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Checkout the horses we are currently marketing - Scroll down to see more information

We frequently have more available than are listed on the website.  Reach out for more details about our horses, sales program, or how we can help you find that new family for your horse.

Available Horses
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Available Leases

Services Available to help sell your horse

Training Rides

Presenting the horse to prospective buyers

Presenting the horse to prospective buyers

When it comes to training, each horse needs something a little different. Our flexible program provides the correct number and type of rides for your horse (3, 4, 5 a week? grids? field hacks? XC schooling? basic stadium work? etc) to help set them up for success and find them find that perfect home.

Presenting the horse to prospective buyers

Presenting the horse to prospective buyers

Presenting the horse to prospective buyers

We are always happy to present horses to prospective buyers. For the benefit of the horse and the human, buyers are carefully "vetted" to be sure that they would be a good match with the horses they get on. Aubrey does the demo ride and if the horse seems appropriate, she will teach an abridged lesson /work with their trainer to provide a positive experience and show the horse. 

Marketing

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Photography & Video

We are happy to help you market your horse on this page and on social media! We have a large client base and good connections with varied budgets. Using video and photo, we aim to make a good match and find quality homes.

Photography & Video

Photography & Video

Photography & Video

Aubrey is a professional photographer and with her knowledgeable team, creates attractive conformation and under saddle photographs. Video is always essential for sales, and the Kivu Team is happy to help create short films that show off your horse's skills and movement either at home or at competitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at aubreygraham@gmail.com / 404-509-4655 if you cannot find an answer to your question below

You are welcome to come try horses here or to purchase remotely. In both cases, I will do my best to ensure that any horse you wish to purchase or try is a good fit. Please expect that I may request videos or inquire about your background as a rider / with training OTTBs. There are no offsite trials. **Making a good match that makes rider and horse happy is my first goal.** That means that if you're not the right fit for the horse, I reserve the right to let you know that - I will not sell a horse to a home that does not make sense given what I know about them and their needs.


To try horses here a (refundable upon purchase) payment of $100 must be sent to Aubrey at least 24-hours before the trial to hold your slot. (*This is not a scam - I just got tired of folks wasting my time and not doing their due diligence before coming out - aka tire kicking, booking a ride and bailing day-of, or of not checking with a trainer/bank/husband first, etc.) You're welcome to try any suitable horse(s) that is(are) for sale for that one-time fee, but time slots are booked ahead of time, so please plan accordingly. Each horse takes around 45-min to an hour to discuss and trial ride. *If you choose to come back to try the horse again, that will be charged like a lesson (100$) and will not be refundable. 


For each horse, we will use my tack which is already fitted to the horse. Feel free to bring your stirrups and leathers though as I'm tall and we often have to roll them for shorter riders. Generally I will hop on first and show you the horse through the flat and fences (if applicable). You have a choice to hop on or pass at that point, and we'll go from there. Please expect that I will coach you through the ride, especially on the greener Thoroughbreds. 


Once you have decided that you wish to purchase a horse, you have the option of setting up a PPE. The PPE must occur within one week - if for any reason it takes longer than that, there will be a nonrefundable (but can go to the purchase price) deposit of $500 to hold the horse as pending for up to one week additional.


There are quire a few vets in the Ithaca area and you're welcome to coordinate with any of them so long as they're able to arrive when I am also present (schedule coordinating required). Fingerlakes Equine, Dr. Megan Cox, Dr. Tim Moore and Early Winter Equine are a few nearby. The horse will still be shown to potential buyers during this time, though it will not be sold out from under you if a PPE has been scheduled and confirmed. 


After the PPE, you will have a business day to discuss findings with your vet and confirm your desire to purchase or pass. Please note, if you choose to share findings with your vet, that's fine, but please discuss the purchase and share any relevant photos /videos info they need with them before the PPE to ensure everyone is on the same page. 


If you choose to purchase, a bill of sale will be drawn up and payment must be sent and received before the horse is transferred from the farm. Venmo, PayPal friends and family, Zelle, and Bank Transfers are all accepted. 


Once the horse is sold, I will happily assist in setting up shipping. Temporary board begins the day after the bill of sale is signed and will be prorated to 30$ a day. The horse will continue to be fed and cared for as usual until pickup. At this point, I will no longer be riding the horse, unless a training ride package is discussed and agreed upon. 


While I would love for new owners to visit their horses before shipping, this must be scheduled and will be limited as this is a training facility, not a boarding barn. The goal is to get them to you and settled in as soon as possible. 


And from there, it's all the fun of training and riding and caring for the new horse. BUT if you run into trouble, or just want to share the joy and excitement of bringing them along, I'll be there to help, take a look at videos, and make suggestions. In some more extensive cases, lesson fees may apply, but I will do everything I can to help out (and celebrate successes) as you go forward. 


Our horses ride ridiculously well in my tack and I'm always happy to help make that possible for others. 


FREE COUNTY SADDLE FIT & RIDE IN DEMOS: 

If you purchase a horse from my barn and are in NY  (or are trying them at the farm), our affiliated saddle fitter, Lily Drew (County Saddlery, New York division) is happy to provide a free saddle fitting and country demo ride. This includes discussions of your new horses' back and the ability to ride them (or see them go) in a variety of models of jump or dressage saddles to see what both they and you like.  Should you wish to do the saddle fit at your place in NY, the travel fee still applies, but trial / fit fee is waived. There is no requirement to purchase a saddle (but let me tell you, your horse would love you for it). Reach out to me or to Lily (at
(207) 381-0362 or lillian@countysaddlery.com).


Additionally, I ride all of mine in Tapestry Equine Products Comfort girths. Literally there is a pile of these girths in different sizes next to my tacking station. I have not had a single horse complain about them thus far, and that's saying something. These girths are available at https://tapestryequineproducts.com and there's a 10% discount with the code KIVU10.


Horses For Sale

Currently Available

Hennessy (Johnny Bootleggs) 2019 16.2+ OTTB Irish bloodlines

Shorty (Corrected Pedigree) 2020 16.1h OTTB Gelding by Gormley

Hennessy (Johnny Bootleggs) 2019 16.2+ OTTB Irish bloodlines

Henn is currently under eval while we get him settled in. This is a horse I will likely point towards an experienced rider who wants to have a blast out fox hunting or eventing. Check back here for more soon. 

Loggins (Civil Service) 16.1h 2019 OTTB Gelding

Shorty (Corrected Pedigree) 2020 16.1h OTTB Gelding by Gormley

Hennessy (Johnny Bootleggs) 2019 16.2+ OTTB Irish bloodlines

With Giants Causeway and Candy Ride bloodlines.


