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 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 or until a vetting is actually set. If vetting is actually set up then I will HOLD the horse. However, I will continue to show the horse 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. Until a vetting has been set, the horse is available to be sold. 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: Vetting must be set up within three days after agreeing to move forward on a horse. You have two days after the vetting to review films, make a decision upon a vetting and pay for the horse. I cannot hold horses longer than 24 hours after a vetting is complete. Our horses are in demand and generally have a waiting list.
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.
All Creatures Veterinary (local) 302-258-8160
Country Roads Veterinary (local) 302-514-9087
Unionville Equine (PA) 610-932-6800
Equine Veterinary Care (fairhill, MD) 410-392-6646
Veterinary Medical Center (Easton, MD) 410-822-8505
Delmarva Equine (local) 302-734-4735
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.
Fiat Lux
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2017
Height: 16.2h
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Price: $TBA
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Age: 2017
Height: 16.2h
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Price: $TBA
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Fast Magic
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2017
Height: 16.2h
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Price: $TBA
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Age: 2017
Height: 16.2h
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Price: $TBA
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Harrisons Rose
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2016
Height: 16.3h
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Price: $TBA
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Age: 2016
Height: 16.3h
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Price: $TBA
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Two Red Cents
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2016
Height: 16.1h
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Price: $4500
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Age: 2016
Height: 16.1h
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Price: $4500
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Two Red Cents- 16h 5yr gelding sired by Goldencents out of a Bernadini mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/two+red+cents This guy has been off the track in another home for the past two months and I think his condition fell off a bit but we should be able to get him looking the part soon enough. He retired sound and no injuries. He is a mild weaver but seems pretty chill in my one barn but weaves more in the open barn. I think he has had a lot thrown at him in the past few weeks so I suspect he will relax more after he settles into our routine. He is very quiet and happy in turnout. I really like this horse but again I think he will just show himself much better under tack. Right now he lacks muscle development and weight so he is not showing off quite as much as I know he will in the future. He is a classy type. Very athletic. www.benchmarksporthorses.com for full details
https://youtu.be/e7Op61yBR3I
https://youtu.be/e7Op61yBR3I
Sensational Zip
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2015
Height: 16.1h
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Price: $5000
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Age: 2015
Height: 16.1h
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Price: $5000
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Sensational Zip- 6yr 16.1 h gelding sired by City Zip https://www.pedigreequery.com/sensational+zip Zip made $100k in 27 starts. He sold for $250k as a yearling. He was retired sound, no injuries and has no vices. His connections did not want him to get claimed and instead wanted to ensure he found a new career while he was sound. They would like to keep in touch with his new owners as he is very special to them. Zip comes from a trainer that I get a lot of horses from and her horses are always so easy to transition. He was recently castrated (less than week) and it's healing beautiful. I think it is easy to tell the attitude on a horse when you have to get under it and scrub and hose castration sites. He is so well mannered and very sweet. He got a bit of turnout yesterday to take the edge off and today he already had relaxed and spent most of his day sleeping. I am actually happy he looks so comfortable behind as castrating them can make them a bit sore all over but he looks good. We will start riding him soon. Full details at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
Kairos
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2016
Height: 17h
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Price: $7500
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Age: 2016
Height: 17h
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Price: $7500
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Kairos- 5yr 17 h gelding sired by First Dude https://www.pedigreequery.com/kairos16 I have had several by this sire and I absolutely love them. They are known for being extremely ammy friendly and also having this head which you either love or hate. I LOVE a horse with this head. As nice as this horse is in the free area I can absolutely tell you he will be nicer under tack because he is just built to go amazing. He raced on 5/11 so to look this good post race is super nice. Sound, no injuries and no vices. This horse has the best manners. He is huge but so respectful. Stands perfectly in cross ties. So easy going. He has huge bone and some huge feet! I can picture him with 200lbs and my god he will just be even more jaw dropping that he is right now. When this horse walks out you just know he is something special. He is an athlete! He is just a super good mover. Great hind leg. I can tell you he is going to jump a big fence. I don't like to push them to hard right away but he showed he was brave and willing. I could look at this horse all day. www.benchmarksporthorses.com
