
215 Henderson Road
Shelbyville, Tennessee
David and Lisa Taylor Owner/Operators
EveningShadeFarm@Hughes.net
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Please look below to see some of the horses that we have placed in new homes.
To see a larger different version of the pictures
below, just click anywhere on the picture. More pictures can
be seen by clicking on the links.
All of our Tennessee Walking Horses for sale and
Spotted Saddle Horses for sale are ridden alone and in groups, on country roads and trails, around
cars, trucks, tractors, ATV's, eighteen wheel Tyson Chicken trucks, etc. and
are exposed to as many different obstacles as possible. Our trail rides
consist of uphill and downhill, creeks and water, rocky and muddy, and
sometimes roadside riding, so that the horses for sale will be versatile and
experienced on trails. 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. Each 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 bit for that last little bit of primping. We represent any Tennessee Walker for sale or
Spotted Saddle Horse for sale as honestly and accurately as possible.
Potential buyers have the option, and are welcome, to come and test ride any
horse and have a pre-purchase exam
before horses leave Evening Shade Farm.
We are not professional horse traders and do not make our
living selling gaited trail horses. Lisa is a Registered
Nurse and I work with the School System. Consequently, the selection of
gaited trail horses for sale that you will find on our site will be limited to
only the caliber horse that we would personally keep forever because our goal is to offer high quality gaited horses, not quantity.
While many of the gaited trail horses for sale are raised and started right here at Evening
Shade Farm, we also search out quality gaited trail horses. These are not horse sale, trade, or
consignment
horses, but carefully selected and purchased by us from individual owners. We look at many different
aspects of the gaited trail horses we consider, and ultimately the decision comes down to
one all important question; "Would I purchase this gaited trail horse for my own
personal companion?". If the answer is yes, that Tennessee Walking horse is the one you will
see on our Horses for Sale page available for your consideration. Please feel
free to contact us at any time with any questions you may have using the
address, phone number, and/or e-mail link above. We really look forward to
hearing from you.....
![]() Above: Harold at 4y/o ~~~Below: Harold at 7y/o ![]() Harold's beautiful shade of grey now (03/11) and he celebrates his 11th birthday, better than ever... ![]() |
Only his
hairdresser knows... A Different Shade of Grey
is unusually colored, but he's an unusually nice horse in every other way also. He's 7y/o 15.1h TWH gelding that has been trail ridden in just about all the popular places and it's apparent in his demeanor. He has all the qualities that will make owning him enjoyable from the easy way he grooms, shoes, bathes, to his wonderful gait and disposition under saddle. Harold stands quietly to mount/dismount, walks slow and easy until asked for more, and is one of the most polite and sweet horses. He measures 15.1h and so he's just right to get on and off easily. He's grey and proud of it... I have gotten so attached to Harold that I had been keeping him to ride along with Bomber & Wildy, but I hardly ever get time to ride/enjoy him and he's just too good not to ride... Head Picture Alt. Picture Harold then and now... I thought it might be interesting for some to see how a grey horse changes color over time. The picture above was Harold as a 4y/o (early 2004) and the one to the left is Harold as a 7y/o (mid 2007). You can easily see how he has lightened in the body as well as the mane and tail. But they can also look quite different going through a given year as seasons change. I guess one of the neatest things about owning a grey horse is that it is never boring because just like the weather in Tennessee, if you don't like it today just wait for tomorrow. They also have an unusual ability to look clean even when you go get them out of the pasture from running/playing/rolling. Black and Liver Chestnut have always been hard to beat for my money, but Harold's put grey right up there for me. Alt. Picture1 2 3 Head Picture Harold is now available... Harold came home with me when he was a coming 3y/o. I started him and along the way fell in love so I kept him until he was 7y/o for myself. Because he was just too good to only be enjoyed for a few rides a year I decided to place him in a wonderful home all the way out in Oregon. Things can change in peoples' lives and so it did with Harold's person. Circumstances forced her to part with him, and like me, she loved him so much that she found it to be very difficult to let him leave. Since she knew that it would be almost impossible for her to find him the right kind of home, we worked together to get him back to me so I could again love him and find him the perfect place. I brought him back home in October of 2009 and am just now considering letting him go. Feel free to call me and discuss details if you're interested in a very special companion..SOLD These videos were taken 03/22/11, the first 15 minutes under saddle since he came back home to me in Oct. '09, and barefoot. He was PERFECT... Harold has a new home with Pepperjack and others in NY. I am so excited/happy. |