RRP Eligible 


2nd post track ride

https://youtu.be/uqviSvuYoH4?si=hhiJOUnAs7AmZt5I

This fancy, big moving horse is a total ... whats a good metaphor here... brick house, dump truck, tank...? None of those do him much justice. Think more a linebacker with a penchant for honing his skills in ballet. 


Yes, Loggins has a leg in each corner and is as sturdy as Thoroughbreds get, but he also has fantastic movement, huge shoulder swing and balance that is honestly quite impressive. As soon as it warms up, I'm also going to clip this kid. It is so hard to see how well put together he is through all that much-needed NY fluff. 


Loggins finished racing with 27 starts at Finger Lakes this past fall. He was purchased by a contact of mine and got to spend the winter letting down and getting pampered and putting on some much needed heft. Since then, her situation has changed and he came here to find his next person. 


His first ride showed that while he needs a fitness course to get back in shape, this isn't going to be a lug. Loggins will get fancier and increasingly sporty as he turns fed topline into muscular topline. I have a feeling he's going to have a heck of a jump in him too.


I think this horse will be good at pretty much anything you point him at - evening? Sure. Jumpers? No problem. Dressage? Absolutely. Toss a western saddle on him and put him to work at ranch or trail... maybe even run a barrel pattern? Why not. He'd actually look really cute in western tack 


Loggins requires a somewhat experienced Thoroughbred person. He need good boundaries - hell a lot of them do when they start to feel good off the track. This doesn't ever bug me, it just means that they need clear communication, to know where the limits sit and reward when they get the answer right. I'll probably end up deleting this paragraph out of his next ad as he's already figuring out quickly how to be a gentleman and not sweetly just shouldering through folks. As such he's probably not the best choice for someone's first restart or choice of horse for a recent re-rider.


Loggins has no known vices or injuries. He did come to us barefoot and made it clear on ride one that he would really appreciate some shoes if in work. We'll have that sorted this week and will start getting him back in the proverbial gym a few times a week.


Due to his desire for shoes, we'll hold off on video until we have those on later this week. Hang tight or reach out directly... 


Oh and the name? He came in "Kenny" but I can't get my brain around the South Park character here... so Loggins it is. Please tell me you can connect the easy dots there :)


Loggins is offered at $5000 presently. As he develops, that figure will go up. Trial rides and fees described above apply. 


Shorty (Corrected Pedigree) 2020 16.1h OTTB Gelding by Gormley

Shorty (Corrected Pedigree) 2020 16.1h OTTB Gelding by Gormley

Shorty (Corrected Pedigree) 2020 16.1h OTTB Gelding by Gormley

Shorty isn’t so short anymore- but when he was brought onto his racing team as a 2 year old, he was definitely still a medium sized pony. Worry not, this thick-necked powerful kiddo is now solidly 16.1h.

Shorty is a Gormley who is by Malibu Moon with Gone West on the dam side.  These are two of my favorite bloodlines for movement and train ability and for blatant, ridiculous athleticism. Malibu Moon has sired the most finishing competitors at the Kentucky Land Rover 5* and my personal experience with the line is that they are compact, correct, have a great neck and can jump the damn moon. Sure, they often come with some personality quirks or vices, but for a true competitor, those become insignificant in relation to their ability.

Shorty follows suit. His gaits and ability to collect and use his body are fantastic especially given that the ride yesterday was his first post track. He is balanced, powerful but uncomplicated and uninterested in using all that power for evil. Nope, he votes good all day long. But true to form he does have some quirks- he does crib and is not a total puppy dog on the ground - more professional than comedian.

I can’t say enough good things about the feel this horse gives under saddle and you know he is gong to have the ability to clear seriously big sticks. 

He does have an old cold set osselet on his left front. He had this as a young horse and it has neither changed shape nor bothered him throughout his racing career.

Shorty is offered at 6500. Trial info and fees apply. See above for more info. 

Moose (Gallant Star) 16.2+h 2018 OTTB Warhorse gelding

Artie (Reunion Tour) 16h 2018 OTTB gelding by Supersaver

Shorty (Corrected Pedigree) 2020 16.1h OTTB Gelding by Gormley

🌟RRP Eligible 🌟


63 starts all in Louisiana

with Star Guitar (Quiet American), and Carson City lines making him a good moving, eventually ammie friendly goodball.


Moose has been here for a couple months now and has been doing great and filling out! He is happy in whatever stall or turnout set up we put him in, and LOVES to work. He has been on the back burner through this hellish winter, but we’re slowly get more rides on him and building him back up. 


Under saddle, Moose will be a heck of an eventer or fox hunter - he has all the brain and bravery (and will both jump and dressage damn well). Nothing fazes him. Right now though, he needs a rider experienced with Thoroughbreds and with bringing along more sensitive, powerful mounts. He is a good boy with zero antics or bad behavior, but he was a very good racehorse, and he's still settling into the job of being a quiet riding horse. He needs confidence, softness in the saddle and leg despite being forward thinking. We're working on getting him straighter and stronger and as we do, he's showing off just how nice he is going to be.


Schooling ride (first time back to work in a month… damn cold snap): https://youtu.be/WC5NRFshZ_c?si=wyKSiw6qb7znxgBR


Schooling 1/17/26

https://youtu.be/qH3SM61sfBM?si=7NPMqGDzh_YzYBns


Moose would love a set up where he is someone’s main priority. And he is most happy and confident when his life doesnt allow him to get too over involved with mares. He can ride past them in the arena, pass them in the "hall" and if we limit his across-fenceline contact, he's happy and settled.


So if you’re interested in a hell of an athlete who needs a knowledgeable ride and a barn with a solid gender separation, reach on out! I’d love to see this kid get to the Makeover this year!


Moose is available for 5k. Trial rides based on experience and suitability. Trial fee and info above applies. 

Artie (Reunion Tour) 16h 2018 OTTB gelding by Supersaver

Artie (Reunion Tour) 16h 2018 OTTB gelding by Supersaver

Artie (Reunion Tour) 16h 2018 OTTB gelding by Supersaver

2nd overall in the Eventing Preliminaries at the Retired Racehorse Project Makeover of 59 entries. “5*!!“ comments from Olympic level judges And best XC score of all those who competed by 5 points. Shared the award for Top NY Bred at the Makeover of all disciplines this year. This little horse is going to be big time. And I am so excited to watch him take the HTs by storm (whether it’s me in the irons or you).


