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Mojito Margarita, 16.1h 2015 OTTB mare with Teuflesberg (Johannesburg)and Not for Love bloodlines.

Mo sauntered off the trailer the other day and I instantly liked this mare. Keep in mind, I’m a gelding person. No, she’s not a gelding-y lady, but there’s just something about her. Frankly, she reminds me of Prada (On the Move). If you have read my ads for a while, that will make sense. Mo is smart and she’s one of those mares who will work with you if she determines you’re worth it. She’s the type of mare that folks are referencing when they say, “find yourself the mare that chooses you and she’ll give you everything.” That’s Mo. 

But of course, mares like that are not for everyone. So Mo needs her person- and I’m very excited to watch that partnership grow.

On the ground she’s good to lead and handle, a d she’s working on some of her less preferred activities like loading and the farrier. (It’s getting better swiftly.) and in the saddle she is learning quickly that when she is in front of the leg, she can be super fancy.

She has spent a few years with a junior doing all the things- hunter pacing, 4H shows, lessons off property etc. in the process Mo proved that she is brave and capable.

Mo needs to be sent out in front of the leg more, so she’s learning that that is how we work here. Her first ride (in gale force winds and very low temps, in a not perfectly sealed indoor) went far better than I expected for any horse. She didn’t bat an eye any the noises or weather and by the end of the ride she was using her back and core, flicking her toes and moving well off my leg.

First ride at Kivu (NOT her first post-track ride) https://youtu.be/pRe0lhUQiRY?si=u-yyVZi1lvkFpvDw

I see this mare as one who could event, foxhunt or take an ammie or junior around the levels with no limitations in the jumpers / eq divisions. If you have a good trainer and clear boundaries, she’s going to be outstanding.

Mo is listed at relatively low carrots right now as we’re on a tight timeline to get her to a new home. The quality of home is more important to the owner than those carrots, so if you think you might be a fit, reach out.

Mo is offered at 4500 negotiable currently. No trades or off-site trials. 

Snowman is the whole package - he’s tall, dark, handsome and kind. Oh and he’s RRP eligible. This kiddo fittingly came off the track in a snow storm, settled right in with my goobers and learned how much he enjoys the mud 🤦🏻‍♀️

Under saddle (put a first post track ride on 11/30) he is lovely. Perfect for the mounting block - is equally balanced on both leads… just a good guy. He’s tempted to stay a little behind the leg (aka he’s a little more woah than go but that is subject to change as he lets down) but he’s balanced and easily establishes a quality cadence when asked to go forward. My indoor is great (and I am sooooo grateful for it, but for early off track rides the smaller size means there is a lot of turning and changing balance that has to happen. He took this all in stride. Once he lets go of his back, this horse is going to be patently amazing.

Video: https://youtu.be/Q2Vx4KSnUVw?si=OmKeQ22xqxJPqqkh

Other notes on Snowman is that he’s literally just a good dude. He has led in and out with two other of my young tbs, is professional on the cross ties, and easy for pretty much everything I have thrown at him.

Because it is the winter and I need to keep ponies moving, Snowman is priced at $5500 to increase with training and experience. No offsite trials or trades.

Leni is the type of filly that turns everyone’s heads. She has the geldings, the mares and the humans watching her strut around the farm. Leni is currently coming along well at the WTC while we see what she can and wants to do.

Her backstory is pretty straightforward: Leni came off the track last year and went to a knowledgable home with her owner, who restarted her and with the help of their trainer, had her going well WTC. 

Leni does best with a consistent schedule, so when life got in the way, they decided to prioritize her and move her to us to help get her back on a regular schedule of rides and to someone who can also keep her clicking along and making steady progress.

Most recent flat video:

https://youtu.be/ossB85nAEJc?si=RYBRySE5-_SCbSbL

 https://youtu.be/ossB85nAEJc?si=LTEOwdxHwoRcPk2k 

Leni has done exactly that since she arrived. She has taken a breath, sorted through all the newness of this place and begun to really make huge riding strides. While she still needs a bit of strength and to lift her core a bit, her gaits are fantastic. This little mare is going to be flashy not only in her conformation but in her movement and toe-flicking correctness as she covers ground. I am also super excited to see how she handles fences (once she is ready). 

