215 Henderson Road Shelbyville, TN 37160
David and Lisa Taylor Owner/Operators
EveningShadeFarm@Hughes.net
(931)685-9785
Photo Gallery ~~Horses For Sale
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All of our horses offered for sale are owned by and reside at Evening Shade
Farm, Shelbyville Tennessee. We do not offer for sale consignment, horse sale or trade horses. If we don't believe enough in a horse to invest
in him/her with our money, why should we expect you to believe enough in that
same horse to consider investing in him/her with your money to have as your
next companion and trail/pleasure partner? These are not
cheap horses that we just got last week or month at some horse sale and now call a
solid trail horse. On average, we look at 15 horses to find the "one" that we will
ultimately choose to bring home, spending most of our "spare time" traveling
all over meeting new people and horses in search of those really special horse
partners. With the rare exception, all of our horses are registered
and parentage verified, and not "...non-registered but can be...". Most of our
horses for sale are born and raised here, purchased as yearlings and raised
here, and have lived
with us sometimes two years and more. Their teeth are done professionally,
they are up to date on vaccinations and wormed every other month, eat Purina
Strategy GX
feed and top quality
hay, are shod and ridden by us, and are a part of our daily lives and
our family. As the pictures and videos will show,
our gaited trail horses are never
ridden in "long shank bits", "gag type bits", "twisted wire bits", or any
other harsh style of "Walking Horse" bit and/or using lots of hold
with tight reins/curb. All of our gaited trail horses are
taught to work first in a plain "snaffle bit" with no curb strap/chain for a
very light touch. Only when they fully know and understand what is expected
are they finished off with a very mild "Tom Thumb" style bit for that last
little bit of primping.
Because every horse is a unique individual, our descriptions are specific to
that horse and not cookie cutter style with just the name changed or some
slight variation inserted here or there. Every horse is described as honestly
and accurately as possible. We can relate how a particular horse
behaves in our experiences because we know them all very well. Lisa
and I are the ones that do the feeding, clean their
stalls, and groom/shoe/ride them each personally. These
all important hours with them are not entrusted to someone else. We will
never tell you that any horse we offer is "BOMBPROOF", but can tell you
that our horses are tried and tested in actual real world trail riding
situations and they have proven themselves to be as solid and steady as any
living, breathing horse could be. We will not embellish with bogus terms
just to get someone to unwittingly place their safety and trust in a
particular horse. You are welcome to come here and test ride
any horse you like, pictures and videos are available for viewing,
pre-purchase exams before a horse leaves our farm by any vet of your choice
(at buyers expense) are welcome, and references
from previous buyers will gladly be furnished for your convenience. Each of
our gaited trail horses has a current Coggins test and is furnished with a
brand new health certificate. Horses are
livestock and there are inherent risks involved with any horse you purchase.
If you are not prepared to accept those risks, please do not buy a horse from
us. No warranties or guarantees are expressed or implied. Thank you for
visiting our site...
Information updated: August 18, 2008
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There are still several more great horses to post as time permits...
Any male horse offered for sale is a gelding
unless specifically mentioned as a stallion in their write-up. All
colts are registered initially as stallions and the registration papers seldom
get revised when they are gelded.
Click here to
visit the Saddles and Tack For
Sale page for great buys on Brand New and Good-as-New
to fit your gaited horse and you. CircleY, Crates, The Tennessean,
and other top name brand saddles.