***but hey, before I waste your time, please stop reading here if you haul one horse only. He always needs a buddy - and needs someone who understands that not doing so comes with a panic button that is not negotiable. Not buddy sour, not herd bound, but he has severe isolation anxiety when boxed in, be it in a stall unable to see another horse or in a trailer. **** 


Artie ran BN at the Makeover with ample scope to spare. He has been responsibly produced through recognized starter HTs at GVH/Larkin Hill among other smaller shows and is proving to be not only quiet and rideable both in warmup and in the competition rings, but an overall reliable show partner. He's ready to tackle a HT or two at BN in the winter / spring and then move up. He’s  brave and ridable to every fence, water, ditch, up down bank etc…


Makeover xc: https://youtu.be/RYDjv7n4Bc8?si=FFmjyYpvQY_Yent3

Makeover stadium: https://youtu.be/3MQYtqctzzo?si=6d89Pinh5tua97WU

Makeover dressage schooling and test: https://youtu.be/YYbKUIlW6tg?si=Ho-9ih3YVmU-vqEw


Artie has a big jump and a quiet, rhythmic way of going. His dressage regularly gets 7.5s with lots of room to easily train up and reach into the 8s. He’s brave to fences without being rushy or brash and I love how game he is for everything I have thrown at him. And he does all three phases in a HS duo. 

Artie is a quiet ride if you know how to flat and jump a tb. Ride quiet and with confidence and he’ll do it all. Lock down or get tight and he’ll get hotter. As such he’s a ride for a serious competitor not a usual weekend warrior.

He’s professional on the ground and shows he likes you quietly and in his own introverted ways - he’s not an in your pocket goober, but rather a very kind, independent critter who takes a minute to warm up. When he does, you’ll know but it’s a quiet affection and respect. I’ll take that all day long.


Here’s the catch: have Ppe-d this horse twice. He ran hard. His body has a slew of dents, dings, thickenings, old scars and tales of hard work. But he rides like this. Jumps like this. He is a ride the horse not the vetting, because the pages of minor things that will come up will put off even the most realistic buyer. This is why I own him.

We could have dropped his carrots and moved him after the first vetting. But without a shot to show how he can do out competing, horses like this get overlooked, underbidded, and rarely end up in the right homes. So I got him out there, produced him despite his debts and dings, and he has grown better, stronger and more capable with each outing. This horse wants to compete. I won’t take that away from him. I do inject his hocks and front coffins, and will probably do so annually. He wears four shoes and likes pads up front if the mud allows.


He is good in the barn and easy in turnout IF YOU GET IT RIGHT. His can’t be alone quirk is no joke. A human counts, so if you’re with him, he’s fine. Ride alone anywhere, all good. But he needs to not be the first in to a stall or last out or regularly haul independently. He’s not buddy sour or bad about riding away from friends, he just has an intense and immediate fear of being the only horse in a given box. Who knows, maybe he needs a goat or a mini…?

Artie will stay with me and keep clicking up the levels next season, but if you’re game and want to easily bring a horse along through training and potentially truly into the ULs, he’s absolutely ready to start marching up the levels with someone new.


Stadium and XC from Larkin Hill Recognized Starter: https://youtu.be/Rx7TdPVlSJY?si=3izUqxbI324Z3CB2

Video from GVH (Stadium and dressage + green head fly attack) https://youtu.be/pXoxnwuKcro?si=GbTVtJ_CnAQ6wSq4


Video from home https://youtu.be/hpGaM9_pymE?feature=shared

Asking 15,000 Trial info detailed above. 

“Emmett” (JC Oboy) 16.3h 2019 OTTB gelding by Limehouse

Artie (Reunion Tour) 16h 2018 OTTB gelding by Supersaver

Artie (Reunion Tour) 16h 2018 OTTB gelding by Supersaver

“Emmett” (JC Oboy) 16.2h 2019 OTTB gelding by Limehouse located in Lansing, NY 


Competed in Eventing and Show Jumpers at the 2025 RRP Makeover; scN elements. Placed second in Open Starter at Course Brook Schooling HT in a field of 8; 32 dressage score and clean, brave XC.


Makeover show jump: https://youtu.be/Zer5tsch-Dg?si=CMPhVe6s2Bwa1QlN


Emmett has been packing on the pounds and topline and keeps proving that he has all the potential trial to be one hell of an amazing sport horse. Emmett is so impressive that he is now part of my string. I’ll bring him along and compete him and wait until the right eventer shows up ready to take him on.

Emmett is whip smart, honest, kind, and has so so so much talent. Like this one is going to JUMP! and he ate up his first schooling HT.


In early summer, Emmett  had a PPE that is basically a great example of “ride the horse, not the X-rays.” He has a handful of small things the most significant of which was his pedal osteitis. We stuck front pads on him and the vet watched him go two days later and was like, “that’s already more than 50% better!”Happy to discuss that / share rads and chat through other findings with serious buyers.


Schooling xc at home July: https://youtu.be/7jl883SK74s?si=7E3PpHN2-tZkP520 


Flat and fences first school outside: https://youtu.be/C2QQtSWSZXg?si=-bsbBsgeWidsfvqV


First fences and flat video before pads: https://youtu.be/2_QQQwRxn24?si=RHiR5UHTyk6iDScB


More flat: https://youtu.be/2_QQQwRxn24?si=TB0cBMUvMc1M8ySn


Emmett is plain bay sure, but he’s also plain lovely. Smart, kind, willing, and just good and sensible. He’d be a great option for an advanced junior or an intermediate or better adult ammie. He should turn out to be the all around good egg type who can do anything asked. Sure. I think he’ll excel in eventing and jumpers but this kiddo would handle the hounds just fine too. 


As an aside-  this kiddo came off the track looking very, very rough. His owner did a great job getting weight on him and were continuing the trend up here. He needs another 100 pounds and a bunch of topline and muscle but he’ll get there soon! The last photo is how he was off the track. Lucky duck to have landed with his owner and we’re lucky to get to work with him here


Emmett is available to the perfect home for 7500. Trial info above.

Indy (Star Player) 2016 16.2h OTTB gelding by Powerbroker

Taxi (Price of Peace) 16h 2022 Unraced TB Gelding by Paynter

Taxi (Price of Peace) 16h 2022 Unraced TB Gelding by Paynter

3rd in Open Novice at Course Brook in September; 3rd in open BN at GVH in July, brilliant run around xc; 8th at the Area 1 BN championship all with clean, super fun XC runs. Ready to keep clicking around at Novice and head on up to Training this year.

