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.
Delmarva Equine (DE) 302-735-4735
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
Chilling Secret
Breed: Tb gelding
Age: 2014
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $tba subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2014
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $tba subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Chilling Secret- 16.1 h 8yr gelding sired by Ice Box out of a Mr. Greely mare. This lovely horse just had his shoes pulled so he is pretty ouchy on the hard ground but didn't look too bad on the softer footing. He retired sound, no injuries and has no vices. He is a big solid type. Big bone, big feet, huge chest and just built wide. I thought he was a really cute mover. My friend trained him and said he is just such a nice horse to ride and work with overall. He has been excellent for shipping, baths, mane pulling, grooming, etc.
https://youtu.be/J0kOa7UJZVU
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details.
https://youtu.be/J0kOa7UJZVU
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details.
Bandfromthebar
Breed: Tb gelding
Age: 2019
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2019
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Bandfromthebar- 16.2 h 3yr sired by Bandbox out of a Tiznow mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/bandfromthebar This lovely horse ran just a few days ago. He was in training with a friend and she basically told me I would be crazy not to buy him because he was that nice. He retired sound, no injuries and no vices. Raced 9x. This horse is a really really nice horse. Love the way he is put together. Neck comes up so nice out of his shoulder. Great hip! This boy can seriously move. I was impressed because some of these horses can be pretty tight having raced recently. Super nice manner. Ships, mane pulling, great for grooming, etc.
Got a chance to do his first ride today and he honestly went exactly how I expected. When I buy horses one thing I hope to find is a really uphill type of TB with a neck that just comes up out of the shoulder nicely. Dressage/flatwork is so much easier when the horse is built correctly and this horse is what I hope to find. Love the walk on this horse and boy the canter really got super nice. Funny enough the right was better than the left but he ran out of gas. It is hard work having to really sit and carry yourself so right now it is all about seeing the potential in the moments they offer up. I love the trot work and just the overall shape and balance. When he is there it is just so soft and light. He is a quiet horse that easily accepts the leg. He is more whoa than go. Very rideable. Seemed really willing to try to what was being asked.
https://youtu.be/9DcSMrHiSag firs ride vid
https://youtu.be/XxQXI6E4z98
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details.
Got a chance to do his first ride today and he honestly went exactly how I expected. When I buy horses one thing I hope to find is a really uphill type of TB with a neck that just comes up out of the shoulder nicely. Dressage/flatwork is so much easier when the horse is built correctly and this horse is what I hope to find. Love the walk on this horse and boy the canter really got super nice. Funny enough the right was better than the left but he ran out of gas. It is hard work having to really sit and carry yourself so right now it is all about seeing the potential in the moments they offer up. I love the trot work and just the overall shape and balance. When he is there it is just so soft and light. He is a quiet horse that easily accepts the leg. He is more whoa than go. Very rideable. Seemed really willing to try to what was being asked.
https://youtu.be/9DcSMrHiSag firs ride vid
https://youtu.be/XxQXI6E4z98
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details.
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Absolute Magnitude
Breed: Tb gelding
Age: 2019
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $tba subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2019
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $tba subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Absolute Magnitude- 16.1 h 3yr colt sired by Tapit out of a Tiznow mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/absolute+magnitude2 My friend worked with this one at the track and said he is just quite easy but showed no talent. Unraced, sound, no injuries and has no vices. I believe he may gray out as he is very much a horse that looks like he could go grey but I am not 100% confident. Just tons of roaning in his coat and a lot of the Tapit's are grey. He is so kind and very easy. Just super quiet so far. Very good to ship, groom, baths, etc.
https://youtu.be/hCK-aD7F1Zs
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https://youtu.be/hCK-aD7F1Zs
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Vegetable Lasagna
Breed: Tb gelding
Age: 2019
Height: 17.1h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $8500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2019
Height: 17.1h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $8500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Vegetable Lasagna- 17.1 h 3yr gelding sired by Quality Road out of a Tapit mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/vegetable+lasagna My friend has had this one off the track for a little over a month. He has even went to some paper chases and off farm outings. This is a big solid boy! He is currently barefoot and would really like some shoes on which will happen soon. He is unraced, sound, no injuries and no vices. He is just a very big chill type of horse. We had a lot of construction going on and he just walked quietly by everything. I think he is put together so nice and is quite a nice mover. Has been great for shipping, baths, grooming, etc.
