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
If you prefer your horses built like a “moose”, but far, far more attractive than one, Addyson’s Dream is the horse for you! This large, thick guy is a trainer favorite that they just couldn’t say enough good things about. While Addyson is vice free, he can be a bit grumpy with a hard curry. His connections say that this big guy has a big soft spot for women and children but truly is a “people horse”.
Addyson is reported to be very good to ride with no previous injuries. He stood for our photo shoot like a champ, however, would have been far happier crawling into his handler’s lap. He remained respectful of his recently injured handler who had to jog a bit slow himself. He demonstrated his naturally lofty jog and walk with over track, even with a missing hind shoe.
Addyson is by Uptowncharlybrown, who has Grand Slam and Langfuhr lines, which would suggest he will be very amateur friendly and also athletic. He is out of a Lemon Drop Kid mare who’s offspring are also known for their trainability. We can see this very large guy excelling in just about any discipline, and with his remarkably good looks, should kill it in the show ring! Don’t let Addyson’s Dream pass you by!
Please note that references will be required and checked prior to being able to purchase this horse. Please see our post for more information.
As you might guess by her name, this pretty and very leggy girl is a daughter of the popular Big Brown. We were told that this filly is friendly and affectionate with her handlers, well-behaved, and “doesn’t do a thing wrong” whether under tack or in her stall. And, during our session, we observed her to be very sweet, professional, and ladylike. She was amenable to posing for us and we thought she was a polite, girly-girl who appreciated affection and especially loved getting scritches from us. We think that she might have been happy to stand there all day! We think that Stella will appreciate being doted on with massages, plenty of scritches, and lots of grooming time!
Stella has a pretty, feminine face attached to a long, elegant neck. She has nice depth through her body and gives the impression of having uphill balance. She does have a scar on her right forearm- we were informed that it was from a pasture fence incident that happened as a yearling but once it healed, we were told that it has never bothered her or affected her soundness.
She moved out quietly for her handler displaying a relaxed, swinging walk with an overstep and jogged politely and respectfully, with floaty, efficient, flat-knee movement much as you would expect from such a leggy girl.
Her current connections said that they claimed her late last year, and although they are fond of her, she hasn’t proven to be much of a racehorse. So, they’ve decided to move her along knowing that such a nice girl should find much greater success in her second career.
Stella is by Big Brown out of a Bluegrass Cat mare with Roberto and Unbridled / Fappiano also appearing in her pedigree. This sweet and pretty filly enjoys being loved on- so if you are someone who enjoys pampering your ponies with ‘spa’ days, this might be your girl. And just think how fun that it will be to yell “Stella!” when you go out into the paddock.
Please note that references will be required and checked prior to being able to purchase this horse. Please see our post for more information.
We were wowed by this handsome beefcake of a horse- one of our volunteers even described him as a “stupidly beautiful creature”. He’s gorgeous… and he knows it too. He is a solidly built, muscular horse, with depth through his heart girth, width through the chest, and with powerful hindquarters. He’s well balanced and appears to be a big, strong, and athletic.
We were told that he is generally a good egg to work around and is “tremendous” to ride. We were not informed of any vices or issues. His trainer said that he is simultaneously his favorite in the barn but is also frustrating in that he has so much potential- running like a superstar in training or for the start of a race, but failing to translate that to chalk up a recent win. But he has had a respectable career as a racehorse earning $128K in his 28 starts.
In the photos and video, you may notice a mish-mosh of shoes (or no shoes) on his feet…he is missing the LF and has a glue-on one on his right. His trainer is also his farrier and unfortunately was on crutches and therefore unable to do the traditional nail on shoes during Ira’s last reset. But this did not affect his jog video at all! Ira moved off displaying much spring, loft, and suspension. We were told that being barefoot hasn’t bothered him either. We observed a balanced, athletic, and clever horse who was affectionate with his trainer and also quietly grazed after his jog video.
This big, confident, and personable horse has some sport lineage chops too. He is by Laoban (a son of Uncle Mo) and out of a Graeme Hall mare. Blushing Groom and Gone West also appear in his pedigree.
Please note that references will be required and checked prior to being able to purchase this horse. Please see our post for more information.
We loved this sweet, sleepy boy with the pretty forelock. We first caught him tucked up contentedly napping in his stall. As his trainer entered, he quietly got to his feet, stood patiently as he received a quick once over to flick off some shavings from his coat, and politely walked outside like a total gentleman. In the sunlight his solid bay coat took on a golden sheen: we noticed he has just a dusting of chrome on both of his hind coronets /heels. Classic elegance in any show ring!
We were told that he is “great in his stall” and is really “good about everything”. And that’s what exactly what we observed. He was cooperative as the volunteers set up for photos- super sweet, politely-friendly, and he seemed to enjoy the attention. He strikes us as having an ammy-friendly brain and would probably enjoy being someone’s special steady-eddy partner.
He’s super cute with an adorable face and is nicely put together with short-coupled, well-balanced proportions. We liked how he stands up with his hind-end tucked underneath him. Efficiently athletic. He jogged quietly and politely on a loose lead without a chain, displaying cute, springy, and relaxed movement. He remained happy, chill, and agreeable throughout his photos and video.
Lightly raced, with only four (rather lackluster) starts, he’s a pretty much a blank slate that you could take in many directions. By Galilean (Uncle Mo / Indian Charlie) out of a Yes Its True mare, with Sadler Wells/ El Prado and Gone West also appearing in his pedigree, he has a nice breeding to be your next sport horse prospect! He’s just too slow (and chill) to be a racehorse. Only three, he is likely to grow a tad more and he certainly has some filling out yet to do; this sweet and lovely boy right now will be stunning dude in the future. We’re confident that he will be much loved in his next career. If you are looking for a super chill, easy-going, lightly-raced, young gelding- here he is!
If sweet, easy, and laid back all wrapped up in a fancy package sounds like what you are looking for, then Twisted Banker is the horse for you! This quiet boy had been gelded a week prior to our volunteer meeting him but he never knew he was a “boy”. He was only gelded as his connections knew that would make him easier to place. And as they always say: a good colt makes a GREAT gelding.
Twist hung out unbothered by literally anything going on around him during his photo shoot. He did come to his connections needing just a bit of weight and gelding him didn’t help, but just imagine how this horse will shine with a bit of groceries and some down time! For his jog video he happily jogged lazily next to his handler. Under saddle he is much the same, warming up without a pony and just jogs along like a show horse. We added a short clip from his last race so you can really see his lofty, fancy movement. He is reported to be injury and vice free. He did have tie back surgery, and he has raced afterwards and does not make a noise, so he should not have any disciplinary limitations.
Twisted Banker is by favorite New York sire, Central Banker and is out of a Discreet Cat mare with Empire Maker also on the bottom. This pedigree suggests exactly what he is: a kind, trainable guy with loads of potential and great movement! This horse is ready to be an amateur dream horse in any discipline of choice!