GVRDC Area 1 Championship BN Stadium (annoying rail on the first fence, but a very honest course): https://youtu.be/468kgEty3ag?si=LVDsgVAzHjFrHAhn


Reach out for XC Clips


recent 2’6” video

https://youtu.be/xKfpXTzvQyA?si=frx6zo3mJA8ov6Db


Indy is one that I don’t really want to list, but I don’t get to keep them all. I have loved this kid since my friend Erica Brown picked him up for the 2021 RRP Makeover. We co-trained him and competed him as a team, winning the Team Eventing division that year.

Indy is kind, in your pocket, goofy as hell and outrageously talented with an easy riding stride and fantastic jump. But he’s not without his lumps and bumps (happy to discuss with serious inquiries). Manage them correctly as we have and you will have a horse with unlimited talent and try. I have always thought this kid could head towards the upper levels, but he’s just as happy clicking around BN.

I have run him recognized BN (he ran that at the Makeover too) and Novice and he has schooled Training elements with a move up planned for later this spring / summer. Erica took him to a long format Starter in 2022, and he was a rock star. Olympian Dorothy Crowell has loved this horse and his gallop since the Makeover, and has contributed to his training with Erica.

In the between years, his former owners have transitioned to more western disciplines and he has just hung out. I jumped at the ability to buy him in the summer of 2024 and have spent the  6 months reconditioning him for a sport horse life, six months showing him. Being that it is Feb 2026 in upstate NY, I'm getting excited to bring him into the 2026 but that is admittedly way later than I'd like to be starting the year, but alas, this cold and snow is hell. Regardless of my location choices, he’s now fully ready to go and do all the things and keep you laughing along the way.


And just to make sure this makes it in here - Indy is no packer. He is SO MUCH FUN. but he has a fractious side that comes out if he's out of work. He likes to be looky when in the arena, but point him at it and put leg on and most of the time you're good to go. I have never had him look at anything when going on course. But he will pop you out of the tack occasionally or toss an athletic wahoo and see if you stay with him. So if you want to have a blast, have a great seat and a sense of humor and adventure, this is 100% your horse.

Indy is offered at 20k negotiable to the absolutely perfect home. On site trials only as scheduled and described above

Taxi (Price of Peace) 16h 2022 Unraced TB Gelding by Paynter

Taxi (Price of Peace) 16h 2022 Unraced TB Gelding by Paynter

Taxi (Price of Peace) 16h 2022 Unraced TB Gelding by Paynter

RRP Eligible (has published works)


Taxi is an adorable, super easy going dude who is shockingly fancy under saddle. Like you should probably check out his trot here: https://youtu.be/fBqu7CUNTbc?si=_bRrX205-uto-_ay


He might be a somewhat unassuming mostly plain bay package, but this kiddo can MOVE. His canter is coming along, and as he figures out where his shoulders go, it too will be as round and as ridiculously lovely as his trot (he's already showing glimmers of it and he just got here). 


Taxi is absolutely going to be amateur friendly and suited for an intermediate or better rider with a trainer and is geared up for a low to mid level life. He does have a few blemishes - mostly cosmetic - that keep his carrots in the lower range and maybe might not make him your Advanced level horse - but that should be OK since most folks are not advanced level riders....


Happy to discuss with those seriously interested.


But an ammie show horse through the 3-foot? Fox hunter? Trail horse? All arounder? Sure! Ride him through Training level Eventing or second level dressage? Why not? He's the type of horse I'd just keep developing with the knowledge that I might need to maintain him at a certain point (but considering how sound he is right now, I'll let him determine when that point is). 


Taxi can act like a pony sometimes and needs a little encouragement to get in front of the leg, but once he is there, this kid absolutely shines. I can't wait to put a few more rides on him and see what he thinks of fences. 


Good in the stall, good in his herd, good on the crossties, good for the farrier (He is currently very sound barefoot and was a gem for me to trim up a bit yesterday as he came in with some long toes). Really just an all around good egg. 


Taxi race trained and has published works. He was restarted by a friend of mine who has also dealt for a long time with his racing connections. Those connections decided not to race him since he was super small as a three year old, and now with all the kerfuffle of hoops you need to jump through to run an unraced four year old, and the fact that their racing partnership (the race ownership) is dissolving means that he lost his shot at the track. All good there - means we get him as is!


Taxi is currently offered at 4000 negotiable to the right home. As he develops, that figure will go up. Trial rides and fees described above apply. 




Candour 16.1+h 2012 OTTB gelding

Taxi (Price of Peace) 16h 2022 Unraced TB Gelding by Paynter

Westley (Beachside) 15.3-16h 2016 OTTB Gelding w/ Giants Causeway and Tiznow lines

Want to be an equestrian version of Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting? Great- reach out!

  

Calling riders who bring joy and laughter to the ride and appreciate the process of building a bond and a happy horse… Candour is taking applications for a therapist… er… rider to help him forget the doldrums of his lesson-horse days and bring out the fun-loving sporthorse again.


 I am really enjoying getting to know this kid. He came in pretty quiet and “meh” about a lot of things. A whole lot of polite- “fine” or “I’d rather not, thanks.” As Lily Drew and I have been working him regularly, he’s been building muscle and finding his zest for the sport life again. And it is so much fun to watch this horse perk up, be happy, remember how to go forward and enjoy the work. 

New video Feb 15- flat and some fences
https://youtu.be/qX6at5PnjpI?si=xd7GQNhsG4qVDOm0


Oh, and he has reminded us that his FAVORITE thing is jumping. Ears up, no rush but all the enthusiasm. We popped him through a grid to 2’9” just to see what he thought. Now that we know that he’s a big fan of putting in the effort, has a cute-knees-up jump and is quiet to the base, I’ll craft a training program to build up his strength and fitness before asking him to start coursework.


Oh and he wants you to know that he loves lead changes too. Ok fine, Candour, you can do those too and pretty damn well. He likes to show off that they are auto, though we’re working on him waiting for me to ask. He thinks that is overrated, but he’s very willing to give it a shot. 


My goal for this horse is to continue to rebuild his love for work and find a rider who has soft but consistent aids and who wants to take over that job - the one that keeps him happy and engaged, and gives him a second half of his life filled with attention, fences, shows (if you choose), trails, and quality care. 

What this horse does not want is to ever be a lesson horse again. No please and no thank you.

 

From when he arrived in early February : 


Candour is a very new addition to the barn but has made it clear that he’s primed to be someone’s next show partner this spring. He is solid and steady and kind and basically just a good dude who has paid his dues and deserves his own adult ammie or good riding Junior. 


