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Our Horses
If you are interested in a horse, for the quickest response from us, please fill out the Buyer Request Form by clicking the link (a new window will pop up). Thank you!
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Location: all horses are located in Jeffersonton, VA and are available to be tried by-appointment only.
Our lovely horses available to be seen, tried, and/or purchased:
Please note prices & availability are subject to change over time.
Currently on the market:
Maple, rich liver chestnut, rare Suffolk Punch draft cross mare, 16hh sticked, 5 years old
Maple is a total darling of a draft cross mare, just the right size for the whole family, for a program or personal horse. Maple is truly one of a kind, standing at a perfect and solid-built 16 hands, she is 5 years old with a soul full of wisdom and kindness in her eyes. Maple has been used for all kinds of activities, from carriage driving to trail riding to jumping fences to giving lessons to children to lounging around bareback! A sleek and shiny liver chestnut, she has a very smooth walk-trot-canter, making trotting and cantering a breeze and easy on your back and legs. She is a true gentle spirit. She rides western and can carry bigger riders with no problems, she also rides English and she loves to jump! She is a great carriage driving horse as well and she will drive alone or on a team with other horses. Maple has been used for lessons with children, and she is good for kids to handle on the ground and for them to learn on her. She will also do lessons on the lunge line as well as off the lunge line. She is very patient and kind and she has great manners. She will happily stand for baths, she ties both single and cross-ties, she will load onto the trailer easily, she is great for the farrier (no stocks are needed), she picks up all her feet nicely and is great for the vet as well.
Out on the trails, Maple is a trail blazer! She has ""horse 4WD"" and has easily gone over messy, muddy, slick or rocky terrain. She will go into water and crosses creeks. She is very study and sure-footed, yet at the same time agile and going up and down hills and through mud is easy for her. Combined with how smooth she is to ride, she is like the Cadillac of trail mounts! She also has strong feet that are great for the trails. She is happy to lead or follow other horses on the trail and is great at both.
Maple loves to jump and is a natural over fences, taking jumps effortlessly. She has been taken over natural obstacles out on the trails, jumped in the area, and shows a knack for jumping. She does all of this in a simple snaffle bit and responds well to cues when asked. She stands great for mounting, and she is a great size, easy to get on and off yet while still being large enough to carry most any rider. She seems like a perfect candidate for foxhunting or hilltopping this Fall.
Around the barn, Maple has great manners and no vices at all. She is happy to be in her stall or to be turned out. She gets along with other horses well. She is easy to have around and does not need grain and gets turned out on full pasture no problem. Maple is UTD on all care: dentist, vet, coggins, deworming and farrier. Maple recently underwent a vet exam, which she passed with flying colors. She is not on any maintenance or supplements, and she has no blemishes. If you are looking for a clean, sound horse in its prime, with a very solid disposition, a diverse set of skills, sturdy and strong and very versatile, a sweet and doting personality, and years of service to offer-- look no more, you have found your unicorn!!!
$10,500 OBO
Audi 14.2H Reg. Haflinger gelding, 9 years old - not your ordinary Haflinger! This is one STUNNING, sporty boy! The sky is the limit for this tremendous gelding.
Audi is an exceptionally well-bred, fancy, and correct Haflinger. His sire was imported from Holland to start a dressage and sport-bred Haflinger program in the US over 25 years ago where he was leading Haflinger sire for multiple consecutive years and he has less than 215 babies on the ground, so this is a unique opportunity to get one of the BEST bred Haflingers in this country AND for peanuts! Audi is very well-broke to drive and green but very willing under saddle and he is VERY sweet, kind, and loving. He is rusty after doing more driving than riding in recent times and has gotten a tune-up at our place and will remain in training until sold. He is easy to ride, willing, not lazy but not hot, has never bucked/reared and will be an EASY project and investment for the lucky person who gets this stunning boy! I expect he will be doing all the things in a season including jumping and he could be a higher level dressage horse like he was bred to be if so desired. You won't find another opportunity like this at this price. He has a nice attitude with oodles of talent, he is willing, and tolerant. Similar sport-bred registered Haflingers with his breeding, performing in dressage have sold in the 5 figures (up to 50,000) and he has the potential to go far with the right training. No vices or soundness issues.
$5500 for Sept ONLY, after the month of Sept his price will change accordingly.
