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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 available:
Mellow Yellow approx. 15.3H, 6 year old draft cross gelding
Are you looking for the ultimate dream horse? Meet Mellow Yellow! Mellow is a spectacular and rare cream-colored 6 year old draft cross gelding with long, naturally wavy mane and tail, and a stunning cream-colored coat that dapples out to create a unique dappled palomino color. His hair is naturally thick and wavy all on its own, with a cascading forelock that reaches his noseband and a wavy tail that glistens off the sun even in the drab grey of winter. He stands approx. 15.3H with a thick & correct build yet he is light on his feet and agile particularly for a draft cross. If his looks aren't enough to completely captivate you, zoom your gaze out to take in his correct build, sporting large, sturdy, strong bare feet that don't require shoes, even when we have trail ridden him over rocks, mud, snow, and ice and on paved and unpaved roads. Check out his long, beautifully arched neck, wide chest, strong hind end, straight legs, sporty shoulder and total absence of any notable blemishes. Meet his kind eye, affectionately poking out from behind his wavy forelock, eager to greet you like man's best friend and happy to go on the adventures you have planned for that day. Then look at him in motion - check out his flatkneed trot with its beautiful reach, the ease of sitting it because it is so smooth and comfortable and, well, easy! Check out the same for his canter, how it rolls from the hind end and is so easy and idyllic. The icing on this horse cake is that Mellow has a loving, goofy, fun personality and an unflappable type nature, making him the perfect all-arounder for a multitude of jobs and a fun horse to be around and spend time with. All in all, Mellow is a quality specimen who also possesses an undeniably unique, gorgeous look that stands out among the most discerning and distinguished of standards, while he also has an "every day" attitude that fits a horse suitable for many different people and families. In other words, Mellow can be your fancy show horse OR your lifelong family horse, or your horse to enjoy your golden days of retirement with, or your returning to riding and need a sane buddy horse, or a foxhunting partner, or, what can you think of? Because Mellow is very versatile and possesses brains, beauty, talent, and personality all wrapped up in one horse. Dress him up or dress him down, he is suitable for a wide variety of things and is a happy-go-lucky calm-minded hearthrob.
Mellow is very true to his name and possesses a calm and steady temperament. I have never once seen him buck or rear and he is not a spooky type of horse. In fact, during the great icing of this past winter, Mellow was up in the barn for most of the month due to the icing of his hilly pasture. After having almost 3 weeks off and being cooped up in subfreezing temperatures, when most horses would be losing their mind, his very first ride back I rode him bareback in the snow (as seen on video). To say he needs no lungeing or prep is an understatement, in my opinion. He was also ridden by small children around that time (as seen on video). Despite his steady, calm temperament, Mellow is no plug when asked to work, and he will happily jump fences, hack out, and moves off the leg nicely and smoothly. Mellow loves to jump and is a total natural over fences, and has jumped a variety of fences both inside and outside the arena. He would make the most amazing foxhunting horse or trail rider, dressage horse, event horse, or really suit a wide variety of athletic disciplines or be content to be a beautiful & cherished family horse. If you are looking for a horse that possesses both brains AND rare beauty, he is just the ticket you've been waiting for.
