
215 Henderson Road Shelbyville, TN 37160
David and Lisa Taylor Owner/Operators
EveningShadeFarm@Hughes.net
(931)685-9785
Photo Gallery ~~Horses For Sale
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 in last week or month, from some horse sale, or long
distance by the trailer load from
some "horse traders/ brokers" who told us how "trail worthy" they
are supposed to be. Ask any potential seller where and from whom their horses
come as well as how long they've owned and ridden them
because you have a right, and a need, to know. We know all our horses well.
These are horses that we (David and Lisa) personally checked out and tested
before choosing and purchasing them. On average, we look at 12-15 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 Tennessee Walking or Spotted Saddle as we have found
that year after year after year they are the best all around trail/pleasure
breeds to be found, bar none. 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 "Argentine" style snaffle for that last
little bit of primping. Our horses have
normal feet with NO long toes or low heels, NO weighted or oversized shoes and
are shod to their natural conformation the same as any normal trail horse of
any breed would be.
Because every horse is a unique individual, our descriptions, videos, and
personal insights are original and 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 anyone else. We will
never tell you that any horse we offer is "BOMBPROOF" or resort
to "trader gimmicks/tricks" but can tell you
that our horses are ridden and tested regularly by Lisa and me, not some
hired "cowboy/etc", 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 or
exaggerated claims
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 have their dental records, shoeing records, AVID
microchip registration, a current Coggins test, and are furnished with a
brand new health certificate for traveling. 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 and let us know if
we can be of help to you...
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As the videos will show, our horses are without any doubt trail
ridden in the real world of hills, water, logs
dogs, etc. We feel that it's very important to actually ride and use these
horses on the trail and we show you
with videos
which are taken by us (David and Lisa) out on real trail rides.
Some days there isn't enough time to
get every horse videoed while on the trail but they've all been there,
regularly exposed to real trail challenges.
I almost always take the trail videos from
horseback while either sitting on and/or riding down the trail. The
views will sometimes be a little shaky even though I am most often riding
hands-free guiding with my legs so
that I can use both hands to "stabilize" the camera. Maybe someday I'll get
some high tech hat-camera...Ha
To see a larger different pose of the horses below, just click anywhere on the
pictures. Videos, Reg. Papers, and other pictures can be seen by clicking on
the links in the description of the horse in which you are interested. Please
be patient when waiting for videos to load as it can take several minutes
depending on download speed. Thanks
Each one of our horses carries an AVID Microchip for their protection and safety.
These are implanted by our
personal vet (invisible/painless/permanent/tamper-resistant), can be registered
nationally and traceable, forever.
This provides a foolproof way to protect your next horse and undeniably proves
the exact identity of each horse...
![]() 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. |
![]() Thriller has shed out to a deep Black/Bay shade... ![]() |
He'll send cold
Thrills down your spine... Iceman's Thriller might be the
most fun you can have on horseback and stay legal. He's got everything even the most discriminating horse lover should want and expect from a great horse. His pictures speak to his awesome good looks, but when you put the saddle on, that's when the "real fun" begins. Thriller is a 3y/o, 15.3h SSH with the trail ability of horses much older than he is. His mouth is extremely light/responsive and all you need do is lightly touch the reins and say "whoa" for one solid stop and he neck reins very nicely, too. He seems to really listen intently to his rider and I do not remember any horse who tries harder to comply and please. His gait is one of the smoothest and easiest you may ever ride and he covers so much ground with so little effort, yet he's always agreeable to walking as slowly as you choose on a loose rein. Take a look at Video1 to see just how solid and steady this horse can be, even when something totally unexpected (like a dog running up and yanking his tail repeatedly) happens which obviously isn't a skill we train our dogs to do. Lisa wasn't even aware that it had taken place. Out on the trail he's one of the most capable and competent horses I've ridden and extremely careful with foot placement in even the trickiest terrain. There may be some situation out there he can't handle, but it hasn't come up yet. Thriller wants to get "into" his person and seems to really enjoy time spent rubbing/brushing/hanging out with you. I have found myself having to get ahead of Lisa if I want to ride him because he's just that much fun. Even though he's never been on MTV, there's a new Thriller in town... $6800 Watch these trail videos to begin your Thrill... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reg. Papers Alt. Picture1 2 3 Head Picture1 2 Tack Picture Video1 2 3 4 |
