warmblood stallions to produce sport horse babies. She is sired by the great Lemon Drop Kid, a noted broodmare sire, and also a sire with many offspring who have excelled in eventing, and hunter/jumper disciplines. Her dam is by Salt Lake, a son of Deputy Minister — both highly valued sport horse sires.
We met a true sweetheart today when this handsome chestnut with the kindest eyes came out of his stall sporting his copper coat and flaxen mane. He walked out on a loose leadline and remained relaxed throughout our visit. He was very happy to visit with us and seemed to enjoy all the attention while remaining as lovable as a golden retriever puppy. (Maybe that’s where the flaxen mane comes from?) He stood for kisses, treats and posing and jogged quietly. He seemed to be an all-around “chill” guy. At just 4 years old it turns out this very sweet guy is looking for his next career because he is simply “as slow as molasses”.
He is by Solomini, son of much desired Curlin, known for their trainability and athleticism, and is out of Bella’s Flare by Bellamy Road, known for offspring with incredible movement and brains. His handler says he is easy to work around in the stall where he is also neat and clean. He has no vices and turns out well in a group. Best of all, he has no “known injuries” with clean legs with lovely feet. His video says it all.
Please note that references will be required and checked prior to being able to purchase this horse.
What is red and white and big and a flashy, Mr. Fancy-pants all-over? Meet Lago Di Como! From his gleaming chestnut coat with its golden sheen to all the flashy chrome on his legs and face, this is a horse that will get you noticed in any show ring. This beloved homebred was recently gelded; as a three-year old as he was deemed to be getting too heavy to be a racehorse. He certainly is a big, solid, beefy boy- and he is still probably growing! His training staff advised his owner that maybe racing wasn’t really going to be his jam- but the owners wanted to run him at least once and give it a shot. As his trainer quipped, “he’s so cute, I just wish he had (racing) talent”. So, anyhow, after his first start, he’s now looking for a new career… and he will be a fabulous sport horse!
He’s described as being a generally good horse- but because he was (until recently) a colt, he has never been turned out with other horses so that’s an unknown. He’s described as young, very athletic, and quick- nothing naughty, and nothing that is an issue for an experienced OTTB rider. But he’s probably not the best candidate for a first time, off-the-track restart. We did find him to be quite a cuddlebug during his photoshoot. He’s a giant peacock and also an affectionate goober. We liked his proportions- shorter back, long underline and sloping shoulder. He’s a big, young, athletic horse with solid bone.
For his video, he was relaxed, steady, and polite. We observed a long, sweeping walk with a big overstep and a rhythmic, workmanlike jog.
Lago Di Como is by Snowtrouble (Tapit) with Storm Cat and Blushing Groom appearing on his sire side. He’s out of a Skip to the Stone mare with Halo and Damascus appearing on the dam side of his pedigree.
Please note that references will be required and checked prior to being able to purchase this horse. Please see our post pinned to the top of our FB page for more information.
Price: $5,000
Contact: Michelle Tasso 585-472-2804 (text preferred, please not after 7:30pm)
If you’re looking for a handsome, agreeable, been-there-done-that warhorse, look no further! Here’s a super cute horse with a cute name! We previously met (and fell in love with) him in a prior year as we were listing a stablemate, we’ve followed his career, and were happy to see that it’s now his turn! He’s a genuinely all-round, really nice boy! We’re told that he is sound, has no stable vices, has clean legs (which we observed), no known injuries, and also that he turns out well in a herd. He’s had a successful career as a racehorse- 54 starts with a 6-10-11 record and over $209K in earnings. This is a testament to his soundness, durability, and good sense brain! This year, he’s yet to be on the boards and we’re told that he’s just “not interested in running” anymore. But he has great potential for so many other pursuits! He was very agreeable for his photoshoot, posing easily from the lightest touch of our volunteer’s fingertips. He’s handsome and well put together with powerful hindquarters. His body is balanced and well-proportioned. And that forelock! That face! So cute. At one point our volunteer fumbled the bag of mints and both she and the trainer dropped down to pick them up. Gimmedamoney stood attentively, like a statue, never moving a muscle (even though he was VERY interested in what they were doing)! What a good egg! He then jogged off quietly, displaying relaxed, flowy movement. He’s got the looks, temperament, brain, and movement to be a serious contender for the iron horse award at the RRP Makeover- and we’d certainly love to see him there! But he’s also a seriously cool, very chill, talented horse who would also relish just being your best friend. A cool horse who could do anything, or maybe a little bit of everything? That’s for you to decide.
He’s by the popular sire Central Banker out of a Hook and Ladder mare with Dixieland Band and Cox’s Ridge also making appearances on his dam side pedigree.
Please note that references will be required and checked prior to being able to purchase this horse. Please see our post pinned to the top of our FB page for more information.
Do you like bling? Dapples on a bay? How about a beautifully balanced hunter-type gelding? Bustino Sanino might be the horse you are looking for! This young man had our volunteers in stitches at his stall as he insisted on smooches and scritches and displayed his affection openly. He is reported to have no vices, and as we can attest, he is an absolute joy to be around. While he is “good to work with in his stall” he has not been turned out in a group yet.
Bustino Santino showed himself to be calm, well-mannered, and very respectful of his handler. He wanted to be part of the conversation and listened well when asked to stand and take his trot videos. He is said to be sound and to have no history of old injuries. He is reported to be a straightforward ride. While he gets a bit quick and choppy when he’s excited for his races, he demonstrated a more sweeping, flat-kneed jog for our video.
Bustino Santino is by the popular NY Sire, Bustin Stones, known for throwing loads of personality in his typically thick offspring. He is out of an It’s No Joke mare, who hails from Distorted Humor, who is known for his excellent brain and trainability. This guy definitely turned our volunteers’ heads, and we are sure he will turn many others in just about any arena!
Do you want to get noticed in the hunter ring? Well, here you go! This sweet six-year-old gelding is about as classy as they come with his light bay coat, three white socks and a huge blaze across his face. His trainer describes him as a “real lover boy” who is good in his stall and in turnout with other horses and is said to “ to never have had an issue” of any sort. He is also said to be “clean as a whistle” and “never has he taken a bad step.” She went so far as to claim “this horse has never even had a dose of bute” in the time she has had him.
He came out quietly and stood to be admired and photographed and then jogged easily on a loose lead. He is nicely balanced with a good shoulder and a perfect height. He enjoyed being admired by our volunteers and was very interested in the mints used to help him pose. His jog was flat-kneed and toe-pointing. His floppy ears stayed forward and his tail wagged, showing what a happy, easy-going guy he is. He has been well-loved and it certainly shows!
Captainofmyheart is by Honorable Dillon, who is by Tapit, known for having offspring with loads of personality and athletic talent. He is out of a Freud mare who is known for ammy friendly kiddos with loads of talent in jumping. This loveable sweet guy is sure to excel in just about any discipline and is sure to get you noticed!
Please be prepared with references as they will be checked!
Price: $3500 negotiable to the best of homes
Contact: Elizabeth Hendy 585-472-9538 text only please