![]() Cody's coloring is as beautiful as his conformation ![]() This boy has the experience to take you everywhere |
The name sounds
fierce...But Dakota's Rolling Thunder might just be one of absolutely sweetest/ gentlest horses we've ever offered. We raised and placed his older brother, High Five, a couple of years ago and always looked forward to the time that we'd get to offer another from this fine family. They share all the same great qualities wanted/needed in a wonderful trail partner from the very obvious outer beauty to all the inner beauty imaginable. Cody stands 15 hands and has nearly perfect conformation from nose to tail. He's very laid back yet has all the "stuff" needed to handle the toughest terrain and I have had him there where he proved to me just exactly why I do love these guys so much. So far, nothing has ever seemed to bother him from traffic to wildlife to bad weather to gas powered leaf blower/ etc and he just gets better and better every ride. His gait is awesome at every speed and he carries himself in a very proud/ classy fashion. Cody loves everyone he's ever met and his stall video speaks volumes to his extremely gentle nature and personality. Lots of people worry about the younger horse's age but I love being able to personalize and make a horse my "very own" rather than to be riding "someone else's" older horse that they tired of having. At 3y/o and as good as he is today, I can only dream/ imagine just what a super aged horse he'll make with his wonderful attitude and loving disposition. He's gentle enough for most anyone with horse sense to ride, yet has the potential to be any and everything even the most seasoned rider could want. I would not hesitate to load him up and go trail riding anywhere there's riding to be done because he's proven to me that he's calm, steady, and surefooted enough to do the job. No weatherman necessary to predict the Rolling Thunder... SOLD Alt. Picture1 2 3 4 Head Picture1 2 3 4 Trail Picture1 2 3 4 |
![]() Blackout is one of those buddies who just loves to be right with you and he loves getting a face hug... ![]() Blackout looks totally awesome and beautiful in this video carrying the majestic American flag ... For size comparison, Lisa is 5'11" and I am 6'2" |
Don't dare call the
power company... Champagne Blackout will have
you praying for a power outage/blackout every time you think of him. He may just be THE most handsome "Lookout" offspring we have ever raised and there've been some pretty ones. We just started Blackout June '09 even though he turned 4y/o back in May '09 because he was a bit smaller than usual, maybe because his dam was a maiden mare and he was her very first baby. He's always been one of the sweetest most affectionate horses ever and absolutely loves being with a person no matter what you're doing. While he was growing up I could go across into the 70 acres pasture where he, and all of our youngsters and mares live, and always count on him to be the first one to come meet me for some loving. We trimmed his feet, wormed him, and did anything we wanted right there in the middle of the pasture with no problems. He haltered/led just like he was an adult from the first time and when I brought him over to begin work, he took a bath and clipped like he'd done it many times. Blackout's gait is wonderfully smooth and he seems able to do it for as long as you like but never minds walking slowly either. His mouth is light/responsive and he listens intently for whatever is asked. He's 5y/o, very well made 14.3 hands but you'd swear he was much bigger when you're up in the saddle riding. He has a beaming presence about him and just naturally sets his head for that beautiful way of going. He's one of the most competent and capable trail horses I've ever ridden and takes on every new/different challenge with ease like a well seasoned professional. I do, and will always, consider that my Wildman is the most beautiful black horse ever born but there's a very close runner-up right here. Don't turn on the lights because you'll love the Blackout... Head Picture1 2 3 Alt. Picture1 2 3 4 Tack Picture1 2 3 4 SOLD Trail Picture1 2 3 Flag |
![]() Joe and Soldier are just some of the great brothers and several more of the brothers are listed below... |
Having the wonderful opportunity