He is currently located at a farm very close to the Finger Lakes Race Track, so you need to call and make an appointment to see him. Please note that references will be required and checked prior to being able to purchase this horse. Please see our post for more information.
Peeling Out is a gelding that will certainly stand out in just about any post track career! This flashy, fancy boy is as nice to be around as he is good looking! Over and over his connections kept saying that he was an “easy, good boy”. He is currently owned by his breeder, and she absolutely adores him, so when his trainer said he just wasn’t showing any talent in racing, they both decided to let him go find a new career that he will certainly shine in.
Peeling Out is reported to not have any vices, is easy to have in the barn, and eats really well. He certainly enjoyed the attention of our volunteer and his handlers as he tried to craw right into a pocket or two. For his photo shoot, he was far more interested in the treats he was offered than standing up to model and yet he still showed off his glossy coat and conformation. For his jog video he was polite and listened to his handler, only being jogged with the lead connected under his halter. He showed off his happy, toe-pointing trot. Peeling out is reported to be good to ride on the track and to have no previous injuries.
Peeling Out is by the popular sire Freud, known to throw athletic offspring who are very good jumpers with loads of personality. He is out of a Maria’s Mon mare, a much sought after sire for good jumping sport horses, with Montbrook also close up, known for quality movement and brains. Peeling Out is ready to peel out of race life and walk into any other career!
Please note that references will be required and checked prior to being able to purchase this horse. Please see our post for more information.
If you are looking for a sweet, kind, certified good boy then look no further than Pauper King! King’s connections just couldn’t say enough good things about him. In his stall, our volunteer was able to snuggle him and see for herself what a nice boy King is. He is reported to have no vices and to be very nice to have in the barn.
He is reported to be very good to ride. He will warm up on his own before the race but also ponies well. His trainer reports that he trains like a champion but just has no speed in the races and he is ready to let this gem of a horse find a career he would prefer. He is reported to be sound with no previous injuries.
For his photo shoot he modeled his thick, short coupled body happily. He enjoyed the attention from our volunteer and his handlers. He was respectful for his jog video, only having the lead attached under the halter. He demonstrated a natural over track and the walk and a flat-kneed lofty jog. Pauper King is by King for a Day who is by Uncle Mo, whose offspring are desired for their excellent brains and movement, and his dam side boats Wildcat Shoes and Notebook, both also known for their ammy friendly brains and trainability. This horse is the entire package do not let him pass you by.
Please note that references will be required and checked prior to being able to purchase this horse. Please see our post for more information.
Her name says it all… she is a lotta cuteness and athleticism in a sporty compact pretty package. Our volunteers thought she is adorable, and we think that her obvious athleticism and catlike quickness will suit her well in many new disciplines — polo, barrel racing, jumping. She has a nicely balanced compact build with a strong sloping shoulder, and we observed clean legs. Her handler said she is sound and has not had any issues and that she has no vices. He said that while she can be feisty, she is friendly. She would be best for an experienced person who knows how to let down and restart OTTBs who can appreciate her spunky athleticism and channel it into a new discipline. Like most OTTBs, once she is off the track and enjoying turn out, she is likely to settle down. She Jogged politely and showed light and springy nice movement. She has accumulated a decent racing record, with three wins, six seconds, and four thirds in 22 starts, but now that she has to face a tougher level of competition she hasn’t fared as well, so her connections would like to let her move on to a new career while she is still young and sound. She has raced this year so she is fully eligible for the 2026 or the 2027 RRP. She is sired by Bustin Stones, a son of City Zip who produces athletic quick offspring who have gone on to do well in many disciplines from barrel racing to jumping. Her dam, Crazy Cat Lady, is a stakes placed daughter of Freud — another sire known for offspring who are athletic and good jumpers.
Price: $2000 negotiable
Contact: Michelle Tasso (585) 472-2804 (text preferred, and do not contact after 7:30 pm)
If a petite, pint-sized princess is on your list then look no further than Bust My Chops! This sweet girl has all the heart and try but her little legs are too short to keep up, according to her connections. She is reported to have no vices and to be very easy to have in the barn. Our volunteers were able to see first-hand exactly how sweet she was as when we brought her out, she’d much rather snuggle her handler than worry about anything else.
She is reported to be fine to gallop with no funny business, she’s just too small to be competitive. She is reported to have no prior injuries. For her photo shoot, she stood up as though she desired to be the most perfect showmanship pony. For her jog video, though she may have been a bit up as at the time she had only been walking, she still remained respectful of her handler and was able to show off her flat kneed, toe-pointing trot. Now, she has been taped at 14.2, but please keep in mind that the tapes are not always super accurate and that she is only 3. So while she is technically a pony now, she may not stay that way.
Bust My Chops is by Bustin Stones, a popular NY sire known for his athletic, well moving offspring and is out of a Cosmonaut mare with Lemon Drop Kid lines. While she is definitely Polo sized, we can also see this adorable, sweet thing go in any direction. Don’t let this flashy little girl pass you by!
Kittridge is a young, lightly raced dark bay beauty. Her connections could not say enough about how sweet this young lady is, and she is reported to be even sweeter at home. She is reported to have no vices, is great to have in the barn, and is even better on the farm. She turns out well with others.
For her photo shoot, Kitt was ready to crawl into her handler’s pocket looking for treats. She is reported to be good to ride. Kitt came back from her last race a little sore in her right knee, so she had x-rays done and a spur was found in the upper joint. She is reported to come sound after a bit of rest, but her connections think she deserves some time off and a less intensive job than racing. For her jog video she was uncharacteristically up, but she still showed off her fancy, lofty jog.
Kittridge is by the highly desirable Mission Impazible, offspring sought after for their gorgeous movement and very amateur friendly brains. She is out of a Don’t Get Mad mare, who has Stephen Got Even lines, also known for their excellent brains. Don’t miss out on a gorgeous, lightly raced filly that would shine in any arena.
You know you’ve got a special horse when not only is she a trainer favorite, but she is a favorite of the trainer’s children, and Big City Dreamer is just that. Dreamer is so sweet and kind in her stall and at the farm that their son is frequently found with her. She is reported to have no vices, to be easy to have in the barn. She turns out well with others.
Dreamer is one of those “doesn’t look like a thoroughbred” thoroughbreds. Her connections affectionately call her a “tank”. On the track, all that can be said for her is that she is SLOW, so slow, in fact, that she unfortunately doesn’t even have a published work. She is reported to be a straightforward ride and to have no prior injuries. For her jog video she showed off her casual and laid-back nature as she took some encouraging to move forward. Once she did, though, she showed off her steady, flat-kneed jog.
