Handsome, playful, and fun! On a day where we saw many horses with big personalities and observed several great trainer/ horse connections, we have to say that Verne (aka- “mint monster”) stands out. His trainer displayed deep affection for him; Verne was his first win as a trainer and so he is searching for “the very best of homes for him”. We were told (and observed firsthand) that Verne is a very playful and happy boy; he enjoys toys, his jolly ball, and will even hold out his tongue for you to grab and play. One of our volunteers dubbed this team “the Verne and Julius show” as they kept us entertained with their obvious affection for one another and playful interaction.
We were told that Verne is a gentleman in his stall and doesn’t have any vices. At the track, he knows he’s a racehorse but he has a much different, quieter, more laid-back personality at the farm. He enjoys turn out and plays well with other horses. He’s said to be an easy horse to ride, though not recommended for beginners or timid riders.
He’s quite handsome with a more compact build. Because of that, we were actually quite surprised to stand next to him and see how very tall he was! He’s a big 17 hand horse! We liked his balance and proportions. He has a solid build with good bone and deep body. For his video, he was enthusiastic and prancy, a bit of a show-off, but still well-mannered. Just happy. We observed springy, athletic, floaty, toe-pointing movement.
Verne is by Bank Heist (Marias Mon lines) out of a Brahms mare with Danzig on his dam’s side. Mount Vernon Boy did not run as a two-year-old and with only eight starts is very lightly raced. If you’re looking for a big, fun, enthusiastic, playful, happy partner with a HUGE personality who wants to develop a deep connection with his person, Verne would be a great choice!
Price: $3,500 (neg.)
Contact: Julius Ashley 585-905-4512
Racing Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10623803®istry=T
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/mount+vernon+boy
