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/
Azule
Azule- 7yr 14.2 h mare that is just beyond adorable! I had bought the cute pinto when the seller said hey I have another pony you might like and this is how you end up with more ponies :) She looked so darn cute in her videos though so why not.
She shipped like a pro. Has been great for grooming, wash stall, cross ties and more.
This mare is such a darn cute mover! Can't wait to see her go under tack. She is sound with no vices.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2jz7vw9bqd5sUj9aVa4iex
www.benchmarksporthorses.com will be updated as we get more info.
Breed: grade pony mare
Age: 2018
Height: 14.2h
Pedigree:
Price: $TBD 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: $TBD 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
Empress is a 7yr 17.2 h clyde cross mare. She also was imported from Canada where she was ridden/driven and everything in between. You might look at her pictures and think she is heavy but I encourage you to watch the video. I bought her because I thought people want a big horse that can carry weight but also be athletic. She is all of that!
Empress shipped great from Canada. She has spent hours in the beauty parlor and has been a star. She is excellent for clipping, baths, grooming, tacking and more. She has been excellent in turnout and in her stall. She is a big girl but has extremely good manners.
I have to say this mare blew me away today. I stress myself when I tie up a lot of funds in horses. I don't feel as comfortable because these are not really my area of expertise. I am learning as I go but I trust my gut a lot. I also trust my contacts. She said anyone can ride this horse and she is the type that will do it all. She hasn't steered me wrong yet. You watch this mare go and you think darn she could event/hunt/trail ride/be a husband horse/guest horse and everything in between. She is soft, balanced, uphill and three good gaits. She might look heavy but she can canter on the spot and turn on a dime. She was quite nice over the jumps! She is unfit coming off a really rough winter in Canada so get her fit and watch out baby :) This girl is going to rock around the event courses or kick butt out hunting. They had her in western tack so I know she is lovely western as well! We said today this is the kind that sells on horse bid auctions for mid 5's all day long. Good luck finding them!
She was going in a rubber bit today so I would say she is pretty light and very balanced. Not heavy at all! Her transition are lovely as well. She already wants to make a cute shape and I bet we will teach her to be soft very quickly. I even saw her do two lead changes :) She has the best personality and is absolutely stunning.
She has no vices or soundness issues. She picks up her feet very well.
Videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1l9xK6ogLP9Icy4EElGjgx
Full details 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
Red
Red- 16.3 h 10yr draft cross gelding. Red was recently imported from Canada where he had experience both riding and driving. If you saw his arrival picture you might have thought Jessica has lost her mind a bit. I think one thing I love about this business (some days) is that you make connections along the way with people you trust. There is just this click of knowing the person on the other end is going to source you good horses. Sure, they might come in looking like they spend the winter in Canada but nothing a little time in the grooming stall can't fix.
Red was a star shipping down here. He was a rock for his hours upon hours of baths, clipping and grooming. He has good manners. Stands well for grooming, tacking and everything in between. He has been good in his stall and in turnout.
Winter in Canada was tough this year so he probably hasn't done a lot of anything but let me tell you this horse is just WOW. We put him in the free area and I just sort of giggled to myself. I really stress myself out because I spend all this money sometimes feeling like I am just winging it. Then they show up and I remember geez you know what you are doing could you just calm down a little? 2 seconds of trot and I was back to feeling calm because he was lovely. Such a nice type!
We tacked him up and he went out for his first ride. He lunged both directions (missed that so no video). Quiet for mounting. We just rode around on a loose rein but just wow this horse is such a nice type. Soft, balanced, three super gaits and what a brain on him. Rode around on the buckle or in the contact. Not sure if he had jumped before but popped over a few jumps and quite a jump in there. I know this sounds silly but what impressed me the most is that Justin just let him stand there ground tied in the middle of the ring and he just stood there while he set jumps. Then he moved him along the fence and this horse just STOOD there while the other horse (A large large freight train type) jumped around cantering right up behind him. Just never moved reins over the neck stood there. I mean look you all know I love my Tb's but they don't often do that so yeah I was impressed.