![]() Lou Jr is very beautiful dark Classic Champagne and is about as sweet as any horse could ever be. ![]() |
Pop open the last
bottle...Champagne and Proud of It ,
aka Lou Jr, will be the very last champagne color "Lookout" baby we'll have the privilege to raise. Now that Louie is a gelding, and not breeding anymore (duh), we'll only have Lou Jr and one more colt that is coal black to offer from their incredible daddy. And as great as the previous brothers and sisters were, it looks like the very best have come last. This colt is a great 4y/o and has absolutely every great quality you could hope for in a baby you raise. His disposition is fabulous, and his gait and way of going will leave bystanders with their jaws dropped. He has all the willingness and ability you'd ever need and yet very gentle/sweet/laid back with the kind of personality that makes him pure joy to ride and handle. At 15.1h, he is the perfect size to carry most riders and mounting/dismounting are so easy to do. On the trail he is a professional in every respect taking on whatever comes up with the confidence you'd expect from a great trail/pleasure mount. Every time you get him out he is the same simple/easy guy to handle and whether you intend to groom/shoe/ride/whatever, he is a gentleman which makes every single minute you spend with him fun. Like all of our horses, he'll gladly ride alone or in any size group you happen to find yourself and it won't matter a bit to him just where in the group you are located. Every time we have started a Lookout offspring I am reminded of just why we raised them, and now that he is a retired gelding I find myself just a little melancholy knowing there'll be no more like this totally awesome colt. Get yourself a bottle from the "top shelf" right here... Reg. Papers Head 1 Alt. Picture1 2 Tack1 2 Video1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Lou had never before been asked to get on the platform seen in video 5&6, yet he did it willingly and competently on the first try. He's more awesome on the trail. |
![]() It seems Loretta just gets more beautiful each day. ![]() |
No Pit Crew
needed... She's All Jacked Up has everything necessary to
make you the very best trail and pleasure companion you may ever meet. She's a 4 y/o reg. SSH with some of the most beautiful markings you'll see and her ability is just as awesome. Loretta has a wonderful gait at any speed and with her light responsive mouth, riding her is almost effortless. She has plenty of get up and go to suit most anyone but is very content to walk whenever asked. She is always a compliant and well mannered partner and is so simple to ride that most anyone with basic horsemanship will just love her. On the trail she'll tackle the most challenging terrain with the expertise if a well seasoned mount and never seems bothered by wildlife, ditches, mud(which is in plentiful supply this winter), hills, or anything else we've encountered. Standing a very nice 15 hands, she's plenty easy to mount/dismount and built sturdy enough to carry most any rider all day. FYI... We purchased Loretta because she is an awesome trail horse but it just so happens that at the SSHBEA Fall Championship Show 2008 she won not only the Country Trail Pleasure Championship but was also voted the "Horse of the Year" in the same category. Not bad for a "country born and raised" girl from middle Tennessee. She neck reins/backs/lopes and is just an all around blast to ride no matter what you want to do and your farrier will absolutely love her to death. There just isn't much she can't or won't do and I really wouldn't be able to say what that might be. I'm always hearing people saying that you can't ride "pretty" and to that my response is they just haven't met Loretta. She is all that plus more a whole lotta' more.... SOLD Bareback1 2 Bareback in Bosal1 2 Head Picture Alt. Picture1 2 Tack Picture1 2 Trail Picture Video1 2 3 4 5 6 |
![]() Tip's color ranges from black to chocolate shades. ![]() |
You'll be Tipping
your hat... Tipping Out Loud was so quiet growing up that I accidentally forgot his age and let him get 3 1/2 y/o before we brought him into the barn to begin his saddle work. We brought him home as a young baby and he was always a little small for his age so I had planned on letting him get slightly older than usual before beginning his saddle work. Now at 4y/o, he's turned out to be an excellent trail/pleasure mount. Tip is a very careful and competent trail horse who will surprise you with his natural ability to take on any type terrain with the skill of a seasoned veteran. His gait is very nice and easy to ride but he never minds walking down slowly on a loose rein. He does all the daily routine stuff with no fuss and always loves having his face/jaws rubbed. We've had some half brothers to Tip in the past and they seem to be late bloomers when it comes to really getting them fat and buff, but when it comes on at 5-6 y/o they are really some kind of horse. He stands a nice 15 hands today but I suspect that he'll make 15.2 