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About Our Horses for Sale

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Kirsten

We enjoy developing horses potentials and abilities. We know we can’t be every horse’s very own person. We CAN prepare the horse and open doors to find that person! We take our time with the horses we represent. We develop … Continue reading →

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Gideon: Fancy Pony Hunter Prospect

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Kirsten

Gideon is smart, sensitive, and super fancy! At just under 14.2 with a warmblood look, Gideon turns heads in the pony hunters. Gideon is taking the “natural” road to the show ring and the results are impressive:  Gideon captures Champion … Continue reading →

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Angus MacCloud – 2005 Thoroughbred Shire Sport Horse

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Kirsten

Congratulations! We know Angus will be a well-loved addition to a wonderful family! We are absolutely crazy about Angus, our 6 year old, 16.1 hand Shire-TB! With his great mind, cloud-like gaits, and storybook look., what’s not to love! Friends … Continue reading →

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FireStorm – 2003 RPSI cross mare

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Kirsten

Updated 9/29/2012: Congratulations Tim on your awesome new horse; and congratulations Stormy on your incredible new life 🙂 We hope to be hearing lots of great stories about both of you in the coming years! —— Stormy: 15.1 RPSI cross … Continue reading →

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Drummer Boy – 2007 Pinto Friesian Percheron Cross Gelding

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Kirsten

Let this extraordinary Pinto Friesian Percheron cross color your world!  His look-at-me markings (complete with rare ink-spots) complement his correct conformation and movement. Drummer Boy has a comical, sweet personality that make training sessions a true joy. His solid foundation … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Season

Posted on April 28, 2010 by admin

I chuckled sadly when I noticed that the last post in the blog was Mark’s exhortation of wearing helmets every time, every ride.  The post was his response to Courtney King-Dye’s accident.   She was not wearing a helmet.  The results … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2009 by admin

Freezing rain and ice-slick roads confine us to the farm tonight… and there is no place we’d rather be! Mark and I play with the horses well after dark. I trim Grace’s hooves and start teaching her a new trick, … Continue reading →

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Metallica – Training Heavy Horse

Posted on September 16, 2009 by passionateamateur

Training a heavy war horse for medieval mounted games. Even the bravest Destrier starts off as a horse like any other. The difference is a solid foundation of trust! Continue reading →

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Flymasking the Un-halterable, Headshy Horse

Posted on June 14, 2009 by admin

You remember the story of belling the cat. We were handed a similar scenario… The challenge: To put a flymask on a horse who is not halter-trained and is known to be headshy. The solution: Clicker Training to the rescue! … Continue reading →

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Cricket: Appendix Registered Quarter Horse Mare For Lease

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Kirsten

Congratulations to the Knock Family of Kearneysville, WV! We’re so thrilled that this special mare is staying “in the family,” and that you love her as much as we do!

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