We thought we would get the Noodle out today and see what he was all about. Yes, he is footsore. This is why I think most Tb's need shoes on. He just says it is all a bit ouchy but good news is the farrier is coming tomorrow and the Noodle will soon have his new sneakers on. Noodle is just such a big genuine kind type of horse. I know the video is long but it shows him going in the ring, in the field, popping some jumps and just being a super cool Noodle of a horse. I feel like this is probably the type of horse a lot of people hope to find. He is just kind, fun and easy going. He is green but so willing and teachable. His green moments are slow and quiet. When he jumps the jumps big he just sort of stops and goes mmm what happened vs being reactive.
He is way more whoa than go but he isn't dead either. He lets you really ride him. I think he is just extremely tolerant and the type that won't punish you for making a mistake. He really didn't quite know about the contact but figure it out so quick and was really trying despite having sore feet. He is big but he wants to be really soft and balanced. I imagine he will be so much more adjustable with shoes on but for now you can get a picture of what he is going to be.
https://youtu.be/_FF2Gc4c8Pg
https://youtu.be/W6C7Tdl-Pq8
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details.
We thought we would get the Noodle out today and see what he was all about. Yes, he is footsore. This is why I think most Tb's need shoes on. He just says it is all a bit ouchy but good news is the farrier is coming tomorrow and the Noodle will soon have his new sneakers on. Noodle is just such a big genuine kind type of horse. I know the video is long but it shows him going in the ring, in the field, popping some jumps and just being a super cool Noodle of a horse. I feel like this is probably the type of horse a lot of people hope to find. He is just kind, fun and easy going. He is green but so willing and teachable. His green moments are slow and quiet. When he jumps the jumps big he just sort of stops and goes mmm what happened vs being reactive.
He is way more whoa than go but he isn't dead either. He lets you really ride him. I think he is just extremely tolerant and the type that won't punish you for making a mistake. He really didn't quite know about the contact but figure it out so quick and was really trying despite having sore feet. He is big but he wants to be really soft and balanced. I imagine he will be so much more adjustable with shoes on but for now you can get a picture of what he is going to be.
https://youtu.be/_FF2Gc4c8Pg
https://youtu.be/W6C7Tdl-Pq8
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details.
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Original Intent
Breed: Tb gelding
Age: 2015
Height: 17h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $5000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2015
Height: 17h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $5000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Original Intent- 7yr 17 h gelding sired by Creative Cause out of a Purge mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/original+intent This lovely horse ran 46x making $330k and is stakes placed. He knows he is a class horse :) He is just stunning and he walks on air. This one is a very special type. He is sound with no vices. I do believe he has an old suspensory from what I see in person but it feels very set. I just felt that he was sound and it should not prevent him from having a career. Horses like this are so classy and worth owning. He just ran 2nd in a stakes race at the end of July.
When he walks he passages around like he is saying everyone look at me. He is well mannered but he just ran and I think he very much knows he is a big deal type of horse. He really showed off in the free area. The canter/gallop on this horse is just drool worthy. My gosh it is so cool to see one with that kind of canter. He is such a nice mover!
He is a big horse and extremely powerful but also so light and uphill. I absolutely cannot wait to see this one under tack.
https://youtu.be/5ebpBq7-zq8
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details.
When he walks he passages around like he is saying everyone look at me. He is well mannered but he just ran and I think he very much knows he is a big deal type of horse. He really showed off in the free area. The canter/gallop on this horse is just drool worthy. My gosh it is so cool to see one with that kind of canter. He is such a nice mover!
He is a big horse and extremely powerful but also so light and uphill. I absolutely cannot wait to see this one under tack.
https://youtu.be/5ebpBq7-zq8
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details.