I swung a leg over yesterday and he was absolutely lovely. Here’s came into connection well and showed how well schooled he is, despite my trying to ride looking like some green version of the Michelin man. Candour has easy gates that both have a “putter” and a “fancy” setting showing that he has been part of a kids program in the past (though he hopes that part stays in his past). 


Ride 1 at Kivu: https://youtu.be/LXsiI-TMwFo?si=2NO8WGLVkMwF-Mem


Candour was once a quite fancy hunter, winning the 2019 TIP derby at New Vocations out of 76 and going on to have an active show career. Those days don’t need to be behind him- he’s sound, has auto changes (that just need a little tuneup) and absolutely can still pack around the fences. 


Recently he has been teaching lessons at a few different locations across the southeast. He does not like that job, not even a little bit. And having said “no thank you” (kindly) to kids balancing on his face, he’s now here in search of another career with a rider with competent, soft aids. Frankly, with how sound, uncomplicated and fancy he is, that won’t be hard to do. 


He is all touch out of shape for a sport career, but a couple of weeks of conditioning and he’ll be good to be back in a regular work routine. He turns out well with others and is reportedly good for most things we need them to be good for - vet, farrier, etc. . 


Asking 8k to increase as we get him fit and jumping again. Trial info and fees apply

Westley (Beachside) 15.3-16h 2016 OTTB Gelding w/ Giants Causeway and Tiznow lines

Westley (Beachside) 15.3-16h 2016 OTTB Gelding w/ Giants Causeway and Tiznow lines

Westley (Beachside) 15.3-16h 2016 OTTB Gelding w/ Giants Causeway and Tiznow lines

Temporarily on layup for a laceration


Westley is kind, quirky and absolutely the type of Thoroughbred that I love to figure out. When I ride this one, I spend the majority of the ride laughing.


I'm not laughing because he's bad. I'm laughing because he's smart. And he's easily bored. He has found that it is easier to try to do all sorts of goofy things to try to distract from the ride at hand - but he's very quickly realizing that this is fun. And the ride isn't something that needs sparkle and additional flare. To be really clear - he's not doing anything bad. He's just way too smart for "go slow" and has decided that this off-track life is boring. Transitions are boring. Circles are boring. I get it. Oh buddy, I get it. 


But using his body correctly isn't boring. He's starting to realize that there's pride in that, power in that. Give me two weeks and all the pizazz and goofiness he puts into his ride now will be transferred into flicking toes, consistency in the bridle as he comes over his back, and enthusiasm over fences. (This kid is going to be able to JUMP).


First Ride at Kivu: https://youtu.be/BdbyLU1Oirk?si=Zwgae2hPPgIqNOmI

Because let's talk about his breeding. Giants Causeway (sire side) and Tiznow (Dam side). Westley is one well-bred kiddo. And when I say that, I mean that this horse was bred to be fast. It is no surprise that the ran 52 times and probably still had more in the tank. 


More than that though, neither of those bloodlines are known for being particularly amateur-friendly or easy to get right. They're talented, capable, and kind yes, but also highly opinionated, sometimes fractious, powerful and often come with a horse version of ADHD. 


I have worked with ample examples on both sides, but everyone involved with this horse realizes that maybe the combination was not the best fit for a junior rider doing one of their first OTTB restarts without a trainer. 


Said junior rider is a lovely rider, but it just wasn't a match either for her, her family who really would love a quiet in your pocket horse they can snuggle, not the "I need a stimulating job, like yesterday" kid they had. He also wasn't a fit for the laid back, older amateur-riding boarding barn, where he was just across the board misunderstood. 


Westley retired in 2023, hung out with a mostly-non-riding adult for a while and got fat and happy in a field. Then he transferred to the good-riding junior and was restarted. He rode in arenas, hacked around the property and had a good effort made at getting him going. That said, he's still quite green and has a lot to learn (but that part isn't going to be a problem, this one wants all the info you can give him). 


I had a chance to ride and assess Westley at that barn and that was super helpful to understanding him. I walked him into my shed row stalls that I run somewhat like the backside of a track (and full of other quirky OTTBs), he took a big breath settled into his hay and hasn't been an issue since.


Thus, Westley needs someone who sees his breeding and says, YES! I want a horse with a ton of heart who needs a job. No, he doesn't need to work 6 days a week, but he sure wouldn't mind if he did. But he needs a career and to have all the challenges and supportive direction placed in front of him. 


So if you're someone who loves these bloodlines, or loves the idea of taking a horse aching for a job and taking him out fox hunting regularly, eventing him (I think he'd be killer at this!) or taking him around the jumpers, let's talk. In the meantime, I'll keep legging him up, get hind shoes on him and start him over fences. 


Ask $6000 to increase with training. Trial fee and ride info above.

Pending through April "Joel" Downtown Man,16h and growing 2022 OTTB Gelding

Westley (Beachside) 15.3-16h 2016 OTTB Gelding w/ Giants Causeway and Tiznow lines

Pending through April "Joel" Downtown Man,16h and growing 2022 OTTB Gelding

Will return to market in April if not purchased after a ligament scan

RRP Eligible 2026 and 2027

With Into Mischief, Twirling Candy, Langfuhr lines


second post track ride: https://youtu.be/GPx8FkzPQzg?si=kJsN5c6o0QINby0k


Holy hell is this kid fancy, consistent in the bridle and just all around a heck of a good egg. As soon as he figures out what you want, he’s on it. Loves people, loves to have a job and just an all around fancy, lovable, eye catching youngster.

In a barn full of mostly plain bays, this guy sure stands out. Insta (we call him Joel) as he was called at the track is a stunning coming four year old who has all the kindness and flat kneed talent to succeed in anything from the hunters to eventing.


First ride post track: https://youtu.be/lq1-6laZoFs?si=hac0nzGku-bVh-a3


Joel is hard to not love. He's sweet, curious, and intelligent. His ears crack me up as they curl in towards each other at the top and they're usually scoping out something new to go investigate. This kid was a colt until mid November. His gelding was uncomplicated and he has shown no coltish behavior since he arrived.


He currently turns out with a gaggle of baby Thoroughbreds, and is doing great in the snow and ice. He's friendly, happy to be warm in the stall and happy to explore the field with his buddies. I always appreciate when they're smart in turnout after a track career in a stall, especially this time of year. Joel is just a damn good kid.


Under saddle he has flat kneed movement, is happy to stay in front of the leg and is learning to lift his back. His wither has not "popped" yet so he's still a little bit butt high. That said, he makes all the effort to get the ask right in the tack. His canter is stunning and has quiet, easy transitions onto both leads.