Dreamer is by Big Brown, a favorite for offspring with jumping ability and their amateur friendly brains. She is out of a Relato Del Gato mare, who has Tale of the Cat lines, known for their athletic ability. Big City Dreamer is an amateur dream horse that is ready to become someone’s heart horse
Sugarpapi is the horse everyone waits for- big, bay with chrome, in your pocket personality, and unraced! This big guy was part of a large starvation case. When his current connections took him on, he was given an entire year to put on weight, grow, and train. And while Papi does have published works making him RRP eligible, he is not showing enough promise to actually race. Sugarpapi is his trainer’s “baby”, and she stated that he is an absolute sweetheart and a joy to have in the barn. He is reported to have no vices.
Sugarpapi showed off his loving nature as we tried to pose him for his photos, but he would much rather snuggle with our volunteer and his trainer. This horse is so much more impressive in person than we could show off in his photos. His connections report that this is a guy that would benefit from a consistent program. If he’s given rime off, he can be a bit playful, but even as evidenced in our jog video, given appropriate boundaries, he will come right back down. He also demonstrated a natural over track at the walk and a lofty, floaty trot. He was not fazed by the large puddles either.
Sugarpapi is by Maximus Mischief, a son of Into Mischief known for his athletic offspring with strong jumping ability. He is out of a Candy Ride mare whose offspring are sought after for their excellent brains and movement. This guy could succeed in any arena and his trainer will be really particular about who he goes to. He will come with a strict no auction and first right of refusal contract.
If quiet, sound, and sweet-as-can-be are boxes on your check list, then you won’t want to miss Queen Isla! Isla is a kind filly that only had one start as a. 2 year old and is showing no promise this year as a 3 year old so her connections feel it is best to let her go find another job. Isla is easy in her stall, nice to be around, and is reported to have no vices. Even on a dreary, breezy day after only walking for the week, she jogged politely beside her handler. She showed off a natural over track at the walk and a big, lofty trot. She is reported to be good to ride on the track, with no bad habits. She is reported to be sound with clean, tight legs, and no prior injuries. Queen Isla is by King for a Day who is by Uncle Mo, who’s offspring are sought after for their movement, jumping ability and good brains. She is out of a Street Cry mare, and Street Cry is well known for horses with excellent jumping and sport horse potential. Queen Isla is nearly a blank slate just waiting for her new career. Don’t let this one get away!
Price: $2,500 negotiable
Contact: Michelle Tasso (585) 472-2804 (text only, and please do not contact after 8 pm)
If you want a horse whose personality is as big as he is then majestic frontier is the horse for you! This tall, dark, and handsome is “a big ham and total peppermint hound”. He is reported to have no vices and a pleasure to have in the barn. While he wasn’t feeling very photogenic for his photo shoot, Majestic definitely enjoyed some snuggle time with his handler. Big personality certainly shining through.
Majestic Frontier is reported to be good to ride, with no buck, rear, or bolt. He is reported be sound with no previous injuries. He has certainly showed his athleticism with a very successful racing record. He is stakes placed, has over $300,000 in earnings, and has 7 wins, 12 seconds, and 5 thirds in his racing career. He will bring that class and heart to any new discipline you want to do with this big guy. Despite feeling happy for his jog video, he never put a foot wrong, and stayed right beside is handler. Majestic Frontier is by Keen Ice, who is by the highly desired Curlin, known for athletic and intelligent offspring. He is out of a First Defense mare, who is by Unbridled Song. Don’t let this guy that is both huge in body and personality pass you by.
This big and gorgeous hunk, who sold as a $125K yearling, just “wants someone to be his person”. His trainer described him as a pet puppy dog. And that’s what we observed- a sweet, friendly, playful, cuddly, giant fuzzy teddy bear of a horse. We were told that he is good in his stall with no vices and even keeps a tidy stall (always appreciated when you are doing the mucking out!) He enjoys being on his trainer’s farm where he is relaxed and carefree, and more like “a big pony”. He’s great in turnout and likes/ plays well with other horses. He’s a generally chill dude; his trainer even shoes him without any assistance while Interchanger is simply tied in his stall. He’s described as a fun, confident horse, a personality with some opinions, who is also a polite and friendly. Sounds like he’ll make a great partner for you!
Interchanger has a big, solid build, with more compact frame proportions giving the impression of being handy and athletic. He’s deep and thick through his body. He does have some track jewelry- his osslets, although unsightly, are cold and set; we were told that they have never bothered him (he raced the Wednesday before we took his Saturday listing). For his video, he was super chill and followed on a loose lead. We glimpsed some lovely movement that would show well in a variety of disciplines.
Interchanger is by Mendelssohn with Scat Daddy and Hail to reason on his sire side. He’s out of a Pleasantly Perfect mare with Danzig, Affirmed, and Pleasant Colony noted in his dam’s pedigree.
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
What a hunk! When the trainer’s daughter brought this handsome solidly built guy out of the barn, we thought she was showing us a Quarterhorse track pony! Nope, he’s a TB, but he could fit right in at the QH shows. Son of Darkness is a durable sound war horse, a well known and popular horse around the Finger Lakes backside. While he could keep racing, he has not been as successful this year, so his connections, who have had him for several years, say he owes them nothing, but they owe him a great retirement to a new career. They describe him as an “old soul,” but with a young kid’s curiosity and love of life. They say he loves to stand and watch the goings on around him — when they take him to the track for morning exercise, they drop the reins, and he likes to stand there and watch for as long as you let him. But when you then say it’s time to get to work, he agreeably goes and does his job. Sounds like a horse who won’t be the least bit disturbed by the commotion in the schooling and warm up area at horse shows and events! They report that at the farm over the winter he is “like a puppy dog,” and is low man on the totem pole in his turnout group, He is reported to be sound, and he has shown his durability with 65 races spread out over his career, with an impressive 27 top three finishes, including 7 wins, and over $130,000 in earnings. He trotted along like a gentleman for his jog video, and showed very good movement, light and balanced. We were hardly surprised to see what a good mover he is, since the horses like him who have held up so sturdily over a long racing career tend to be light even and efficient movers who are not hard on themselves. Son of Darkness is by Justin Phillip, a son of First Samurai from the Giant’s Causeway sire line. His dam is from the Runaway Groom/Blushing Groom sire line.
Here’s your chance for a blank slate with this sweet, unraced youngster, Grace’s Charm! Grace is “so slow” according to her connections, that she hasn’t raced or even breezed. They had high hopes for her as her sister is an allowance horse, but Grace has proved that she would much rather be someone’s best friend than go fast. She is reported to have no vices in the barn and is easy to work and be around. Her groom stressed that she was a very sweet girl and that he enjoyed working with her.
Grace is reported to be sound with no known injuries, though she does have a cyst in her nose that displaces when she gallops. Her connections have not explored this further since she will not be a runner but report that she is fine when not galloping. She is reported to be easy to ride and was one of her connections’ easiest to break. Grace was a pleasure for her photo shoot, happy to be posed by our volunteers, happy when they played with her large ears, and the treats that accompanied. She jogged politely with her handler and showed off her flat-kneed, floaty trot.