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Tonow
Breed: Tb mare
Age: 2019
Height: 16.3h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $tba subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2019
Height: 16.3h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $tba subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Tonow- 3yr 16.3 h filly sired by Tiznow out of an Unbridled Song mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/tonow2 Honestly pictures just don't do her justice. This mare is divine. I mean really that jaw dropping in person. Big, huge ears, lovely bone, nice feet, a shoulder that is just crazy good and the brain to match it all. She sold for $140k and $190k as a baby. She simply didn't have the talent. She just worked a day or so ago so right now I think just need some time to let the body catch up after that plus shipping. Sound, no injuries and has no vices. I just want to cuddle with her. She is so sweet. She does have quite a large parrot mouth which means they need their teeth done more frequent but darn I find it so adorable on a horse.
https://youtu.be/V_FBGIjIx_g
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https://youtu.be/V_FBGIjIx_g
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Galway Lad
Breed: Tb gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $5500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $5500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Galway Lad- 16h 4yr gelding sired by Petionville out of a Yarrow Brae mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/galway+lad He ran 8x and last raced two days ago before arriving. He has since had a chance to settle in. Very sound just slow. No injuries and no vices. Has old scar around right front ankle.
He has learned to lunge and now had a few rides and I am a bit shocked nobody has snapped him up. I think he is just a horse that makes such a beautiful shape in his body and he just gets better each ride. We are really busy so he just gets a ride about 2-3 times a week right now. He is learning to stretch over is back, move laterally from the leg and go forward to the contact. He can be a bit lazy to ride and is more whoa than go but once you really get him to take the feel he stays there so nicely. He is now hacking out in the fields and today he jumped his first jumps in the XC field and was just perfect. Very willing and brave as I suspected.
XC field video https://youtu.be/bmbFBXP4mUA
ride video- https://youtu.be/xkMywaBbttk
https://youtu.be/8h2uEZcO0aU
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He has learned to lunge and now had a few rides and I am a bit shocked nobody has snapped him up. I think he is just a horse that makes such a beautiful shape in his body and he just gets better each ride. We are really busy so he just gets a ride about 2-3 times a week right now. He is learning to stretch over is back, move laterally from the leg and go forward to the contact. He can be a bit lazy to ride and is more whoa than go but once you really get him to take the feel he stays there so nicely. He is now hacking out in the fields and today he jumped his first jumps in the XC field and was just perfect. Very willing and brave as I suspected.
XC field video https://youtu.be/bmbFBXP4mUA
ride video- https://youtu.be/xkMywaBbttk
https://youtu.be/8h2uEZcO0aU
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details.
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Arrival Day
Breed: Tb mare
Age: 2019
Height: 16h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2019
Height: 16h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Arrival Day- 3yr 16h filly sired by Ocean Knight https://www.pedigreequery.com/arrival+day. She has been turned out for a while so she perhaps isn't the most impressive looking but what is impressive is her big brain. She is the quietest of the bunch. I was told she did a few post track rides and they were trail rides through the woods, logs, streams, etc and I can absolutely see her loving all of that. She is pretty ouchy on barefeet which always hurt worse after a long trailer ride. She will get some shoes this week.
She retired sound after two starts. No injuries. No vices. She is super duper snuggly. Just seems like an old soul. Her new coat is coming in and pretty soon I think she will be looking very nice.
https://youtu.be/IQX7wtAvD8o
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She retired sound after two starts. No injuries. No vices. She is super duper snuggly. Just seems like an old soul. Her new coat is coming in and pretty soon I think she will be looking very nice.
https://youtu.be/IQX7wtAvD8o
www.benchmarksporthorses.com
Special Meister
Breed: Tb gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $3000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $3000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Special Meister- 4yr 16.1+ h gelding sired by Bodemeister out of an Artie Schiller mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/special+meister Sometimes I probably shouldn't buy a horse but I do anyway because I believe that time heals a lot of things. I went to see him and he had just run. The jockey pulled him up and nothing was found on him. I watched his race and didn't see anything but maybe the jock felt something. His legs are clean. He has no heat, swelling, etc. They said he was just really extremely tight behind. We couldn't really get him to jog for us. He cantered instead of trotting because his muscles were just so tight. Now I have seen horses with muscle pulls and things like that and he looks like one of those so I figured I would just bring him home and turn him out. He has gotten looser each days so I think we are on the right track. He is a gorgeous big horse that is just as sweet as they come. He has two other friends he is hanging out with and we will just see how he feels after a little turnout time.
