Horses for Sale
FAQ:
What times do you have available to show horses? I do have help with the riding and showing of horses so we have appointment times during the week and limited weekends available.
What is your sales policy? I operate on a first come first serve basis to appropriate qualified homes. I do my absolute best not to pick favorites and honor the first come policy. Essentially what that means is that I do not hold horses. Horses are available until they are paid for in full. If vetting is actually set up (scheduled with day/time) we will hold for that vetting if within a five day time frame. We continue to show the horses until the vetting is complete and payment is made. There are many reasons that people may pass on a horse during a vetting and another customer may be perfectly happy with the results of the said vetting. It is also common that people back out of vettings or simply change their mind before a vetting which is why we do not take horses off the market. That does mean a horse may be sold to someone who buys the horse sight unseen before your appointment to come and see it. I will always let you know before you make a drive out to my farm if a horse is sold. I do my best to notify everyone right away that a horse is sold. I realize it can be frustrating to have a horse sold that you wanted to come and see but many of mine do sell to buyers who are comfortable with the buying sight unseen process. If you have any questions please let me know. I like to say that there are always more horses and if I sell one you are interested in then I will do my best to find you another one!
Vetting Policy:
Once we have agreed to move forward with a ppe it should be set up for within 5 business days.
The buyer has 2 business days at max to decide if they are proceeding with the sale after the conclusion of the ppe. A quicker response is greatly appreciated as horses often have a line.
A non refundable deposit of $200 once the ppe is scheduled will hold the horse for you through the vetting. This simply means I will not sell the horse outright or have a sooner ppe set by someone else while we are waiting for yours. The deposit will be applied to the price of the horse. This is a non refundable deposit, so in the event you decide not to proceed with the sale or ppe for any reason it will not be returned.
You can chose not to put down a deposit while waiting for the ppe however, that means someone else might decide to purchase the horse outright before your vetting.
What payment methods do you accept: I take paypal, venmo, cash app, zelle, cashiers check and wire. Personal checks on a limited basis and must clear before horses leave.
Do you have a list of vets in your area? I am in Delaware and they aren't as many vet practices as in larger areas but I do have a list of vets and you are welcome to have your own vet come if they are in the area where they can travel to me. All the vets do digital xrays. Most are very comfortable vetting for customers who can't be present for the vettings. They typically will do the flexions, lunging, etc and then call to discuss the results before proceeding to anything else.
Choptank Equine (MD) 1-410-429-7347
Unionville Equine (PA) 610-932-6800
Equine Veterinary Care (fairhill, MD) 410-392-6646
Do you ship or have a list of shippers? We do ship within a 3-4 hour range and can often do longer trips depending on the schedule. I have many shipping contacts and can also help you get shipping set up. I have many horses that ship long distances. I will hold the horses for a week at no cost while shipping is arranged but after that it is $25 a day until horse is picked up. List of recommended shippers here- https://benchmarksporthorses.com/list
We have a 7 day pick up policy after your payment has been made. We have a very busy barn with limited space and are unable to hold horses past seven days. There is a $25 a day fee for anything that needs to stay past the 7 days post purchase.
References/graduate information : https://www.facebook.com/groups/2922626288055600 also my Benchmark Sport Horses facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/benchmarksporthorses
Listen to podcast with Major League Eventing discussing all things TB and Benchmark- https://www.buzzsprout.com/168580/1092173-bonus-ottb-101-with-jessica-redman
Listen to my podcast segments with OTTB on Tap here- https://rss.com/podcasts/ottbontap/
Colombo
Breed: Irish Draught/TB cross
Age: 2021
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree:
Price: $18000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324848405/
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2HrRiAp16F59qlgjnrOI98
Azule
One tip that I can offer to anyone trying to sell a horse is to just do the clip job :) I am constantly amazed how a clip can transform them. Azule went from cute to fancy. I mean she was fancy already but the public needs to see it not imagine it. I just find clipping to be a simple thing that can really do wonders for drawing people in to look further at any horse.