Grace is by Honest Mischief, son of the popular sire, Into Mischief, known for offspring that are athletic and kind. She is out of an Uncle Mo mare, known for being smart, trainable, and very ammy friendly. Don’t miss your chance at a blank slate that’s ready to go in any direction.
This cutie patootie stole our volunteer’s heart with her adorable, sweet personality, her cute toe flicking movement, and her smarts. After enjoying a peppermint from her handler, she turned to our volunteer’s open shoulder bag and started softly nuzzling through it in search of more mints. We were laughing as she delicately picked up two pens and moved them out of the way, then came up with a wrapped mint that we did not even know was there, which she sweetly dropped into our hands so that we could unwrap it for her. Now that is one smart and kind girl who deserves all the treats she can find! Secord was described as very sweet and laid back, sound, a pleasure to handle with no vices, and an easy horse on the track who is good to ride. She jogged politely on a loose lead, showing off a huntery toe flicking trot. What she lacks is racing ability — while she tries, and has earned some 2d, 3rd and 4th place finishes, she has yet to win in 24 starts. That may reflect her pedigree, which is built to run long distances on the grass, not to show speed in the dirt sprints that proliferate at Finger Lakes. Earlier in her racing career, when she was at a track that offered turf and synthetic surface races, she had her best performances. Horses that are bred to run long on the turf, and who have shown a preference for that surface, make the best eventers! Her sire is English Channel, who was a champion running a mile and a half on the grass and has sired not only good turf runners with stamina, but also several successful sport horses who are goo jumpers and good movers. Her dam is by Red Rocks, who won the Breeders’ Cup Turf at a mile and a half. And he is by the great Galileo, from the Sadler’s Wells line. While her long-distance turf pedigree does not suit Finger Lakes, it sure does suit sport horse disciplines. For those of you who do not need a tall horse, do not overlook this gem of a filly. We can see her as a cute children’s hunter or eventer, but with her quiet sweet demeanor she would be happy to take you on trails and cuddle with you, so long as that bag of ours is filled with peppermints!
Price: $1,500 negotiable
Contact: Dana Saul (315) 871-9383 (text preferred)
When we asked the trainer which part of his name fits this handsome son of Shackleford, he smiled and said “he’s always an angel!” According to the trainer, he’s a kind sweetheart of a horse, gentle and mellow, more like a pony horse or a pet. We experienced this first hand, as Angel put his head right into our volunteer’s arms and begged to be loved on — which she happily obliged. The trainer reports that he is sound, has no vices, and his legs are clean. Devil or Angel has had a solid racing career, winning 5 times, with 11 more placings, and over $132,000 in earnings. But this year he hasn’t been as competitive, letting his trainer know that it is time to let this angelic guy move on to a new career. Shackleford offspring are highly sought after as sport horses, and they are known for great brains, kind and willing temperaments, and good jumping ability. Devil or Angel showed nice even ground covering movement for his jog video, and he also showed how quiet he is, as we had to ask the trainer to get him to pick up the pace. With his uphill and balanced build, and nice topline and strong shoulder, and great sport horse pedigree, Devil or Angel is an excellent ammy friendly prospect for eventing, hunter paces, hunter/jumper, or anything you want to do.
If you’re in the market for a young, lightly raced, large filly, then Crews in to Win is a must see for you! Full sister to a high money earner, her connections had high hopes for Crew but she’s just proving she doesn’t want to be in her sister’s shadow. Crews would much rather be a pretty show pony than a go pony! Crews is easy to work with, very sweet, and is reported to have no vices.
Crews was a bit affected by her environment, with a rowdy barn behind her and a storm brewing ahead, so her photos do her absolutely no justice. This gorgeous young lady tried her best to focus on the task at hand, but standing can be really hard when you’re a young racehorse! But we were able to get pictures that either showed off her strong shoulder and good angles or that very muscular neck. But don’t hold that against her, she’s an entirely different girl off the track!
Crews is reported to be sound with no known injuries as she’s “far too slow to get hurt”. While she’s all class under saddle, she can still be a bit strong to gallop. As distracted as she was, Crews still displayed loads of natural suspension with a floaty jog. Crews is another regal NY bred mare, by the coveted Big Brown and out of a mare by the equally coveted Frost Giant. Her pedigree suggests that in her post track career she will be athletic with lovely movement. This young girl can go in any direction! She’s definitely a must see!
Petite lovers rejoice! This pretty filly, Crystal is just about 15 hands. She has a lovely face, long neck, and refined, feminine features with a muscular hind end. Her handler called her “Little Munchkin” and she definitely is! Crystal has yet to break her maiden after 24 starts. She is prepped for a race on 11/17 but was still a lady when standing for her photos and jog video. While at the track she is more forward and strong, she was described as a completely different horse at the farm. She really relaxes when she has turnout to the point that she was ridden bareback with a halter and lead rope! Her video displayed an airy, floaty job and pretty movement. There could definitely be potential for a future kids hunter horse or a petite adult hunter/dressage!
Crystal is by Union Jackson, who is by Curlin with Dixie Union on the dam side, all know for throwing offspring with athleticism and great brains. She is out of a Brethren mare, also known for great brains and movement.
Mr.Ohla, as he’s affectionately called, is a confident tank of a horse with a big presence. Yes, his name is spelled with an extra “o” in courageous. It was explained to us as being due to a jockey club typo, but maybe it’s because Mr.Ohla is unique and had to have a little something extra. His connections are quite fond of him; he’s been a steady and solid performer (a “good runner and fast”) with a big personality for them for several years and as a barn favorite, they’d like to find him the best of homes to kick off his second career.
We were told that “he does nothing wrong- he’s a really nice horse”. Although he’s a self-confident horse, he’s also a very kind one. He’s said to be quiet and clean in his stall (and if you are the one mucking out, that’s always appreciated!) and he doesn’t weave or crib. To maintain his hunky physique, he prefers carrots to candy. The exercise riders report that he is a nice horse to ride.
He’s a cute boy with a handsome face and star. One of our volunteers described him as a “juicy peach” as he’s got a hunky, powerful, compact build. He appears to be a strong, powerful, well-balanced, athletic horse. We observed a spot in his right eye (see photo) and his trainer said he had surgery as a younger horse but that his vision is fine. He had a small scrape on his RF fetlock that didn’t seem to bother him. He was a good boy for his photoshoot.
For his video, he demonstrated being responsive and attentive- matching his handler’s pace- fast or slow- and maintaining an even rhythm throughout.
Mr. Ohla is by Courageous Cat with Storm Cat and Blushing Groom on his sire side and out of a Strong Hope mare with Gone West on his dam side. He’s much loved in his race barn and we can see why. He’s likely to easily step into the role of barn favorite in his new home too!