Joel does crib and it is controlled with a collar, but since I don't care about cribbing, I don't make him wear one here. I have not seen him crib outside.


Downtown Man is offered at $7500 until we get him jumping and progressing along. Trial fees, info and processes detailed above.

Sold! Polo (Overtime Charlie) 16h 2020 OTTB Gelding

Westley (Beachside) 15.3-16h 2016 OTTB Gelding w/ Giants Causeway and Tiznow lines

Pending through April "Joel" Downtown Man,16h and growing 2022 OTTB Gelding

Found an awesome human

🌟RRP Eligible 2026🌟

With In Excess (IRE) Afleet, and Kris. S lines (AKA damn talented, great jump and a brain that is brave and level headed)


Polo is one of my favorite knuckleheads. He is all talent, all try, and just a little bit of naughty pony. This horse has hella good gaits, proper carriage and is getting stronger by the day. He jumps smart- knees to his nose and a lovely bascule in the making. 


He’s brave, catty on his feet and will make one hell of an eventer. That said his movement is cute enough (and knees square enough over fences) to get him noticed in the hunters too.


Most recent fences and flat: https://youtu.be/XFUGNOx4j_o?si=-S7ycCr5EB6pXeR2


Polo wants to be in the middle of everything- he’s nosey, smarter than a portion of the humans out there, and loves attention. At my barn, he’s uncomplicated. Stands on the crossties as long as you need, no vices, no anxiety or bad behavior. Pretty much just an awesome little horse ready to go do big things. 


When I say “naughty” above, I mean it at face value. He’s not mean, not going to try to get anyone hurt, but if he’s confused or thinks you’re being unfair he’ll throw a minor tantrum. Communicate kindly and clearly and he goes “ugh dammit, fine” with a great big teenage eye roll. 


Polo cross-trained on the track and came to me with a field-riding, log-jumping background and that shows in his bravery and ridability. In the fall; I found him a home with a very good riding human, but the type of barn and ride didn’t quite agree with him. He needs a place and a human who loves him and finds him hilarious and is not annoyed at imperfections or challenges. 


Because that situation didn’t agree with him, he came back to me and it was like he never left- happy, easy going pony. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’ll be pretty picky about the person and barn that Polo goes to, but at least we know that as with all of mine, he can always come back if he doesn’t work out (but I’m damn determined to get it more right for him this time).


So if you think you have the ability to ride and laugh, love the sometimes kinda-not-really-naughty pony, reach on out. Keep it fun, keep it flexible, and this horse is going to do everything for you and be looking down the shed row waiting for you to show up everyday. 


First ride back here: https://youtu.be/8PVOOxQ6TMI?si=XB897IcDwRge4yDi


Before he left in September: https://youtu.be/4DNp3NdNp10?si=rZoMdcudASAt599D


Polo is offered at 7000 to increase with jumping experience. Trial rides, fees, and processes detailed above.

Stall 13 Listings

Stall 13 Horse: Fig, (Ekati's Verve) 16.3h 2016 OTTB Warhorse Gelding by Tale of Ekati

Stall 13 Horse: Fig, (Ekati's Verve) 16.3h 2016 OTTB Warhorse Gelding by Tale of Ekati

Stall 13 Horse: Fig, (Ekati's Verve) 16.3h 2016 OTTB Warhorse Gelding by Tale of Ekati

Good god this horse has talent. He has huge swinging gaits, tons of drive, and all the flash you’d ever need. But even with all that talent, his personality might be the more remarkable thing, and thats saying something.

Fig is a total ham through and through. You never have to guess what he’s thinking and he really, really wants all of your attention. No, like all of it. All the time. Good thing he’s insanely cute about the whole thing. He’ll drink your beer (he shares my preference for not fruity IPAs) and harass you until you relent and give him scratches and lots of love. 

Under saddle hes is always good but he’s uncomplicated and quiet if in regular work or… as he feels better and better and isn’t getting ridden regularly-  big, talented and slightly feral. He has at times been my “toss anyone up there” horse. Yesterday, he showed off how much better he was feeling by honing his medium trot but also making sure we tossed a neck strap on to stay with him. His gaits are huge and he will invert and skitter sideways if he’s feeling fresh. He’s never truly naughty but he does like to show off. 

Recent flat school on an “up” day: https://youtu.be/vPA_8JqrmuU?si=EoxzaiVuv6K5lKnH

Fig is still a bit of a rehab. When he came off the track, he was frankly one hell of a mess. More than a year later, we have him fat, happy and en route to sound. He needs strength and potentially hock and hind ankle injections (but I want to get him strong first). He was diagnosed with chronic suspensory issues initially, but at this point with no acute lesions and less inflammation we go back to work. And what does Fig love almost as much as attention? Work.

So what does that mean? Means he’s not your average rehab. It means he’s not the lovely adopter’s horse who wants to have an easy hack out on occasion… maybe hit the trails once in a long while. No. Nopelope. Sorry. I need a rider who wants to put a lot of miles in the saddle but with no agenda. The right person needs ride regularly (like 3+ days a week) and has OTTB experience and a big sense of humor … and maybe bigger beer budget (for both of you). Oh and said rider also needs the seat to laugh through any fresh-day antics he might toss out there and direct him towards the great things that are to come. Don’t have all of that? Please ask me about a different horse. 

Fig is available for the low fours- with a guarantee that as with any Stall 13 horse, no questions asked- he can always come home. 

STALL 13 SUPPORTED HORSE

Fig is available through Stall 13, the New York based non-profit organization (www.stall13.org)that I (AP Graham) spearhead alongside Kivu Sporthorses. Stall 13 Thoroughbreds specializes in challenging-case horses like Fig. Our goal is to help horses like Fig can recover and make it to second careers and have a good life, despite physical setbacks. As such, he comes with lifetime protection and a contract - he’s always welcome back here and we’re always here to help. His carrots go directly back to the program to support avenues for other tough case ottbs and prove the notion that one should always “ride the horse, not the xrays (or ultrasound). Reach out for more information.

former info: Fig is one heck of a ham. This horse has more personality than most boarding barns see in a year. He's handsome, lovable and will shake you down for your treats or your beer. Yes, Fig loves a good libation and will happily steal sips of yours. 

Fig ran hard and earned his retirement. He came to us last year just before Christmas with swollen ankles and a slew of issues. We got him on the right path and he lucked into the lap of a generous ammie who took his rehab on as her project. What we thought was the need for hock injections turned out to be chronic (not acute) suspensory issues. Fig had stall rest, turn out and was slowly brought back to work. 