Leni does have some "growing up" to do on the ground and in the field but we're well situated to help make that happen and she is learning how to be super good at speed. 

Leni is offered at 7k to increase with training and experience. No off-site leases or trades; trial fees apply. (see above). 

Flying Fortress, ~17h (will stick her today) 2017 Iberian Performance Horse (TB, Andalusian, Percheron cross) located in Lansing, NY 

First ride at Kivu video: https://youtu.be/0ZoFvn5rpsg?feature=shared

Indoor jump school: https://youtu.be/jxYz6JdeDco?si=oJ6gM-9-NTRkL5rD

Additional updated video coming soon 

Fortress is a BIG, sweet girl. She has hunted, dabbled in eventing, successfully had two babies (and is a good mom), proudly contributed to an Iberian Warmblood breeding program, and has shown talent for arena-based careers.

She is sweet and has good boundaries on the ground. She hunted for multiple seasons with GVH (one of them barefoot and pregnant 🤷🏻‍♀️💚) and was a saint for much of it. 

Under saddle, Fortress has not put a foot wrong here. She has hacked in the arena, jumped around, headed out into the fields and been happy and game to jump the little fences I have set and the grid through 2'9" (She has plenty more scope, I'm just trying to bring her back into work responsibly). 

Fortress would love pretty much any job you pointed her at so long as that job (and the rider) comes with quiet, soft-riding confidence and a proper fitting saddle . Despite her size, she has a good motor and three lovely gaits. She is likely to shine in Dressage, hunters / eq, or lower level eventing. 

Fortress is offered at 17k to increase with training. Trial fees apply, no leases or trades.  

“CC” Coragescontender 16.2h 2017 OTTB gelding located in Lansing, NY

Attention Eventers and Jumpers on a budget: CC might be chonky and out of shape from having sat at the track without a job for a while, but this kiddo has a hind end that screams jumpers / eventing. His canter is light and balanced and once he learns to let go of his back and relax, that trot is going to have some serious loft to it! 

CC is easy in the barn (he quite likes stall time) and is learning how to be a horse in turnout. He has no vices and no limitations. Add to that that under saddle he has a brain that is quiet enough for me to answer work messages while cooling him out on the buckle for his first ride. Good boy! 

CC is listed in the mid-fours in order to get him to a home he can settle into before winter hits here. He’ll thrive having his own person he can bond with and would do well with an adult or young rider with a quality trainer versed in Ottb’s. That said, he *should* be a pretty uncomplicated restart 🙂

First post track ride here: 

Asking 4500 for an uncomplicated sale. Trial fees apply. No leases or off-site trials available. Located in Lansing, Ny.

Tiz Octavia (15.-3h 2015 OTTB mare by Malibu Moon x Tiznow mare)

This super well bred lady carries attributes from both sire and dam sire - she has a lovely neck and movement from the Malibu Moon and the lightness and uphill nature from the Tiznow. On the ground thankfully, she dodged Malibu Moon's quirky negative qualities (go read Wolf's ad if you're not sure what those look like). 

Tavi is easy on the eyes, an easy keeper (read happy little chunk) and easy on the ground. She turns out well with other mares and next to geldings, is quiet in her stall (no vices) and shows tons of potential to be extremely cute and versatile under saddle.

First ride here video: https://youtu.be/yA8tlqpRdrY?si=bg14y8Nka_JtFH51

Under saddle, Tavi is still a bit of a project horse. She is a sensitive ride who will need a confident soft-handed pilot. She prefers consistent footing (arena) but has been good on trails as well. That said, she has what I call a "popcorn" response. When she's unsure about something, she'll pop around a bit. If you stay out of her mouth, she settles in nicely and becomes more and more consistent. That said, she is not for an anxious rider or anyone who is uncomfortable staying quiet through a few seconds of antics.

Once she is going though, her gaits are true to her breeding - fancy and uphill and like a metronome. Tavi would make a great local show hunter or jumper for a talented young rider or would be fun enough for a young pro to bring along.