Anyway, I was told that Azule had done first level dressage, shown in the hunters, jumps, has changes, etc. I sort of realized after our first ride that we had a much nicer more schooled pony than I thought. She is a 7yr 14.2 h mare. She is a soft type that really appreciates the right ride. We are still figuring out her buttons/style. This isn't a beginner kid kind of pony but man like come on us adults want this right??? This one is just so darn fancy. We did test her out of jumps but both of them were absolutely tired. Let's just say she jumps but it's more like pony jumpers. Girl was like yes please bring on the jumps!!!! I just really think this one is super nice. Cannot wait to do more. Kudos to Justin for being open to all my annoying suggestions on how to ride her because leave it to a mare to tell you exactly what they don't like.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2jz7vw9bqd5sUj9aVa4iex
www.benchmarksporthorses.com has details.
Breed: grade pony mare
Age: 2018
Height: 14.2h
Pedigree:
Price: $8500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720325138522
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2jz7vw9bqd5sUj9aVa4iex
Sundae
Sundae- 7yr 14.1 h pony mare. Sundae arrived late last night. She shipped like a pro. Unloaded in the dark. This morning she got a good grooming session and then bath. She was excellent standing for all of that. She went out for her picture session and some free area time and wow this mare can move! I think she is just quite lovely.
Sundae is sound, no injuries, barefoot and has no vices. We are looking forward to riding her very soon. She looked very cute in her ride videos.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2joM3TSh_NblSBfpsiDLAy are here videos.
www.benchmarksporthorses.com will have more info as we get it. Right now she is being evaluated.
Breed: grade pony mare
Age: 2018
Height: 14.1h
Pedigree:
Price: $7500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720325137757
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2joM3TSh_NblSBfpsiDLAy
Empress
Oh Empress what a super perfect big mare! 7yr 17.2 h clyde cross. This mare has done nothing but impress every one of us who has now had the chance to ride her. Today she went out to the XC field and just clocked around all the jumps. I realize this video is extremely unedited and you will see every distance known to man happening but the reality is that the person who buys her is likely hoping to find a horse that will jump the jump even if they are closing their eyes and saying a prayer :) I know she looks heavy and okay she isn't the lightest draft cross but check her out doing her lead changes and jumping around. She needed some bigger jumps but she was just foot perfect. She keeps a lovely rhythm and above all she keeps you safe. She truly is that type that I would trust to just pack anyone around. She might not be a 1st flight VA hunt horse but this mare will rock the 2nd and 3rd field. For easier hunts, she absolutely will do 1st field. She can get up and boogey so don't let her looks fool you. She will go slow if you want to go slow but she isn't a kick type of horse. She very much covers the ground and keeps the tempo without needing to work hard. Justin just kept going and he said "this is fun!"
The brain on her simply cannot be beat. If you want safe/dependable/fun she is that. Same horse no matter what. Yes, she rides out. She does traffic, water, bridges, ditches and more. Mount from a tree no problem. Hauls like a dream. No behavior. No drama. Stands to be tacked. Stands tied to the trailer. Excellent manners.
We hope to get her out xc schooling very soon. Oh did I mention she drives as well? She is an excellent driving horse. Just a truly versatile type. I just think she would be fun to do anything and everything on. Husband horse but also compete her when your husband isn't riding her! Could do some lessons or pack your friends around the trails without scaring them for life.
https://youtu.be/PJI_6NIgyWM is her video from today. I was just impressed with big girl nailing those changes like some seasoned hunter :) You will find all her videos including her trail videos here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1l9xK6ogLP9Icy4EElGjgx Info containing her carrots is at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
Breed: Clyde x mare
Age: 2018
Height: 17.2h
Pedigree:
Price: $20000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720325078201
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1l9xK6ogLP9Icy4EElGjgx
Gibbs
Gibbs is one of those horses for the person that wants to go have a bit of fun eventing, doing jumpers, trails, foxhunting, etc. Ok, he isn't going to win any conformation classes but he is quite the adorable mover and jumper. He LOVES riding out of the ring, eats up the xc jumps and is fun as heck. He is still fun and athletic while not being so athletic he will scare anyone. He sure isn't going anywhere fast. His brakes are so well installed you say whoa and he stops or you just stop riding and he stops. He loves the chip to the jump but let's face it that is a lot safer for most people who want to stay firmly anchored in the saddle.
