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, 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.
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/
Ti Sento
Not sure this one is going to be available because boy I really want to keep him :) I really like a smaller horse.
Ti Sento- 4yr 15.3 h imported Irish TB sired by Invincible Spirit out of a Rossini mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/ti+sento This lovely horse has raced in UK, Ireland and US. He has 16 starts and his last several were steeplechasing. His jockey owned him/trained him and said he is a very talented jumper but just didn't try hard enough to make it as a jump horse. Retiring sound, no injuries and has no vices.
You all know my love for these imported horses because they just have miles galore. They have extensive miles hacking out, well started over fences and generally well traveled. They are so well schooled and handled they are just fun to bring along.
He got a bath and clip upon arriving. He got his feet done this morning before we popped on for his first ride. I took his free video solo so it isn't great but I thought he looked super cute and fancy. He has been nothing but perfect for everything.
He was just perfect for his first ride. Stacy is still riding with her hand taped shut still so they have to be good and well he was quite perfect. What a lovely mover with three quality gaits. Makes such a cute shape in the bridle. We thought he was just beyond cute. They said he is a super jump and I am sure he is watching him go.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn0_0y5XUr6K4Mo8FaOHlpgB
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2020
Height: 15.3h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/ti+sento
Price: $TBD subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720322459970
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn0_0y5XUr6K4Mo8FaOHlpgB
The Best Detail
The Best Detail- 3yr 16.3 h APHA/AQHA registered gelding sired by Only The Best Willdo out of a HBF Iron Man mare https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/the+best+detail2 His sire is a 17.3 h World Champion NSBA Hunter Under Saddle and multiple reserve world champion producer. His dam is a 16.3 h Reserve World Champion Hunter Under Saddle.
We all know that Tb's are my thing but when I saw the videos of this lovely horse, I just thought he would be something really fun to bring along. He was beautifully started western more geared towards the hunter under saddle but in western tack. There are videos of him being ridden that way but obviously that is not our forte. He has been learning a bit of a different way of going here but I think this horse is just so smart and trainable he will do whatever you would like. The brain on this horse cannot be beat. He rides like a dream and is just so trainable. It was obvious our way of training is different than what he was taught but he never gets upset when he is confused. He will try anything for you. He is so well started and for his size super balanced. The canter...boy oh boy that is just dreamy.
Right now he is still learning to go from a different way of going to a more uphill forward way but each ride he is better than the last. I think obviously we have changed up what he knew so you will have to use your imagination if you want him to go back to the western way. I think he would make a super nice hunter/ dressage horse or really do anything. He is so lovely in his shape.
I can tell you that while he is a huge growing 3yr that in the middle of winter with inconsistent riding he has been nothing but perfect. Cold, windy, hasn't been ridden in days, etc. He has a darn good brain. He is quite athletic though and still a green horse. I suspect he will easily be 17+ h so this is not a beginner type of QH. This is your more souped up sporty version. Maybe you like the athletic TB but want something a little but on the duller side and he would be that. He is more of a push ride. He is not going to go anywhere or do anything fast enough to scare anyone :) His spook is a step to the side and then he goes on about his business. He has a very soft mouth. You will probably need spurs/stick to ride him unless you want to go really slow which he happily will do. He is content to stand and chill for as long as you would like.
His ground personality is part dog. I swear this horse is not afraid of anything and will drag you towards scary things just to touch them. He has a bit of a licking/touching sort of thing where he loves to just drag you to see things and then pick them up or touch them. He is a riot! He will lick you and take your hat off/unzip your coat/etc. He is just very much in your pocket type. He wants to be with you all the time.
He has extensive ground work and lunges perfectly both ways. I do not know of any bad habits. He has perfect for turnout, stall, cross ties, clipping, grooming, shipping, farrier, etc. He wears a size 82 blanket and will soon be in a 84. He isn't close to done filling out. He has no vices. He is sound. I have popped him down my jump chute and I will try to get some video of that soon enough. We plan on riding him in the field next.
I think this is the type of horse that a lot of people hope to find especially if you want to develop a very well bred, well started type that could cross disciplines.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1bffLIpQKPcnHH5Zy6y5Fz
www.benchmarksporthorses.com has all his details.
Breed: AQHA/APHA gelding
Age: 2021
Height: 16.3h
Pedigree: https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/the+best+detail2
Price: $12000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720321713555
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1bffLIpQKPcnHH5Zy6y5Fz
Yup Ya Boy Ya
This is a lovely well bred imported Irish steeplechase horse. He had just run the day before arriving here. Retired sound after 5 starts. No injuries. No vices. Super feet. This is an extremely talented horse but with both of my riders out he hasn't done a bunch since arriving.
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2019
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/yup+ya+boy+ya
Price: $10000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720321202196/
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn0riu1YhSeacK9k6aaxTYFN
The Bearrish One
The Bearrish One- 4yr 15.3h gelding sired by Classic Empire out of a Forest Wildcat mare. He was a 30k 2yr. He ran 32 x earning 95k. He retired sound, no injuries and has no vices. He has been with us for two months now partially because he got a nasty abscess left hind which took a bit to resolve. He had just raced prior to coming to us though so I think time is always good. He has filled out and is looking like a cute chunk!
Bear is another one of those horses that despite not being in consistent work, we thought nothing about pulling out to ride having a broken hand. He is uphill, soft, light and straightforward to ride even on a very cold day. He is always a horse that comes out and goes right to work. You pick up the reins, apply leg and he just sits right in the cutest little shape. I am a bit bummed that we haven't gotten to do as much with this one because he is just the sportscar type that we love so much. I know everyone wants a big horse but lordy these smaller horses are just so easy :)
I left a bit of his lunge video in there as well (yes, we are lunging everything because with a broken hand she really needs to take every precaution that she doesn't displace it while healing) and you can see him just trotting and cantering around quietly on the lunge. I can tell you that he is one of my favorites to deal with on these freezing cold days because he is so mannerly even when everyone else is putting on the rodeo show. He has such perfect manners and is always just perfect Bear. He is excellent in the barn, turnout, clipping, shipping, great for hot shoes and everything in between. He has just been so easy to have around.
I just started teaching him to go down the jump chute so maybe when I have some help, I can get video of that as well.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2zOjHtM9E1wJPEhlz-FolQ
www.benchmarksporthorses.com will have all his details.
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2020
Height: 15.3h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/the+bearrish+one
Price: $5500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720321125649
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2zOjHtM9E1wJPEhlz-FolQ