More info on Audi's prolific sire: https://genesisfarm.net/stallions/arno-van-het-nieshof/
Ripley "Ripple in Time" Fancy buckskin Appendix QH gelding, 16hh, 5 years old - WOW fancy hunter mover!! And color to boot, holy smokes this is a fancy great quality gelding! Rides English and Western, has a neck rein and rides western great, but with the movement for hunters or eventing we've primarily been riding him English more recently. Ripley is a really fun ride, he is well broke and handy, not lazy but not hot, listens well and wonderfully athletic and light on his feet and very comfortable. We have had him for a few months and gotten him going over fences this summer. He is currently cantering small courses with lots of filler and he goes around with lots of gorgeous style, great cadence and consistency, and plenty of scope. If you are shopping for a quality hunter prospect on a relative budget, don't miss out! He has the type everyone looks for. He is brave over fences and not afraid of scary filler and has a gorgeous lopey canter and a beautiful flat kneed trot and incredible natural balance and a soft footfall. This horse has tons of talent to show in the hunter ring and he is ready to be finished your way. He is best suited for someone who wants a nice hunter prospect to bring along through the levels. He is easy enough for a kid or junior working with a trainer. He could also go the eventing route for he is scopey and a great mover and very athletic.
Ripley has no vices and no blemishes, no health or soundness issues and he is currently shod all around and ready to join your program. He is easy to have in the barn, gets along well with others, and he ships/loads/ties/bathes, etc. Videos are coming thanks for your patience!
He will be offered at 25K
Ringo, liver chestnut with flaxen mane, 15.3hh 5 years old, fancy Morgan Sporthorse gelding- WOW super cool horse with gorgeous coloring, gorgeous face and the sweetest boy with killer looks and a loving presence! Ringo is very comfortable to ride and a pretty mover as well! Has a big ol' belly spot on both sides and lots of chrome! Fall in love with these big doe eyes, shoulda called him Bambi, haha!
Ringo has been with us for a few months and has always been a joy to work with and ride. He has a great WTC, is uncomplicated and is ready to start being developed more in the direction of your choosing. Whether you want a pretty dressage horse or a promising eventing prospect or a prospect for just about anything, this guy may fit the bill due to his athleticism, agility, charm, beauty, flashy markings that make him stand out, endurance, hardiness and great brain! He has no vices or health issues and he is sound and can take lots of work but does not need to be ridden every day to be the same guy. He is reasonable and quiet and wants to please but he is not a deadhead and he has a nice lively stride. He is extremely comfortable to sit and his canter is awesome and beautifully balanced. He has no vices, is virtually maintenance-free and easy to have around the barn, you can kick him out and he is happy alone or with others in turn out, he gets along with both mares and geldings, and he is an easy keeper (he does get grain) who can go out on all grass with no issues. He has wonderful great feet and can go barefoot but we opted to keep him in front shoes due to Virginia's notorious bad weather but he should be able to be barefoot in work as well.
Ringo is just a GREAT find and every day you'll want to give him a big squeeze and take some selfies with him because Ringo is a unique and cool horse with a very promising future.
We are offering him at a great price with the understanding he stills needs his training finished, and if we do it his price will increase. $10K OBO
Coming up:
Dora 15HH draft cross stout built 7 year old mare
Dora is an adorable and thick built mare. She is broke to ride both English and Western, has been used to round up cattle, jumps a course of fences, trail rides, and been used in a lesson program. More info coming! 12,500
Sander, black gelding with plenty of chrome, 16.1hh, grade warmblood cross (may have draft), 7 years old
Sander is a striking black gelding with a blaze and 2 high stockings. Not sure what the breeding is on this guy but he is uphill and solid-boned without being huge-bodied. In my opinion he is geared towards dressage, eventing, foxhunting, trails, and driving and he is a lovely floaty mover. Sander is a very sweet soul who recently arrived to our barn and is undergoing assessment before being offered. If you are looking for a nice all-around flashy warmblood type gelding who will be affordable, please check out Sander. Budget warmblood! Sander is also VERY sweet and kind and has a great attitude and is your buddy, no silly nonsense or antics. He has lighter brown eyes than his black color and a very soulful expression. There is just something special about this horse. He will be a wonderful partner.
Cleveland, dark brown draft warmblood draft cross gelding, 7 years old, SOLID-bodied 16H
Oh my word...Cleveland is the most adorable draft cross chunky man you ever did see! He is under assessment and his details will be posted. He is a very quiet, mellow guy and a beautiful hunter type mover and totally handsome a real rockstar total TEN! DROOL!! Cannot say enough good things about this big handsome teddybear.
Dante 16.3H 7 year old gorgeous American Warmblood gelding, very quiet disposition and beautiful mover.
This horse has a sporty uphill build with a majestic head and neck and a very kind eye. He is an old soul and has a sweet disposition with no tendencies to be silly or goofy. He is friendly, polite, well-mannered, and kind. He's been summering with us and it has been SO hot that I haven't bothered to make much video. Aria (our teen rider) rode him all summer after finishing high school and I am now getting on him more and will post him in the Fall when the cooler weather finally arrives.