Gibbs- 7yr 15 1/2 h grade paint gelding that has done a bit of everything in his previous home. His previous owner had put a lot of time into him doing a bit of everything from local shows, xc schooling, trails and even did some archery off him. She unfortunately wasn't able to do much with him over the winter and he got a bit feral as they sometimes do :) She said he just is the type that needs to be kept in somewhat of a program and she knew she didn't have the time at the moment.
He has gotten a total makeover starting with a foot of mane removed, a clip job and now looks darn cute! He got his teeth done over the weekend. He did arrive a bit pushy on the ground but within a few days of being back in the program he has been nothing but perfect. I think he is just one that like having a job and needs some structure. He had a ride in the rain Monday and was just perfect. He is so darn cute and makes a really lovely shape over his back. Very nicely going. Super cute mover. Didn't look at anything and was great in the rain.
Tuesday he came out and popped around some jumps and holy heck this boy can jump! Imagine him jumping when he is in shape! We just wanted to see what he was all about and quite lovely. She said he loves XC and I can totally see that.
While he liked jump in the ring he was all about the jumping in the field! He thought it was the most fun ever and was just so game out there. Didn't look at anything. It was SUPER MUDDY so yes he chipped in to most but I honestly think that is an extremely smart/safe behavior because he knows it is dicey and he is just taking care of it especially on the jumps where that ground is very spongy.
I have tried a few bits but still not exactly sure where I want to go with it. He is very soft in the mouth but not sure he really loved the herm sprenger duo either. Still messing around with that. He is a soft mouthed horse and while he is what I would call beginner friendly in most ways he isn't the type that will love someone who rides in his mouth. You need to have an independent seat.
I don't leave sound in my videos but today riding in the field he got chased by a dog on his heels...then the same dog ran across the field and got the horses in the back running. Total chaos and Gibb was just like whatever can we jump some more jumps please :) He is a horse that really is fun and enjoys a job.
Gibbs is barefoot, clean legs and has no vices.
Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1WM0BXm6yNn917uX_bh6iV
www.benchmarksporthorses.com we will be doing some trails, xc and more.
Breed: Paint gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 15 1/2h
Pedigree:
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324985659
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1WM0BXm6yNn917uX_bh6iV
Flint Eastwood
Flint Eastwood- 13.3 h (updated after his badly needed feet trim) 7yr gelding that is just so much fun. If you are looking for a pony that rides just like a horse he is exactly that! This pony is super athletic, good mover, good jumper, uphill, light and balanced. He makes the shape so easily. Super well started. Great work ethic (no nappy pony behavior at all!) with a forward thinking brain. Think sportscar type of pony that is just ultra fun to ride. This pony is really lovely already but I can tell you each ride is better than the last! He is wicked smart and incredibly talented.
Flint has been out of work for a few years the best that I know about. He was too much pony to work in a lesson program which you can easily see just by watching his videos. This is a super fancy athletic forward thinking big moving pony. Someone put extremely good basics on him and he is naturally uphill, balanced and over his back. He makes that shape all on his own. He is a fancy mover but not what I would call a huntery type. Don't come at me....my expertise in NOT in ponies but I can tell you this is the kind of pony that will be competitive as heck in dressage, eventing, will hunt, jumpers and more. He is for that kid/teen/small adult that is a good rider and wants something fancy that will win the dressage and jump around. I grew up riding nappy ponies and boy would I have loved to have this!
I don't think he has a lot of jumping experience but he is catching on fast. We popped around some logs out in the XC field. He was great going out into the field. Not spooky or looky at the very busy field. Not nappy about the gate. Doesn't care about his friends. Happily rides away from his buddy. Could care less about traffic coming at him or behind him. We went back to the ring and introduced him to jumping fillers. He was cantering around and really getting confident with some bigger jumps. This pony has excellent form and scope. I really do think this is probably his 3rd time jumping so imagine what he will be very shortly!
He is sound, huge gorgeous feet, no vices and no apparent issues. Obviously we are just getting to know him but I think this is a pretty special type.
All Videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn0C8F5DjRBsY6ev3aqXd1d0
www.benchmarksporthorses.com will have his details
Located in Delaware. Low 5 carrots.
Breed: Crossbred gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 13.3h
Pedigree:
Price: $10,000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324834944
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn0C8F5DjRBsY6ev3aqXd1d0
Kodiak
Kodiak- 7yr 17.3 h crossbred gelding. I say crossbred because I do not know his breeding but I am sure something like a dutch harness cross or something of that nature. Kodiak was imported from Canada where he was both a riding and driving horse.
Those of you who truly like a tall horse this one is just stunning in all the ways. He is a gentle giant. Whoever had this horse did an absolutely wonderful job in his manners/training. He ground ties like a pro. Excellent for shipping, clipping, wash stall, baths, tacking, farrier, vet, etc. He is huge but a kid could handle him because he is gentle. When he gets "puffed" up it is that super light dance in place prance fancy kind of up that makes you giggle.
We have put a nice start on him on the flat, hacking out, starting over jumps and more. He also recently went for two weeks of a driving evaluation with the amish. They really wanted to buy him and said this horse is just so well trained when it comes to driving that he easily could be a pleasure driving horse or teach people about driving. He is turns well and drives soft. They took him all through the fields, down the roads and more.
I realize that this is not everyone's cup of tea in terms of the way he goes and people have commented well he needs to stretch more under tack and ewww he look like he is rough to ride. I can tell you that this horse is light, buttery soft, never pulls, super uphill, great mover, great hind leg and is very smooth. The canter is super easy to ride so I honestly think you might be kind of shocked if you sat on him but hey what do I know :) I do think he will learn to stretch more but his background has been as a driving horse so a little bit is letting him realize he can go down there. He prefers a soft hand as he is a very light horse. He is a quiet horse and if anything can be behind the leg so we do ride him a bit forward. I will make a video showing what he looks like if you just do nothing.
He is sound with no vices. His feet are normal size and he is EXCELLENT for the farrier getting kudos. He does roar which I think is pretty common with these big giant horses. He has excellent stamina and will go all day so while he is noisy it has not affected his work.
He is the absolute biggest sweetie. He loves everyone. He is a gentle giant. He is just truly a fun horse. Once again while his brain is wonderful, he is a very large athletic horse that will intimidate some people with all that size/power :) These are the more athletic types that aren't the walk slowly down the trail crosses lol. I think he would be awesome at driving/foxhunting, eventing, jumpers, dressage, etc. I was told that no serious dressage person would ever consider these types of horses which hey maybe is true but also maybe it isn't. I think they are cool and this horse can really sit down in ways that might shock you! It's all just training at the end of the day and that is what dressage is supposed to be about.
All his videos are here which include riding, lunging, free lunging and driving- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1IYumo8QVNdQLadVqPF_7d
www.benchmarksporthorses.com has his info and his carrots are negotiable because I need to move horses. 21 of them is feeling a bit overwhelming :)
Breed: Crossbred gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 17.3h
Pedigree:
Price: 8500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324195452
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1IYumo8QVNdQLadVqPF_7d
Waylon
In Jessica's field of toys you will meet Waylon who I found myself buying in an online bidding war :) I see why auction prices are so high because I very much did not intend on spending that much but I really liked this horse! He had been bred, raised and trained by awesome TB people. They own the stallion (a TB) and his dam (Clyde). Waylon grew up doing all the right things. He rides english, western, has been on trails, through water, around farm animals, kids, worked cows and more. They very much put a great start on these horses.
Out of all the draft crosses, I really like a clyde/tb. I would say Waylon is going to probably be 16.3 when done as he is a smidge over 16h and doesn't turn 3 until May. I think he is stunning and put together so nicely. These crosses are light and can be upper level mounts when crossed with a nice TB. https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/waylon8 is his breeding.