https://youtu.be/xYi7p_zzj9Y
https://youtu.be/xYi7p_zzj9Y
Testatrix
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1h
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Price: $4500
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Age: 2018
Height: 16.1h
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Price: $4500
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Testatrix- 16.1 h 3yr colt sired by Fed Biz https://www.pedigreequery.com/testatrix3. He also made the long trip up from Fl arriving this morning. He just raced recently and did have a DNF because his saddle slipped. His trainer said he has no issues besides not being talented enough to be a runner. He has an old cold splint right front. Sound with no vices. He wasn't really digging our picture session so we will have to go back to that later but you can get an idea. It's tough when they make a long trip and they just don't feel like standing up nice for pictures. He is a bit pushy at the moment but not mean. Turnout and castration will fix that right up :) He is now castrated
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Unnamed (Ingenious Girl 2019 colt)
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2019
Height: 15.3h
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Price: $1500
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Age: 2019
Height: 15.3h
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Price: $1500
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Unnamed 2yr gelding sired by Carpe Diem out of a Thunder Gulch Mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/ingenious+girl+2 This lovely horse shipped up from FL. He was broke and in training but wasn't showing any talent. He was castrated two days ago and yesterday was free jumping all on his own so we thought we would get it on video for those looking for a nice prospect. I know most won't consider a 2yr but this horse has such a great brain. He is kind, smart, willing and brave. He has a hilarious personality. Excellent manners. Great for brushing, mane pulling, clippers, cross ties, wash stalls, trailering etc. All the hard stuff is done! He is super sensible and just one that I think will be so worth the wait. He is extremely butt high (like really really tall behind right now!) and I suspect he is going to be 16.3 at least when he's done growing. He is about 15.3 h right now and a total beefcake. Big chest, nice barrel, great bone and nice feet. He is barefoot of course. I think if he moves and jumps this nice being this ridiculously growthy just imagine him when he levels out. Not only is he excellent with his front end over a jump but he is really good with his hind end. He tapped a jump and came around and jumped the snot out of it the next time. That is what I am looking for in a horse to go up the levels. I love his canter and his overall balance. I really think he is a super nice horse. He is priced very reasonable considering he has shipped and is now gelded. He is sound and has no vices. No injuries. full details www.benchmarksporthorses.com
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Gun of Glory
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2017
Height: 16.1h
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Price: $5000
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Age: 2017
Height: 16.1h
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Price: $5000
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Gun of Glory- 16.1 h 4yr sired by Tizway https://www.pedigreequery.com/gun+of+glory Glory also arrived early this morning after a long trip up from FL. He had raced just a few days ago but arrived looking fantastic. He retired sound, clean legs and has no vices. I am a big fan of this sire as I find they are ammy friendly types but also fancy. They always need a few days to loosen up after the long trip but what a nice mover. He was already relaxed enough to take a long nap in his stall. He is really a kind horse. I am looking forward to getting to know him.
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Baltimore Jack- 16.1 h 3yr sired by Eddington https://www.pedigreequery.com/baltimore+jack5 Jack ran twice and was pretty much dead last both outings. He retired sound with no injuries, clean legs and has no vices. He just arrived from FL this morning after a long trip. He is super sweet in the stall, crossties, grooming, etc. He stood very nicely for his pictures. What a lovely mover! These guys are always so tired and a bit body sore after the trip so when they move like this right away I am pretty excited. He comes from excellent connections and is a horse that should be very talented. He is getting some rest and then we will get him going.
Sassy Spirit
Breed: TB mare
Age: 2013
Height: 16.1h
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Price: $3500
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Age: 2013
Height: 16.1h
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Price: $3500
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Sassy Spirit- 16.1 h 7yr mare. She doesn't put a foot wrong. Grooming, clippers, baths, mane pulling, mass chaos going on, machinery, etc. She LOVES people. Loves being doted on and is just so cuddly and sweet. Hard to believe she really hasn't done much for the past several years so it is a testament to all the great people who have had her and cared for her during her race and broodmare career. Sassy has clean legs and is currently barefoot. She has no vices. Obviously is a fairly easy keeper. She gets along with anybody and everybody. She was an excellent broodmare but my friends plans have changed and she said Sassy was just too nice to be sitting in a field when she could go have a job and be someone's show horse.