This in-your-pocket boy is described as very level-headed and has a sweet, soulful look. When we first met him in his stall, we quickly discovered that he loves attention, is quite snuggly, and enjoys nose kisses. We were told that he’s generally good in his stall and his only vice is to occasionally kick at the wall when there is commotion. This is not an issue on the farm where he receives lots of turn out and is in a quieter atmosphere. He’s also very playful- so his handler is careful to keep things out of reach unless she wants to watch him toss them around his stall, because he loves toys. He’s a happy boy who likes other horses and is friendly with both horses and people. He really enjoys farm life and turnout.
We’re told that he’s quieter and the farm and more forward at the track, but…. that’s not an especially fast gear. His owner stated that he’s so laid-back that she trusted him enough to ride him this spring as she started coming back from maternity time off and before he started race training. She told us that she got her fitness workout on the training track just trying to get or keep him galloping (you have to love a lazy Thoroughbred!). Now, his exercise riders report that he is a quiet, lazy, happy horse to ride. But with two races under his belt, he hasn’t shown more promise as a racehorse. Even his workouts are slow. He has a race entry for 11/18, but unless he “suddenly speeds up”, everyone agrees that he’s probably going to find more success as a show pony rather than as a go pony. His owner thinks that this super-chill, practically blank slate would be a good candidate for the RRP makeover and she sees him as a potential hunter / jumper prospect.
We thought he had a leggy, elegant appearance. We observed a nice overstep at the walk and as he is being prepped for a race early next week, he was quite happy to show off a little, displaying an animated, prancy jog.
New York Doctor is by Dr Large (a son of AP Indy) and out of a Quiet American mare with Fappiano and Pulpit also appearing in his pedigree.
His name does not reflect his personality, as Red is definitely a super chill loverboy of a horse. The name comes from the “Frank” in his sire Frank Conversation’s name — fans of true Buffalo chicken wings know that Frank’s Redhot Sauce is THE proper sauce for Buffalo wings! This in your pocket young horse just wanted to nuzzle us and soak up our affection. He is a true blank slate — he is unraced, does not have any timed workouts, has just trotted and galloped on the track, and has not been trained to the starting gate. He was started under saddle this past January, so he was allowed to grow and did not get pushed as a yearling or two year old. His owner reports that she has had difficulty finding exercise riders at the track who are experienced in riding young green horses, so she has not been able to get him in a regular race training program. So she figures why push him to become a racehorse, especially since he exhibits a pet personality rather than racehorse aptitude. She says that he is very friendly with people and with other horses, that he has been training barefoot and has very good feet, and that he is easy to work with and good in his stall. He stood quietly in the barn aisle, untied, while she groomed him for his photo session, and she said she usually grooms him untied in his stall. She reports that although he is young and very green, he is smart, and “once he gets it, he gets it.” She did note that he has only been on a trailer a couple of times, and that he needs more training in loading. Because of his youth and inexperience, Redhot Sauce will need a person experienced with starting young horses to get him going on the path to a new career. But his owner is confident that once he gets some training, he will be well suited to be a junior rider’s horse and beloved pet. She says he is very sound, but pointed out a cosmetic scar on his right hind leg that he got the first time he was loaded on a trailer when he was younger. He was very polite and quiet for his jog video and showed lovely huntery movement. We can see this guy excelling as a show hunter, but he can go in any direction you want to take him. Since he is only three he is likely to grow some more. His sire is by Quality Road, who has sired some very talented jumpers who are excelling in the show hunter ring and also in eventing. His dam is by Midas Eyes, who is by Touch Gold. Gone West, Deputy Minister, and AP Indy are other notable sires in his pedigree.
The handler of this quiet and respectful mare had nothing but superlatives to tell us about her. It was obvious to us that he cares for and deeply admires her. He said that “she is the best” and very “smart”. In fact, he told us that she is such a great horse on the farm and so trustworthy that his 12-year-old daughter feeds, handles, and yes, even rides her at the farm. We were told that she is sound, has no vices, and is easy to handle. She was a great model for her photo shoot- she stood quietly remaining alert, curious, and cooperative (and very happy to discover that peppermints were involved too!). She has a more compact build and balance. We liked the length of her shoulder and her powerful hindquarters. She was relaxed, jogging quietly and politely for her handler. We observed a sweet, kind, well-mannered, and easy-going mare. Last year, she won three races but now, facing tougher conditions, has been unable to get on the boards out of her six starts this year. So, as the season is winding down, her connections are ready to move her along. She totally won our respect- a good girl, she’s also a gritty campaigner with 47 starts, a testament to long term durability. Miss Pab is by Exaggerator who has by the popular, Curlin, known for their athletic ability and their big personalities and out of a Vindication mare, known for their level heads and trainability. She is out of a Malibu Moon mare with Giant’s Causeway also appearing in her pedigree, some very popular sports sire lines known for their excellent movement and athleticism. With her kindness, great brain, and solid work ethic, we could see her as a fun and agreeable partner, up for trying anything and everything that you might want to pursue.
Anytime a race connection deems a horse as one of the favorites, you know it’s a horse you won’t want to miss, and K C Kelce surely didn’t disappoint! This enormous two-year-old is reported to be “so cool”, with no vices, sweet as the day is long, and just an all-around good guy. While he is intact, it is reported that he does not realize it, and you know what they say about excellent stallions? They make even better geldings.
Kelce has raced twoce, and proved to be too slow. He is reported to be sound with no known injuries. He has a bump on his back that is reported to have always been there, and it does not cause an issue. Kelce showed off exactly how chill he is by needing encouragement from our volunteers to jog. His loose lead used to help urge him forward rather than hold him back. Once he did jog, he showed off his huge, lofty trot that will get you seriously noticed in most arenas. Pair his laidback manner and great big body and movement, and Kelce should prove to be quite the show horse.
Kelce is by Lookin At Lee, who is by Lookin at Lucky and out of a Langfuhr mare, suggesting this youngster should excel in any jumping pursuit. Kelce is out of a Noonmark mare, who is by Unbridled’s Song and out of a Storm Cat mare, which are both sought after for their athletic ability. K C Kelce is the whole package and is sure to be a favorite in any barn he waltzes into!
Price: $5,000
Contact: Rachel Sells (585) 748-0983 or Adrianne D’Alessandro (585) 281-1810
Good things come in small packages, and Take the Edge is no exception! This war horse has had a solid career for his connections, but is no longer showing any competitiveness on the track, so his connections feel as though it is time to find him a new career. He is reported to have no vices and is easy to work with around the barn. His adorable face will draw you in and then his sweetness will keep you there!
Take the Edge is reported to have no previous injuries and is to be sound. He’s a straightforward ride with no funny business. He was pretty excited to show our volunteers how adorable he is, so was a bit wiggly for his photo shoot. This guy is a must see in person as our photos do not do him justice! For his jog video, Take the Edge was very polite. He stayed with his handler as our volunteers directed him to slow down a bit. Take the Edge has natural suspension at the jog, with lots of swing and push from behind.
