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Rook is a sporty dude who came in from Second Chance Thoroughbreds to get restarted and going. He is a project horse at this point, but coming along quickly under saddle. Once we get shoes on him, I think his life will improve greatly (scheduled for next week). 

Rook’s has perhaps one of the worst race records I have encountered - he’s just so so so slow. He retired in 2019 and became a pasture pet for the next many years. At some point in there, he received a 30-day restart but then went back to the field without much followup.

Then he came here. He’s now in 3-4 days a week of work and starting to learn the ropes and get comfortable under saddle. I did clip him to deal with that exceptionally fuzzy coat and the mud. He has been good for the farrier for a quick trim and excellent in the field. He tolerates a stall when he has a buddy nearby but the enclosed spaces are not his favorite. 

At this point, Rook is available to a good rider with a trainer who understands Thoroughbreds. He could go in any direction - he’s certainly catty enough for eventing and jumpers, but he may also enjoy trails and a more easy going way of being. That said, despite looking like a kids pony, he is firmly not a beginner’s horse. 

Rook is available at $4500 as an adoption fee through Second Chance Thoroughbreds. He will come with a contract, but it is not limiting in ability to resale etc. 

Manhattan (Ten Bits 16.1+h 2020 Gelding by Tale of Verve (Tale of Ekati) with Irish lines (Not Impossible) on the dam side).

I love Tale of Ekati kiddos and Manhattan is no exception. Just like his relatives (Koops, Fig, Ranger, Preston) he is kind, snuggly, polite, smart, and wants to work. Oh and he, like them, is crazy athletic with a big ground covering stride. 

Manhattan was recently gelded, but there’s not a cell in this horse’s body that had any idea that he was a colt. He has zero bad behavior on the ground, and under saddle he is figuring out the new game and showing off just how fancy he is going to be.

 His first post track ride went well and I’m excited to see how he comes together once I get him a little bit more together and understanding of the job at hand (my indoor is small so means a lot of turning). By the end he was coming over his back and reaching out under himself like he fully understood the ask. Manhattan has now popped over some logs and ridden out around the property as well as perfecting his ride inside. This is one heck of a nice horse!

If I was a betting woman, I’d put money on this horse being someone’s horse of a lifetime. He’s just that kind and intelligent. 

Manhattan is eligible for the RRP this near and in 2026. I think he’ll kill it in eventing or dressage (his movement is great) but Tale of Ekati kiddos also do quite well in hunter land. He’d be suitable for a good (intermediate +) rider with a trainer (adult or junior). 

Manhattan is listed at 7k. please see info above about trial rides 

When I had the opportunity to take Finch (formerly "Morty") on, I jumped at the opportunity. Finch is an exceptionally well-bred kiddo (Morning Line (Tiznow) with an Artie Schiller (El Prado) mare) who is true to his ancestry: tall, somewhat narrow, with big swinging gaits and a kind, curious demeanor. https://www.equineline.com/Free-5X-Pedigree.cfm/Nell's%20Bells?page_state=DISPLAY_REPORT&reference_number=10407404&registry=T&horse_name=Nell%27s%20Bells&dam_name=Nell%27s%20Enjoyment&foaling_year=2017&include_sire_line=N&include_truenick=N&sig=E518349ED619BD51840F7B156FCAF938

Finch showed up from Georgia after a few months of high quality training. The road north was a bit rough on him, so we’re working on getting weight and muscle back on, but that shouldn’t be too hard considering how much he loves his alfalfa. 

When I swung a leg over, I had no idea what to expect. Everything I had seen of his schooling had been positive, but sometimes you never know with these kids. Nopelope, not this time. His former connections have done great - He blew me away. Finch is steady and light in the bridle, round, powerful and respectful. He was eager to please from step one and seemed to enjoy showing off all of his knowledge and buttons.

First ride at Kivu:  https://youtu.be/bM48opk_XT4?si=KXdQz5qzWYifkZxP

This horse is literally just stunning and athletic. I’m excited to get him sand dancing this season. He has made it clear that he will excel at dressage and quite enjoys the challenges the discipline presents. And with the right person I expect he’ll make the kind of bond that gives him the confidence to extend down the diagonal but also half halt off the leg and wait for what is next. I’m really excited about this one…

In turnout, he’s playful but well-mannered. He’s figuring out where his long legs go on NY frozen ground and being really quite smart about all the things that are new to him. He’s good with others, good on the crossties and good to haul. He can be a bit of a picky eater, but he’s quickly learning about my feed plan and allowing the calories to do their job. 