Where's Hunter
Breed: Tb gelding
Age: 2019
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $8500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2019
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $8500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Where's Hunter- 16.1 h 3yr gelding sired by Macho Uno out of an Elusive Quality mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/wheres+hunter If you aren't buying all Macho Uno bred horses, you should be. There hasn't been one Macho Uno that I haven't gotten and absolutely loved. I have seen them go through other programs as well and they just really seem to exceed at eventing and are extremely competitive. They are just horses with exceptional canters which makes them good jumpers. They score well in the dressage, jump around and have ammy friendly brains. I love the bottom line on this horse as well.
He has been lovely to work around. Quiet, kind and easy going. Grooming, baths, mane pulling, etc. He was good to ship. He retired sound after three races. He is a cribber. Appears to be quite growthy and my experience with this line is they are late growing horses in general.
I know this is a young growthy horse but boy he just has some lovely work for just a few rides post track. He has three quality gaits. I love how uphill he is and the way his hind leg pushes up through the shoulder. That is what we all hope to find. The canter is just so very good which of course makes the jump good. If anything he is a bit lazy and we are teaching him just to be straight in his body and come forward. He is extremely rideable but most Tb's in my experience really have not much idea of the forward button. I think each ride with him is just better than the last and to me that is what I like to see in a horse. He is just a horse you watch and think this horse in six months is going to be winning any YEH class. I think you have to let them grow into their bodies. He has all the right pieces but they really start to become wow once the body catches up with the talent.
He did his first jumps today and as I expected he is a naturally good jumper that shows a lot of scope. He is green and it was his first time so we kept it short and sweet. He is the type that does best with short sessions and he always picks up where you left off.
Jump/ride- https://youtu.be/xHxGxFL99gg
Ride video- https://youtu.be/EnIDCw_NRYs
https://youtu.be/GueP8IFnpo0
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for details
He has been lovely to work around. Quiet, kind and easy going. Grooming, baths, mane pulling, etc. He was good to ship. He retired sound after three races. He is a cribber. Appears to be quite growthy and my experience with this line is they are late growing horses in general.
I know this is a young growthy horse but boy he just has some lovely work for just a few rides post track. He has three quality gaits. I love how uphill he is and the way his hind leg pushes up through the shoulder. That is what we all hope to find. The canter is just so very good which of course makes the jump good. If anything he is a bit lazy and we are teaching him just to be straight in his body and come forward. He is extremely rideable but most Tb's in my experience really have not much idea of the forward button. I think each ride with him is just better than the last and to me that is what I like to see in a horse. He is just a horse you watch and think this horse in six months is going to be winning any YEH class. I think you have to let them grow into their bodies. He has all the right pieces but they really start to become wow once the body catches up with the talent.
He did his first jumps today and as I expected he is a naturally good jumper that shows a lot of scope. He is green and it was his first time so we kept it short and sweet. He is the type that does best with short sessions and he always picks up where you left off.
Jump/ride- https://youtu.be/xHxGxFL99gg
Ride video- https://youtu.be/EnIDCw_NRYs
https://youtu.be/GueP8IFnpo0
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for details
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Bandimere
Breed: Tb gelding
Age: 2019
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2019
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
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It's about my time
Breed: Tb gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $5000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $5000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
It's About my Time- 16.2 h 4yr gelding sired by Exclusive Quality out of a Halo's Image mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/its+about+my+time I think a lot of people picked this one based on his breeding. He arrived but with the holiday and everyone being a bit backed up he desperately needed his feet done so I hadn't even peeked at him. He was probably a month overdue and just a bit of a hot mess. Honestly, I am shocked he looked sound today based on how much toe we took off and the angles that got changed but he looked good. He was excellent for hot shoes!