Add to all of this that because she is a mare with damn good bloodlines, she would also make a heck of a broodmare and throw some very pretty sporthorse babies.

Tavi is offered at 7,000 negotiable to a perfect fit. On site trials (with trial fee) available only after a review of rider video due to the project nature of the horse. 

Neil is an elegantly built gelding with a super kind eye. He should top out over 16.2h as he shot up (at the hip) recently and is a good 16.2+ there. Neil will be at the Makeover with me this year doing dressage like a total green bean, but his movement should speak for itself. This horse is damn talented. He needs time to grow up (literally) and fill out with more muscle but he is already a stunner with outstanding gaits and a great jump.  

Neil crossties well, stalls well, turns out well... all the things. He stands at the mounting block and took in all the new sights and sounds like a champ. His first ride in New York happened while tractors were moving manure and the drag was rattling down to the arena. He didn't care in the slightest.  Neil has been off property and on Trails. He is open to new experiences but needs more experiences and a lot of confidence to become an old hat at it.

Recent jump and flat: https://youtu.be/VD43LpSkF6U?si=Fss66GWl-GEJGmbp

4th ride in NY: https://youtu.be/OGoIHQJqkSw?si=1Z9UlvUg4tW57tCQ

First ride in New York:https://youtu.be/2TNk_vkwEnI?si=tq-sirpm7kTazz9r  

Neil is a young, green Thoroughbred, so he is recommended for an intermediate rider or above with a soft and and gentle seat. He has no known quirks, but is learning how to go forward into soft contact and is riding quite appropriately for his experience level. Neil is sensitive but absolutely has UL talent and ability 

Neil has clean legs aside one medial splint. The splint was checked over by a Cornell equine surgeon (not because we thought he needed surgery, but because she's a friend and happened to be in KY and checked him over for me before I picked him up) and determined to be a total non-issue. AKA it is just cosmetic.

Neil is currently in four shoes and has no other maintenance. 

Overall, this kid is going to be lovely. Located in Lansing, NY and currently asking $10k no offsite trials available. Available for purchase from video or in person with a refundable-upon-purchase trial fee (see above).

Oy… this is a hard one to write. I love this 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 last year). 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. 

Before you read any further, he is NOT for sale 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 sale to a home 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 is currently priced at 10,000 to go up with further fox hunting / competition experience. I will be picky where he goes so reach out if you think you're a good fit. Located in Lansing, NY - on-site trial fees apply (see above) 

Pending PPE When I first wrote Alfredo’s ad, I was like OK, he’s cute and he has a cute name. Oh and he’s very low carrots so hopefully we can get him hustling along to a perfect new home. Well, that didn’t happen (yet) so I have had time to get to know this guy. Bear with me, this is long (and hopefully the right person will find him funny and endearing).

www.kivusporthorses.com for all other info including carrots. Please avoid leaving questions in the comments - read up at the link and reach out with specific questions :)

I have ridden Alfredo three times. He’s a coming 3-year old so I don’t see the point in putting lots of miles on him currently, though he’d do fine to go into an easy going program. Ride 1, he stood at the mounting block like a champ and walk, trotted and cantered quietly all over my unfenced jump field. Ride 2, I hacked him (wtc) on the buckle all over the property with the dogs. Ride three, I brought him into the indoor for the first time and he walk, trotted and cantered great both directions past farm equipment and jumps. He only slammed to a very polite halt when the sun came out and sent sun spots across the arena - I can't blame him, its near-winter in upstate NY, the sun is a foreign object. Once I convinced him it was legitimately not a thing (literally and figuratively) he took it in stride and moved on and over. What a good egg.

Ride 3 video (post few day old leg bruise and lost shoe tacked back on... horses...) https://youtu.be/ZFEcrFBgXOw?si=ptKXFan4LpTGMM9M

After those rides, and handling him around the barn, I can confirm that his brain is not only good but it is the type that most ammies are looking for. He’s kind and kinda wants to be your best bud all the time – even when you’re ignoring him and he decides to nibble on your boots. I think that this growing (should top out at or above 16.2), classy fellow could be your next hunter or lower-level anything – fox hunter, hunter pacer, dressage mount, eventing horse, you name it. But more importantly, this is the kind of horse that people fall in love with. He loves his people and has so much to give.

