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
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Minnie
I am in my pony era apparently :) Welcome Minnie a super duper quiet adorable 9yr 14.1 h pony mare. Minnie has experience riding and driving although her owner said she really mostly did walk and trot on her. She is a bit lazy getting into the canter but I often think that is quite okay when looking for the really quiet kid safe types.
When I saw her I just though boy this is the type that a lot of people need! I think we will quickly have her doing a bit of everything and anything because she is totally that type.
Minnie just arrived at 1pm. Little bit of turnout and then we brought her in for the most epic mane pulling ever :) She stands like a rock for all beauty treatments. She headed out to the ring having really just arrived and this mare is QUIET! I am talking kid safe kick along quiet. You can ride her on the buckle, kick her, flop around and do all the beginner stuff and she doesn't care. Another horse being lunged and then ridden around her no big deal.
Minnie has no apparent soundness issue, vices or bad habits. Her owners said she is great in turnout with other horses. She is not super marish and not a boss mare. Loaded in the dark like a pro.
She is getting a clip job tonight and is ready to wow everyone soon enough.
www.benchmarksporthorses.com will have her details as we get her going.
Breed: Crossbred mare
Age: 2016
Height: 14.1h
Pedigree:
Price: $TBD subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324855019
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1tUX2iHzwjrew5DdO77dri
Flint
Flint- 7yr 14h gelding. Flint just arrived in late last night but I mean who can resist getting this cutie out for a test ride :) Finding tack to fit was the funniest part! I honestly don't know a ton about Flint besides he was used a few years ago for a lesson program but he was a bit too athletic. He has just been hanging out since.
I would say that Flint is super sweet and very food motivated (I mean really aren't all ponies?) He came in late last night and I am sure he is a bit like what in the heck is this all about but he has handled himself so well. Shipped well. Stood great in the crossties for grooming, mane pulling, etc. He acts a little bit worried at this point but more in the way of just give me a second to think about what we are doing.
He was super cute in the free area showing off all that cute movement. He stood quietly to be tacked up and great at the mounting block. He might be a bit unsure on the ground being so new here but he seemed quite relaxed riding and we thought he was not as green as we expected. He was soft over his back, good in the contact, got both leads and popped over a few jumps. He didn't look at all the insanely spooky stuff in the ring. He was just very professional. I can see that he is athletic, uphill and maybe not exactly for kids at this moment but he sure seems to have a great brain and be quite willing. Obviously he just arrived and this is our first evaluation. If he is this on ride number one that I expect he will come along super quick.
We will be clipping him and spending some time getting him going. I bet clipped up he will be so jaw dropping cute.
Videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn0C8F5DjRBsY6ev3aqXd1d0
www.benchmarksporthorses.com will have his details as they are ready.
Breed: Crossbred gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 14h
Pedigree:
Price: $TBD 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
Xander
Zander is our latest arrival. He is a 7yr crossbred (I am assuming dutch harness) around 16h maybe a smidge bigger. He was a driving horse. We got him out today and started him lunging but we are pretty sure he isn't broke to ride. We will be starting him with some lunging/etc. These pictures do not even do him justice. This horse is drop dead gorgeous with the prettiest head/eye.
Breed: Crossbred gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16h
Pedigree:
Price: $TBD subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324106289/
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2ovZQzDI3BFapyEirYSNsQ
Kodiak
Everyone keeps asking about this big boy :) We finally got some ride video of him. Kodiak is a 7yr 17.3 h cross. I do not know what his breeding is so all I can do is guess. I was told dutch x but I think it can be tough to tell. These are all imports from Canada. He rides and drives but obviously mostly driving experience.
He is a very large uphill horse who is truly big but with his neck set on so high he just seems even taller. I think he is the coolest darn mover and I am obsessed with that canter. He has an incredible hind leg and shoulder reach. We have been doing a bit of work lunging him to start to show him he can stretch and think about using some different parts. He is super smart and catches on very quick. He isn't a hot horse if anything he is a bit behind the leg more because we are asking such different things of them.