Finch is best suited for a competition home with a trainer. He would be suitable for a very good riding young rider (like comfortable with TBs running first  level dressage or above) or a high quality ammie with a TB-loving trainer. This is also a horse that I could see a pro getting ahold of and taking up the levels. He really is that talented. 

Please reach out for his pricing (404-509-4655)

Gin is a positively lovely creature. He is calm, reflective, and most of all, kind. He is also built like a tank and has lovely sweeping movement that will no doubt cover ground.

We finally grew enough foot to glue shoes on his hinds and wow- what a lovely critter. He’s fancy, smart as all get out, and exceptionally happy to have a job. Gin came in without shoes and exceptionally foot sore due to how nubbish his hooves had become before arriving here (and yes, amazingly still flicks his toes covering said ground). My farrier managed to get fronts on him and we finally got glue ons behind. 

Second post track ride https://youtu.be/Fhf51ocEV9w?si=Ej9qmtUKH4oDaGIT

First post-track ride: https://youtu.be/-haVxN1zTV8?si=fFOhNgkNukpvS9vu

It is clear that he loves to work and is super kind and intelligent about what is asked. He offered absolutely zero funny business and walk trotted and cantered quietly and learned quickly how to get straighter through his shoulders. His canter is already clear, rhythmic and lovely. No, he’s not using his back (who does with sore feet?) and yes his price reflects that I can’t show off just how nice he is until his feet heal up and grow. But believe me this little tank of a horse is going to be great. 

On the ground, Gin is perhaps one of the most polite, quiet horses we have had through. You can tell that he thinks carefully and critically about the world around him and then makes reasonable decisions every time. He loves to be groomed, stands great on the crossties, has no stall vices, turns out well with others and generally is a pleasure to be around.

Gin is suitable for any quality rider with a knowledgeable trainer. I think he would be an excellent fox hunter (he loves dogs), hunter, eventer… dressage… trail, you name it. He is fancy enough for the big time stuff, and smart enough and reasonable enough to be a great all around horse. He would make a great first restart project for someone and he is eligible for the Retired Racehorse Project’s 2025 and 2026 Makeovers (assuming rules don’t change). 

Random aside: In an odd twist of fate, I went to my first race this summer on July 4. Gin won the first race I have ever seen in person, and I got to hop in on his win photo due to a friend’s connections. *I know… first race? … I have spent lots of time on the backside of tracks and the training centers but have never had the time or drive to actually watch the real thing. Moving closer to the tracks has made that possible. 

Ginnsu Warrior is available at 5500$. Price will increase with training and experience. No trades or off property trials.

RRP Eligible!

Artie has had about 15 rides post track and has already proved that he’s going to be the real deal. He makes a naturally correct shape with his body and has three clear, super balanced (and fancy) gaits. He’s uncomplicated and like any A student Thoroughbred, very much wants to get the answer right every time.

Fourth ride post-track: https://youtu.be/qTJ-9ISgU0E?si=LMKhBk8H79F_ziew

I have a sneaking suspicion that this kiddo will easy make his way around a big jump track, remaining balanced no matter whether it’s a 1.2m speed class or if someone is clicking around the 250 mpm starter course.

That said, he’ll also score well in dressage and will eagerly learn the tests with you. You just might have to make sure you throw in enough variation or this smart kiddo will memorize it for you.

Artie was a favorite at the track and was purchased to be a dressage diva. He certainly will do well in that field, but his owner has had some health concerns and has had her long time heart racehorse retire and come ready for retraining. Regretfully, Artie is for ⛵️ to the perfect home, but everyone involved is super excited to see him succeed in his next venture!

Artie’s only vice is that he cannot be alone in a stall without friends he can see nearby. He’s great at boarding barns with ample horses and does well with all sorts of stall set ups, just don’t leave him for last for turnout or bringing in. He turns out well with others (mid-pack pecking order) and otherwise has no stall vices.

