ADOPTED
C06-2200-11. CANTER-OWNED MARE,
Chestnut, 15.3 hands, 6 years old
"Anna La La" is as fun as her name would suggest: this is a
friendly, happy, sweet-natured horse! Anna has been off the track for 2 years
and has really blossomed in foster care. (Her foster mom ADORES her, was even
leaning towards keeping her, but reluctantly decided she has more than enough
Suffolk Downs "alums" already!) Anna's only issue is that her feet can
sometimes bug her (she has thin hoof walls), so she will need a good farrier to
make sure her hooves are in great shape. However, Anna runs around the pasture
like she's aiming for a racing career all over again (we don't have the heart to
tell her she wasn't exactly a world beater when she WAS racing), and is looking
and feeling great. Anna is the alpha mare with other horses, and needs to
be turned out alone (alongside another horse over the fenceline), or with a
docile pasturemate. She is inquisitive and intelligent. Though she is green
under saddle, she should retrain easily as a show or pleasure prospect.
ADOPTED C07-2239-05.
CANTER-OWNED MARE, Bright bay, 15.3 hands (with a wide-bodied build), 18 years
old
"Southern
Luck" -
aka "Luckie" - is a quality mare in every way: she's gorgeous, with a
classic, Warmblood-type build; gentle and exceptionally well-mannered; and a
fluid, pretty mover! You would think upon meeting her that this beauty is 8 -
not 18!
Though she has spent the past several years as a broodmare, Luckie has really
found her niche as a riding horse. She should make an outstanding dressage,
pleasure or trail horse under saddle.
This mare is SO special that her foster mom's young daughter hopped on her
within days of Luckie arriving from her old home at the breeding farm; Luckie
took to it in stride! Luckie has many years ahead of her as a trusty dressage and/or pleasure
horse (she is very sound and feels great, but not suitable for open jumping,
eventing, or similarly strenuous disciplines). She would love to be someone's
devoted buddy for lower-level shows, as well as for jaunts on the trails and the
beach!
SOLD T07-2284-08.
TRAINER-OWNED GELDING, Bright
bay, 15.3 hands, 6 years old
"Silky Fredie" is a mahogany-coated gentleman with a darling
face and a very athletic physique. Trainer
bred and raised this boy, and you can tell he's been treated exceptionally well
his entire life. Fredie is sound, "never had an issue" per trainer -
just not earning his keep racing, so he's now ready to learn how to be a show
horse. Price Reduced: $2,000 negotiable.
Call Dale Salim, 508-285-7473.
SOLD 2009:
BACK IN THE LISTINGS! T08-2489-07. TRAINER-OWNED
STALLION, Bay, 16.2 hands, 5 years old
"Love of Chocolate" is a BIG, gorgeous Mr. Prospector grandson
who only made a couple of starts during his racing career...he was just too
slow. An outrider at the track took him on last year to become a
"pony" horse, escorting runners to the starting gate, and Chocolate
spent the entire winter learning the ropes under saddle. Owner reluctantly
selling only because Chocolate is proving too mellow to pony at the track...he's
a very relaxed, laid-back fellow who'd be thrilled to be someone's show prospect
or pleasure buddy instead. Although he's a stallion, Chocolate is as non-studdish
a guy as you'll ever find; has been stabled right next door to mares without
batting an eye. He neck reins, trail rides, loves people, and has no vices.
Note: CANTER volunteers were at the track recently and saw Pete hop on Chocolate
bareback, with only a leadrope, to ride him in the shedrow. He had not been on
the horse all week and he behaved perfectly! We were pretty impressed! Young,
showy, and ready to move on to greener pastures! Price: $1,000. NEW PHONE
NUMBER: Call Pete Cimini at 401-465-9057.
SOLD T08-2552-10.
TRAINER-OWNED GELDING, Black (or very, very close to it), 16.2 hands, 6 years
old
"Patton's Pistol" - who goes by "Baby Boy" around the
barn - is so endearing, you'll be comparing him to the Black Beauty you always
dreamed of. This sweet horse is blind in one eye, due to an accident as a foal,
but has never been hampered by it and is excellent under saddle. He is a
sensational mover and trainer says he "loves having a job, just going out
there and working." Is sound on an old, set, very slight bowed tendon.