He really had a nice ride today and I am very proud of the work he did. It is very different for them to use their bodies this way so it is just slow and steady not to overdo it. He really wants to get a bit stuck in the corner in the canter so Justin was just riding him forward. He will sit and collect but right now we want him to just think about the forward so he can start to put the pieces together. I just think he is so cool. I can't wait to see him start to change as we teach him how to use his body differently. Bet he can jump with that hind leg!
He has been excellent for shipping, clipping, baths, hot shoes, turnout, in his stall and everything else. He is big but extremely mannerly.
ride video https://youtu.be/rkUNa1ZLqt4
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1IYumo8QVNdQLadVqPF_7d
Breed: Crossbred gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 17.3h
Pedigree:
Price: 15000 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
Spectacular Jedi
Spectacular Jedi- 3yr 16.1 h obviously growing gelding sired by Ironicus out of a Spectacular Bid mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/spectacular+jedi This lovely horse has just three starts and wasn't much interested in being a race horse. He is a home bred that was raised by people who really loved him and it shows. He is ultra sweet with a super funny personality. He is retiring sound, no injuries and has no vices.
He was super duper cute in the free area this morning showing off lovely movement just a few days post race! If he moves like this less than a week post race you know he is fancy!
He stood quietly for tacking up and mounting. He was really looking at everything around the farm but in a curious way. There was a horse lunging and being ridden with him but he handled that like a pro! He is a really nice mover with a lovely way of going. Always so nice when a first ride goes like this!
Videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1jCf7fImqahYDW9W6wZgmw
Details www.benchmarksporthorses.com
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2022
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/spectacular+jedi
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324854104
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1jCf7fImqahYDW9W6wZgmw
Orangeburg
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 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 besides to say that I really say just send them because I know if she says I will like them then I will. He retired sound, no injuries and has no vices. Currently is barefoot.
She warned me he was furry and just in his let down mode but honestly when he stepped off the trailer I was immediately like wow this horse is stunning. I have a thing for a horse with a gorgeous head and smart eye. You can just tell a class horse when you see it. He shipped perfectly and settled right in.
He really just wouldn't quite do what we wanted for pictures which is always a bit frustrating because man the neck and shoulder on this horse are special. He said nope not interested in your silly poses ladies.
He stood quietly for grooming, mane pulling, baths, tacking up and everything in between. Knowing he hadn't been doing much we threw him on the lunge and he laughed at us like seriously??? I do NOT need to be lunged but hey better safe than sorry. Stood quietly at the mounting block. For having not done anything just wow! I love everything about him. I think he has a lovely neck connection. Super mover. We are just scratching the surface on this first ride. He may want some shoes which we will do soon enough.
Videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1S_H1Q-1x5X_4eVEWk0cb4
Details at www.benchmarksporthorses.com as we evaluate them all
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
Baule Del Tesoro
Baule Del Tesoro (means treasure chest)- 16.2 h yr gelding sired by Union Rags out of a Speightstown mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/baule+del+tesoro This lovely horse raced once. He sold for 40k as a yearling and then again at the digital sale for 40k in 2024. There have been some medical issues with the racing connections so he hasn't been doing much. He was very recently castrated. He is currently barefoot and I do think he would like some shoes which we will do very soon.
I have always loved a Union Rags. This horse is a very nice stamp of a horse. They always tend to lose some weight during castration but I think he will really bulk right back up in a few weeks of time. He is just so classy as most of these KY horses tend to be. Walked down the driveway to load up. Shipped home perfectly. He has been absolutely perfect in the barn, turnout, etc. Stands quietly in the cross ties, clippers, mane pulling, grooming, tacking, mounting block and all the stuff we want. He loves treats and seems to have a very fun personality.
I thought his feet were pretty short and expected him to not move that well until he got shoes but I have to say he really didn't seem to bothered. He is quite a nice mover and boy that canter. I really liked him in the free area but I think riding him he was even nicer.
He was another one you just get on and think wow what a nice horse. Built to be right over his back already so he was soft, stretchy and relaxed. Just a lovely mover overall. He was so quiet and not bothered by the other horse in the ring at all. Yes, he as recently castrated but honestly you wouldn't know he was a stallion. He hasn't said a peep and is just too well handled for that to be a factor. Can't wait to put some shoes on him because as nice as he is right now I suspect he will be even nicer!
Videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn3jT7F92HnO6BEnnOgskuEp
info at www.benchmarksporthorses.com as we get it.
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2020
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/baule+del+tesoro
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324827828
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn3jT7F92HnO6BEnnOgskuEp
Gold Franc
Gold Franc- 5yr 16h imported Irish bred gelding sired by Zarak out of a Invincible Spirit mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/gold+franc He is Irish bred but he was imported from France. I personally seek out these pedigrees especially when focusing on event types. They may not be mainstream knowledge but I promise you these types are a step above most of the time. They are bred for turf and just overall in my experience are more uphill types that move and jump well. Franc had 14 starts and is retiring sound, no injuries and has no vices.
I really hoped this one was what I thought and boy he sure delivered! He isn't as big or flashy as the rest of the crew but hands down he is just my favorite. I like these short coupled types that could jump a house. What a mover!!! You just know he is going to jump a big fence.
Franc is a wise horse that you can tell has only known the best. He ships like a pro. Super easy on the ground. Lovely manners. Big on treats already. Great for grooming, baths, clipping, tacking, mounting, etc.
He was super fancy in the free area just showing off flicking his cute toes all around. His ride was equally as nice in my opinion especially having arrived late last night. He just goes right to work. He is built so well he finds making the shape super easy. I suspect there is even more in there was we get him a bit more supple but already just so nice. Justin was like wow this is a very very well broke nice horse. Such a great brain and just rideable in ways that can be hard to describe. Wasn't bothered by the other horse going around him or towards him. Very classy!
Videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2ycABgXIvu07q_aLfQvU_P
More details to come at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2020
Height: 16h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/gold+franc
Price: $7500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324834639
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2ycABgXIvu07q_aLfQvU_P
Rossington
Rossington is a 4yr 16.3 h tb gelding sired by Klimt (Quality Road) out of a Colonel John mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/rossington6 Rossington had just ran before arriving to us and the shipper reported he was a bit angry in the trailer and was kicking a lot. He arrived missing a shoe on the left hind and that foot is probably a bit bruised :) He is retiring sound with no injuries and no vices after 14 starts. We are already smitten with this big beautiful boy. He is so very much in your pocket sweet. He LOVES treats and will mug you for them. Massive personality to match his size. He has been excellent for cross ties, grooming, baths, tacking, lunging and mounting.
We did his first ride just to evaluate him today. He is just a few days post race but a first ride just gives you a chance to see what you are working with and where you want to go. Wow, this one is just so darn lovely. Yes, he is still tight and obviously that left hind is a bit ouchy from his kicking the trailer bruising his foot but those things will resolve themselves quickly. Just the way the neck comes out of his shoulder makes me drool and what a super walk and canter. The trot is there but right now he says his body isn't going to allow you to really see just what is there so use a bit of imagination. You don't have a walk and canter like that and not have a good trot! He just showed some glimpses of wow in there. Just soft, uphill, light, incredible balance and overall presence is just so darn fancy. Love his brain considering he had just run. He comes from a great barn and a trainer I get a lot from so I expected nothing less.
Can't wait to see him come along as he lets down!
https://youtu.be/cBEZS5Uy3mw
www.benchmarksporthorses.com
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2021
Height: 16.3h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/rossington6
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324728295
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1nBLQyCiRyNje3JLXKzRga
Brooklyn Girl
Brooklyn Girl is one that just comes out to impress! She has the looks, brain, movement and jump. Just soft on the flat, brave to the jumps and so darn fun to ride.
Brooklyn Girl- 5yr 16.1 h mare sired by Blofeld out of an Afleet Alex mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/brooklyn+girl She had 25 starts for 144k on the track. Retiring sound, no injuries and has no vices.
I have had multiple horses from this breeder/trainer and they are all just so well started that it makes our job so easy. She stands quietly in the wash stall, enjoys grooming and baths, excellent in her stall and turnout, great for shipping, tacking, mounting etc. Never puts a foot wrong. No marish behavior. Just extremely easy in all respects.