This mare is just kind, sweet, has excellent manners and is really beautiful. Right now I have total chaos on my farm with stallions, mares and just general hormones galore. She is turned out with another mare who she gets along with very well. She will prance her way down the aisle showing off to the stallions but when asked to stand in the cross ties and do things she is great. I mean ya can't really blame her for flirting with the stallions.
We rode her once and then have done a bit of groundwork teaching her to lunge, go in sidereins and use her body a bit. Today was her second ride and guys how nice is this mare??? I mean she hasn't really done anything in 4+ years and she comes out like this on ride number 2. I know everyone things ewww broodmare but that is meaningless that was just her former job. She is ready to clean up in the show ring for her now third career change. I think she could do a bit of everything. She is really soft, makes a lovely shape and is a lovely mover. She is sensitive but not hot. She is a mare so I think she likes a softer rider and she prefers a bit of a longer rein from what I can see so far just because she is learning about contact.
She is all class and right now is reasonably priced. Check her out at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
https://youtu.be/j9leJB3sftw ride video and she really gets stretchy at the end.
This mare is just kind, sweet, has excellent manners and is really beautiful. Right now I have total chaos on my farm with stallions, mares and just general hormones galore. She is turned out with another mare who she gets along with very well. She will prance her way down the aisle showing off to the stallions but when asked to stand in the cross ties and do things she is great. I mean ya can't really blame her for flirting with the stallions.
We rode her once and then have done a bit of groundwork teaching her to lunge, go in sidereins and use her body a bit. Today was her second ride and guys how nice is this mare??? I mean she hasn't really done anything in 4+ years and she comes out like this on ride number 2. I know everyone things ewww broodmare but that is meaningless that was just her former job. She is ready to clean up in the show ring for her now third career change. I think she could do a bit of everything. She is really soft, makes a lovely shape and is a lovely mover. She is sensitive but not hot. She is a mare so I think she likes a softer rider and she prefers a bit of a longer rein from what I can see so far just because she is learning about contact.
She is all class and right now is reasonably priced. Check her out at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
https://youtu.be/j9leJB3sftw ride video and she really gets stretchy at the end.
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Sittin Frosty
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2016
Height: 16.1h
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Price: $5000
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Age: 2016
Height: 16.1h
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Price: $5000
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Sittin Frosty- 16.1 h 5yr gelding sired by Frost Giant out of a Rainbow Quest mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/sittin+frosty Frosty is just a week or so post track but you wouldn't know it. This boy is a chonky! He retired sound, clean legs, nice feet and has no vices. He is absolutely stunning and looks like he could walk into a show ring tomorrow. He just arrived late yesterday but has been very well behaved. Stood nicely for mane pulling, clipping, etc. He is a really cute mover with a super balanced canter. Was very cute down the free jump and extremely willing.
Fast Nancy- 16.2 h 4yr mare sired by Keep Up out of a Langfuhr mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/fast+nancy2 Don't you know when you name a horse Fast they end up being the opposite :) So right now she is Fat Nancy and I LOVE her!!! She is so sweet and my gosh she is a big girl. I mean she raced and was slow but you can just see why she didn't want to run. She spent most of her time trying to eat grass in the free area and proudly ran around waving a big clump of grass the last part of the video because she was so proud of herself. She is 16.2 but 16.3+ and growing at the butt and with her breeding I suspect she may be a 17+ when she is done. She is so quiet and sweet. Comes from great people who love their horses. She has been just turned out in KY for a few weeks in the field. She is missing a right front shoe and is probably a bit ouchy on it. She is very clean, sound, no injuries and has no vices. She is lazy with the cutest softest canter. I think she will move quite impressively when she isn't two inches taller behind. She is just one of those horses that looks like she will be very easy.