 Every time we ride, our horses are either learning or unlearning something from us. The decision is ours to make and we're consciously/subconsciously making it every minute we get to spend with them. |
Horsemanship
is truly an interpersonal relationship between horse and human, and by my reckoning, the most important part of horse ownership. It will be at it's very best, the sum total of what you are willing to invest in time and effort. This in turn will, to a large degree, determine what your horse/ partner is willing to invest. If what you want is something that you can go once or twice a week and throw a saddle on, take a fast ride, get off and go on with the rest of your life, do yourself and the horse a huge favor by getting a 4 wheeler. You will both go to sleep much happier and much less frustrated, and yes, they get just as frustrated with us as we do them. Assuming you start with the right kind of horse there really are only two main things you must do to have/keep the horse of your dreams. First have a clear picture in your mind of exactly who/what that horse is. Second, EVERYTHING YOU DO with that horse should be working to that end. Your horse must always believe that any/ every thing he/she does was in fact 100% YOUR idea, even if it wasn't! These two concepts will help you develop a loving/respecting/winning relationship. |
 The two Mo's... full bros... Keb Mo and the Mojo... |
You just can't
have too many Mo's... Because Lisa decided to keep Mojo as her own to ride, we thought we would let it be known that in the coming months, his full brother Keb Mo will be offered for consideration. He has the same great mind that Mojo possesses and even though his color is a little bit lighter shade of Chocolate Palomino, he is every bit as gorgeous in every way. He just turned 2y/o back in March and has only been lightly ridden so he will not be available until later in the year. However, due to overwhelming number of folks that wanted Mojo, I decided to give a heads up for anyone who might seriously want to consider him as their future trail companion. There will be other pictures posted along the way as well as videos under saddle to show just how awesome he is. Stay tuned for a lotta' Mo to come..... Alt. Picture1 2 3 Keb Mo looks to have the same huge mane coming that the Mojo is famous for. |
 Laredo is a Snowflake Bay Tobiano Walkaloosa... |
So you like it
western...Laredo has just what you're looking to
find. He is one beautiful horse with a color and build that make him so unique. At 9y/o and a stout 1100lbs 15.2h, this Walkaloosa can take you anywhere you desire and is as gentle as a lamb. He's actually five gaited as he can walk/trot/gait slow/fast with the very best/and has the perfect lope. Nothing seems to bother him and he is happy to walk on a loose rein or give you plenty if that's what you like. He was Lisa's personal horse for the last four years but she's decided to keep Mojo as her riding partner now. Laredo is absolutely awesome on any type trail/terrain you choose and feels unbelievable underneath you. You will not wear him out and he's always got more than enough to satisfy the most seasoned rider yet gentle enough for almost anyone to enjoy. Go west....$5000 Head Picture Tack Picture Trail Picture1 2 Video1 2 3 4 |
 Red Cloud reminds me very much of a wonderful horse named Hoss both in build and personality...  |
And the winner by
a knockout...Mike Tyson is a real champion but he'll give you a chance to be a winner , too. He's a 4y/o SSH that's got all the great qualities looked for in a wonderful trail and pleasure horse. His gait is truly awesome at any speed from the slowest walk right up through the entire range he covers. He's very sweet and affectionate, loves all the treats he can get, and is so easy to handle any and every where. Out on the trail he is very steady and takes on anything new or different with the cooperation and ease we'd expect from a great minded horse. He was born and raised right here in our area and has been a family trail/pleasure horse all of his life. At a very sturdy built 15h, he's an easy horse to mount/dismount (he stands perfectly still for both) and he is plenty able to carry most any rider all day with ease. We call him Red Cloud even though his registered name is Mike Tyson, because that is what his family before us called him and it is an excellent name. I have found him to be one of the simplest horses to ride which makes him so fun and easy to enjoy for even the non-gaited horse person who has decided to quit beating themselves up on a trotter (not that they don't deserve love, too). The sun wouldn't cooperate the day I shot his pictures so his color does not come through with all the sheen it shows in person and is a very deep mahogany bay/tri color as his mane/tail are black and white. Red Cloud gladly walks or gaits on a loose rein and responds to whoa just as all of our horses do, immediately. He's just another example of a horse that was meant to be a trail/pleasure horse from birth, because in my experience great horses like great athletes, are born and not made. Step into the ring with Mike Tyson and you'll both be "Champions" ... $6500 Reg. Papers Head Picture Alt. Picture1 2 Tack Picture Video1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
 Brad is a very deep Bay/White tri-color TWH  |
He's anything but