Price Reduced: MAKE AN OFFER: very negotiable to a great home. In Delaware but
still for sale! Call Richard at 240-372-9761 or Glenda at 301-758-9923 (please
leave a message if you get voice mail).
SOLD T08-2553-10.
TRAINER-OWNED GELDING, Mahogany bay, 16.3 hands (and growing!), 4 years old
"Sunny Somewhere" is a total blank slate - he's never raced,
and is primed to start retraining for a new career. Big and well on his way to
getting still bigger, this youngster has personality plus and is an impressive
mover, to boot. Price Reduced: MAKE AN OFFER: very negotiable to a great home.
In Delaware but still for sale! Call Richard at 240-372-9761 or Glenda at
301-758-9923 (please leave a message if you get voice mail).
SOLD T08-2565-10.
TRAINER-OWNED
GELDING, Dark bay, 15.2 hands (and growing!), 4 years
old
Look how proud "Delaware
Bound" is under tack, and rightfully so. This is a very fancy little
gelding - he looks much bigger than his 15.2 hands under saddle, and as he's
only 4, should continue to grow. His trainer is also a competitive eventing
rider, and raves about Delaware's nimble way of going and great brain. She
recognizes that he's a far better sporthorse prospect than a racehorse, and he
has spent a very productive winter on the farm...where we're hearing he is an "awesome
ride, already popping over crossrails, does everything asked of him with talent
and enthusiasm!" Would make an excellent show horse for a child or
smaller adult! PRICE REDUCED:
MAKE AN OFFER - open to any and all offers, but must be TB-experienced and have
references! Contact Jenny Young
at 978-758-0631 or jenny.young@live.com.
SOLD T08-2586-10. TRAINER-OWNED
GELDING, Dark bay, 16.1 hands (and still growing!), 4 years old
"Silent Weapon" is a horse who knows how to take a picture:
look how perfectly he posed. Just recently arrived in trainers' barn, and
they're working on fattening him up a bit; he's already very handsome, and a
lovely mover, too. Trainers think he's going to be a far better sporthorse than
racehorse, and should transition to a new career with aplomb. In Delaware but
still for sale! PRICE REDUCED: MAKE AN OFFER - must sell! Call Richard at
240-372-9761 or Glenda at 301-758-9923 (please leave a message if you get voice
mail).
ADOPTED
C07-2639-11. CANTER-OWNED GELDING, Dark Bay, 16.1 hands, 5 years old
"S.W.
Duce" came into the world as a member of racing royalty: bred and born
in the Kentucky bluegrass, his sire, Behrens, earned nearly $5 million on the
track. Hopes were high for Duce, and he showed considerable talent when he began
his racing career. Unfortunately, Duce was hindered by knee chips that emerged
in the midst of his 3-year-old campaign. Surgery to remove the chips did not
help - new chips immediately reappeared, and Duce was unable to compete at his
previous level. Soon after he pulled up in what would prove to be his final race
at Suffolk Downs, his trainer, Bobby Raymond, approached CANTER.
Duce is a perfect
gentleman (clearly knowing how a blueblood should act!), and made the transition
to farm life with aplomb. His foster parents can't say enough good about him;
he's like a big dog, following his foster dad around and loving nothing more
than to be brushed and fussed over. He also gets quite a kick out of watching
the deer that occasionally show up on the property! Duce was initially believed
unlikely to come riding sound. However, he is now moving very well out in the
pasture and his foster mom's vet is hopeful that he will be able to start trying
out life as a flatwork/trail horse come spring.
ADOPTED
C08-2640-11. CANTER-OWNED MARE, Chestnut,
16.1 hands, 5 years old
"Joshie
Man" has
a rather unfortunate name, given that she's no "man" - she's actually
a lovely, elegant mare! 16.1 hands of playful exuberance and showy moves, Joshie
just entered CANTER's adoption program at the close of the 2008 Suffolk
meet. She has swelling in the tendon of her left front ankle that causes her to
move stiffly when she first gets going, but she trots out very, very nicely
after "warming up," and we are hopeful she will make a full recovery
with time off over the winter.
