Ixodes stunned our volunteers with her unique coloring and delicate build immediately upon exiting the barn! While technically a dark bay, she has hints of red throughout. This petite lady may seem grumpy in her stall but cheers up the second she comes out. While offering some “mare stare”, she still never does anything naughty in her stall, and is reported to be vice free. And like any true lady, telling her she’s pretty also changes her attitude!

Ixodes had just raced less than a week before we photographed her, had only been walking since, and then the entire barn started grumbling for their lunch, so she was understandably distracted for her photo session. Still show showed off her big shoulder and lovely neck attachment. She enjoyed the attention of the scratches from the volunteers. She is reported good to ride, with no funny business, and despite the ruckus going on around her, she was able to demonstrate her natural over track at the walk, and her floaty, toe-pointing trot.

Ixodes is by War Dancer, son of War Front, known for the their jumping ability and out of a Skip Away mare. Don’t let this unique, pretty girl pass you by!

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

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

Jog Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05BSvNi8tzs