"just plain Brad"...Brad may have a very plain name but that's where the plain/regular stuff ends. He's a 5y/o, 15.1h that is a 110% trail horse in every sense of the word. You won't find the terrain that he can't tackle in style and with all the confidence you could ever hope to find in any horse. He's about as beautifully marked/made as horses come with a rich color seldom found among the bay/white tri-colors. His tail is a mixed black/white with his mane having perfect black and white sections from foretop to withers. He has some really faint white shading around his eyes that set them off in a way I've never seen before. Brad is absolutely awesome and as nearly flawless on the trails as any horse I've had the pleasure to ride and the going will NOT get too tough for him in any situation we've encountered. He'll ride out alone, is happy in any group setting, and doesn't seem to care where in the group he happens to find himself. Brad will neck rein, back, walk slow on a loose rein, step up and gait at any speed you choose, and short lope the best. Up or down hills, rocky or muddy, jumping logs or whatever as needed, all come easy when riding Brad as he just does the job every time out and he makes it fun. Like all of our horses, he delivers a steady/solid ride each time we saddle him up and he never seems to get bothered by new or different stuff whether it's wildlife or a big piece of junk. Naturally, he bathes/clips/loads/stands to mount/does all the routine things just like a great horse should and would. While I like to believe that a great name for him to match his great qualities would have been easy to come up with, I'll take him just like he is and be happy that he's Brad... $7500 Reg. Papers Tack Picture1 2 Head Picture1 2 3 Video1 2 3 4 5 6 |
 Spud has never sunburned and loves being outdoors |
This Spud's for
you... Spud's Sexy Shack is so much more than just a sexy hunk of horse. He's a 3y/o, 15.2h SSH with the kind of mind and disposition be one of the best trail/pleasure horses you will find of any age. His gait and way of going are as nice as they come but his overall attitude is just awesome. He already side passes, rotates on the fore/hind and neck reins with ease. He has the kind of willingness that makes horseback riding fun no matter what you may want to do for the day. Spud's been the flag horse at local events and always delivers a perfect performance but trail riding him is the real dream. Absolutely nothing bothers this horse and it doesn't matter where you take him, you can count on Spud for a great ride in any situation. If you're really wanting a horse that just loves to be with you any time, reach for a Spud... Reg. Papers Head Picture Alt. Picture Video1 2 3 4 5 $6800 |
  Maggie's color is a dark chocolate buckskin... |
"Oh Maggie I
wish"... Maggie Mae Now has made me eat my own words. I have said many times that I would not buy any more fillies/mares to have as riding horses for several reasons. But every time I look at this nearly perfect horse I forget her gender. She is a beautiful 2y/o and I will have her ready for some lucky horseperson shortly after the first of the new year ('08). Her mind is as sharp and keen as her conformation is near perfect. She will have a gait that is smooth and easy to ride and all the ability that even the most veteran rider wants in a great trail/pleasure partner. When the time finally comes you can bet she will be one that make anybody proud. Rod Stewart would surely be inspired to see how awesome Maggie is today... This was her Feb/07 write up when I first brought her home at 2y/o because I was so excited about her... Maggie is now ready for some extremely lucky person to consider... Maggie Now... These new pictures were taken today (7/15) and as you can see, she has grown into an absolutely stunning young mare. She's turned out to be even better in every way than I had ever dreamed and I'd dreamed really great things about her. Maggie is now 3 1/2y/o, 15.1h and if I were to try and blueprint the perfect horse for me, I couldn't have done it any better than this. She'll walk down slowly on a loose rein indefinitely but steps up into her near perfect gait (at any speed) just for the asking and is about as pretty doing it as any horse I could imagine. She's absolutely awesome out on the trail and will take on any new challenge like a seasoned veteran. I might be just a "tad bit" prejudiced, but this Maggie is even better than Rod's original... $7000 Reg. Papers Head Picture Alt. Picture1 2 Video1 2 3 4 |
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More fun than a
barrel of monkeys...Skip's YoYo will be your favorite toy to play with every day. He's a big stocky 7y/o 15.2h TWH that has the kind of trail experience to make him one of the very best you could ever hope to own. We placed Skip as a 3y/o and he lived an awesome life with his people but due to a job change he just wasn't getting used. When I was offered the opportunity to get him back as a great 7y/o it was a no brainer decision that required all of about two seconds to make. One of the reasons we generally offer the younger horses is because no one ever sells their really great older horse, and it's easy to understand why; they are too hard to come by. From 2y/o on, Skip has done just about everything a trail horse can do from camping to traveling to riding most any type terrain you could imagine and has done it all the very best. He's happy to ride out alone and never minds where he is placed in any size group from small to large. He neck reins, backs, gaits easily at any speed, does all the routine stuff like any gentleman should, and is one of the sweetest you'll meet. Ride him every day or intermittently and you still get the same great consistent horse each time you saddle up and head out. With his stout build, he's plenty of horse for most any rider and yet gentle enough for just about anyone to ride. His color is a sooty Buckskin which comes from his Spotted Allen bloodlines which we have found over the years make some of the very best minded horses you can ride and we've owned literally dozens of Spotted Allen bred horses. Duncan never has made a YoYo that could compare to Skip... $8500 Reg. Papers Head Picture Alt. Picture1 2 Skip at 3y/o Video1 2 3 |