ADOPTED
C09-2641-02. CANTER-OWNED GELDING, Liver chestnut, 16.2 hands (and still
growing!), 4 years old
"Here Comes Forrest" is a beautifully bred young gelding who
just never amounted to much on the track. He's now all let down and enjoying
himself on the farm (NOTE: Forrest is currently located in South Carolina
- but Northeast-based trainer will transport him to New England for the right,
approved adopter). This
guy is a TALL drink of water with big, turf-horse feet. He's been started under
saddle and loves the trails; rides quietly, is bold and forward, and handles
cars, hounds, and farm machinery with aplomb...even self-loads onto the trailer!
Regular rider describes him as "light on the aides, has a soft mouth - goes
in a Herm Sprenger KK Ultra snaffle. Will go English and Western; can easily see
him showing at the lower levels." Forrest is pinfired, but is cute and
sound...and did we mention, fun?
SOLD T09-2642-05. TRAINER-OWNED
GELDING, Gray, 16 hands (and growing!), 4 years old
"Unfinishedbusiness" is a dappled
gray gentleman with textbook good looks, and it's no wonder; he's a
Kentucky-bred son of hot stallion Buddha, and sold for $140,000 as a yearling.
Trainer describes him as "a super nice guy - easy to gallop, easy to work
with," and he was a consummate professional during his photo shoot. This
handsome young boy bowed his left front tendon in his most recent race, and will
need stall rest and TLC while it heals...but give him the summer off to
recuperate, and he should be a fantastic retraining project by fall. Price:
$500 to an excellent home only - NO DEALERS. Call Jeri at
978-490-8921.
SOLD T09-2643-06. TRAINER-OWNED
MARE, Gray/roan, 15.3 hands, 4 years old
"Raspberry Girl" is a beautiful youngster with rocking-horse
coloring...sweet, uncomplicated, and kind, she's just not making it at the
track. Trainer doesn't have the money to keep her in race training, and knows
she'll be much better suited as a show prospect. With time, groceries, and TLC,
this daughter of Belmont winner Victory Gallop will be simply stunning! Price:
$1,800 negotiable. Call Kerry at 603-548-3870.
SOLD T06-2158-10. TRAINER-OWNED GELDING,
Dark bay, 15.3 hands,
8 years old
"Power
of Surprise" is a natural athlete - a great-looking son of Kissin
Kris who earned over $115,000 in his racing career. He has been off the track
and retraining under saddle for a few months, and his racing owners are ready
to find him the forever home he deserves. Power has taken to life as a riding
horse with aplomb: he's going out on the trails (see pic below) like an old pro,
and looks like a million bucks. This handsome devil is described as "very
sweet, great to handle, and really easy to ride." He did have chips removed
from one ankle earlier in his racing career, and is not a jumping candidate, although
he's going beautifully on the flat.
Can be seen on the farm in central NH.
Price: $500 to an excellent home.
Call
Kathy Macrae, 603-648-6263.
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SOLD T08-2516-08. TRAINER-OWNED
GELDING
Liver chestnut, 15.1 hands with a wide barrel, 11 years old
Calling all buyers looking for a loveable, trustworthy family horse: meet "Gun
Is Set"! Apologies to "Gunny" for the rotten photo; he's
actually a cutie pie in person. Gunny has a puppy dog personality that makes
him a wonderful fit as a kid's horse: he was taken out for photos without a
lead rope, and he stood totally relaxed (as you can see from his eyes closed
and happy expression in the photo) despite all the hubbub around him. He goes
under saddle on the farm, is used to being around kids; with his substantial
build, could go Western as easily as English.
Gunny has stayed in excellent
condition throughout his racing career, proving his fundamental soundness and
stamina (not many horses are still on the racetrack at 11 - older for a
racehorse, but at the perfect retraining age for a riding horse). This guy is a
perfect all-around prospect: if you're looking for a family project, you'll
want to come see him ASAP.
Price: $2,000, very negotiable to the right home.
Can
be seen on the farm, between Boston and Rhode Island
Contact Kathleen at Am0icava11i@yahoo.com
or 774-991-0766.