Take the Edge is by Hold Me Back, a son of Giant Causeway known for throwing babies with big movement and jumping ability. He is out of a Dessert Warrior mare, known for producing very amateur friendly brains. Take the Edge is the entire package and we can see him excelling in many different disciplines!
Price: $1,000 negotiable to the best of homes
Contact: Lauren Linn (585) 867-1157 (text preferred), or Kathy Babcock (585) 730-3429 (calls only please)
Want that OTTB that’s built more like a warmblood? Then look no farther than Party News. “Bear” as he is affectionately known around the barn, is a favorite of everyone who meets him. He has no vices and is absolutely lovely to work around. His race connection’s young children adore him. He is said to be a bit strong to handle while at the track but is an absolute “puppy dog” at the farm. Bear has been turned out over winter break and is at the bottom of the herd. He respects all fencing.
Bear is reported to be nice to ride with no bad habits. He does have an old bow but was given time off and per his connections he is sound to race again, but he is no longer showing any drive to get out and run. He would much rather be your show buddy than a race horse. During his photo shoot, Bear was far more interested in peppermints and pets than in any of the commotion around him. He is currently barefoot. He displayed a natural over track at the walk and a flat-kneed, floaty jog that is sure to do well in any arena.
Bear is by Keen Ice, a son of Curlin, known for their fun and quirky personalities and athleticism. He is out of a Sunday Break mare, who hails from Forty Niner and Seattle Slew lines. Don’t miss this big, sweet. Flashy guy that is ready to be your next show partner!
The lovely homebred filly “Rose” has been hanging on at a farm adjacent to Finger Lakes since her last race on 07/07/25, so this super-cute girl has already had some time to chill and begin to let-down. After four lifetime starts the conclusion is that she runs “slow, so slow that she could walk faster”. They say that she was always in the back of the pack and never really tried to race. As a result, her connections have decided to move her along. They’d love to see her happily well-placed as they say she is “socialized, beautiful, a really good girl, just not a runner”. We were told that she is sound, great in her stall with no vices, and easy-going about pretty much everything.
During our session, she was somewhat distracted by the horses turned out in the nearby round pens; her handler explained that Rose enjoys her somewhat currently limited turnout (an hour or so solo in a round pen), and that she probably thought that’s where she was going and was quite disappointed when that wasn’t the case. . In her photos you can see she was a bit antsy and appears to be wanting to be somewhere else- and that was the round pen. “Over there, people! I want to go over there!” During the winter, she enjoyed regular turnout and has turned out well with other mares in a larger paddock / pasture. We liked her very pretty dished face with just a touch of chrome. She is balanced and nicely proportioned with a longer body type build, which admittedly, often produces a smoother gait to ride. We were told that only a week after she came over to the farm, a farm employee who is working towards becoming a jockey started using her for practice and hopped on her to ride around bareback! We observed that her feet were overdue for a farrier appointment, she was missing three shoes and had one very loose one barely hanging on. We held our breath, uncertain we’d be able to get great jog video because of this, but she totally surprised us. We saw glimpses of a light, lofty, springy, and balanced movement. Wow. We can only image what a pretty mover she might be with a fresh pedicure and a new set of shoes! Rose was another nicely moving, lightly raced, lovely youngster to finish out the day.
Rose is obviously by Redesdale (with Speightstown, Gone West, Danzig) out of an Orientate mare (with Blushing Groom, Storm Bird, Gulch, Cox’s Ridge) in her pedigree.
Contact: Katlynn Gutterson (585)683-9854 text preferred
Brockmoninoff is a chill, wise, fun, relaxed, friendly, kind, and cute war horse with a great name that you can totally riff on! The type we all love and can’t say enough great things about! He has a laid-back, been-there-done-that vibe. His connections said that he’s been a successful racehorse who knows his job and does it well; he’s “fast” and has chalked up an impressive race record (46-9-8-10) with almost $200K in lifetime earnings. We were told that he is “great to ride”. He’s always “the first horse to run”. They put new riders on him to train them; he knows his job, exactly where to go and what to do, and he trains them well. And yet, he doesn’t waste any excess energy- they told us that if he is the sole horse out on the walking machine, he just stops and stands. As we were trying to estimate his height, his connections dragged out a measuring stick, and this boy didn’t blink an eye. This darling instantly became a volunteer favorite as we argued over who would get to take him home; we found him to be completely and perfectly adorable.
Naturally, he stood politely for his photos. We like his build with a nice, wide chest. He has a cute heart-shaped marking on his face; his connections say you can always clearly see it is him as he’s running down the stretch. He’s does have some rounding on his ankles, but we were told that they’ve never bothered him. He generally has no bad habits or vices other than he is a stall walker, and this occurs at both the track and the farm. But he’s great in turnout- alone or with another horse. Given this, we suspect that he may be happiest if he could be in a 24/7 turnout situation.
He was super chill for his video, easily handled on a loose lead. He has a loose, relaxed walk with a huge overstep and we observed a cute jog with relaxed, springy movement.
Brockmoninoff is by Smart Bid out of a Catienus mare with Danzig and Storm Cat also appearing in his pedigree.
War horse alert! Not just another pretty face, this handsome fellow has also proven to be rugged and durable. He’s been a consistent and steady performer with 52 starts, chalking up 10 wins, with almost a quarter of a million dollars in earnings to his credit. He has a race entry on 11/26/25, so it’s possible that he’ll exceed that threshold. He’s an iron man! And a polite and handsome gentleman to boot!
He, like his stablemates, were already wrapped up for the day when we arrived to his barn mid-morning. We observed an attractive, solid, deep-bodied horse with a powerful and balanced build. He looks like the athlete that he’s already proven himself to be. He’s also got a lovely arched neck and beautiful, very cute face. He was a complete gentleman for his photos and video. A sweet, good boy. We were not informed of nor did we observe any vices or issues. During his video, we noted a relaxed walk with a nice overstep. He’s a cute and efficient mover, displaying a balanced, relaxed, and springy jog step.
Dates Freedom is by American Freedom (a son of Pulpit) with Pleasant Colony on his sire side. He’s out of a Yes Its True mare with Deputy Minister also appearing on his dam side.
If you love a good war horse, this classy boy is worth a look. He’s athletic, with the build and brains that have lent to his proven durability. He’s proven his racing chops and will likely shine just as brightly in his second career. Wouldn’t he be a fun one to take to the RRP makeover with his professional, been-there, done-that attitude? We certainly think so!
Contact: Dana Saul (315)-871-9383 (text preferred)
In a day full of incredible Jockey Club names, our volunteers agreed that this one was the best! Wine Responsibly was an adorable, sweet gelding who was perfectly behaved for his photo shoot despite the wind and threatening storm. He is reported to have no vices in his stall and to be very easy to work around. While he didn’t have a ton of interest in the peppermints our volunteers offered, he surely enjoyed the pats and snuggles from them.