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This
is my kind of "Bummer"... Bummer's Threat
gives the phrase "what a Bummer" an entirely new and very desirable meaning. We seldom ever have an opportunity to offer great older horses and yet here at one time have two of the best ever. Just like Skip, Bummer is a very stocky 7y/o 15.2h TWH that is absolutely one of the sweetest/gentlest horses to be found. He loves treats, just like Skip and all of our horses, and really enjoys being groomed and doted on. But that is just the beginning because riding him is the real dream. His gait is smooth and easy at any speed and as much fun as that may be, he's also happy to walk down slowly. He comes from some of the very best old foundation TWH bloodlines and true to his heritage, he got the beauty and the wonderful mind that reinforces to those of us who've always loved Tennessee Walking Horses the many reasons we do. Bummer is at home anywhere you take him and seems to never mind what may come up out on the trail. At home, he's just as much a pleasure to handle and has always been the consummate gentleman no matter what's on the agenda. Of course he does all the normal stuff that horses need to do like bathing/clipping/loading-unloading/standing for mount-dismount/ etc. just like you'd expect a great horse to do. He's stoutly built and plenty of horse to carry anyone that can climb on as far and long as they choose to ride and yet so gentle and easy to handle. Like all of our horses, it really doesn't matter how often, or seldom, you may ride because he's proven himself to be the same steady horse each time. You'll love saying "man, what a Bummer"... Reg. Papers Head Picture Alt. Picture1 2 Videos asap... $7500 |
 Penny is a beautiful chocolate shade of bay/white |
Better than new
money...Penelope Pit Stop , aka Penny, delivers more fun than you can buy for lots of dollars. She's a stoutly built 14.2h SSH that will take you absolutely anywhere you've got the heart to ride, and do it safely. At 5y/o, she's just coming into her own and I would put her up next to the best in terms of overall mindset/disposition as well as gait. Penny will neck rein, open and close gates, cross anything you may encounter on the trail, and give you the kind of solid ride that makes it fun to saddle up and get out there. Her gait is smooth at any speed from dog walking to full speed and she canters just as nicely. She might be one of the best woods horses you'll ever find and is about as surefooted as a goat in any terrain. You'll be breaking into your piggy bank to get at this Penny...SOLD Check out the new "at liberty/halter"Videos1 2 3 Head Picture Tack Picture Alt. Picture1 2 3 Video1 2 3 4 5 |
 Click here for a close-up of Cisco's beautiful color  |
No funny business here... Risky Business could
easily have been named Good Business if a name says it all because as far as riding is concerned, he's a winning decision. Cisco is the last son of Jubilation Design, listed on the Sold Horses page, before he was gelded and went on to his new and wonderful home where he now goes by the name Poncho. He is everything he's supposed to be based on his sire and dam's dispositions and it proves once again that to get great horses you MUST begin with great horses. He's measures 14.3h and is a very stoutly built horse at coming 4y/o with a wonderful gait and one of the sweetest/gentlest/most loving horses we've ever owned. Nothing has ever seemed to bother him or be a problem for him to handle from the type terrain you're riding to what odd things may come up out on the trail. And it really doesn't matter if you don't ride for a while because he's the same steady horse every time we've ever saddled up, since the very beginning. Cisco doesn't mind riding alone (none of our horses mind that), riding anywhere in a group, or having the group ride off from him. He's absolutely a dream to handle on the ground whether you're grooming, shoeing, tacking up, or just spending time hanging out (one of my personal favorites). He'll walk all day long on a loose rein and will gladly gait for the asking, always happy to slow back down and enjoy the scenery. Horses like Cisco are the kind that make those of us who spend all our time and money on horses want even more of them. He is truly just pure pleasure and if he's Risky Business, I'll take that risk any day.. $6500 Reg. Papers Head Picture1 2 Alt. Picture1 2 3 4 5 Video1 2 3 4 5 Cisco has to be one of the steadiest/best minded horses I've ever known/ridden. |
 Rooster has filled out since these pictures from '07  Rooster is even more beautiful to meet in person...  |
Rise and Shine...Paint's