I really like his movement. It started to rain as soon as we went out so more to come later! https://youtu.be/YTqyqHTmR08
Breed: Clyde/TB cross
Age: 2022
Height: 16h
Pedigree: https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/waylon8
Price: $20000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324194510
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1heAx4LtUTjZV-ZfIBpKXn
Calypso
Calypso is just plain fun! I really don't know a ton about his job before I imported him besides that he rode/drove and had done a bit of everything. I think he is just a horse that people can get on and feel comfortable riding around. He is still green but he is safe and always relaxed. We only have a few rides on him so going out xc was just a bit of a chance to see how he was off the farm. As you can see he was just casually cruising around the whole property on the buckle at the walk. He had to wait for another horse to go so he just spent some time strolling and was super content.
He loaded/unloaded well. Stood great to be tacked and mounted. Justin was riding him for the first time so they had a bit of time just getting to know each other. I am not sure if he had ever jumped XC jumps but he really took right to it! He was once again brave, willing and quiet to and away from the jumps. He got a bit tired at the end since it was so hot today. Quite different that the Canada weather he is used to and he isn't that fit so he just ran out of puff. Totally normal and we were just thrilled. Here is his xc video https://youtu.be/ql5wkm2hlOM
Calypso is a 7yr 16.3 h crossbred who I imported from Canada. No, I do not know his exact breeding.
He has been very good for shipping, clipping, baths, grooming, turnout, in his stall, hot shoes and everything in between. He appears sound, no injuries and has no vices.
www.benchmarksporthorses.com has all the details.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn0HdvMXrVVMng-TXGx2Z0-P
Breed: Crossbred gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.3h
Pedigree:
Price: $15000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324212133/
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn0HdvMXrVVMng-TXGx2Z0-P
Wyatt
Everyone is hoping to find that horse you can go XC with one day, do a dressage test another, go trail riding with friends on the week and just generally be that throw on the trailer go have fun kind of all around horse. He will be competitive but he is also safe! He just gives you the feeling that you can do anything. You think that jump over there is scary?? Well he doesn't. You need to cross a bridge or some water he says no big deal. You want to throw western tack on him because you want to just chill he is is down with that.
Wyatt is a 16.3 h 5yr crossbred gelding. I do not specifically know his breeding but he will fit right in with the WB's without a doubt. Yes, he is imported but from the humble roots of a cow farm in Canada where he both rode and drove :) Maybe that doesn't sound "fancy" but I can guarantee this one comes with a lot of varied experience that makes him quite mature for his age. Did I mention he also drives? He is multi-talented for sure lol! I think we are all hoping to find the ones that have the talent but also the brain. The brain is just lovely on this one and the talent shines through in his limited training with us so far.
His movement lends him to straight dressage but he is light enough with enough blood to event/jumpers/hunt/etc. Maybe he isn't going to do a 5* but then again most of us don't aspire to that either. He should win the dressage and jump around. He is uphill, soft, balanced, incredible hind leg and powerful while all being sane. I doubt he has a ton of undersaddle training before coming here so I have found him truly impressive in his trainability. He is just eager to please with an incredible work ethic. Everything we have introduced he just picks up and comes out the next ride ready for something new.
He hacks out quietly. He has been introduced to jumping and thought it was all quite fun. He is brave and willing. If you just want to trot to the jumps he is happy to do that or he will quietly canter as well. You miss your distances he has your back! He has handled traffic in the ring coming at him and behind him like it is all no big deal. He is calm under chaos. Very content to stand quietly and watch as other horses go around as well.
We threw him on the trailer for a trail ride where he went out in western tack and calmly walked around for two hours going through water, across bridges, puddles and more. He was quiet, brave and just relaxed. He eagerly jumped some logs and just was one of those horses you can truly enjoy riding out and about. https://youtu.be/GBQPonmNCI4 see trail horse footage
He is a horse that has his own engine without being a hot type. He is still green but the greenest thing about him can be that he tries to convince you he can't be straight in his shoulders in that first five minutes of the ride. You need to be able to sit him down and half halt so if you aren't there in your riding ability he won't be for you. There is a lot of movement and power in his engine so you have to have the ability to put that all together. His power in that canter is just so cool but at this point you have to help him a bit with finding some compression.