Dante has very comfortable gaits and is elastic and well-balanced. He is a powerful horse due to his size, but he is soft and light and really fun to ride and work with. All in all a very nice horse anyone would be proud to have in their barn, and a love as well.
Clyde 15.2H (sticked) chunky 5 year old, Belgian draft/Morgan cross gelding, adorable face & very sweet sporty draft cross
Clyde is your iconic draft cross, a dopey fun sweet gelding who isn't too sensitive to the small things in life but who is not a total dead head, he does listen and is a do-gooder. He has a very kind eye and a sweet face, our dentist loved him because he stood like a rock for his floating and that is just how he is- a good egg. He is quite solid-bodied and his gaits are easy to ride and he has a well-balanced canter. Clyde loves food and loves life and is a lot like a big dog that you can ride. At just 5 years old, he has lots of life to give and years of service to provide in whatever direction you want to go with him.
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Notes on private sales, policies & expectations:
To tell you about me and my program, all of the horses we list are lovely animals that I have personally and professionally sourced, evaluated, handled, ridden or worked, and I take pride in. They are all members of our community at our farm and are treated as such. The background I have particularly enables me to select quality horses, and I work very hard to provide this service. If a horse has vices, quirks, significant blemishes, or an unsoundness, that info is mentioned in the description for the horse and during discussions. If a horse is not a good fit for my program, he or she is not offered in our program or is offered with issues mentioned. So please understand all the horses you see have been professionally sourced and lovingly and professionally maintained as a service for buyers and out of love for the horses. Our "type" for a horse is an animal who is sound, has a good mind and a forgiving and friendly nature, possesses athleticism and pleasing conformation-- a quality versatile sport horse-- and our many graduates are out there doing wonderful things. While any horse can act up or react, our horses generally do not have vices either under saddle (like buck/rear/bolt/spooky/hot, etc) and no vices not under saddle either (no cribbing or weaving etc) and are mentally and physically sound. Most of our horses are amateur-friendly horses, or have the capacity to be if green. I write full-length ads describing each horse so that you can get a feel for their temperament. That is the type we tend to carry - quality good horses who have been carefully selected for consideration!
Of course, that does not necessarily mean something we have in stock will work for you, but if not, a future horse may. My program is intended to be a celebration of the horse, first and foremost. I believe in all the horses I offer for sale and each one has been chosen by me because I see something special in this horse and I am excited by the prospect of finding their special person. A lot of hard work and expertise goes into selecting these horses for the specific purpose of being a solid amateur-friendly mount. That doesn't mean they lack talent for the pros! It means they are selected specifically for temperament as well as attractiveness.
If you want to keep an eye out for our exciting future listings - please Like or Follow our Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/TBSforsale. Additionally, if you fill out a form from the Contact Us page, that will put your number on my to-do list to contact you in case a specific horse you note catches your eye!
Horses are sold on first come- first serve basis. Sorry I can not offer to hold horses for free. That does not mean you will miss out on a horse you are truly interested in. I will work with you. I just cannot hold horses for free, not in today's world. Thank you for understanding. Sometimes our horses go QUICK and I have no control over exactly when a horse gets sold to a qualified buyer. I do my best to notify people when a horse they were interested in is no longer available. If you're scheduled for an appt later than the current week, I recommend we check in with each other a couple days before the appt to make sure the horse is still available prior to your appt.
Pricing:
I do ask that if you are coming to look at a horse for sale, the price of the horse is within your budget. If that is not the case, please let's have that discussion before your appt, so that no one's time is wasted. Please note, I am happy to have that discussion with you, I do prefer to have it before you view the horse, which I think is very fair to us both.
"OBO" means "or best offer", which means a competitive offer, which is sometimes asking price. OBO does NOT mean "negotiable" or how negotiable. For that, you need to have a discussion with me which includes your offer and terms you are offering (such as how quickly the sale is made*). If I am openly negotiable on a horse, it will say "negotiable" or "best reasonable offer" by the ad, or you can ask me to find out. I won't mind or be offended, my only expectation is that you are shopping within your budget or, you've mentioned to me if you are not.
*Sales are not final until the horse is paid for in full with bill of sale signing ownership over to the buyer. You can keep the horse here for however long is needed.
We can usually assist with delivery if needed, and we work with reputable and affordable shippers who ship nationwide and to Canada. You can also fly a horse across the country for a reasonable rate.
If you are looking for a GREEN PROSPECT on a budget, let me know. I come across them but I don't get them because I assume people don't want green.
Appointments: Please be seriously looking to buy if you schedule an appt, if you don't yet have everything in order that is OK we can help you, but please be serious.