Painted Rooster will give you plenty of reasons to get up early. He has to be one of the truest hearted horses I've ever met. Once he connects to you in his heart/soul/mind, you will probably not find a more devoted partner. He's a wonderful 4y/o TWH who I've grown to totally adore and the older he has gotten, the more reasons I find to do just that. His gait is so smooth and easy to ride at any speed, and he is very steady out on the trail taking on any challenge. At 15.1h, he's an excellent size for most almost any rider and stocky enough to carry you all day with ease. Rooster is gentle/polite to handle on the ground and is very solid on the trail never looking for spooks. He is very simple and easy to ride and most anyone with a gentle/quiet nature will have nothing but pure fun. Set your alarm and get up with this Rooster... Reg. Papers Head Picture1 2 Alt. Picture1 2 Video1 2 3 4 Private Treaty Rooster was chosen to come live with us when he was just a yearling. He was not in the best of situations and needed us to help him out which we were glad to do. He was then, and has always been, one of the gentlest/sweetest souls in a horse body that I have ever had the pleasure to love. His devotion to a person is unparalleled and I have found him happy to leave his feed to come be with me. Under saddle he is as solid and steady to ride as any horse we have and his gait is extremely smooth and comfortable to ride for however long you choose to sit in the saddle. On the ground he is very dependent on his person to keep him feeling at ease. He goes out of his way to be polite and gentle to handle & wouldn't harm a fly. I am dedicated to placing every horse we offer in THEIR perfect home and Rooster is no exception. He will live here forever if necessary for his comfort, but I know that there is just the perfect person out there to fit his needs. He will be at ease living at home with his people and probably not at a commercial facility as he doesn't like lots of noisy hoopla/people around at once. He really needs to be an integral part of his family getting lots of loving time. His person will need to be calm, quiet, and not in a hurry to do things as he gets uneasy when rushed or "manhandled", which is where his story began and why HE chose US to help out. It's sad that some people who raise horses don't realize just how much the way you handle them from the very first day of their lives affects the rest of their lives. The residual effects, whatever they may be, usually last a lifetime and some memories never fade away. Rooster is one of those special horses that will make someone's "perfect dream" horse and I am willing to wait, however long it takes, to meet Rooster's "perfect someone" |
 Mystic has physically matured so much in the last year that I had to update his pictures. Be sure to check out all of the new Alt. & Head pictures, too. Videos show Mystic working in a Jr. Cowhorse bit.  |
Take me to the
River...Mystic River has a history as intriguing and unique as his name. He's a 5y/o, TWH that spent his first year of work at trick/agility training and has spent from then until now becoming an awesome trail horse. In 2007 he showed an eager crowd at the TWH National Celebration just how truly versatile and intelligent the Tennessee Walking Horse is even at a young age, and without recent trick work. He stands 15.1sh and is a very stocky built horse who has proven to be more than able to carry me in some of the toughest terrain I have ridden. Mystic has made an absolutely fabulous trail horse and he's so competent/capable/consistent to ride/enjoy. He's plenty gentle for most anyone to handle on the ground and under saddle. His gait is incredible at any speed and nothing seems to ever get his attention diverted from delivering a great ride every time. No life jacket required to ride the Mystic River...SOLD Reg. Papers Head Picture1 2 Trail Picture1 2 3 4 5 6 Trick Picture Tack1 2 Trick Video1 2 3 NEW Videos 6/17/08 Video1 2 3 4 5 6 Alt Picture1 2 3 4 5 Mystic was in Trick Training/Equine Agility at Red Horse Ranch. There he proved himself to be an excellent student and could do well as an exhibition horse. Here is a list of what he learned: Pedestal work- 2 feet and 4 feet in many variations, Revolving pedestal, Bow- either leg, Kneel, Lay down, Sit up, Sit down, Rear to the pedestal, Jambette, Beginning Spanish walk- in hand and under saddle, and Beginning Levade. Mystic will execute all of the above under saddle, probably with a little refresher course. Maybe the two most compelling aspects that Agility Training offers are that it helps horses learn how to learn and creates a good work ethic. Mystic has proven to me just how incredibly gifted the TWH is as a breed and him as an individual. I would keep him for myself if I had the time to fully enjoy riding both him & Bomber. |
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He ain't no
ordinary Hillbilly... Willie
Bill is really an extraordinary kind of guy given all his many talents. While he may just be one of the very best 5y/o trail riding horses to be found, he's also a whale of a great buggy pulling horse and top that off with the fact that he'll hitch single or double. Our roads have become too treacherous with traffic to hitch up here, but the older gentleman from whom we purchased Willie actually drove more than he rode. He stands a very nice 15.1h, and it would be hard to find a nicer trail gaiting TWH. His color is a very deep/dappled chocolate palomino and is mane/tail are beautiful silver/flaxen. Willie gladly steps up into his wonderfully smooth gait, which is great at any speed, and he'll also walk down slow for the asking as long as you like. He's probably one of the sweetest, most affectionate horses you could find and is so fun/easy to handle on the ground, in the trailer, around the barn, and most especially out on the trail. Nothing seems to distract or bother him so the riding is just simple and fun. Willie has no problem riding out alone (none of our horses do), riding in any size group, or riding anywhere within that group. The longer you ride him the more you appreciate his easy gait that just comes very naturally to him with no real need for any sort of help. Even if you don't get to ride for a while it's no worry because horses like Willie are the just same every time you saddle up to ride. And isn't that the horse we all really want? We look for great horses in every one we choose but it never hurts to get a big ole dose of purty to go along with it and this WillBilly has it all... SOLD Reg. Papers Head Picture1 2 Alt. Picture1 2 |