SOLD T08-2634-11. TRAINER-OWNED GELDING
Blood bay with unusual heart-shaped marking, 16.2 hands, 7 years old
"Patton's Heart" has an intriguing story behind his name: he has a perfect heart-shaped marking on his shoulder! This horse has always gotten the best of care...he's more like a pet than a racehorse. Patton is handsome, "an angel to work around," says his trainer, and a great athlete.
He has excellent manners, but is a strong boy under saddle; best for an intermediate to advanced rider. He has been under saddle, but his current rider is not experienced enough to make it a match. Owner notes that if you search "Patton's Heart" on YouTube you can see video of him jumping and being ridden.
Price: $1,999 to a great, forever home.
Can be seen on the farm. Call Chris Trakas at 617-697-5555.
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SOLD T09-2644-06. TRAINER-OWNED MARE
Bay, 16.2 hands, 7 years old
"Sue Me" is a tall glass of water with an exceptionally pretty head and
neck...and this striking mare is an absolute sweetheart who always tries
her best! Trainer has a big barn, needs to cut down her numbers by
selling the horses who aren't hitting the winner's circle. Her groom describes Sue as a horse who "doesn't make a bad move - very, very
nice to work with!" Lovely show, pleasure, or sporthorse broodmare
prospect with her size and bloodlines (Gone West on top, Hail to Reason
on the bottom). She's used to life on the farm, turns out with other
horses, no vices.
Price: $1,000 negotiable. Call Florence Siravo at 401-741-7717.
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SOLD T08-2658-10. TRAINER-OWNED GELDING
Chestnut with chrome, 15.3/16 hands, 4 years old
“Panky Hanky” has a silly name but seriously “wow” looks: great shoulder, rear end, and topline…and how can you resist that face? Panky has been treated well and it shows in his desire to make new friends with every human who crosses his path. He’s finishing consistently at the back of the pack come race day, and trainer wants to find him a happy new home now. Anyone who meets this horse is sure to fall in love!
Price: $500 negotiable. Call Greg Rivera, 857-251-8213.
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SOLD T09-2674-06. TRAINER-OWNED GELDING
Chestnut with chrome, 16.2 hands, 6 years old
“Coco’s Gold” will grab your attention immediately, with his handsome face and very interesting, flashy markings. On top of that, Coco is a total sweetheart who doesn’t do a thing wrong. Trainer proudly states, “He’s very nice, has no vices, and would make a great horse for a kid someday.”
Not fazed by anything and a big, solid citizen who carry some famous blood in his veins: his sire Lion Cavern is a son of Mr. Prospector out of a Secretariat mare, so you can see where he gets his strapping, muscular build.
Trainer doesn’t want to “get stuck” with his slower horses at the end of the Suffolk meet, so is pricing to sell now.
Price: $500 negotiable. Call Greg Rivera at 857-251-8213.
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SOLD T09-2691-06. TRAINER-OWNED MARE
Gray (is really white now), 15.3 hands, 13 years old
“Sunny Alarm” is a proven broodmare and is a sound, though forward, riding horse. Her owners have had her quite a while, but don't plan on doing more breeding with her, so would like to find an experienced home where she could excel as a hunter pace or trail horse. (She doesn't seem to like ring work, much.) Owner notes that she has *exceptionally* smooth gaits, so she'd be a very comfortable horse to ride cross-country!
Because Sunny is forward she does require an experienced and steady rider with soft hands, but owner says she "isn't spooky or stupid". Sunny loves company, so it would be ideal if she could be part of a band of mares, or at least have a buddy. Owner will only place horse with a promise to return her if it doesn't work out--she really loves her--but feels that she needs a job now that her time as a broodmare is over.
Email Bonnie at kalmeroaksfarm@charter.net or call 860-974-1934
SOLD
T09-2706-06. TRAINER-OWNED GELDING
Chestnut, 16 hands, 7 years old
“Giatano” has been a consistent winner on the track, but trainer knows that he's slowing down and wants to plan ahead to find a home for this striking class act. Does have some wear on his left ankle, but trainer has carefully maintained the horse and he has not been off on it.