Please allow for 70-90 mins to view 1 horse. On average that is the time it takes and what I have blocked out on my schedule. It is important you get enough time to view and ride the horse if you are planning to come in person. Our nearest airport is Dulles. and you can use a rideshare app to reach the barn, or rent a car. Often appts go late, which I accommodate because I sincerely appreciate your efforts to connect and see the horse and I want you to get the time you need here. But if you don't feel a connection with the horse, you won't hurt my feelings by just telling me so as soon as you've reached that conclusion.
If you have special needs for your appt, please let me know in advance. If you are a beginner or have not ridden in a long time, please let me know. All riders must have a riding helmet. Please do not wear jeans unless riding western (jeans tear the saddle seams). Please wear boots with a heel and not sneakers, crocs, or slippers. We do not allow flipflops or open toed shoes near the horses, for safety of your toes. You can bring your own saddle. We also have tack to use here. Trainers are very welcome to attend with their clients.
We have an indoor arena, so appts can be done in inclement weather usually. All guests are to sign a liability waiver prior to handling horses. Buyers are forbidden to enter the stalls or paddocks of any horse other than the one they are coming to see, and during the time of their appointment, after I have greeted you and showed you the horse. We have privately-owned and sales animals on the property as well as livestock housed on adjacent properties and guests do not have permission to enter those areas or interact with any other animals other than the one(s) the appointment is for. Thank you for understanding.
For sight-unseen buyers, you can Facetime with horses for remote appts if you are a serious buyer who cannot make it in person.
Horses who are not yet for sale - I cannot promise you that you can see them. They don't have a price on them, for one. For two, I take pride in spending the proper amount of time it takes to accurately represent horses, so if the horse isn't yet listed it may mean I haven't finished evaluating it (which may have nothing to do with the horse and more to do with my workload), and I want to do that so I can post all its info and also price it accordingly. It takes a lot of time and work to get horses on the market and I typically don't rush that process. The reason I post pics and videos before they are available sometimes is so people can follow along in their posts and thoroughly check out the horse and have a preview as well. That way they know what is coming up available. That said sometimes I don't post a whole lot, it just varies depending on what is on my plate.
I appreciate the interest very much and if you are interested in 1 that isn't yet listed, please keep following the Facebook page because I will list it there.
Other services:
Yes we can assist you with finding shipping, board, training, equipment, etc. We can board or train your horse or you if needed or wanted. We provide very high quality expertise across a large variety of goals and disciplines. Do you want feedback on your riding or to take a lesson on the horse? I am always happy to offer you a riding lesson, yet no one has ever asked me to give them a paid riding lesson on a horse they potentially intend to buy, which I find odd but I do respect it. I would be very excited if someone did want a lesson during their appt time with the horse. Why not let me help you?
I am typically a humble person. But I will tell you one thing about me and my training - I am so confident that I can pinpoint, train, and instruct with effect that I will gladly teach or train someone for FREE* if they can prove I have not helped them (or tried to) in some pretty fundamental way. I've spent my whole life in horses and I could be going around the country giving clinics, but instead I choose to focus on my training and sales program, where I get to spend every day with the horses themselves. So if you want or need help, it's there.
*Training or instruction refunds issued at time of service otherwise I assume you're satisfied.
Videos:
Everyone wants the perfect video to analyze over and over, but instead of perfect videos, our videos are CANDID. This means that contain imperfect moments on purpose, in order to show you what the horse is really like. This also means you need to conclude that the horse is just being a horse if he has a sloppy transition or something like that here or there. I will not apologize (or extrapolate) for including imperfections on our videos. And this is because I believe that horses, ourselves, and life in general, are full of imperfection-- and it is up to us to decide what we are and are not comfortable with and what works for us or not and what we are willing and not willing to work on. For my horses, I want buyers who really love that horse- and are willing to work with him based on who he is and where he is in his work. I take pride in offering really nice horses and I want to find them people who appreciate them. They deserve that grace and empathy and care. (We all do!)
If you want to see videos, know that all videos are posted to our Facebook page. New videos will be posted as we get them and not sooner than we can.
Qualified Buyers: We look for qualified buyers for our animals who will provide the animal with a good, caring home.
We reserve the right to refuse a sale of an animal to anyone for any reason. A qualified buyer by my definition is one who will provide a good home for the horse and treat me and my animals with respect and common courtesy. Buying for resale or a program is perfectly OK, and I support other professionals.
Communication: For Q & A sessions and longer topics I MUCH prefer phone calls over long texts or emails (I get migraines from the screen and am typically working long hours as well). I will respond to texts and emails, of course. But anything involving a lot of back and forth needs to be a call, thank you for understanding. I put a lot of info right in the ads so please read them fully to make sure you see the info you are looking for as well. If you leave me your # I will call you, or please fill out a form.
Thanks for reading and happy shopping! Hope one of our lovelies is the one for you and you the one for him/her! <3
-Nicole
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