  Louie became a happy gelding in February '07 |
Open wide and
Lookout.... Champagne Lookout , as most who have ever visited the website before know, has been a breeding stallion and a part of the family for over twelve years. The mares are now being bred to Mojo so Louie has joined the rank and file of the gelding world. There's an old saying in the horse world that a good stallion makes a great gelding, so just imagine what kind of gelding that a great stallion would make. Louie is far too good only to sit back and retire so I may make him available to some perfect fit/wonderful home. He's a 15y/o this year so he's got many more years of enjoyment in him for some horseperson looking for just the right life-mate. Louie stands a very solid 15.1h, and as you can see by the pictures taken just today (9/4/07) he's still much more than quite handsome. This is one of those horses that draws every eye no matter where you take him, but his awesome looks are just the first of many fantastic qualities. His ground manners are some of the best to be found and under saddle he only gets better. Out on the trail Louie seems to be at home in any type terrain, walking as slowly and carefully as needed yet he's got more than enough to satisfy any reasonable request. The thought of Louie not being here is a very difficult idea to handle so anyone interested in him will need to come here & spend time getting to know him and us as well. It may sound trite, but it is very tough to watch any horse we place leave out to their new home after caring for them here from months to years sometimes. This would, by far, be the mac-daddy of all. No longer for sale... David Reg. Papers Head Picture1 2 Alt. Picture1 2 Trail Picture1 2 I have decided that I am not able to part with Louie.. |
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A look ahead..
Because we always have a steady stream of wonderful young horses coming along at various stages of their progress, I thought it might be nice to mention them. They will be offered as they become ready to place into their new homes and begin life as a trail/pleasure horse. Some of them were born here from our own mares, others were selected and purchased by us to be raised here, because they all possessed the qualities/bloodlines we require. Black/White filly (daughter if Ebby), Dark Classic Champagne 3y/o gelding by Lookout, Beautiful Black 3y/o gelding SOLD, Black pony size by Lookout, Chestnut/White gelding, Black/White gelding (full brother to Cole), Black/ White gelding (1/2 brother to High Five), Buttermilk Buckskin SOLD, and ready now... Steel Grey gelding (son of Jubilation Design) and Maggie Mae.. |
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Lisa has
purchased numerous saddles that we have found seem to always fit gaited horses well. They are all being listed on the new SADDLES/TACK page of the website. We get so many inquiries concerning gaited horses and saddle fitment that it only seemed natural to have some of the best we have found to offer for sale. These are all top name brand saddles that we were able to buy at prices to save you hundreds of dollars and take the guesswork as well as the trial/error out of saddle purchasing. Most are brand new never been on a horse and a few were used once or twice so they're just like new. Take a look and save some time and trouble... |
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Get your Mojo
workin'.... Silver Streak's Mojo has sure got his. He
is a 3y/o TWH that has 110% Tennessee Walking PLEASURE Horse Mojo and incredible color to boot. At this time he is still a stallion and because of the caliber horse that he is, I won't geld him and we are currently breeding him to all of our mares. He has absolutely everything that a great breeding horse should have from picture perfect conformation to awesome gait at any speed (BAREFOOT) to wonderful and loving disposition to near as a living horse can be bombproof (absolutely nothing seems to get his attention diverted) to being a gentleman in hand and under saddle. Mojo is one of those very rare modern day horses who possess old time foundation bloodlines that still have all the wonderful characteristics this breed was designed around before the current day show horse bloodlines overpowered those traits. In addition to that he does happen to be both a very beautiful/desirable color and a totally awesome trail riding horse. He stands a very stoutly built 15h but seems to be much more than that when you're on his back. Next to Bomber and Wildy, who I do not breed, Mojo is one of only a handful of Tennessee Walking trail horses that I have found possessing all the natural traits/talents that we all really want in our forever horses. With horses like this, it really doesn't make any difference what color they happen to be because the important stuff that matters is all there. However, given the option to have all that plus gorgeous color, all I can say is sign me up... as many times as possible....Not for Sale Reg. Paper Head Picture1 2 3 Body Picture1 2 3 Video1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
