Preparing OTTBs for New Adventures

IRISH Bred Turf Horse

Darkest bay

13 Starts

87K in earnings

There isn't anything this horse won't try! He's so much fun. - Taylor

The brain on this horse! I genuinely can’t emphasize enough how smart and quiet this guy is under saddle. The kind of mind everyone is looking for! The results of his spectacular demeanor are:

• Low spook. Really. I’ve tried. Can’t surprise this guy with anything. His 5th off-track ride was a solo trail ride where he was charged by barking dogs. He didn't flinch!

• Brave. He’ll try anything. Jumps, Cows, Liberty, Obstacles, a Hunter Pace. You ask, he gives it a go.

• Amazing off property. Seriously. He loads and unloads like a pro and he falls asleep between classes at shows. Will stay tied anywhere as long as you need. 

• Will-do attitude. Alfie aims to please. Once that tack is on, he’s all business. His trainer said that he was a delight to race train for this reason too. 

• Trustworthy. I've trusted him to give lessons to beginners, pack me down the side of a two lane road with cars whizzing by and hack out alone over hundreds of acres. 

• A+ Partner. He connects with his person and picks up new skills fast! 

Alfie is set up to be a true all-arounder. There were multiple weeks in his re-training where he’d do a hunter show one day, trail ride the next, school obstacles a few days later, give lessons to a beginner and pen cows to round out the week. He showed up with the same willingness every time.  

He is athletic, cowy and has a cute jump on him. He is a responsive guy, who is just the right amount of forward, holds his gaits and moves beautifully of the leg. Happy to ride in Western tack or English, with a bit or without. He has the foundation and the mind to excel at just about any second career!  He is level-headed and calm, but can have a big personality and is not the meet you at the gate, snuggle-bug type. Alfie shows his love by keeping his rider safe and trying his very hardest! My five-year-old daughter had her first ever independent trot on this guy!

Did I mention he’s BAREFOOT and requires zero maintenance?  He does crib, but it’s controlled with a collar that will go with him. I mean he has to have at least one flaw, right!? He does best in turn-out with geldings only as he gets too attached to mares. 

Check out his MANY Videos.

Aflie is coming off of unrestricted turn-out for a small suspensory injury.  (Sadly he did not go to RRP afterall) He is just getting back into work slowly, and will hit the local ranch and hunter show circuit in the spring. His price until January 1st is discounted to $3,500.  You won't find a better deal for a mind and work ethic like Alfie's! 

*RRP 2025 Eligible*

By Will take Charge out of an AP Indy Mare

18 Starts

$291,720 in earnings

Oh Charlie! Cute, Mischievous Charlie!  More info soon...

In the meantime, check out his videos!

Charlie is recovering from a surgery to have screws removed from his ankle. He is expected to make a full recovery and be rehabbed by early 2025. Small rehoming fee to the best home!

By MUNNINGS out of an EMPIRE MAKER mare

Liver Chestnut with Chrome

36 Starts

136K in earnings

This horse is so smart and pretty! He's going to be someone's dream horse. - Danica

My jaw hit the ground when this one walked off trailer! And while his breeding and dashing good looks might pull you in, it’s Lavery’s sweet-as-pie demeanor and laid-back attitude that will keep you coming back for more! 

Lavery retired from racing in August 2023. He was promptly gelded and given a full six months to let down. After that he rehabbed some tweaks to his conformation and movement that were result of his extended racetrack life. Under the stewardship of former TB trainer Mike Bell, he was introduced to groundwork slowly and correctly paying close attention to building up his top-line, back-end and creating balance . He’s responded beautifully and filled out handsomely. 

Lavery enjoys his groundwork. He is gentle fella though and prefers cues on the calmer/softer side. He aims to please! 

Thanks to the ground work exercises he's well balanced and in good shape. His flat work is becoming  predictable and he's responsive to aids. He's even already framing up beautifully! 

Outside of the ring, we've watched his confidence grow, even taking to the trails with zero concern or fuss. He does prefer to hack-out in company and does get nervous leading.  Otherwise he is a trail machine!

He is a pleasure to have around. Lavery can be turned out with geldings or mares but needs to be with a strong Alpha to be his happiest. He has perfect ground manners and is easy to live with. At this time, he is recommended for low level homes. We just don't think he has the personality for working up the levels.   He wears front shoes. 

We recommend that Lavery goes to a home that can ride him frequently (2-3 times minimum a week). 

Suitable for Advanced kids only. He Could become a 4-H show-horse prospect for the right and approved family. Or a non show family with medium to advanced horse knowledge 

Update: Lavery has been put into full training with Sunny V Training. He's getting a basic horsemanship foundation with a focus on building confidence as well as a dressage and equitation education.  He will complete his training on January 1st. 

$6,500. Local Trials available. 

IN YOUR POCKET

Barefoot

No other animal has brought me as much joy as Taco! - Taylor

Do you like to be entertained? Enjoy a little sass combined with the smoothest trot around? Want to trail ride and win some ribbons at the local shows? Interested in being followed around by a 1000 lb puppy dog!?

This absolutely love of a boy is a huge pet and ex-track pony. He is a fun ride with one quirk at the canter that I will discuss with interested parties. He’s not a kids horse (yet) and needs a confident rider and strong leader who can ride him 3-4 times a week to reach his full potential.  He will pay you back with alllll the Love.  And could he be any cuter!!??

Check out his videos for a glimpse at his unmatched personality!

$7,000 Sale or $250/mo Off-Site Lease

*Competed in RRP 2023*

Flashy Liver Chestnut

8 Starts

Less than 2K in earnings (She slow!)

God I love this mare! Once you earn her trust she will do anything for you. - Taylor

Safe. Sound. Sweet. Willing. Did I say Sweet!? 

• Can be turned out with mares or geldings. Low on the totem pole.
• Not spicy and easy to catch from pasture.
• Stands tied and still for baths and grooming.
• Does great riding alone or with other horses in the arena or trails. Can go in any order when trail riding.
• Can pony horses off of her of any size and can be ponied.
• Can start on the lunge line quick but is easy to settle.
• She’s sound to walk, trot, canter and jump. Can pick up correct leads either way.
• Can ride in an arena with fencing or out in an open field.
• Stands still to get on/off.
• Brave to obstacles, terrain and fences.
• Barefoot with no maintenance and an easy keeper.
• Can be moderately anxious off property for the first few minutes but quickly borrows confidence from her rider to calm down.
• LOVES kids
• Gives great nuzzles and hugs

"Frida" is an in your pocket OTTB who wants nothing more than to please her people. She is the perfect combination of brains and beauty. She rides western or English and does everything a good broke horse should do, and then some. She loves the trails, but is also really taking to jumping and ranch riding. Three balanced gaits with lead changes. Obstacles are also her jam and she competed in the 2023 RRP thoroughbred makeover in competitive trail. Everyone who meets her LOVES her and I trust her with my five-year-old daughter. Whomever ends up with this girl in their barn will be very, very lucky.

Frida has had two full years of thoughtful post track training.  She is the barn favorite everywhere she goes. 

HER Origin STORY: https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/tag/hoosier-artist/

$7,500 Sale or $250/mo Off-Site Lease