hands mature. He's a reg. TWH and has some of the best old time bloodlines around in the spotted Tennessee Walkers, even though he only got stocking legs and 3 spots on his neck to go along with his white tipped tail. He stands still to mount/dismount, walks off slowly and easily, gaits whenever asked, and seems to try to please with every request. Tip has never been nervous or spooky out on the trail and has encountered all types of wildlife and trail obstacles without any hesitation. He's just a great young horse who, even though was started late, has come to the head of the class to be recognized. I may have forgotten his birthday before but I surely do remember him now days and Tip my hat to him... $4500 Alt. Picture1 2 Head Picture Video1 2 Trail Video1 2 More trail videos coming. |
![]() DJ is one of the smartest horses I've ever known... ![]() |
He'll have you
rounding up a posse...Deputy Jack definitely deserves some sort of badge because he's about as straight and solid as Sheriff Andy Taylor of Mayberry. This 3 y/o, 15.2h reg. KNGHA has one of the very best dispositions we ever had in any horse and he just keeps getting better. We've ridden every type of trail Tennessee has to offer, ridden down country roads for miles, and it doesn't matter to him where he is or what comes up because nothing has ever bothered him one single bit so far. DJ has a nice smooth slow and fast gait and he'll do it whenever you ask, but his canter is what's really amazing. You always hear the term "rocking chair canter" but rarely ever experience it as most horses just do a regular canter/lope (except for the over exaggerated show horses). DJ does the real thing and it's not man made but just the totally natural way he canters. It's really awesome to ride and feels so nice under you that I have to watch out that I don't spend too much time doing it. He has some of the best ground manners imaginable and is a perfect gentleman for anything you choose to do from baths to clipping to shoeing to whatever. DJ has the kind of personality that makes him seem almost human at times and he gets totally into you when you're doing anything from stall cleaning to mowing the grass/etc. While I never say that any horse is bombproof/kid broke/etc or any other statements to infer that horseback riding is a no-brainer and totally safe activity, I will say that DJ has proven time and again to me that he's probably as safe as you can be on horseback. All in all, he's just one of those horses born great and gettin' greater. Any lawman would absolutely love to have this Deputy... $7500 Trail Video1 2 3 4 Tack Picture1 2 Alt. Picture1 2 Video1 2 3 4 Taking a bath Video1 2 3 |
![]() Twister is developing one of the nicest/smoothest short lopes/canters that is just way too much fun... ![]() |
C'mon baby, let's
do the Twist... Hot Caramel Twist is about as close to
the perfect trail horse as could be found. Her ride is smoother than a Kraft caramel candy and her disposition is even sweeter. She's a 3 y/o reg. TWH with a genuine naturally smooth gait that requires nothing except for enjoying it. At 15.1 now and likely growing to a little over 15.2h, she'll be a great size for almost anyone to mount/dismount. And given how much fun she is to ride, I suspect there'll be a lot of that going on. Twister has a beautiful way of going and carries her head perfectly for that added bling. Her mouth is incredibly light/responsive, which is something we take pride in teaching all of our horses, so riding her is so simple and easy. She'll gladly walk down slowly forever but is always happy to step up to her ever so smooth trail gait at any speed you desire and she is developing one of the nicest/smoothest canter/short lopes I've ridden. Out on the trail she's rock solid and has so far never seen anything that distracted her from delivering the steady performance of a much older horse. Nothing has spooked her to this day and she just gets better and better every time we saddle up and head out for more fun. We don't do mares very often because folks tend to regard them as difficult compared to geldings, but Twister is another one of those great mares that I'll take any/every day to a mediocre gelding (I'd take some more of them, too). Her pictures will speak for themselves to her physical beauty but what's most special about her is what we look for in all of the horses we choose, a naturally perfect mind for trail/pleasure riding and that's something they're born with not taught. Chubby Checkers couldn't do it any better than this Twister... $7500 Head Pic1 2 Tack Pic Trail Video1 2 3 4 Video1 2 3 These 3 videos were taken fresh out of the stall after not being ridden in 3 weeks due to the constant rain... |
![]() Clark just may be as safe as horseback riding gets. ![]() |
He's definitely a