 Pecos Bill as a yearling here at home... 02/07 |
Pecos Bill rides again.... This is Lisa's new pride and joy, Pecos Bill, who is a yearling SSH that she has destined to be her own. When we found him he had never been touched or handled by a human being and so it was quite a challenge just to get our hands on him. Once haltered, we then had to get him to not only lead, but also to load into the trailer so we could bring him home. From there it has been all school for Bill so that he could learn that we mean him no harm and only want the best for his future. He now not only leads/loads/grooms/gives all four feet/backs/follows/etc, but he also willingly stands all four feet on a stump or our big rock and jumps easily over anything he's asked. All of our young horses go through this same basic training and it really pays off once we saddle up and begin to ride. Check back for videos of Bill's adventures and progress.... Alt. Picture Head Picture |
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Well I said I would keep some
updates coming on Bill's progress so here we go. While learning something like this probably has no real practical value as far as riding goes, it does speak volumes as to a particular horse's mind and how far he is willing to trust and respond. We want horses that are not only willing and able but also open to trying things they might not see the good sense in doing. Not dangerous stuff, but rather tasks that stretch their boundaries and get them to really thinking. A good solid horse is born that way and then it becomes our responsibility to see that they are pointed in the right direction and not turned into something less than. Age has absolutely nothing to do with a great horse. Every great aged horse you encounter and admire isn't great because of age but because he was born to be that horse... |
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Every Rainbow has
a Pot of Gold... Rainbows Perfection , aka Jr., came to us extremely frightened and completely untrusting of humans. That was in February of the year 2003. Now 4/1/03 begins the chronicle of his journey towards his pot of gold. While he won't be available for sale for quite some time, we thought you might like to share in his journey and his progress. He was "broken" by some possibly well-meaning, but inept "cowboys", using the good ole fashion method; whips and spurs. We do things a lot differently here and for a horse like Jr. , the way he needed. Slow, patient, soft-handed teaching that allows a horse to want to give you his mind and body. So at four years old we must start all over again helping him to forget the past and embrace the present, and people. At |
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this point we have made
tremendous strides to that end. He now comes to me in the stall for petting and grooming, will take treats/feed from my hand, and will follow me all over the round pen. Just today (4/1/03) he got to go out in the pasture free to run and when it came time to come in, he allowed me to walk up and catch him with no qualms. I can and have ridden him, but that's on the back burner right now. He needs to feel complete trust for me, and by extension all people, before we begin his saddle work so that he will be able to answer requests without question. This is becoming one of the most rewarding challenges I have had the pleasure of experiencing, and when the time comes to find his perfect partner I'll face the most difficult challenge of all, letting him go. |
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4/11/03 Equine dentist was
out and Jr. had an appointment. He stood still and allowed all work to be done with no sedation and no problems for him or the dentist. 4/28/03 Started on his round pen work and he's coming along nicely, listening, beginning to relax, and trying to comply. 5/25/03 He is just about ready to begin some saddle work. He's about to turn the corner and really open up. 6/23/03 Jr has taken a small step back, but that was certain to happen sooner or later. He is bouncing back and will be better than before when it all settles. 7/17/03 Waldo has really been great for Jr and he is moving ahead wonderfully. Today he stood for ears/nose clip and was near perfect. 8/22/03 Talk about smoooooth gaits and gentle, I don't know if I can ever sell him. |
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9/19/03 We went our first
little mini-ride today and Jr was fabulous, having no problems with anything we encountered. I concluded, and without any hesitation, that he will be sharing life with us forever. We have come to such a meeting of the minds that I can't imagine him not being at the barn every day when we go feed. I thought going in that maybe I could keep the line drawn, but that wasn't possible. I've done my share training and showing and won many ribbons, but nothing I have ever experienced with a horse has been anywhere close in terms of satisfaction/fulfillment that Jr (whose name has somehow evolved to Junebug ) has given to me. I am so thankful that he came into our lives and taught us all the many valuable life lessons that came along with getting to know and love him. It does not get any better than this. Reg. Papers |
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1/6/04 It's a new year and