We are calling him Lizzo because of the Lizzo song with a similar name and the fact that we are bad at names. He is just the kindest horse. He has been so relaxed and happy about life on the farm. Today we got him out and he happily stood for two of us grooming him. He got his ears clipped, face trimmed, a nice grooming and spa session. He has a bit of funk on his skin that PA to FL transition and then coming here and it being wet didn't really help.
I think he is a super cute mover and honestly I suspect once his feet have a chance to adjust he is really going to wow us. He is so growthy at this point and currently butt high looking like he will easily make 16.3 or bigger. He needs some weight and muscle but that will come. He is eating everything in sight so I should have him coming around fast. He has clean legs, sound, no injuries and no vices.
https://youtu.be/MNAZ6bR_OLs
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for details.
We are calling him Lizzo because of the Lizzo song with a similar name and the fact that we are bad at names. He is just the kindest horse. He has been so relaxed and happy about life on the farm. Today we got him out and he happily stood for two of us grooming him. He got his ears clipped, face trimmed, a nice grooming and spa session. He has a bit of funk on his skin that PA to FL transition and then coming here and it being wet didn't really help.
I think he is a super cute mover and honestly I suspect once his feet have a chance to adjust he is really going to wow us. He is so growthy at this point and currently butt high looking like he will easily make 16.3 or bigger. He needs some weight and muscle but that will come. He is eating everything in sight so I should have him coming around fast. He has clean legs, sound, no injuries and no vices.
https://youtu.be/MNAZ6bR_OLs
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for details.
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Velvet Isle
Breed: Tb mare
Age: 2016
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $5500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2016
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $5500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Velvet Isle- 16.1 h 6yr mare sired by With Distinction https://www.pedigreequery.com/velvet+isle2 I think the name Velvet is just so well suited to this stunning mare. Velvet is just one of the coolest mares and is so friendly and sweet. She is always looking for people to come pay attention to her. Velvet retired sound with no injuries and has no vices. When she came to us she had what our farrier called a corn but basically an open oozy sore on her heel. We put a pad on with some packing but it actually didn't help and added pressure. We took that off and voila she is now sound. Sometimes you just need a little trial and error.
Velvet stands quiet in the cross ties. Great to groom, bathe, clip, excellent for the farrier and more. She is a super shipper. She is very easy to live with in my opinion. She can on occasion make a grump face when she is eating but nothing more than a face.
This mare can really move. I was bummed it was such a gross dreary day but she is just so so athletic. Look at her popping off the changes. She is built so well and is going to be one fancy horse!
We had a chance to get her first ride done today. She was interesting in that when the tack came out she got a bit on her toes. I think she knew she was getting ridden. She wasn't horrible but she went from docile to ready to go in about two seconds flat. I suspect once she gets used to the routine it will go away. She really doesn't know the difference between going to race vs riding for pleasure. She stood still to be mounted but she did kick backwards. This can be some anxiety which again we see frequently and it goes away once the realize they aren't racing. She was very good to ride so a lot of this stuff is just anticipation. I think at this point she would be good for someone who would understand this and not be worried about it.
She makes a lovely shape in the bridle. Quite quiet to ride and showed a lovely balance. LOVE her canter! She really started to open up her stride and relax as she went. Looking forward to doing another ride. They always get better as you go!
First ride video- https://youtu.be/OMHOyewAYDo
https://youtu.be/mw1locGlOeA
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all her info.
Velvet stands quiet in the cross ties. Great to groom, bathe, clip, excellent for the farrier and more. She is a super shipper. She is very easy to live with in my opinion. She can on occasion make a grump face when she is eating but nothing more than a face.
This mare can really move. I was bummed it was such a gross dreary day but she is just so so athletic. Look at her popping off the changes. She is built so well and is going to be one fancy horse!
We had a chance to get her first ride done today. She was interesting in that when the tack came out she got a bit on her toes. I think she knew she was getting ridden. She wasn't horrible but she went from docile to ready to go in about two seconds flat. I suspect once she gets used to the routine it will go away. She really doesn't know the difference between going to race vs riding for pleasure. She stood still to be mounted but she did kick backwards. This can be some anxiety which again we see frequently and it goes away once the realize they aren't racing. She was very good to ride so a lot of this stuff is just anticipation. I think at this point she would be good for someone who would understand this and not be worried about it.