Asking $3,000. Call Ernie Poxon at 813-732-5728
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SOLD T09-2738-09. TRAINER-OWNED STALLION
Chestnut with Flaxen Mane/Tail, 15.3 hands, 5 years old
“Sky Champion” is solid, stands over a lot of ground and has wonderful coloring! He would be a nice stallion to cross with quarter horse or draft mares given his build. Trainer says "sound, but flips his palette when racing" (which should not be an issue unless you're planning on running with your barn mates at 40 m.p.h.!). Trainer needs to find this handsome guy a home ASAP.
Price: $1,000
Call Matthew Clarke at 352-875-4044
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SOLD T09-2821-10. TRAINER-OWNED MARE
Bay, 16.2 hands, 7 years old
"Peppermint Lace" is a mare who’s done it all! According to trainer this mare has been ridden indoors and outdoors, gone on trail rides, has jumped, and has even given a lesson to a 7 yo! Trainer describes her as an absolute sweetheart, and it was clear to the volunteers that this couldn’t be more true.
Price: $2,500 Call Chris at 508-633-4668
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SOLD T09-2828-10. TRAINER-OWNED GELDING
Bay, 16 hands, 4 years old
"Midnight Clear" Trainer is reluctantly parting with Midnight Clear as the season winds down and he is looking to cut his string. Reports that he does need an experienced handler and rider, but is a beautiful prospect.
Price: $1,500 Call Randy at 781-961-9900
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SOLD T09-2829-10. TRAINER-OWNED MARE
Gray, 15.2 hands, 4 years old
"Charming Court" is a sweet daughter of Silver Charm has blue bloodlines and should fit in to any barn nicely. Trainer reports that she is a "sweetheart" and a pleasure to work with and is sound.
Price: $3,500 Call Randy at 781-961-9900
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SOLD T09-2844-10. TRAINER-OWNED FILLY
Chestnut, 15.2 hands, 3 years old
"Kiss My Valentine" is a bit of a firecracker reports her trainer but she is good to work with and has excellent manners. She is just not showing any speed on the track, so trainer wants to find her a home before they move on for the winter.
In person this cutie looks almost like a Quarter Horse--she has a super chunky, round build, deep shoulder and nice, short back. She's quite a nice little package and looks like a real athlete!
Price: $500 Call Pal at 813-454-4987
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SOLD T09-2846-10. TRAINER-OWNED FILLY
Liver Chestnut, 15.3 hands, 3 years old
"Bold Ballado" is sound and athletic per her trainer. The only problem is that life on the track is just a bit too stressful for her. Does need an experienced handler but should blossom with the right person as she has a beautiful trot and is great to ride per her rider. Some time away from the track on a farm with turn out should suit her well. This attractive filly is out of a mare by Bold Forbes, 3 year old champion and winner of the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes. Her sire is a son of the famous Saint Ballado who produced champions including Ashado and Saint Liam. Nice pedigree and she inherited the family's good looks, even if she didn't get the full measure of their speed!
Price: $500 Call Mike at 508-345-4400
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SOLD T09-2850-10. TRAINER-OWNED GELDING
Dark Bay with Chrome, 17 hands, 5 years old
"Tift" has a well-earned reputation as a "gentle giant". He has actually been ridden on the farm, so making the transition to show horse should be a cinch. With his size and substantial build, he would suit even the taller/bigger rider.
Now on the Farm in W. Bridgewater
Price: $1,500 Call Kathy at 508-441-0625 or email kates_pony@msn.com
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SOLD T09-2852-10. TRAINER-OWNED MARE
Near Black, 16 hands, 5 years old
"Secret Frolick" is an attractive mare with a nice neck set and a good-sized barrel and nice, big hip. She's a pretty mover and has a very professional attitude. Trainer says that this girl is honest and tries hard, just not enough race horse to ship to another track.
Price: $300 Call Lou at 856-366-7440
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SOLD T09-2853-10. TRAINER-OWNED GELDING
Bay, 15.3/16 hands, 3 years old
"Scorpion Sting" is mature and quiet for a three year old, per trainer. He is shipping out to Florida and needs to find a home for this horse ASAP.
Price: $300 Call Lorita, who is helping trainer (who doesn't speak English well) at 603-670-8192
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