Mellow is very friendly and absolutely loves any attention he can get. He is very much "in your pocket" with a willing to please disposition and not a mean bone in his body. He radiates kindness and is a horse any family would be proud to call their own. He is well-behaved for the vet & farrier. He is easy to have around the barn & farm, he is happy to be turned out or in a stall. He has no vices and no stall vices and he is not overly messy in his stall. He is not on grain as we choose to not grain our horses unless they need it. He gets a ration balancer for vitamins. He gets along well with both mares and geldings in turn out. He gets free choice hay and is easy to have around, comes up to you in the pasture and has not displayed herd bound behaviors. He loads onto a trailer without issue. He stands nicely to be bathed and picks up all his feet. We have not noticed any "quirks" while handling him and he is used to kids, dogs, chickens, tractors, ATVs, cats, and cows, etc. Mellow is not on any maintenance and is UTD on vaccines, dental, coggins, deworming & farrier. His age of 6 years old is verified by vet & equine dentist. Mellow has a great start in a number of directions (western, jumping, dressage basics, kids riding, trails both alone & in company, exposed to flags, whips, tarps, bouncy balls, long lines/ground driving, XC jumping, bareback, water, riding double, etc.) so he can continue in any direction you choose -- he has the brains, beauty and the talent -- making that winning combination. He has no health or soundness issues and is 100% sound and healthy with no notable scars, blemishes, or prior injuries. Please watch his video- we took extensive video to show you what kind of horse Mellow is. As a courtesy, he has a recent vet exam on file and was found to be sound and healthy with no issues. Buyers are welcome to do any additional PPEs at their own option & expense. All horses sold by us come with 1 week of free board, and boarding is available after 1 week at a per diem basis for any reasonable length of time. We can assist with finding reliable & affordable shipping to anywhere in the USA and shipping cross-country is also not a problem. We have been in business for over 20 years and have many satisfied and repeat customers and invite any and all serious inquiries on this very special boy by texting or calling. If you don't get us please leave a text, hear confirmation from us, & your inquiry will be returned in a timely fashion. Thank you for your time & interest. <3
Video link: https://youtu.be/TNvXl0Rptqs
Mellow will be posted to Magic Horse Auction March 8-March 17, during which time he can be bid on, viewed, tried out, or have a virtual appt (or all of the above). Auction link is coming. We will start taking appts as early as the weekend of March 7/8.
Dora 15HH draft cross stout built 7 year old mare, coming 8
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. Dora has a bit of a unique story. She was in our program last winter for a couple of months, during which time we rode her WTC and she started jumping and was jumping small courses. Before us, she was ridden primarily western on trails and used for ranch work by a family and was the main horse for their 11 year old son to trail ride and use to push cattle. She was then sold to a lesson program where she ended up being used more for the beginner riders for WTC and some jumping. Dora does not like being a beginner lesson horse, she gets bored and she likes a relationship with her rider. It is a very hard job and not for every horse, I don't hold that against her and she never did anything naughty, was just not happy in that job. Since arriving at our farm, Dora has been ridden by everyone from senior citizens to adult ammies to working students and everyone raves about her. I would describe her as a tomboy, not a mareish mare, who really likes attention, wants to please, has a good demeanor and is happy to move out when asked, not boring or a lazy plug. She would be an awesome foxhunter or hilltopper and has the endurance for eventing or pony club. She also loves to jump.
She is FUN. A real blast if you want to trail ride, hunter pace, low level event, foxhunt, and also have something you can throw the husband on for a trail ride -- this is your girl. NOT mareish, she is kind and workmanlike.
She has no vices, is an easy keeper, no maintenance, easy to have around, can go barefoot or shod, she is healthy and sound and has a clean PPE on file from last year.
Her owner is asking 12K and is open to reasonable offers. I like this chunky little machine!
Coming up in Early Spring:
Info will be updated over time on each listing as we get them closer to market time.
Blossom (need to stick, guess 13H) 2023 Half Welsh pony filly, light to medium bay with star
Blossom came to us from the breeders, she has only had 1 home and is lovingly raised and ready to find her next chapter. She does not have papers, she is a Welsh pony cross. Very cute prospect with a sweet personality and ready to be made up your way! She has been long lined and handled excessively, including by kids. She is not yet broke to ride. We may back her depending on my schedule. She should be very easy to bring along. We will stick her, I expect her to stay a medium and below 13.2H. She will be available in the lower 4 figures to someone looking for a young pony to bring along their way. She is cute and easy and should be a great investment for either showing or your family. SWEET pony, has only ever known loving care, a blank slate.
Coming soon!
