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To everyone who knew Uno (Hold Em Paul) and wished he was bay… here you go (both grand sired by Tapit, same huge bodies and carriage). Crash shipped in a week ago and has been settling in since. 

This big guy has a ground covering trot and canter and easily carries himself correctly at liberty. I haven’t hopped on him yet just due to timing of life, mud and media help. Ride video will be coming soon,. 

Crash is a sensitive soul who would probably profess to enjoying quiet hours puttering about at home. He’ll relate to all of the folks who find new people and places stressful and would be the first to duck out of the party and head home for his sweatpants and series. That said, he’s not an anxious mess - he just very clearly has been loved and protected by his connections and new things are well… new.

Crash will have no problem bonding with his own person. And for his sake I hope we can place him reasonably efficiently as personalities like this don’t love busy training barns. I think he will be suitable for an intermediate or better rider with a good trainer and barn manager. Crash has zero limitations and will do well in any direction, though I could absolutely see him in the hunters and dressage (but of course there’s no reason he could not fox hunt or event). 

This handsome hulk is offered at $8000 to an appropriate home. Trial information described above. No offsite trials or leases. 

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 - show, hunter pace, teach the occasional lesson? Sure. I think he’ll excel in eventing and jumpers but this kiddo would handle the hounds just fine too. 

The video (https://youtu.be/_9IXTgn8mqY?si=2Ya5KgoDSiZV13wk) was taken before we put shoes on him. I’ll get updated video with his new kicks next week.

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! Lucky duck to have landed with his owner and we’re lucky to get to work with him here.

Asking 6500. On site trials available. Please read up on trial fees and processes above. 

This red mare breaks all the red mare stereotypes. She is quiet, sensible, smart, and as easy going under saddle as she is on the ground. I’m not a mare person usually, but seriously love this one. 

Nora is here to find her new home and to get to play with cross country elements in the process. Everyone who knows her sees all the stellar eventer pieces - so as soon as it dries out she’ll get to try her hand at xc. Theres no doubt she’ll clean up in the sandbox and over stadium. Yes yes, she’d be a great show hunter or jumper too…

For the past week, I have been putting rides on in the arena and getting to know her. Her gaits are all stunning and she’s learning about steady quiet contact. In the past year she has let down, gone to a couple little local HJ shows, and shown off her super brain and movement. As a four year old she’s now ready to really get going! 

Snag this lovely lady before we get her out competing and the carrots do what you expect carrots will do.

Asking 8700 for a short time. Trial rides permitted at Kivu only. Trial fees apply (See above)

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. 

Rook is one of those horses that I did not expect to absolutely love. Alas – here we are. I adore the hell out of this happy oddball. 

Long story short-ish: Rook had an abysmal track record, retired after his fourth run, and found himself in a home somehow as an accidental pasture pet (for like 7 years). He had a month of post track training at some point during that time – and all I know of that is that they tossed him in draw reins and the training didn’t stick. After a number of years, Rook ended up at Second Chance Thoroughbreds and they sent him to me for training. 

When Rook showed up two months ago, he was anxious. He was unsure of his stall, his people, his turnout, mounting, riding, getting caught… you name it. But in the time he has been here, he has settled in, gained a TON of confidence and decided that trusting the process is worth it. He now walks, trot, and canters quietly, is happy to be caught in the field and settles right into his stall when he comes in. With shoes on and slowly building up his sport horse muscle, he stronger and ever more willing.

Recent video: https://youtu.be/yjlkAXQklkA?si=1StW7DMpLUTp2n6v

To cut to the chase, Rook is lovely, kind, and wants to be your best friend. BUT he is a slow burn horse. He’s in your pocket once he trusts you. And he will let you ride and ride well, once he knows you won’t scare him. Basically, I need to find a kind, talented rider who wants to go slow, build the relationship and show this kid the ropes of riding-based off track life on a time table that makes sense for Rook. If you rush, it just won’t work. Rook’s carrots are very flexible to the very right home. 

So who does Rook need? Someone who wants to put in the time and isn’t hurried by show goals. I’d prefer someone with a trainer and ample OTTB experience as well as someone with an arena. I think he’ll do great on trails eventually, but that’s a big ask right now – so in an effort to set him up to succeed, I’m hoping to find him a sporthorse home with no deadlines and very flexible, accommodating training schedules. I can pretty much promise that he will make all the “go slow” worth while.

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 NEGOTIABLE 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. 

New photos and video! This kid is going to be a tank! Manhattan is letting down from the track well and gearing up for his sporthorse career. He’s proving to be not only extremely capable but also very fancy. 

New flat: https://youtu.be/zZcrRmiCom8?si=6GLkUl14vNbF5W5x

Manhattan has been brave and game for his early post track rides. He comes over his back easily and gives 120 % everytime asked. He is green and needs a reasonably experienced rider, but like his siblings, he’s not particularly complicated. 

He WTCs inside and out in the big field. Half halts and shows a quality natural lead change. He has bravely popped over a grid, small logs and the ditch and shown ample smarts and balance on varioused terrain and all sorts of footing (right now this farm js just “soggy”).

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). 

He is a bit track tight, so we’re balancing turnout and light work while he settles into his new job. His carrots reflect this. 

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 listed at $7500. 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

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:

Recent dressage school: https://youtu.be/Z7rV0M3RgYo?si=c8OkunfuXXWjil6O

First ride here:  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 dressage 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. 

Asking$7000 subject to change with experience

RRP Eligible

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. 

RRP eligible and would excel in ranch and trail!

This one is red without the red sass… just a solidly, outstandingly good egg who needs his own person. Gin might be fuzzy (Yes, he’s first on my to-clip list) and slow to get going as I had to wait on his feet to grow back (they’re good feet but require four shoes) but he is also the smartest, easiest going guy in the barn. 

Gin had a great test ride recently (yay!)! The ppe that followed though showed that he seems to be displaying Shivers symptoms and thus we are looking to get him to a knowledgeable, easy going home. 

Gin would love a trail or western life. Hack him out? Great! Introduce ditches and new elements? No problem. Not ride for two weeks due to mud and lost shoes? All good. Trot up the field and then hang on the buckle and fix a fence, why not? 

Recent outside school (first thing shown is walking the ditch) https://youtu.be/dH2iHBVFMR0?si=ywweUvaA9HHxpVu3

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.

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 makes faces, but clearly 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. 

Ginnsu Warrior open to all offers to a good home due to PPE findings. No trades or off property trials.

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. 

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) 

Found his human 💚

RRP Eligible

*reach out for video

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 minor osselets. So long as a buyer isn't afraid of a little well-earned maintenance, Ben will do great in his second career!

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

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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…)