Artie would do well with a competent junior or adult ammie with a qualified trainer. He is not a hot horse and has shown absolutely zero proclivity towards bad behavior under saddle, but because he can be a tiny bit sensitive / electric, we’re aiming to steer clear of patently hot-seated riders or straight up beginners.

Artie is offered at 6,000 for an efficient movement to the right home.

This is one of my favorite sires and Jenna carries pretty much all of the best traits- flowing quality movement, big bay builds, personable and that trot! I could ride that trot all day. 

Hunters take a look - I think she’d kill it! But fox hunt her (she likes dogs) event her, or burn up the dressage arena… she’s going to be a stellar sporthorse no matter what discipline she is pointed at.

Jenna has been off the track for a few years and has been with an amateur. While I think Jenna would do well with a high quality riding amateur again, she is better suited for a program that has good structure and angles towards competition goals. Jenna does well in regular work with clear goals and boundaries both on the ground and in the saddle. 

Recent school: https://youtu.be/Q7KxqKvzPL0?si=3lUBbzi4Nu9KaN_e

First ride at Kivu: https://youtu.be/NR99kbZ4tdg?si=lurVuBKsFzKSR7-t

Since she arrived, Jenna has been nothing but a pleasure to have in the barn. She’s good with the other mares and easy to keep (aka loves her food). She’s barefoot currently, but would likely be happy to wear shoes as she continues her training. 

Her first ride here finished up beautifully. She was fluid and showed off her level head and quality movement. Jenna needs a rider who can keep her in front of their leg and who isn’t put off by some negotiation (this is a mare who does not tolerate being ridden like a gelding. Can’t say I blame her 🤷🏻‍♀️)

True to her name though, Jenna is prone to think that she’s in charge. She’s not really a boss mare though and seems to be happy to rely on direction when it is confident. She’s mid pack in the here and is a rule follower otherwise- assuming the rules are clear and consistent. 

Jenna is offered at 8000 to the right home and program. Trial fees apply (see above) and video of potential buyer riding will be requested before booking a trial. 

I’m struggling to write this ad as there’s so much to like about this guy, it’s hard to find a place to start. Ok, so he’s a stunning gray roan (oh look a gray that also hides the dirt! Amazing) but he’s also one of the kindest most-human driven horses in the barn. If I am going to find my partner petting a horse, it is always Ben. He’s polite but demands ample attention and wants to be your favorite. 

Under saddle Ben is kind and full of try. He is tight from the track but is letting down well from a very tough race career (he pretty much was run every two weeks for the last 2.5 years completing his last race on 3/1/25). No matter what I throw at him, he is willing to try. And once his body adjusts to his new sport horse life, I have a feeling this guy is going to turn heads under saddle for more than just his color - there’s a whole lot of fancy in there! 

Overall, Ben would be a great fit for an adult ammie or a high quality junior who understands that he will need a bit of let down and body work. And he’s one that I think could go any direction as far as discipline. I’m just excited to see how he comes along in his second career- he is just that nice. 

Ben did come off the track with a significant case of white line in his right front. My farrier  trimmed it down, patched with copper sulfate and glue and the expectation is that he’ll make a full recovery and remain sound. In the meantime we’re working to keep the foot out of the mud and in his shoe. 

Ben is listed at $7500 to increase with experience and training. Please reach out directly for recent video

On-site lease only in Lansing, NY 

I love this little snapping horse. He is the most amazingly grumpy, athletic pain in the ass out there. And I adore all of his ridiculous overflow of personality (hence me putting off selling him since I bought him at the end of February of 2023). But I legitimately own too many and while I think he’ll be able to do anything anyone wants, my gut tells me that this horse will be a killer first flight fox hunter and or mid-level eventer with the right rider and situation. 

I may consider an off-site lease in an exceptional situation but before you read any further, he is NOT available to a boarding barn situation. His sense of humor and snapping turtle nature are too much of a risk and I don't want him anywhere he won't be loved as much as he is here. 

Makeover XC 

https://youtu.be/QXDovQIdPu4?si=MJ_z7HRlzyl4XVoz

Makeover Dressage: 

https://youtu.be/bXhorTcXJ-Q?si=m2T8Iej2FKssi1qh

So I’m legging him up to hunt and event and see what he thinks. In the meantime, he is for lease to a human that will put his quirky, odd-ball self first and enjoy all of the comical, sweet, but gnashy bits that are Wolf. 