She makes a lovely shape in the bridle. Quite quiet to ride and showed a lovely balance. LOVE her canter! She really started to open up her stride and relax as she went. Looking forward to doing another ride. They always get better as you go!
First ride video- https://youtu.be/OMHOyewAYDo
https://youtu.be/mw1locGlOeA
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all her info.
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Jumpingforjoy
Breed: Tb mare
Age: 2018
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $3500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click here
Price: $3500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Jumpingforjoy- 4yr 16.2 h mare sired by Weigelia out of an Oliver's Twist mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/jumpingforjoy I LOVE the pedigree on this one! This lovely mare raced once retiring in October of 2021. She did bow on her right front and it was rehabbed and has been over a year now so it is old, cold and set. I do not find bows to be career limiting.
This is a big gorgeous mare with a huge body, nice bone, big feet and very uphill type. Very sound. No vices. Good manners. Good to ship, clip, cross tie, groom, bathe, etc.
You can see her personality a bit in the beginning of the tacking video. She was sharing some chips with Amanda. She loves people. Really sweet mare. The more you do with her the happier she is about everything. She really really loves a job!
I find this mare to be a nice uphill mover with a good hind leg. She had just been sitting so she is still working on pushing everything up and out to the bridle but she has some lovely moments. The canter on her is just so very nice! Extremely balanced and very automatic lead changes. She has a soft mouth and is a horse that just very naturally makes a good shape in the bridle due to her conformation.
I would say she is a quiet mare in that you need to put leg on her and ride her forward. She isn't going anywhere fast. However, she can be a bit looky at everything and is just the type that is a bit cheeky. The more you give her to do the less she goofs off but she is just a bit of a character. If you want a boring ride she isn't for you but if you like a horse that is talented with a bit to keep you working than you will love her.
This jump video below is her first time ever jumping. She really took very quickly to jumping! We popped some xrails, verticals and fillers from the trot and the canter. Boy this mare can seriously jump but with her canter that doesn't shock me. She only is going to get better as she gets stronger in her body. She has since went out to the XC field and let me tell you that was her jam! She absolutely loved it and learned so much from her first jumping session. I love watching them progress but to see her just jumping everything much more out of stride was so fun. She was just plain happy to be out in the field!
Honestly, I thought she would really be one that appeals to people but maybe she doesn't translate as well in her videos. She is just this really big lovely horse that you watch go and think boy she is really fancy. Sure, she can't hold it because she isn't quite fit enough yet but the glimpses you get are a good pretty good indication that she will be a horse that should be very competitive.
She has a huge scopey jump on her and is so brave! I can only imagine what she will be like with more training. She seemed to really enjoy it as well.
I realize she has an old bow so we are open to offers to an appropriate home but this is a very big powerful horse.
XC https://youtu.be/pceZDE15IKA
Jumping- https://youtu.be/2wvcIsO_72w
Ride- https://youtu.be/wAbRkJUUoM0
https://youtu.be/cq-MJkSS9hU
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for full details.
This is a big gorgeous mare with a huge body, nice bone, big feet and very uphill type. Very sound. No vices. Good manners. Good to ship, clip, cross tie, groom, bathe, etc.
You can see her personality a bit in the beginning of the tacking video. She was sharing some chips with Amanda. She loves people. Really sweet mare. The more you do with her the happier she is about everything. She really really loves a job!
I find this mare to be a nice uphill mover with a good hind leg. She had just been sitting so she is still working on pushing everything up and out to the bridle but she has some lovely moments. The canter on her is just so very nice! Extremely balanced and very automatic lead changes. She has a soft mouth and is a horse that just very naturally makes a good shape in the bridle due to her conformation.