Super Hero... Quall's Super Color will amaze you with his super seasoned trail veteran abilities. He's 7y/o 15.2h reg. TWH who's been trail ridden his entire life and it shows in his every move. Take a look at Video1 and 2 to get an idea of just how safe and solid minded he truly is on any given day. We call him Clark (as in Clark Kent) because he'll make you feel so safe and secure as if you were being taken care of by Superman himself. His gait is as smooth as they come and he's the natural type that just does it no matter what. Out on the trail his abilities are second to none taking on any type terrain we've ever come across like the seasoned pro he is. While there are people out there who will just never be able to ride because they just don't have any "horse" in them, it would be hard to imagine anyone not being able to ride Clark safely. He's the perfect gentleman on the ground, under saddle, in the horse trailer, etc which makes it a real joy to spend all the time possible with him. Naturally, he stands to mount/ dismount, walks quietly on a loose rein until asked for more, gaits so smoothly/ effortlessly any time you want, and will stand patiently for as long as necessary. Clark is very calm and easy to handle and has taken any/every odd situation we have ever encountered in stride. He gets along the best with all the different guys he's ever shared the pasture with and seems to just want to be comfortable where ever he finds himself. It's nearly impossible to find great aged/mature horses who come with all the good stuff and no garbage baggage but every once in a while a real gem pops up. Clark is one of the nicest partners to be found and you won't have to search the galaxy to find him. Not even Kryptonite bothers him... $6900 Alt. Picture1 2 3 Head Picture1 2 Tack Picture1 2 Trail Video1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
![]() Ivory finally shed out to his beautiful summer gold shade. These new pictures were just taken on 5/18. ![]() |
Some of the
finest Ivory to be found...Ivory's Pushin On was bred/raised
by some of our best friends with whom we ride as often as possible. He was bucket fed from two weeks old on until weaning as his momma lost her milk supply and wasn't able to feed him. So as you can imagine, he has quite a natural love for people and is as sweet/loving as any horse could be. You'll never find yourself needing to catch him because if he sees you, he's coming to you for some loving. Ivory is a 6y/o, 15.1h TWH with a gait as smooth as the finest ivory and he'll do it barefoot or shod and in a halter or bridle just the same. He also has one of the nicest/smoothest canters you could ride and he loves doing it whenever asked. I have trail ridden with him off and on since he was a 2y/o and can say that he is one of the most solid minded horses to be found, bar none. If he had a nickname it would probably be Mr. Reliable as he is "always there" in any/every situation imaginable. The terrain doesn't ever seem to get too tough or too tricky for him and he's handled any/every strange situation with a calmness and cool head of the very best. It won't matter how often, or seldom, you ride him because he will be the very same safe dependable ride each time you saddle up and head out. He has had one of the best lives possible to this date and I was so proud when I was offered the opportunity to purchase him and trusted to place him when the time is right in one just as awesome. Ivory is a perfect gentleman when it comes to the daily routine stuff like baths/clipping/load-unload/feet/etc and he makes the time you spend with him a complete pleasure. Make no mistake, I would love this guy in any color of the rainbow, but it surely is hard to beat golden Ivory... $6900 Reg. Papers Alt. Picture1 2 Head Picture1 2 Trail Picture1 2 TrailVideo1 2 3 Totally Barefoot NewVideo1 2 3 4 His first time ever asked to do this... Video5 |
![]() Laredo had been on a 1.5 year vacation but he's gone back to work now and has proven just what a great horse he really is. He went back under saddle like he'd never missed a day of riding and again I find that the really good ones are just born to be... |
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 11y/o and a stout 1100lbs/15.2h, this big ol' boy can take you anywhere you desire and do it safely every time. He's actually five gaited as he can walk/trot/gait slow to fast with the very best and has the perfect lope. Very little seems to bother him and he's happy to walk on a loose rein or give you plenty mo' if that's what you want He was Lisa's personal horse for a few years and then we just turned him out as we'd gotten so fond of him. But, Laredo is just too great to not be really enjoyed by somebody wanting a totally awesome trail horse. He's comfortable to ride in any type trail/terrain you choose and feels unbelievable underneath you. You'll find him hard to wear out and he's always got more than enough to satisfy the most seasoned rider yet no problem for almost anyone to enjoy. Go west.. $5500 Head Picture Trail Picture1 2 3 Video1 2 3 4 New Trail 4/12/09 Video1 2 3 4 3/21/09 Put the saddle on Laredo for the first time in more than 1.5 years and he was a perfect gentleman. Walked/gaited/loped/neck reined/whole nine yards... |
![]() CJ is the half brother to my personal horse, LS... ![]() |
Cactus Jack
is another one of our awesome 3y/o that are just waiting for us to get out there and make his trail videos. Here are a couple of quick "around the barn doing stuff" videos that are representative of the great temperament that all of our horses have. They're born with it and we just spend our time helping them develop the right direction... Video1 2 3 4 I'll get his complete write-up finished asap. We also have CJ's full brother coming up behind him. Head Picture1 2 Alt. Picture1 2 Full write-up as I get the time to sit down and compose it.... |