OK, more specifically, Wolf competed in this year’s RRP Makeover in show jumping and BN eventing and he has miles at starter before that. Man is that horse brave. In KY, he took in all the arenas and all the fences, water, down bank, ditch etc etc etc without batting an eye. Wolf has scope for plenty more, though grids will definitely help him nail down his footwork. He has all the movement and presence to stop traffic, even at just 16h. 

Wolf did all of this well on less rides than I would have liked. His letdown from the track took a while and came in fits and spurts where he would get body sore and would get more time off. When I competed him in KY, I think he had maybe 30 retraining rides… MAYBE. He is now past the sore part, has packed on the pounds (finally)  and is onto the “needs a job” stage. 

Wolf has a hell of a hind leg and is put together like a proper Ferarri. He ran 63 times mostly in Louisiana and was sound for the duration - this kid is tough as nails and knows (and loves) that job. Thus, he is definitely not for an inexperienced rider. 

Add to it that he is smart - frankly smarter than most people I know - and thus is super good at getting himself in slightly comical trouble. He does not have a buck or rear, but he will outsmart you undersaddle if you're not on top of your game or if he feels your boundaries are merely suggestions. 

That said, Wolf is ALL WORK when in the tack. He loves his job and likes nothing more than to show you that he can do it. Wolf is INtense not tense. But whether in the saddle or on the ground, he mandates a sense of humor. Like many Malibu Moons and Ghostzappers, he can be … “expressive.” He is food aggressive and is generally likely to snap in your direction or lift a leg to threaten to kick when being groomed. Please note, he has no intention to bite or kick you… it is a game. And according to a vet who knew him when he was a yearling - he has always been like this. We just laugh at him, tell him it is not allowed and oddly he wins hearts on a daily basis. 

*We have gastro-scoped etc etc etc and all clean .. .He also receives maintenance and adequate appropriate for a 9 year old horse who ran hard for 7 of those years. He has earned it.

Despite all his goofy-grumpy antics, he is easy to love. See, he actually likes people, but it seems that he has no ability to be normal, so snappy affection is his go-to. I’d love to see this petit powerhouse of an alligator run through the mid-levels or cruise around the fox hunt field. He will always have a home with me, but in the meantime, he would love to have his own human and go do all the things. 

Wolf’s lease would be 450 half lease, 900 full lease, lessons required (price additional) . Must be able to coordinate ride schedules and be 18 or above. Located in Lansing, NY - on-site trial fees apply (see above) 

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While her name leaves a LOT to be desired, Poogie makes up for it with how pretty she is. So heads up if you’re in the market for an exceptionally attractive, lovely moving filly. 

This mare has all the moves of her Flatter bloodlines and the quiet metronome that he brings to her genetic pool. Reach out for her free movement video.

Poogie will be a slow burn project for someone and I’m excited to see how she comes along once she has her own person and her own timeline. While she was raced, this mare is young in body and brain. She needs a rider who will take the time to do the ground work and give her the confidence she needs to build a capable career under saddle.

Her price reflects the time we think she will need. I don’t want to rush this filly, so we’ll be putting a ground work foundation on her while she’s here. Please note, she does not do anything that it’s dangerous or makes me think I shouldn’t throw a leg over other than she needs time to settle in and let the world slow down a bit.

Poogie is offered at $4000 for an efficient sale to an appropriate home. If not placed this month, she’ll head to her owner’s farm for downtime and her price will increase accordingly once brought into work. Trial rides not permitted (we’re not riding her yet…)

Sold! I’m super excited about this new kiddo. Corbin is super cute moving Connie x Thoroughbred registered with the American Connemara Pony Society. He is still growing and will likely top out right around 16-hands.

Sire: Blue Rock Fintan N/N

Dam Skipping Class (TB - by Orientate) 

Corbin is green, but man is he well behaved. As one of may students put is, “you can absolutely tell that he was someone’s pet and well started.” He is the first to come up to you in the field, easy and sweet on the cross ties, polite in the stall and in turnout and just generally a lovely creature to be around. 