His manners are lovely. Ships, clips, crossties, good for grooming, baths, turnout, in his stall, etc. He will do anything for food. He has a very huge personality. He has no quirks and no vices. He is sound and barefoot. I do not have xrays but I cannot see any reason he wouldn't vet very well.
Get yourself a fancy WB type way cheaper than import and bring him along. I think he will be a standout.
All videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn363tttg5iQXypPsHzPocze
Full details are here www.benchmarksporthorses.com please read there first before contacting.
Breed: Crossbred gelding
Age: 2020
Height: 16.3h
Pedigree:
Price: $20000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324199176
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn363tttg5iQXypPsHzPocze
True Account
Sometimes I get a bit frustrated on that first ride when I know just how nice a horse is but we can't quite show it off the way that I want. I only get frustrated because I know what I see and I want everyone else to see it. I don't know if I will ever learn to chill out because that is just the type A in me. I was just glad that today I was like well yeah this is exactly what I knew was in there and wow um this one is just nice. Not just because he is gray either lol!
True Account- 5yr 16.1 h gelding sired by Dialed In out of a Broken Vow mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/true+account3 He was a 95k yearling. He had 11 starts and came off the track last fall. He had the winter off and when it was time for him to come back his owner decided to thin out the horses that hadn't been that successful. I LOVE the breeding on him. He is simply stunning to look at and put together very well. He is retiring sound, no injuries and has no vices. Already let down and ready to go!
He loaded in the dark and unloaded like a dream. He was great for a grooming, clean up, etc. Stands great for baths. Just a very classy type that has been super well mannered.
He was really quite fancy in the free area but like most he truly showed his potential in the free area. It was a crazy hot day going from 40's to 80's so the horses and people were a bit cooked yesterday so maybe not our best but what a nice nice horse. I just thought his walk and canter was so dreamy. He had great moments in the trot. I hope to pop on him for a ride here soon as well just to get him a bit more across his back but some really lovely moments.
He had a little lunge this morning to show him where his parts are and he came out like okay so I am not longer a race horse let me show you some fancy prancing :) Boy this one is just such a nice type. Three quality gaits. Such a nice horse. Best brain. So so rideable and just trainable. You show him and he just figures it out so fast. The canter.....I mean seriously no wonder he can jump. That canter just so good. We introduced him to jumping and good lord if only they were all like this. He just figured it out so quickly that by jump 5 he was cantering down and starting to crack his back. This one is just got all the right pieces. We stopped early even though we were really really tempted to jump some more. It's just best to let them think they are amazing and in his case he really is amazing.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2sL5S7Uyww9_-yiNmFSqS9
www.benchmarksporthorses.com
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2020
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/true+account3
Price: $8500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720325134925
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2sL5S7Uyww9_-yiNmFSqS9
Montmartre D'Ange
His trainer said this horse is so special and good lord I am not sure that even touches it. The whole time he was riding, I was just thinking me next please :) He was like wow this horse is just so nice.
You know what is frustrating as heck? When you horse somehow gets something down the wrong pipe and spends the whole ride coughing. Poor Justin and poor Monty. I promise this one is just so so darn nice but I haven't been able to show it yet. This video is chopped all to pieces because it was 4 strides of good...cough...reins on the buckle...reorganize...rinse and repeat. We got to pop him around some jumps and wow what fun. I don't know why people think steeplechase horses are fast, jump flat or whatever misconceptions because he practically wanted to trot around the jumps. He is just droolworthy and one of these days we will truly show him off. I think Stacy needs to take a spin on this one but she will want to steal him too.
Montmartre d'Ange (FR) aka Monty- 7 yr 16.2 h gelding sired by Montmartre out of a High Rock mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/montmartre+dange Monty was imported. He raced twice in 2022 over fences. He had a super duper tiny tendon that scans beautifully. You can't see it just by looking at him. It is old at this point and he absolutely could run right now. He is sound as can be and they thought about running him this season but it's the game of do you try it and hope for the best or just retire and promise the horse a good sport horse career. His owner/trainer are the best in the business and they put the horses first. I have had several of their horses with tiny little things that most people would have just tried their luck with but they simply don't believe in that.