He just needs more time. He'll winter with us in our usual set up - 12 hours in, 12 hours out being a dingus with his friends. And we'll bring him back to work and see where he is at in late winter / spring. 

Often with ligament and tendon issues, when the issue is not acute, they just need time and more let down than most people want to do. We have time, and we like Fig, so he can hang out and cause a happy ruckus in the barn while we see how sound he will come and what he will need. 

Fig is available for adoption at 2500 with a contract. There is no guarantee that this horse will jump in the future or be a first flight fox hunter. But we're pretty certain there's enough soundness for a quality low-level career in there. 

FOUND A HOME! Wine Responsibly 15.2-3h 2021 OTTB by Vinno Rosso (Curlin)

Stall 13 Horse: Fig, (Ekati's Verve) 16.3h 2016 OTTB Warhorse Gelding by Tale of Ekati

Stall 13 Horse: Fig, (Ekati's Verve) 16.3h 2016 OTTB Warhorse Gelding by Tale of Ekati

FOUND A HOME!!!!


Wine has a long story that all happened in a short period of time. He sold off the track at the end of the season like a normal retiring racehorse, but very quickly bounced into a sales barn that regularly sells to auctions and there on to kill buyers (there's a loophole in NY law that does not allow one to sell directly to kill buyers). 


His connections and Finger Lakes Finest Thoroughbreds found out about his situation and Stall 13 stepped in to help. The community paid his bail, we shipped him here and he spent 21 days in quarantine, making sure he didn't bring anything from the auction sale barn to the main barn here.


Wine is now back in the main barn and an absolutely love. And an absolute weirdo. He has perpetual bedhead and loves nothing more than to have his ears and neck scratched. He's the first to meet you at the gate when you go to bring him in. And he great in the field with his friends and hanging out in the stall (no vices). 


Wine is lovely under saddle, and it didn't take him long to figure out how to carry himself nicely. First post-track ride here: https://youtu.be/VQzKROqfpK8?si=uJK0_636kh9EoSY_


He does have "knees" - a situation we don't know much about currently (but the vet is scheduled for rads and an ultrasound on Tuesday). Once we have that information and we know the type of home he should have, we'll more productively market him. 


Despite his size (somehow folks equate the smaller ones with being easier) Wine still requires a knowledgable home. He needs kind boundaries on the ground and needs to be reminded that he needs to respect his humans' space. He's not pushy or rude, just needs to learn the rules of this new game. 


I suspect Wine will have a heck of a career as a dressage, trail or ranch mount. He's going to be great. And we'd love to see him head to the Makeover. Stall 13 will cover the first discipline entry fees and provide swag! 


Wine will be offered for adoption in the low four figures, but we'll know more once we know what his knee looks like. Reach out for more info or see www.stall13.org

Found his home! Stall 13 Horse: Generation, 17.2h 2020 OTTB Gelding by Street Sense

Stall 13 Horse: Fig, (Ekati's Verve) 16.3h 2016 OTTB Warhorse Gelding by Tale of Ekati

PLACED! Stall 13 Horse: Sews (Lord Darnley, 17+h 2018 OTTB gelding by Lion Heart located in Lansi

Found his home! Gen is ready to find his human and hit the trails or bee bop around as a low level all around mount. 


Walk trot-inside (Big horse, tiny arena = no canter inside right now, see outside video for that): https://youtu.be/nywGpko23RY?si=EKPEc6dl68l7B5mg


Mounting from a tractor, hacking and some canter outside: https://youtu.be/_fm03iv7hNQ?si=Jbl36b2oOvugDMCN


Gen is wildly uncomplicated but he is still a big moving, HUGE young thoroughbred. He’s brave and has not displayed any anxiety under saddle. I’d rather see him end up in a home where he’s not expected to be a packer at 5 though. He has a great brain and willing, kind demeanor but he will still need the rider knowledge and training to learn whatever job it is you point him at. He's been great for me and literally every rider I have put on him. He might be a moose, but he's a good, good Moose.


Recent schooling: https://youtu.be/PUZEObv_YhI?si=ugk6ddlp6F0-44ED


Good for the vet, the farrier… good in a stall and out in a field of geldings. Good on the cross ties…Just plain good across the board. He does need at least front shoes.  


Generation had a productive race career, retired sound and then began training for his second job as a fox hunter. There were big dreams for this guy- the huntsman’s horse. He trained well, ticked all the boxes, and was full speed to a career he would have loved. 


A basic chip removal set off a reaction of bone growth in his right front fetlock. He has osteophytes and bone spurs making it visually bigger but also job limiting. Cornell is pretty sure the heavy demands of a job at the top of the hunt are more than he needs right now (aka jumping should be limited) but he is still absolutely ridable and able to do lower level things. As such he is what we call “serviceable sound.” I would not point him at a show life or a circle-driven dressage career, but there is a lot of miles left in those legs and that ankle. 


Could he hunt occasionally without jumping? Oh absolutely. Could he do some hunter paces and trail ride? Yep. Could he be a family horse for a good riding group of folks? Sure. Is he a “husband horse”? … maybe… guess that depends on the quality of husband (riding that is). 


We’re happy to share radiographs and reports and discuss findings. Nope, this one won’t “pass” a vetting but there’s ample corners of the horse world where he’ll still have a place. 


STALL 13 SUPPORTED HORSE


Gen is available through Stall 13, a New York based non-profit organization (www.stall13.org) that specializes in challenging case horses like himself. Our goal is to show that horses like Gen can recover and make it to a new career despite their known challenges and have a good life. As such, he comes with lifetime protection and a contract - he’s always welcome back here and we’re always here to help. His carrots go directly back to the program to support avenues for other “challenging case” horses and prove the notion that one should always “ride the horse, not the xrays.”

Gen is offered at 2500. His purchase price is a donation to Stall 13 and goes directly to caring for the other horses in the program. Trial fees and processes explained above. 

PLACED! Stall 13 Horse: Sews (Lord Darnley, 17+h 2018 OTTB gelding by Lion Heart located in Lansi

PLACED! Stall 13 Horse: Sews (Lord Darnley, 17+h 2018 OTTB gelding by Lion Heart located in Lansi

PLACED! Stall 13 Horse: Sews (Lord Darnley, 17+h 2018 OTTB gelding by Lion Heart located in Lansi

PLACED! Sews is a huge, elegant goof ball who has three lovely gaits and a jump with clear, pretty knees. He feels great and has made it very clear that he is ready for a job! What job does Sews need? He could succeed at pretty much anything – eventing, dressage, fox hunting, jumpers, and even hunters for his daisy cutter movement. More info at Stall13.org


That said, Sews absolutely needs a herd… and he needs to have someone in that herd who can keep him in line. He struggles to differentiate play from “knock it off” cues and he’s so big that it can get him in trouble. Note - he's not mean, just a bit of a big doofus who needs to be told where to go when he gets too annoying... think more irritating little brother who perpetually says "not touching" 


Under saddle he is pretty uncomplicated and has been regularly ridden and competed by a talented young rider. He is successfully and “fancily” showing off his flat work and happily shown through starter and schooled BN. 