Undersaddle, he is green but uncomplicated. He is learning all about contact and staying in front of the leg, but there is zero naughty behavior in the process. In the short time he has been here, his progress has been impressive. The kiddo is sweet and smart enough to take it all in and make big strides in the right direction. I’ll keep updating video as he comes along as I have a feeling the progress will continue to be striking. 

Second ride here: https://youtu.be/brpbb3iMdIA?si=3ZkHB_hzQDRagp0L

Corbin’s future is wide open. I’d love to see him clean up in eventing, but I think he’ll make a pretty splash in the hunters, eq, jumpers or all around world too. And he’s sweet and easy enough around dogs and new things that I also think he could fox hunt without too much extra training. Of course, with Corbin being green, any home should have access to a quality trainer and expect that progress might not always be linear and fast, but so far, that is exactly the course he has hopped on. 

Corbin is offered at $19,000 while I get him steadily back into work and out doing all the stuff and things. This price will increase by next month with his experience. On site trials welcome with trial fee (see above). No off site trials permitted. Reach out directly with any specific questions. 

Sold Miss Zelenskyy (16h 2022 ottb mare) arrived last week and is pretty much exactly what you would expect out of a Flatter grand kiddo. Yep, she’s plain bay but not at all a plain mover. She’s quirky (does crib a small amount, controlled with collar) and sweet, and is going to be lovely under saddle. I’ll get a ride on her this weekend, but if you’re looking for a sound, kind, young, not restarted mare and want to jump on the option before I swing a leg over, reach on out!

ZZ has been curious about everything at the barn and super smart about figuring it all out. She was stellar for the farrier (hot shod) and has nice feet. There’s really nothing I don’t like about this filly, and she’s offered at a low carrot price only because I had the opportunity to take her on for less than the usual track costs. 

Free movement (missing hind right shoe) https://youtu.be/-s87CvUpnwY?si=pWPCQfZSlnjXt2hE

Asking 2500 until I swing a leg over and get to show off her Flatter movement- then the price goes up. 

SOLD Overanalyze (Dixie Union) x a Kingmambo mare (both lines make for great brains and good movement!). Pedigree: https://www.equineline.com/Free-5X-Pedigree.cfm/Free-5X-Pedigree.cfm?page_state=VERIFY&include_sire_line=N&include_truenick=N&reference_number=10480597&CFID=170501192&CFTOKEN=c6af3d50be2c6b63-6A025280-5056-BE2F-7857FDD92DE30CBB 

Dixie is one heck of a talented, kind, level-headed mare. She came in a few days ago and has immediately proven just how sensible she is. My barn is general chaos and Dixie walked right in and got down to business. She turns out well with the other mares, handled the first time in the indoor like a pro, and even popped over a few fences on her first go-round. I literally have no complaints about this pretty girl - and she looks like a female Gibbs, so that’s all even more endearing.

Second ride at Kivu: https://youtu.be/ZEKf_rUETsM?si=eXYjm9GTVCBAKuzW

First ride at Kivu : https://youtu.be/8ffg2YeFM1U?si=wq3nUFBlNdL6e3OT 

Undersaddle Dixie is uncomplicated and about as versatile as they come. She takes leg well and comes naturally over her back into the bridle. She easily got both leads and figured out her footwork to a few small fences. She has a great hind leg in her canter and a trot that shows the makings of really stretching forward towards contact. In other words, this mare is generally lovely and would be suitable for most intermediate or above riders who want to do anything from trail ride and hunter pace, to full-time fox hunt, or event, do dressage or jump over all the painted poles. 

This is one Thoroughbred that I would recommend for a good riding Junior as well as an adult amateur with a trainer. She’s really quite docile and kind - again, not a packer, but just a good, steady-minded girl. 

In the past Dixie has hunted with Millbrook Hunt and has worked as a whip as well. She rides away from the group well, is smart about the hounds, and overall a lovely ride in a snaffle. She’s not a deadhead but she is smart and quiet enough and has all the makings of being a stellar regular hunt horse (she’s been out 8 or so times all with good performances).

I’m excited to get her going over fences more in the next few weeks. In the meantime, Dixie is offered at $7500 to increase with training.