Wine Responsibly is reported to be very, very good to ride. All business under saddle. He does have “knees” and his contacts are happy to discuss further with any seriously interested parties. For his jog video, this sweet boy jogged very politely for his handler. After, he came back happy to snuggle more, unaffected by the other horses around him that were very excited, demonstrating his level-headed-ness.
Wine Responsibly is by Vino Rosso, who is by the highly desired Curlin, known for athleticism and their good brains. He is out of an Exchange Rate mare, who also has AP Indy lines, all lending towards this guy’s cool demeanor. Don’t let this kind, smart guy get away, that with some time and rehab, may be an excellent, easy lower level mount!
Attention liver chestnut lovers and eventers alike, this big, gorgeous guy is the one for you! English Storm, or Stormy as he is affectionately known as, is a big, athletic dream boat of a guy that has loads of personality to keep you just as entertained on the ground as he does under saddle. He has a plethora of toys outside of his stall that he absolutely loves, almost as much as he loves his food! He is reported to be free of vices, though he can be a bit of a playful nipper, but he never does anything to hurt anyone.
Stormy is very good to ride. He can be a bit strong at the track, but that isn’t unusual for big, young, racehorses. He is reported to be sound with no previous injuries. His race trainer, who also rides and shows off the track, thinks Stormy would truly excel in the event world, and we do too! But he is fancy enough to get you noticed in any discipline!
Stormy is by Freud, a full brother to Giant’s Causeway by the popular Storm Cat, known for throwing athletic offspring with loads of personality. He is out of a Flower Alley mare, who is by the great Distorted Humor, known for his offspring who have incredible movement and brains. Don’t let this gorgeous, fun guy pass you by!
This sweet, pretty girl is a very refined and feminine filly. Her handler just kept telling us what a “nice horse” she is. And after meeting her, we totally agree. Even though it was a chilly and breezy morning, she was perfectly polite and ladylike for her photos and video. We’re told that she’s a “good girl in her stall” without any vices and that she’s also a good girl to ride. Overall, she was described as a generally very straight-forward filly. And that’s exactly what we observed- only three years old, she handled everything that she was asked to do like a pro!
She has a refined and feminine appearance but is well put together. A pretty girl who, once she finishes growing and starts to really fill out, will blossom into a truly lovely mare. She’s also a pretty mover; during her video she displayed relaxed, springy lofty movement with suspension. We could see her show well in a variety of disciplines or be agreeable enough to dabble across several.
This filly sold as a $200K yearling but alas, in her nine starts, she has yet to place on the boards, much less break her maiden. As the season is winding down, her connections feel it is better to move this lovely filly on to a career where she will shine. But she does have an entry on 11/17 if you’d like to see her run before you take her home for the winter! She has an interesting pedigree- Secret Fire is by Flameaway, who is a sone of Scat Daddy with Fusaichi Pegasus also appearing on her sire side. Her dam is by the popular City Zip, with Relaunch / In Reality and Gone West also appearing on her dam side. Lineage that produces athletic sport horses with great, ammy-friendly brains. We think she is an amazing bargain for a quiet, sweet, pretty, young filly! Act quickly, this one is sure to move.
Wine Trail is a thick, gorgeous girl that we think will be just as fun as her name to restart! This sweet girl was so ready to get her peppermints, but also trying so hard to do exactly as we told her, that some of her photos didn’t come out the greatest. But we promise, she’s very impressive in person. She’s reported to have no vices and to be very sweet and easy to work around.
Wine Trail is reported to be good to ride with no funny business. She’s reported to be sound with no previous injuries. For her jog video, she tried so, so hard to behave, even though her friend on the walker beside us was getting very, very excited. But every time, she remained respectful and calmed right back down. Wine Trail is by Commissioner, who is by AP Indy and out of a Touch Gold mare, all sought after for their trainability and excellent brains. She is out of a Quiet American mare. This one is sure to get you noticed in just about any arena!
Contact: Jermaine Gibbs (716) 238-0159 (please leave a message if you get his voicemail)
This sweet, young, pretty filly was a complete lady for us even though we could tell she was a tad nervous; she remained responsive and respectful of her handler. Her trainer gave us her history- she was acquired as a yearling and they have owned her since. We were told that although she’s finally getting the idea about this racing thing and starting to place better, after fifteen starts she has failed to chalk up a win. As such, they think this elegant, still-growing girl might be happier as a show pony. We’re told that she is a very nice girl to work with- and is sound with no vices. She’s reportedly “comfortable and nice” to ride.
We observed a sweet, polite girl who stood patiently for her photos. We liked her underpinning- nice, solid bone and good feet. She’s deep through her body and although she has a leggy and elegant appearance, is solidly built. Young and still growing, we think she’ll mature into a truly lovely mare.
She walked and jogged quietly and displayed cute movement- with a pretty, floaty, springy jog that we could imagine showing well in hunters or dressage.
Staged Conflict is by Fog of War (War Front / Danzig lines) with Sadler Wells, Dynaformer and Roberto on her sire side. She’s out of an Unbridleds Song mare with Unbridled and Fappiano on her dam side.
This adorable young gelding had a lovely dappled coat and a kind eye. He was a cute, friendly, sweet, and super cuddly. A dark, plush teddy bear! We observed a friendly, quiet, polite, and inquisitive horse who was happy to engage with us. We were told that he is “perfect in his stall” with no vices (no crib or weave) and that he is good to ride. He’s generally an all-round, well-mannered, and happy boy. During his photo shoot, he was agreeable and allowed himself to be easily posed. A great choice for anyone looking for an easy-going, moderately-sized horse.
We thought that he had an adorable face, a lovely arched neck, solid build, good feet, and compact balance. During his video, he jogged politely, matching his handler’s pace. We noted cute, floaty, flatter hunter-type movement. He is by Take Charge Indy with AP Indy, Rubiano/ Fappiano, and Blushing Groom appearing on his sire side; he is out of a Drosselmeyer mare with Distorted Humor and Dixieland Band on his dam side.
This is one big, handsome, thick, solid tank of a horse! We admired his wide chest and big, long shoulder. We also thought he had a cute and very sweet face. His handler said that he’s an easy keeper and that “we feed him like a Quarter horse”. We were told that he’s very good in his stall, with no vices, and is easy to handle. We observed a sweet, snuggly, and very affectionate boy. Especially when we brought out the peppermints! He was super-friendly with all the volunteers and stayed calm and quiet while being alert and interested in everything going on around him. He appears to be a very self-assured boy.
For his video, he walked quietly but we swear he had a confident- look-at-me-swagger to his walk. He was happy but remained relaxed and respectful of his handler during his jog. We observed efficient, close to the ground movement.