10/25 schooling: https://youtu.be/xqK6UBD8N7I?si=vZcYZzEnYBv4q4u8


NY flatwork

https://youtu.be/aYVFzVgdcEk?si=n0CGgE425hBG2py9

NY XC

https://youtu.be/JLpJKGB9b6w?si=8-rTeSfZwOF1D5WU


Sews came through my program in Georgia last year and was with me from Christmas to March. In that time he gained a solid foundation and was coming along well.


He shipped to Washington to a very knowledgeable rider, and didn’t quite work out in the situation. To no fault of anyone’s he just needed a set of other geldings to play with. Alone in a paddock next to a pony, Sews just got himself in more and more trouble. His owner did everything under the sun – she treated for ulcers, worked him on the ground, and xrayed his back – he does have kissing spine, which he does not palpate to. *I'm happy to share more insights here as I do not believe that this is a limiting factor for him.* Unsure how to go forward, she kindly shipped him back across the country.


Sews has hung out with my geldings and found his feet and herd. Goofy has become his primary personality trait and hes easy to handle on the ground and in the saddle. He would love a doting human with a good sense of humor who understands that hes a dingbat and has at least an intermediate or above riding level. 


Requirements:

-  Shoes (he has tender feet)

-  A herd of geldings

-  A rider & trainer with intermediate or better skills in the saddle and solid abilities to maintain boundaries

-Correct saddle fit 


Sews is available for an adoption fee of 2k negotiable (see www.Stall13.org for more) to the perfect, knowledgable home. Adopters will be asked to fill out an application (you can resell) before proceeding with transfer of ownership.

FOUND A HOME!!!! Stall 13 Horse: Major Spin, 16.3h 2018 OTTB Gelding by Hard Spun

PLACED! Stall 13 Horse: Sews (Lord Darnley, 17+h 2018 OTTB gelding by Lion Heart located in Lansi

FOUND A HOME!!!! Stall 13 Horse: Major Spin, 16.3h 2018 OTTB Gelding by Hard Spun

FOUND A HOME!!!! RRP Makeover 2025 graduate finishing in the top 1/3 of the dressage entries despite a test interrupted by the fox hunt division. The judges loved his trot work awarding 8s. he’s ready to begin training first level movements. 


Makeover Dressage: https://youtu.be/BHjCgG65Lf0?si=v5kDpJZ45nVnRv-h


Major Spin is a huge horse who has all the presence, movement, and smarts to go right on up the levels in dressage. He’s only 16.3 but carries himself like he’s 17.2. He also has one of those classic “good brains” that means he could pack around at the Intro or Training levels quite happily. While I think he’d love and succeed at a dressage life, I would put money on his ability to fox hunt and to look damn good while doing so as well.


T3- August: https://youtu.be/ov5BEnisig0?si=ADsjeoiaqhoLy3r6


T2 - June : https://youtu.be/g5LVBAo7nA8?si=hNDJeRuhulF3zuOH


Outside hack at home April: https://youtu.be/SJWb9yIt-8E?si=9VtPb4th0dhSot6e


Spin is probably the only true rescue in my barn. I don’t use that word lightly. He’s a huge, smart, lump-headed goober who needs a job that accommodates a pretty special knee. Otherwise, I’d be eventing this horse up through the ULs.


Spin’s life on the track was not always easy and he fell into some less-than-optimal hands, who ignored what should have been treated. Slab fracture, chip, and arthritis. Spin became Stall 13’s* flagship horse and yet, after we rested him for a few months, he is sound and hard at work perfecting his dressage.


Spin has been to a bunch of shows, including one recognized dressage venture – all of which has gone great. He hauls like a pro, hangs out well and is happy to take it all in and make GOOD decisions. He’s great in a warmup arena with all shapes and sizes and directions of horses. And he’s as talented and smart heading down center line as he is training for it at home.


Spin is good for the vet and farrier (though understandably, he’s not a huge fan of folks messing with his knee), good on crossties, good in a herd, and generally just a smart, sensible, dude.


Spin would be appropriate for a good riding amateur to bring along, but in the right program he’d also be able to handle green-bean humans. Spin has confidently and carefully carried my nervous friends, helped to reinstall confidence in Thoroughbreds and handled trials and lessons and rides by all of my working students with ease.


He's not a total packer yet… and you still have to have and uphold boundaries, but Spin is proving to be an exceedingly versatile horse who just needs a job and a person or two who think the world of him.


*Spin is made available through Stall 13, a New York based non-profit organization (www.stall13.org) that specializes in challenging case horses like himself. We’re hoping that by showing that a horse like Spin can recover and make it to the Makeover, we can help open avenues for other tough to heal horses and prove the notion that one should always “ride the horse, not the xrays.” Reach out for more information.


Offered at $2500 with contract. See stall13.org for more info. 

Available Leases

Offsite lease - Koops 2020 16.2h OTTB Gelding by Girvin

I'll get more info up here soon. But in the meantime, Koops is up for full care lease at Kivu Sporthorses and Training in Lansing or offsite 


Koops is a sweet, sensible but also playful kiddo who would love to have a human to look forward to. Koops is a LONG story (please go read up on Facebook). When shipping to me in February of 2023, his shipper went off the road and into a culvert, putting Koops through the floor of the trailer. Two jaws of life later, the saint of a horse loaded up, headed to a local vet and began his very very long process of healing.  Ten months later, he was ridable. Now he's recovering from a knee injury of his own making. Suffice to say, this isn't an upper level horse right now. However, he is outrageously wonderful and would love to have someone work on his dressage and possibly leg him back up to jumping. 


https://youtu.be/fTPfocZaBF8?si=mJP06pbybAgNciSZ


Please reach out if you think you're a fit. 

Message for more info

On site Lease only - Wolf (Louisiana Moon 2014 ~16h OTTB Warhorse Gelding)

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 the 2023 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 and is onto the “needs a job” stage. He is a favorite ride of my working students and just a damn good egg.


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  is onsite only. 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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