Java Bean 14.1H Morgan pony gelding, 10 years old, dark bay
Java is a sweet and hilarious boy with a big personality and he is so cute! He is smart & loyal and a whole lot of fun. Java Bean is shaped just like his name, with a round sturdy build and he is made tougher than a Duracell battery. Java is fun to ride and he is also very well broke to drive (although at the time of writing this, we haven't driven him, we may but our focus with him has been riding). Java would make an amazing Pony Club mount or pony jumper because he is athletic, willing, and cute. He is not hot, I say pony jumper because he is uphill & athletic and sporty. He is also suitable for trail riding, dressage, western events, family pony, and he'd be a nice lesson pony as well. He is thick enough for adult riders no problem and he is built like a small Morgan. He was sold to me as full Morgan but I am putting cross because I don't believe he is full Morgan, that is just my opinion, take it as you will. He has a lot of Morgan in him and can be DNA tested by AMHA if you prefer. I am very fond of this boy, he has a good spirit to him and is an honest good pony. Java has no vices and he has no blemishes! He has no soundness issues. He is not on any maintenance. He has good, solid feet. He loves attention and is easy to have around. He currently lives out 24/7 in a mixed herd but he is also good in a stall.
Price TBD
Sweet Melody Belgian Percheron draft cross mare, 5 years old, blood bay with chrome. 16-16.1H (need to stick measure)
Melody is a big ol' sweetheart with a puppydog face. She has SUCH a very kind expression. Melody is a great handy size for a thick-boned draft cross, and she is very light on her (big) feet! She is smooth as butter to ride, and posting her trot is optional. She is not lazy but she is not in a rush to win any races, either. She is the perfect sweet spot of calm yet listens well to the aids. She is quiet enough to be a husband or guest horse or to be used for lessons, and she is big enough for most any size rider while still being short enough to mount up easily and not feel like you are sitting on a mountaintop. She is STRONG built with great bone and great feet to support her size. She is also a very cool flashy color and has great markings. I just adore her cute face and kind carebear eyes. It is impossible to not fall in love with this girl. Melody currently lives out 24/7 in a mixed herd and displays no mareish behavioral tendencies. She gets along with everyone we have put her with, mares and geldings. She is an angel in the barn as well and great in her stall. She is great with the farrier and with picking up her feet - no stocks are needed. Melody has no blemishes at all, no vices, and is currently barefoot. She is a great unicorn of a draft cross you won't want to miss!
Price TBD
London Fog 15.3H 5 year old Steel Dapple Grey American Warmblood
London came to us from his breeder, he is by a 15.3H dapple grey Percheron stud the breeder also owned, out of a grade sport mare. He is oooh-la-la fancy! He has a great work ethic and strives to please. He is not spooky or silly. He has a preppy look to him and he reminds me of a well-dressed young man who is both an athlete and a scholar. Sporting a steel dapple grey color and a chiseled beautiful head, a stout strong build with great bone, you really cannot go wrong with London - he has the looks for the show ring or for any flight fox-hunting, the athleticism for dressage or even eventing, and he is built to last, too. Fun, fun, fun to ride! This dreamboat will turn heads. He looks a bit like an over-sized Connemara Draft X but he is not, he has the look though. London has always been lovingly cared for and he loves his humans and is eager to do whatever is asked of him. He is top quality and oozing with potential for any discipline or more than one! He is not complicated and is a straight-forward do-gooder, sensible, not spooky or silly, he likes to work and tries to please. He is coming available once the weather starts to get a bit better, we estimate in early March sometime but it could be before or after depending on what the weather does. FANTASTIC fancy prospect, you can't go wrong, he is lovely and has a great brain and is uncomplicated to work with and will get you noticed time and time again with his looks.
Price TBD
Winsome 9 year old Warmblood gelding, height approx. 15.2-15.3H, bay with 4 white socks & white on face
Patti Cakes 11 year old grade Haflinger mare, 14.3H - rides and drives, used for kids but large enough for adults.
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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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