I would say she is a quiet mare in that you need to put leg on her and ride her forward. She isn't going anywhere fast. However, she can be a bit looky at everything and is just the type that is a bit cheeky. The more you give her to do the less she goofs off but she is just a bit of a character. If you want a boring ride she isn't for you but if you like a horse that is talented with a bit to keep you working than you will love her.
This jump video below is her first time ever jumping. She really took very quickly to jumping! We popped some xrails, verticals and fillers from the trot and the canter. Boy this mare can seriously jump but with her canter that doesn't shock me. She only is going to get better as she gets stronger in her body. She has since went out to the XC field and let me tell you that was her jam! She absolutely loved it and learned so much from her first jumping session. I love watching them progress but to see her just jumping everything much more out of stride was so fun. She was just plain happy to be out in the field!
Honestly, I thought she would really be one that appeals to people but maybe she doesn't translate as well in her videos. She is just this really big lovely horse that you watch go and think boy she is really fancy. Sure, she can't hold it because she isn't quite fit enough yet but the glimpses you get are a good pretty good indication that she will be a horse that should be very competitive.
She has a huge scopey jump on her and is so brave! I can only imagine what she will be like with more training. She seemed to really enjoy it as well.
I realize she has an old bow so we are open to offers to an appropriate home but this is a very big powerful horse.
XC https://youtu.be/pceZDE15IKA
Jumping- https://youtu.be/2wvcIsO_72w
Ride- https://youtu.be/wAbRkJUUoM0
https://youtu.be/cq-MJkSS9hU
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for full details.
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Rose for a Saint
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2017
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $5000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2017
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $5000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Rose for a Saint- 5yr 16.1 h gelding sired by Istan https://www.pedigreequery.com/rose+for+a+saint Saint lost his competitive desire this year. He is retiring sound with no injuries or vices. I have loved every horse by this sire and Saint is just as nice as they have been! https://youtu.be/5DJxple0SZc
He has been excellent for shipping, mane pulling, clippers, baths, turnout, hanging in his stall, cross ties and stands quietly at the mounting block.
I think when Saint arrived he was just a little tight in his body from racing recently and nobody really took a second glance at him as our other horses overshadowed him. However, look at him now! He is really starting to loosen up and boy can that hind leg bend and push. He is a super fancy mover. Super athletic and sporty! What a lovely uphill canter. We popped him over his first jumps today and boy the snaps those knees up and really uses his body. He had never been out to the field and quietly hacked around like he had done it forever.
I am telling you this horse is going to blow everyone away in another month. I think he is super nice right now but you just see some moments that really are quite amazing for two weeks post track. He is gorgeous to look out and he has the brain to match his looks. Kind, sweet and so darn easy with every single thing asked of him. He is great outside, great in the stall, super manners and just always comes out willing to work. Not spooky about anything.
I really suspect this horse will be extremely competitive in a variety of disciplines. He is just a horse that makes such a lovely shape in the bridle and is a fun easy ride.
ride- https://youtu.be/5DJxple0SZc
https://youtu.be/fTBeLAdyF4I
All details at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
He has been excellent for shipping, mane pulling, clippers, baths, turnout, hanging in his stall, cross ties and stands quietly at the mounting block.
I think when Saint arrived he was just a little tight in his body from racing recently and nobody really took a second glance at him as our other horses overshadowed him. However, look at him now! He is really starting to loosen up and boy can that hind leg bend and push. He is a super fancy mover. Super athletic and sporty! What a lovely uphill canter. We popped him over his first jumps today and boy the snaps those knees up and really uses his body. He had never been out to the field and quietly hacked around like he had done it forever.
I am telling you this horse is going to blow everyone away in another month. I think he is super nice right now but you just see some moments that really are quite amazing for two weeks post track. He is gorgeous to look out and he has the brain to match his looks. Kind, sweet and so darn easy with every single thing asked of him. He is great outside, great in the stall, super manners and just always comes out willing to work. Not spooky about anything.
I really suspect this horse will be extremely competitive in a variety of disciplines. He is just a horse that makes such a lovely shape in the bridle and is a fun easy ride.
ride- https://youtu.be/5DJxple0SZc
https://youtu.be/fTBeLAdyF4I
All details at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
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