He's also an idiot. Not in the dumb way, but in the “dammit kiddo, what did you do this time?” way. Pull his water out of his stall and set it on the ground, he’s suddenly dying of thirst and will nearly lean through the guard to get to it, stop messing with him, your zipper is now his. He occasionally pulls shoes, instigates play in the field and isn’t quick enough to get out of the way. He has come in with bumps, bruises, a swollen orbitals (and now a slightly different shape of right eye – he’s fine BTW, just a goober) and the like. But he’s so damn lovable that who cares – I wash him off, patch him up and turn him out to play another day.

Alfredo does have tie forward for displacement of the soft palate. On the first ride he made noise, and I was like, huh… low level home it is. On the second and third rides including in the canter, he has made no noise what so ever. I think if he is legged up and remains relaxed, the breathing won’t be an issue – even so, with his displacement, he ran fine at the track, just too slow to allow the clockers to give him a published work. Which is a shame, because this one is not RRP eligible – legitimately because he was too slow to be given a recorded time.

Thankfully most of you don’t have any intention of going that fast and neither does Alfredo. So check him out and scoop him up to a good home for a very very very reasonable ask.

Initial post: 

"Alfredo" ... well when I had this guy shipped up from Kentucky, he got to hang out with a friend of mine at her farm while I moved. Her kids fell in love with him and thus, this stunning two-year old became and responds to "Alfredo"... I'm just going to run with it. 

Like most Quality Road horses, Alf is bay, a stellar mover and all class. Despite being relatively recently gelded he is super sweet, not mouthy, and good around both mares and geldings. He leads well (he's in a flat halter here and leads on a loose line with or without other horses in my left hand), turns out with a herd like a pro, and is simply kind and curious. 

The catch with him and why he is so affordable is that he roars (and displaces his pallet when he runs). His owners had tie forward (not back) done in an effort to help his breathing, but it didn't do too much either way and they decided he'd be better in a less intense sport. 

So what does that mean? It just means he'll make a noise when he runs. He has still clocked works with good times at the half mile and at the mile and a quarter. So don't write him off. As he gets fitter for whatever second career, he'll be fine to run and jump - he just might be a bit loud.  He'll need to eat from the floor not a raised pan or bucket, but he'll be just fine to do pretty much all the things. 

Alfredo is offered at the seriously reasonable price of 2,500 until he gets more training under his belt. Due to his age, there are no trial rides allowed, but video will be available soon. Located in Lansing NY.

Due to tire kickers and a market that nitpicks a quality horse until they have show experience, Needles will be off the market til he gets said experience. Check back in the Spring / Summer.

I have held onto Needles since I got him as a three year old (and have known him since he was a yearling) with the hopes of making him into my next UL hopeful. He slowed down the process with a few dumb gelding-doing-gelding-things-in-the-pasture injuries but he's back at it and making waves now as he begins to climb the levels. 

Needles ( I know, worst name ever), is brave, kind, goofy as hell, and smart. He's the type of smart that is calculating, funny, and annoying - not the reactive, sensitive type. 

He has run a Starter HT and will go BN soon (weather and my move north is the only reason this kid is not already clicking around Novice. Needles has a huge, round jump, excellent conformation and the type of brain that will allow him to excel in dressage, on xc (already good through water, banks, ditches, brush etc...), and out with the hounds. 

Folks say that I have a "type" - here it is.

https://youtu.be/_A6nH9PEw0M?si=cRJDze1nYheRmrPN 

Needles is not a packer and will not be appropriate for a beginner, but a good rider with a trainer will have no problem bringing out the best in this kiddo. In the meantime, he'll steal hearts as efficiently as he steals ballcaps off your head.  

Again, Needles is not one I'm in any rush to sell, but I need to be smarter business wise than I usually am. He will be offered in the 20-30 range when he comes back on the market.