We now have quite a few rides on her and she just gets better as she goes. There really are horses that just come off the track and immediately you think well I could take this one to a show now. She is one of those. She is so well started on the flat. Soft, naturally over her back, lovely rhythm, great balance and just three quality gait. Her transitions are so nice. She just really lets you ride her. She is not spooky or silly.
She is a horse that just immediately took to jumping like she was bred to do it. Yes, some really are this easy and I can tell you this mare is extremely brave. We are not often cantering course with only a few jumping sessions under their belt but this mare is just relaxed and happy. She will jump the spookiest of fillers. She is quiet to and away from the jumps. Natural changes. Very soft.
She has been hacking out and is excellent in the xc field. She is so darn brave over the xc jumps and just finds it all very fun. We hope to get her out xc soon but boy it is a bit busy.
I would say this is an athletic mare that loves a program. She did show she likes a rider with a bit of feel but I mean I think most horses prefer that. She likes the security of being ridden over her back with a soft touch. The work ethic on her is incredible and you really cannot beat a good mare in that department. She will go all day for you and give you it her all. I don't think she is the type that will be her best version in a light riding program. This girl wants to be out competing and kicking butt.
I don't think I am barn blind, well hopefully not so she should be one that will easily go up the levels. I could see her going BN every soon. Doing some YEH stuff. Jumpers, etc. She should be very competitive on the flat and jump around easily. I am sort of shocked she is in my barn but she has been the victim of three buyers who said they were buying outright and didn't which has thrown a wrench into things lol.
All videos here- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1ejavKrx5SG3bTSm8vHiKV
All details at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
Breed: TB mare
Age: 2020
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/brooklyn+girl
Price: $7000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720324281751
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Et's Kit Kat
I cannot believe that I once found this mare ugly :) Seriously though when she stepped off the trailer here I so wanted to send her back because I was a bit in shock. She was darn near emaciated, the most disgusting coat I had seen, feet that were so short my farrier was going to fire me and really the list went on. She had a super kind eye even though her head looked entirely too big for her body at that point. She deserved better and I was in for the journey.
Here we are 4 months later and she is now feeling a bit too good but I am totally celebrating it! I could take a million pictures of her because she is gorgeous and I still stand by her being one of the fanciest horses in my barn. She is a 4yr and now looks bigger than her 16.3h https://www.pedigreequery.com/e+ts+kit+kat She is unraced due to a very old tiny bow that is 2yrs old.
Sometimes in sales you have a million people that want a horse and then you go through the vetting process and poof it all goes away. She was in the motions of a very long PPE. She vetted absolutely stellar....truly she did. All her films are clean. Her ultrasound is great. Vets had a bit of a disagreement on whether that bow may or may not be limiting at top levels. There is risk involved just as there is with all things horse related. I cannot say whether it will or won't hold up beyond prelim. I can tell you this mare is an absolute kick ass fancy ride and you will enjoy her immensely if you have competitive goals.
She had a bit of time off during the vetting process and it has taken us a bit to get her back where we left off. She is a mare that really loves a program. She is not a naughty horse but she is a big very powerful type. Huge mover with a lot of power so you need to be able to ride a type like that. As she gets even stronger this is going to be darn right spectacular but right now you need to help with the balance.
Did I mention she can jump a house and is scopey as they come? She is brave, fun and just the type you want to jump around. She will have you smiling ear to ear. You just think damn this thing is the real deal. She is a mare and I think she is sensitive in the meaning that you ask her nicely not by shouting at her. If you are a tactful rider she will go great. Her power can make her strong at times so you must be able to ride something with her level of power on the flat and over fences. She isn't fast or hot so hopefully my description makes sense. Essentially can you half halt well using your body and not your hands? If so great no problem!
We got an updated flat video today and get some jumping soon but we have a ton of video of her doing everything with lots of different riders. She is a really incredible type. I always say that if you buy the types you like to ride it really isn't a hardship when they don't sell for whatever reason. She probably would fit that saying the one that you can't sell goes advanced :)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn308JyzyU4Cs7OJ3iTSHHN9
All details www.benchmarksporthorses.com
Breed: TB mare
Age: 2021
Height: 16.3h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/e+ts+kit+kat
Price: $7500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720322868052/
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn308JyzyU4Cs7OJ3iTSHHN9