Rhum Pressure is by Central Banker (Speightstown/ Gone West) out of a Lion Heart mare with Storm Cat and In Reality also appearing on his dam side.
The translation for Loca is “crazy” but this lovely mare is anything but! Instead, we observed a dignified, well-behaved mare with a professional and workmanlike attitude. We’re told that she’s a girl who likes having a job and that she is always game to go to work. She has been a solid performer as a racehorse. Her trainer tells us that she is sound with no vices and a good girl to handle. She’s also reportedly the “nicest, easiest ride”. In fact, the trainer’s teenaged daughter was allowed to get her started this spring. We’re told that she’s calm and balanced enough to work on the buckle, and that she’s also super balanced with effortless lead changes. Like any good mare, she has opinions about things, but she’s not overly mare-ish or difficult.
We liked her balance and proportions- she has a long shoulder, deep body, and beautiful neck. She has a pretty diamond on her pretty face. Her trainer noted that she’s a tad wide and toes out a tiny bit. In her video, we saw a leggy, pretty mover. Her trot has spring and suspension that we could see showing well in either hunters or dressage.
This pretty and well-bred mare sold as a $60K two-year-old and she has a good pedigree for sport or racing. By Malibu Moon, she is out of an Any Given Saturday mare. She has a race entry for 11/19 if you’d like to see her run before you take her home.
Hello handsome! Calling all of our gray lovers! This season, we’ve posted many lovely gray horses, so what better way to cap off our last weekend of listings than to offer this gorgeous gray? We were immediately smitten with this sweet and beautiful boy, and we can pretty much guarantee that you’ll fall in love with him too.
He has a sweet and beautiful face, with an alert, expressive and kind eye, and a lovely Fabio forelock. He was a super model for his photoshoot, posing easily and quietly. We found him to be very friendly and agreeable. His legs were already wrapped for the day when we arrived at his barn (mid-morning). We were told he’s generally a good horse to work but did observe that he is a cribber, at least when he is at the track. We liked his long, sloping shoulder and very pretty arched neck. We thought he displayed overall nice balance and proportions, making for a versatile sport horse to add to his pleasant demeanor and seemingly ammy-friendly personality.
This sweet gentleman was polite and responsive for his video with a relaxed, sexy swagger to his walk. During his jog, we observed glimpses of pretty daisy cutter movement with nice spring and push from behind that could show well in hunter or dressage rings. Lifetime Guarantee is by Creative Cause (Giants Causeway) with Relaunch and Caro also appearing on his sire side; he is out of a Candy Ride mare with Gone West and Coxs Ridge appearing on his dam side.
Contact: Dana Saul (315)-871-9383 (text preferred)
Tall, dark and handsome, and well bred… isn’t this how we all like them to be? We were impressed by his strong sloping shoulder and deep girth, clean legs, longer body which is usually associated with jumping ability, and his regal presence and kind eye. His handler who showed him to us said that he is a kind horse, easy to handle. but he prefers the farm life to the track grind. He is a stall walker in the stressful track environment, but when he was recently sent to a nearby farm to be gelded and enjoy turnout, the more turnout he got the less he stall walked. The people at the farm report that he was a “puppy dog” and one of their favorites. We were told that the best new home situation for him will be one where he can enjoy as much turnout as possible, and he would probably love 24/7 turnout. After enjoying a month at the farm to recuperate from being gelded, he was brought back to the track so that we could take his photos and video. Back in the track environment and not having had any exercise in over a month, he was a bit keen for his photo session and jog video on a cold and blustery day, but he was obviously trying so hard to be kind and agreeable for his handler. He showed off very good movement, with spring and good push from behind, and nice reach from his shoulders. We were informed that he is completely sound in the legs and mind, but earlier this year he had tie back surgery that did not succeed in clearing his airway for high speed work and getting him back to his previous level of racing success, and he does make a noise when galloping. In light of this situation with his airway, an upper level eventing or endurance career, or the hunter ring, are not the best outlets for him. But lower level eventing, jumpers, trails, hunter paces … all of that is open to him.. And we were informed that another procedure to correct the airway issues is certainly possible and may result in clearing him for any new career. He is very well bred, sired by Violence, who is becoming a top TB sire and is a son of Medaglia D’Oro, from the Sadler’s Wells sire line, and a highly sought after sire in the sport horse world. His dam is sired by First Dude, who is an AP Indy grandson out ofan Unbridled’s Song mare, and is known for great brained offspring who are sound, durable, kind, willing, and athletic. With this great sport horse pedigree, and his kind personality and big size and good looks, Violent Swing is well worth taking a chance on at a bargain price for lower level disciplines… and if you do surgery to correct the initial tie back that was not successful, you might even wind up with a great upper level horse in many disciplines.
Contact: Michelle Tasso (585) 472-2804 (text strongly preferred, and please do not contact after 7:30 pm)
WOW, we think this big beautiful young gelding is one of the nicest sport horse prospects we have listed this season. His handler who showed him to us raved about him, saying he is the sweetest and kindest horse, that he has known him since he was a two-year old, and that he has always been one of his favorites and is a very sound horse who has never had any issues and has no vices. He said that Kid Kreesa is so sweet and kind that he could be a kid’s horse, with proper retraining. But we think he can also excel in the show hunter or jumper ring, or in eventing. We admired his uphill build, dappled shiny coat, kind, intelligent and alert eye. He has a classy presence about him. Kid Kreesa was a perfect gentleman for his photo session and jog video, posing like a model on a chilly blustery morning that had many other horses fidgeting and prancing and needing lip chains. He jogged politely and displayed very good movement, even, balanced, and with good hind end engagement and nice reach from the shoulder. Kid Kreesa has done most of his racing on the turf, and has won and been competitive in state bred allowance level races at Saratoga and Belmont — this shows that he is a classy horse. But after breaking his maiden this year, and having to race against winner this season, he has not fared as well. The turf racing season is over in NY until next spring, and his trainer realizes that there will not be many state bred distance turf races offered that he can be competitive in next year, so it is best to let him move on to a new career while he is still a sound and happy horse. Research has demonstrated that horses who have run well on the turf, and with turf oriented pedigrees, make the best eventers in their off the track careers — and we can see Kid Kreesa adding to that documented record of success! He has an excellent pedigree for sport. He is sired by Big Brown, who is from the Danzig sire line, and who has several offspring doing well in eventing, dressage, and hunter/jumper careers. His dam Lady Kreesa is sired by Stonesider, a son of Giant’s Causeway. We have placed several Stonesdier offspring into successful eventing and show hunter careers, and they have proved to be lovely movers and very good jumpers. Based on his pedigree, build, and movement we think that Kid Kreesa should be a very good jumper who could excel at eventing, and he has the movement and demeanor and looks to stand out in the hunter ring.
Contact: Linda Dixon (585) 329-9062 (text preferred)