Found a home! Ramen arrived in late December and made it clear that he fits in immediately. He is goofy and curious and wickedly smart. Obviously I think he’s going to be amazing. 

Let’s start with the obvious: He is a Curlin x Pulpit. I needed to bring him in - two of my favorite sport horses for temperament and power. He is exactly what I expected and holy hell, his hind end reach and power is out of this world. THAT CANTER!

Most recent flat school: https://youtu.be/B1mmh6SZLj8?si=dI8LPVWabL-6G8MK

First post track ride : https://youtu.be/BVRbChjowFU?si=D4pFyZzhSfCRcnXm

more flat video:https://youtu.be/147V-Df_EAw?si=KbxZysDhGCP8D_hL

XC School: https://youtu.be/oqhqBH0vR7A?si=iUdFGXRClRk9rH78

First tiny stadium show: https://youtu.be/ABamu0SuXc4?si=U8pZboe5rqWzsCFK

Under saddle, this smart, curious kiddo is  kind and ALL POWER. He is  willing to listen and work with you, but there is so much drive and heart, it is no surprise he was good on the track. He is going to be a killer fox hunter - and he's the type that would do great with a capable man. He needs a strong half halt and a soft ride to follow. But just look at that canter and walk.  Add to this that he is one of the bravest, most level -headed horses I have had through the barn. Zero bad behavior and super happy to hang out and let you teach a lesson from his back or go to work.

 I think this guy has a ton of potential. And because of that, he’d do best with an experienced rider and trainer familiar with talented, STRONG OTTBs. He is sweet and kind and has really started to settle in under saddle. Oh, and he is wickedly brave - hack up the driveway with friends or alone, cool. Hack around the pond on the buckle and go through the water? No problem. XC school all the elements - ditch, water, bank, logs, built fences. Yep. Freakin awesome. I'll have him out eventing in the spring if he is still here (and I won't be complaining...) 

Ramen does need shoes. He has a small lump on his right cannon bone from a common race procedure akin to pin firing (he ran successfully both before and after). 

Ramen is currently priced at $8000  No off-site trials or leases available. Trial fees apply see above. 

Found a human!
Neumann has been in my program for about a year- minus his last little hop over to Jumper land in NJ. I think the world of what he can do- he has schooled for horse trials, done jumper shows to 3’ and fox hunted first and played around with staff work.

Most recent video: https://youtu.be/n_i5peZfbpI?si=FDUkfrPgI0n7rVrb

Xc video from May: https://youtu.be/C-xNKwU8TDw?si=MIWzt7XmFxsan6u4

He did sell to a young woman in NJ who after a couple months decided she didn’t want to do jumpers anymore and I bought him back. I try not to make a habit of having to do that, but Neumann was raised by one of my best friends and is simply talent on legs, so he came home on Monday. He hasn’t missed a beat, and in the meantime has gotten fitter and fatter :)

Here’s his back story. Neumann is a Lion Heart gelding, which means he is kind, smart, capable and catty. He is not a packer, but he has no interest in making your life that much more difficult - which I think in the long run will make him an amateur’s dream (with a good trainer of course).

I have fox hunted him first and second flight. And let me tell you - this horse is a natural. He stayed in line, half halted through my seat, was game, and patently loved it. And because I am still an over-grown 12 year old, we caught loose horses both times and gamely enjoyed getting to ride with staff. Looking for a horse to turn into a whip? This one is going to be independent, trustworthy and generally amazing. Yes, he’ll event, dressage, do hunters, show jump or anything else you’d like. He’s athletic and just a plain natural in the sporthorse world.

Neumann did tangle himself in the fence at his race barn as a 2 year old. His injuries to his pastern were significant at the time but he lucked out and his connections gave him all the time and care to heal (we have pics of the tangle, and the healing). He didn't start racing until the end of his 4 year old year, and he earned pretty good money, running until he was 7.

When he came in, I got radiographs of the pastern and all he has to show is a bit of boney growth that does not impede any joint of movement - so… no limitations (other than it being difficult to find good bell boots for him).

Neumann is offered at 10k negotiable for an efficient sale.  On site trial fees apply.