I KNOW that the best way to sell a horse is to create some hype and then stand back and let the potential client fall in love- but instead I tell every single one of the horse's bad habits. I also realize that people often want a 17 hand warmblood, but what they need is a quiet appendix. A big part of selling sport horses is creating that 'we are really big time here' environment, and we are way too laid back for that. If you want a high level competition sport horse prospect, we do know a few that are just as fancy as the big breeding farms,... but don't expect a Devon like backdrop or a lot of hype. It just isn't us. The horses below we have in training or had in training. We know of plenty of other horses for sale that we can point you to if nothing below looks like a fit. For the price of a lesson we can go with you to analyze a prospect you are thining of purchasing.
Adoptions
If you are interested in adopting a gentled mustang (leads, loads, picks up feet) we may be able to hand select a few mustangs from the Illinois holding facility to bring here for gentling. Price in only $125 per mustang. That's right- you only pay $125 for a beautiful gentled mustang that has every bit as much potential as a pricey purebred. It might make you wonder why we 'waste' our time with mustangs when we are getting paid to train top notch warmbloods, but gentling a mustang is such a rewarding experience and there is really nothing else quite like it. You can bring your mustang back to us to be started undersaddle for $750 a month.
Foster Horses
We often take in horses that we think are cabaple of being good riding horses but need some training before being ready for the general population. We rarely if ever make money off these horses- usually we lose a lot of money on these projects plus we put many hours into each horse. We don't do it because it is good business practice- it isn't. We do it because we love horses. To be honest we are over stretching ourselves with foster horses. If you want to donate to help with the cost of caring for these animals we sure would appreciate it. The money goes directly towards the boarding expenses of our foster horses. They thank you!!!
Note: This is NOT a tax deductible contribution.
Peppy Sparks Barbie "Sparkles"
Pretty AQHA mare born March 11, 2007. Sparkles Has amazing bloodlines (top: Shining Spark, bottom: Peppy San Badger)and obvious cowsense. She has all the basics- trail riding, arena work, goes in a nice frame, flying lead changes, and good stops and turns. She has been in the cows a few times and shows lots of promise. She has a very natural 'rate' and tracked on a few with a breakaway rope. She just needs some consistent time in the cow pen. Would really shine in the cutting but could certainly do the team penning, sorting etc. She would be great at breakaway but she is too petite to do any heavy roping. Also has reining blood and shows some natural talent there too. Great mover, gorgeous mare with a baby doll face and nice big ole QH haunches. She is pretty as can be right out of the field!
Show her now, breed her later $3,800
Awesome Dressage Prospect "Max"
6 yo 16.2h big bodied Hanoverian
Handsome, Elastic, Flamboyant mover, Fabulous Personality!!! This horse is the total dressage package!!! Not only does he have the movement of an international level dressage horse, but he has excellent rideability and character. Boyish charm, and boyish good looks. I expect this horse to make it to PSG easily and then carry a different kid to the North American Young Rider Championship each year. Easy to ride, loves to work. Did I mention he can move?? Watch the video... and try not to drool on your key board.
$35,000 and worth every penny
He's on Fire- "Red" SOLD (to a GREAT family in MD!)
Red is a red roan AQHA 6 yo 15.3 hand do-it-all kinda guy. He has a nice spin both directions, does Flying Lead Changes, knows all the laterals (leg yeild, shoulder-in, haunches-in, and Half pass), jumps small courses, has three easy to ride gaits, loads, clips, ties anywhere, stands perfect, is a great trail horse, and has learned Spanish walk, bow, and laydown. Red prefers a rider that at least has a clue, but overall is easy to ride, super nice to handle, and the type of horse that surprises you with how awesome he can be. He grows on everyone who works with him and is a favorite with our interns. He is fine alone or in company. $3,800 for quick sale.
Cody ADOPTED
Exceptional Mustang Gelding. We are fostering Cody for "Return to Freedom", a rescue organization. Cody was NOT abused in any way- his previous owner was simply not prepared to handle a mustang gelding so she left him be semi-feral in their field. Cody is 6 yo, and about 14.3 with a nice hip, excellent shoulder, and of course, great legs and feet. This horse has some real potential- he is intelligent, fairly sociable, and built very well. He is not spooked by the environment at all- our kids were hollering in the background the whole video and Cody was not as distracted as I was! You can see me jump up and down- he does not mind. He just needs to learn a communication system with humans which he is learning rather quickly. He is NOT undersaddle but now that the weather is clearing up we should be able to start him fairly soon. Free to an approved home through Return to Freedom.
Winston SOLD
Awesome Quarter Horse/Belgian cross gelding. 5 years old. About 16 hands.
Winston is a remarkably good mover for his breeding and is a very steady eddie. Actually, he is down right bombproof!! He needs a little leadership on the ground or he can get pushy, but over all he is an easy to get along with kinda guy. He goes steady on the bit walk, trot, and canter. He is also fairly bold over fences and has gone foxhunting. Would also be a great first event horse or for use vaulting or giving riding lessons. He LOVES attention and is very sociable. He is playful and loves to check everything out. Winston has a great work ethic and wants to have a job. SOLD
Sorrel Pony Mare ADOPTED!!
This pony is 2 1/2 years old and about 13.2-3 hands and cute as a button! She is VERY sociable and thinks humans are the greatest thing since baled alfalfa. She let us halter and lead her almost immediatly and even accepts a saddle. She adores being groomed on and has a mane to just die for. She is too young to be ridden now, but if she takes to a rider like she has everything else, she should make a very wonderful kid's pony. I can see her going to hunter shows and bringing home the ribbons. An experienced young rider could probably put the first rides on her.
Big Bay Mare ADOPTED!!
This mare is about 15 hands now, but is young (2 yo)and big bodied. I wouldn't be surprised if she finishes close to 16 hands. Very sociable and friendly, I secretly want to keep her. (Shh, don't tell!) Her angles are very nice and she has above average intelligence. Could make an excellent performance prospect.
Blue Roan Mare ADOPTED!!
This timid girl is pretty small now(14.2 ?), but being she is only two years old and long legged, so I think she will finish around 15 hands (these are only guesses though- no way to know for sure!) I don't think she will get the thickness that the bay mare will certainly have. She is very quiet and respectful. Although shy, she is quite interested in people. She is the lowest in the pecking order, but that can be a good thing- she is accustomed to taking orders and is not the type to ever be pushy or in your space. Her face is a thing of beauty and I think she would do just about anything for a person with good fair leadership abilities.
Grey Gelding ADOPTED!!
Long legged and quite the mover but NEEDS a handler with experience. This 2 year old grey has somthing about him that makes me think there is a lot of potential beyond his flightly overly sensitive character. If you are looking for a challenge, here he is. He has been making good progress and makes a very concious effort to control his emotions, and I can't help but love him for it. We have been putting more time into the mares and not pushing him, so at this point he is still very 'fresh.' His gaits are just fabulous and he will have an awesome extended trot!
RudyHorsemanship@yahoo.com
Davin 717-623-3492 Danee 717-623-3409
Located near Harrisburg/ Hershey area of Pennsylvania
Riding Instruction, Dressage Training, Natural Horsemanship