![]() Above is Bill out on the trail having fun... 10/08 Bill didn't get quite tall enough for Lisa's long legs so we've made him available for some shorter legs.. Below is Bill as a yearling here at home... 02/06 ![]() |
Take on the Wild
West or anywhere else...Pecos Bill is locked, loaded and ready to take you anywhere you're wanting to ride in style. He's one of the more uniquely marked horses you'll find and as pretty as he looks, I can tell you that he rides even better. His gait is extremely smooth and easy to ride at any speed, he loves the trails and makes anything you're wanting to do a pleasure. Open or close gaits- no problem, tackle any type terrain- no problem, jump big ole logs- no problem, ride down the road- no problem, and the list goes on. Bill stands a stoutly made 14.3h and could possibly make 15h, but he's never had any trouble carrying me anywhere. From the first day of his training he's been one of those exceptionally intelligent and willing students that just always "get it" which has made him more than a whole lotta' fun. Bill is coming 4 y/o now and is very calm/laid back to ride in any type situation. If you're looking for a horse to get old with, this is your huckleberry... SOLD Head Picture 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... |
![]() Larketta is a registered AQHA Appendix mare Since I only know enough about dressage to be dangerous, you can contact Dr. Reynolds directly for complete information on this really nice mare. Email ReynoldRap@aol.com with your questions. |
Larketta...Larketta
is belongs to Dr. Forrest Reynolds, DVM who happens to be the truly awesome veterinarian that is treating my HollieAnna for the cancer she is battling at this time. A battle that she is winning I might add. Larketta is a 12y/o registered AQHA Appendix mare that was purchased so that his 16 y/o son could dabble with dressage to see how he might enjoy that discipline. While he felt that it was definitely an opportunity to hone and improve his equitation skills, it just wasn't something that he wanted to seriously pursue and so he has gone back to enjoying western pleasure type riding. Larketta's previous owner had used her as a utility all around ranch horse and his daughter had also done some dressage with her as well. She's an intelligent horse that needs a regular riding schedule and not just hopped on every couple of months. Since I am not really informed about dressage, I would refer anyone interested to speak with Dr. Reynolds or his son directly for complete information. As most anyone who regularly watches our website will know, we NEVER offer horses for sale that we do not personally own. This is the one exception that I'm very happy to offer for consideration because of the immense respect that I have for Dr. Reynolds. |
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SADDLES
FOR SALE Lisa has several great gaited horse saddles to
get me pictures and descriptions so that I can post them to the Saddles and Tack page. There is a brand new black Circle Y, an almost new black Crates/Tennessean, and introducing the Liberty Gaited Horse Saddle. These are all saddles that we know to fit 99% of all the gaited horses out there as well as fit/sit the rider very comfortably and securely. Call or email Lisa for specifics. Pictures can be seen on the Saddles/Tack page of the website along with descriptions and pricing. It's harder to find really nice Black saddles/accessories, but Lisa has several sets coming all ready to fit your gaited horse perfectly. Call or email for details. |
![]() Mojo's mane now touches his nose and shoulder... ![]() |
Get your Mojo
workin'.... Silver Streak's Mojo has sure got his. He
is a 4y/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, we 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 He is Lisa's riding horse.. MojoPicture1 2 3 |
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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 at left 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 9/9/08 Julie just sent the beautiful snowy picture yesterday and I have to say I am just a little envious of that ride and scenery. She said the dog just showed up and has decided he'll just stay with this family, but who in their right mind could possibly blame him. It's a great decision. Hopefully, we are going to see some snowy weather this winter here in southern middle Tennessee and we'll get an opportunity to have some of the same fun. Jr and Lincoln are so very lucky to have such a home and wonderful people in their lives. Julie says she can now just cradle Jr's lower jaw in her hand and lead him any/everywhere she wants and he goes confidently with her. I always knew it would get this good and it hasn't even approached the very best yet. Thanks again for sharing your lives with us and we are always anxiously awaiting the next update.... ps... It is hard to believe that in just one month, 10/9/08, Jr has been gone from here four years. Time flies when you're having fun and every person/critter/etc is happy and content... Christmas 2008.
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