I think everyone other there shopping is hoping to find this type with the movement, size, brain and ability to win out competing but also go hunting/trail ride/etc. I would hunt him tomorrow and I bet he will be out eventing within a month. He is a relatively bombproof safe kind of horse that could do it all and do it well.
Red is sound, no injuries and no vices. He is barefoot and it appears his shoes were recently pulled. Red does have some calcification on the right side of his face where it looks like maybe he got kicked or something a long time ago. It does not affect him and looking at him you can't really tell but it's there. He also does have a big rub on his nose from his halter prior to arrival.
Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn09CBakbXoGCwQY6_STRn4y
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details.
Breed: Draft Cross gelding
Age: 2015
Height: 16.3h
Pedigree:
Price: $20000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720325073645
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn09CBakbXoGCwQY6_STRn4y
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: $15,000 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
Xander
Xander- 7yr 16h dutch cross gelding. I bought Xander thinking wow what a stunning horse that is such a nice mover. He was a driving horse previously and we quickly realized he really hadn't been ridden. We spent some quality time teaching him all the basics of lunging, ground driving, laying over him, mounting, lunging rider up and finally riding. While I say we are riding him, I still consider him a green horse that needs a patient hand and isn't "fully" going solid under tack yet. He did have a pretty darn good buck in the beginning but he has not done that in quite a while. However, if you don't know what you are doing or you don't go slow I am very positive it is still in there so I am being forthcoming about it.
I sent him off for two weeks of a driving evaluation. He stands quietly to have all the equipment put on and hooked to the cart. Once again he knows how to drive and they said he obviously is a very well broke driving horse but you must go slowly with him. It is clear someone has been rough with him in the past.
I am full up with 21 horses and just not enough time to truly give him exactly what he needs. He is a horse that really wants to be a good horse. He loves people. Loves food. Is very smart...maybe too smart???? He will convince you a bit he doesn't know things but he clearly does.
He has excellent ground manners. His ground work is well installed. He is built so well which is great but does lend itself to his athletic ability :) Super sound. No injuries, no vices and excellent feet.
I think he is one of the prettiest horses you will meet which will attract a lot of people but please do read my post because he will only thrive in the right home. If I had more time, I would keep going because my lord this horse is just fancy beyond fancy. I know he has some "harness" horse in him but he is one that goes so beautifully in the bridle on his own. He is not high in the head carriage nor does he have the high step.
See here for videos of lunging/riding/driving- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2ovZQzDI3BFapyEirYSNsQ
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for full details
Breed: Crossbred gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16h
Pedigree:
Price: $6500 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
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: 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.
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Breed: Crossbred gelding
Age: 2020
Height: 16.3h
Pedigree:
Price: $20000 subject to change
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True Account
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.
He loaded in the dark and unloaded like a dream. He was great for a grooming, clean up, etc this morning. Stands great for baths. Just a very classy type that seems extremely sensible so far.
We got to evaluate him in the free area and what a super nice horse. Can't wait to see him go here soon!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2sL5S7Uyww9_-yiNmFSqS9
www.benchmarksporthorses.com will be updated as we evaluate him.
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2020
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/true+account3
Price: $TBD 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
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 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 but they know that tendons with steeplechasing are very likely to reinjure. 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.
This horse just is so darn classy you look at him and know instantly he is a special one. 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. Looking forward to getting him going!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2Ow46P76ab3SMs2RbQBt5M
www.benchmarksporthorses.com will be updated as we get more info.
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/montmartre+dange
Price: $TBD 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
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. Just looking at the way he is built tells me he is going to be so lovely to ride. He is all class. Perfect manners. Sweet as they come. Hasn't put a foot out of place.
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2017
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/mint+game
Price: $7500 subject to change
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Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn0BXp3t1QP8ufeL3GjqIBh0
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!
Ride three he just keeps getting better! Really starting to relax over his back, stretch down and move off the leg laterally. He has such a great canter! He has been hacking in the field and was introduced to jumping out in the xc field. He has just been an absolute rockstar for everything. He is such a fun horse with a great brain!
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
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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