we thought maybe a Junebug update was called for. He is fat as a butterball (much like me) and is doing great. I've pulled his shoes and he's ripping and running with everybody else when the days aren't raining. As soon as spring gets a little closer I will put his shoes on and Lisa says she is going to show him some in western/country pleasure. His gait is absolutely wonderful barefoot or shod, so he'll get some saddle time as the weather permits. He has really started to feel totally at ease and you can tell he trusts us implicitly. While getting his stall cleaned the other day, he decided to jump the buggy. Once out, he knew he'd made a mistake, circled the barn to his old stall and then back to Lisa to be caught and put back in his apartment. Thanks to all who check in on him. More soon... |
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10/9/04 JunieB is doing so
well that I thought it was way past time for a new picture or two and some new video. He's been spending a lot of time in the pasture with Justine (Wildy's mom) and some yearlings. It has really done a lot for helping him see how horses of other ages and genders react to different "stuff". I rode him today for a couple of hours and had quite a wonderful time working on reining, etc. He's incredibly intelligent and a great student which makes teaching him so much fun. We've made a very important decision to let an extremely gifted horseperson/friend let Junior come out to Arizona to try out living with her and a special group of horses that include a former Evening Shade boy we called Lincoln. He'll get many of hours of daily one on one and he deserves to give it a try. More to come... |
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10/26/04 Junior arrived in
Arizona and, from all early indications, seems to be quite taken with the view and the company. As we looked over the many pictures of his arrival and first days there, it was surely the most bittersweet rollercoaster of emotions we have probably ever experienced. From the very beginning our only desire has been for Jr's health, mental and physical, as well as his overall happiness with his quality of life. I never dreamed of his spending a single day anywhere but here until we considered just how much he was being offered in this new and special life adventure on which he has now embarked. We will always be in close contact and get to share in his triumphs as we share this most special of bonds with his new family, always confident that even though very hard on us, this was the decision for him... |
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2/24/05 As you can see, Jr
is settled in and having the time of his life. This picture was taken back in December on a really cold day and it was also the sixth time under saddle in Arizona. He is so calm and content now that he will even come up to the golf cart that delivers feed and hay for some loving. The dentist was just out and Jr stood perfectly for his work with no sedation or twitch used. All the guys and girls out there have adjusted to each other and there is harmony among them one and all. I didn't think I could have a feeling of greater peace than he brought me to love him when he was here, but this is right up there. More updates will follow... What a home. 6/5/05 Junior is celebrating his 6th birthday today and what a day it will be for him. I sometimes wonder if he ever thought his life would get so good to him back when he was a youngster. It's so much more satisfying than words can begin to describe to know that his quality of life and happiness couldn't be any better than it is today. Julie, Kim, and all the gang out west have our eternal gratitude for the love, devotion, and the wonderful home they have opened up and offered to him. Happy Birthday boy. We love and miss you... 10/24/05 Time flies and it is way past time for an update on our special boy. Junior is doing great and has settled in to the most wonderful life any horse could ever have. They say he's turned into quite an escape artist and has to have double locks in order to keep him from visiting around the barn and paddocks outside. He gets hours and hours of love and attention daily along with all the other guys which now includes yet another "Rainbow" horse. In addition to Lincoln, the mini, and all the others, Junior now has three close "cousins" who share not only his bloodlines but also life with some of greatest people they could know and love. Thanks again Julie and Kim... 5/9/06 As you can see from the new picture to the left, Jr is having just too much fun playing with Lincoln and their miniature friend. Julie says that they both profess their love for her and are determined to protect her as well as play with her. I'm told that the entire episodes always resemble footage shown in fast forward. I can't imagine of a better life in even my best dreams for any horses than the life this extremely lucky bunch enjoys with Julie, Kim, and the rest of the "gang". Jr is most certainly their horse in every respect but he is one of the loves of my life and will remain in my heart and soul always. It just makes me smile every time I think about it. 12/24/07 The picture below is Jr and Lincoln and Julie out for a ride to the top of their lookout point at their new home in New Mexico. It surely looks to be the beginning of a beautiful new chapter in their lives and a lot of fun. The move and setup took longer than expected but I'd have to say from the looks of things it was well worth the wait. Alt. Picture  |