He obviously has extensive mileage training over jumps, hacking out, galloping hills and so much more. He has been in training. He is a big bodied horse that has that European build I love so much. He is uphill, soft, light and balanced. He just has that neck that comes out just right that makes your flatwork so fun. Such a good mover with a canter that will make you drool. She says he jumps a 10 and I am sure he does. It was just so darn hot and a very abrupt weather change so we were fairly cooked already yesterday so took it easy. There is no reason this horse won't be competitive with any warmblood. He is absolutely one that looks the part. He should easily go right up the levels but has the brain to do whatever you would like. Can't wait to play with him a bit more.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2Ow46P76ab3SMs2RbQBt5M
www.benchmarksporthorses.com has his full details.
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/montmartre+dange
Price: $10000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720325139132
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2Ow46P76ab3SMs2RbQBt5M
Mint Game
My barn is so stacked full of nice horses right now it almost feels like a dream. Several steeplechase horses, crosses, ponies, incredible tb's and lord knows what else but it's all cool.
Mint Game- 8yr 16.1 gelding sired by Seville (GER) out of a Harlan's Holiday mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/mint+game If you tell me Seville I know I am going to love it. I haven't met a Seville that I didn't like. This stunning horse ran 41x earning 142k and ran on the flat and over fences. He is retiring sound, no injuries and has no vices.
Mint was deeply offended by changing his shoes and pulling his hinds. Most of the time, we do pull hinds as horses transition but I think he would like them back on. Right now he is adjusting so today is the first day that I wanted to actually post his videos. While I understand how horses look as they adjust from track shoes to regular shoes, it isn't something everyone understands if you don't have experience with it. They can look a bit stabby while they toughen up. While he had been adjusting we have been doing some work at the walk and trot just doing all that fun bending, moving off the leg and learning how to use the parts stuff that I actually love so much. I truly LOVE riding this horse. He is just one you get on and get such a great feeling. I like a shorter thick horse and he is just built exactly my way. He gives such a great feel in the bridle and is nicely uphill with a great hind leg.
Mint has a great brain and a super work ethic. He is just a horse you really look forward to swinging a leg over each day. He is so funny because in the barn, he will be squealing and letting you know he feels great but he is all business to ride. He is athletic and fun just making this cute little shape that makes you feel quite secure.
We haven't jumped him just yet but absolutely cannot wait!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn0BXp3t1QP8ufeL3GjqIBh0
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for his details.
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2017
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/mint+game
Price: $7500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720325006009
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn0BXp3t1QP8ufeL3GjqIBh0
Orangeburg
When I posted about him yesterday, I really didn't think the pics/video did him justice but horses like him just seem to come out better each ride and I think that shines through in the ride from today. https://youtu.be/2aB4OSDQgIA We introduced him to jumping today and as I suspected he was an absolute rockstar! Windsor Castle babies are heck of good jumpers! I bet in the north east you can find many of them in the top placings at any event in Area 2 where this sire was popular.
Orangeburg- 16.3 h 7yr gelding sired by Windsor Castle out of a Two Smart mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/orangeburg2 Orangeburg had 33 starts for 65k. He last raced in November and was let down on his breeder/owner/trainers farm until coming here. This is another horse that she bred/owned and trained his entire career. I have had multiple horses from these connections and I cannot express how lovely they are in all the ways. This horse is all class! He retired sound, no injuries and has no vices. Super good feet! This horse is just super classy and one that any ammy would want to ride and every barn owner wants in the barn!
He stands quietly for grooming, mane pulling, baths, tacking up and everything in between. He has been going absolutely lovely on the flat and hacking in the fields. He is just a horse that is built to make a beautiful shape. He is super uphill and balanced. Three quality gaits. Best brain. He is quiet without being lazy. I just don't think he really cares about much. He is always the same horse no matter how much he does. He has no buddy issues. Has been great being ridden with other horses. He is ready to start over fences if the weather plays nice!
Videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1S_H1Q-1x5X_4eVEWk0cb4
Details at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.3h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/orangeburg2
Price: $7000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324828088
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1S_H1Q-1x5X_4eVEWk0cb4