to breed, raise, and train many horses through the years, you begin to think about lots of different aspects of the horses' lives we share. I always am so amazed at how the siblings seem drawn to each other even when they are from different years and foal crops. I really do wonder if they feel some familial connection like you hear about among sisters and brothers who get separated at birth or early age. We absolutely love raising up and training our own horses and having the chance to make them special and eventually become someone's very own, with no bad habits or "baggage" carried forward from some less than ideal life/home. Then that new owner gets the pleasure and opportunity to make that horse "theirs" and ride one that is truly unique/custom just to them. It's just really hard to imagine how it could be any better than owning, riding, & growing with a great minded young horse that hasn't "been around the block". |
![]() CJ is the half brother to my personal horse, LS... He's as close to a perfect 10 as we've ever owned. ![]() |
Cactus Jack
is another one of our awesome guys that is just waiting for us to get out there and make his trail videos. He was born to be a totally awesome trail horse and has lived up to the dream. Those really special horse partners we all want aren't made, they're born with it and we just spend our time helping them develop in the right direction...Head 1 2 Alt. Picture1 2 Full write-up when I'm ready to part with him. Lisa says I really don't want to place him. She may just be hitting on something there. Maybe one of the very best young horses you'll ever find. He's the total package...SOLD /UPDATE...As fate would have it, just as I finally prepared to part with CJ and post his info, the perfect someone chose CJ for their lifetime trail/pleasure partner. I am so happy at how things (you just have to love it when they do) worked out exactly as I had dreamed they would for CJ. They are going to be sharing such a wonderful life... Below is a partial list of our 2010 up and coming available soon trail partners... ...CJ's full brother will be ready this coming spring and he is just as awesome. Call for details. No pictures or videos taken yet. Beautiful 3 y/o Chestnut/White. ...Three more brothers to CJ, Budd, and LS(my personal horse) who'll be coming available soon. One is a beautiful Black/White 3y/o, an incredible Black/White 4y/o and an awesome Chestnut/White 4y/o for almost anyone to ride/enjoy. ...One of the most beautiful Black/White geldings we have ever owned. He'll be available later in the spring. He's even bigger/prettier now. ...Remember Harold? His person's life took a turn and so we brought him right back home. He may be available some day. I'm going to enjoy him for a while... ...And a totally awesome Gold Champagne with such a personality/gait to love. |
![]() Budd is another one of the handsome "brothers"... ![]() |
I'll take my Budd
Light hot or cold....Beaucoup's Budd Light might just be one of the simplest/easiest horses to enjoy on the trail that you could ever imagine. He's a wonderful partner from beginning to end and it won't matter what you've got planned, he'll deliver with ease and confidence. Budd has been an excellent student since day one and has always learned everything we've offered to teach him on the first try and once he's learned it, it's in there to stay. He's a real stocky 15.1 plus hand coming 4y/o TWH that proves again that it doesn't take age to be a great horse, it just takes a great horse with great training to be a great horse. I would put him up against the very best found and match disposition, mind, and overall temperament regardless of age. His gait is very nice, his walk is one of the smoothest to be found, and while he's happy to move on out, he would be just as happy to walk, literally, all day long. My personal horse, LS, is his brother as are many others we have offered in the last few years and I am always grinning from ear to ear every time we have one ready. Budd is truly a trail partner in every way whether it's rural or urban riding, hilly or flat, woods or road. Never mind that he is absolutely beautiful to look at, he's one that I would be happy to ride from now 'til the end of my riding days... and that's a long way off. You'll never care if he's ice cold or not, because he's always great... This Budd is for you.... SOLD Alternate Picture1 2 3 4 Head Picture Trail Picture1 2 4 5 |
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Ride the Ponderosa
every day... Beaucoup's Little Joe couldn't be more
fun if Hoss, Ben, and Adam were there to ride with you. He's a 5y/o TWH who is as gentle as the day is long and sweet doesn't come close to being the right adjective to describe his disposition. He's a "big" 15.1h and always gives a feeling of total confidence when out on the trail. Joe is one of those trail horses that just seems to be in 4 wheel drive taking very deliberate slow steps in even the trickiest type terrain. His favorite gait is to walk but it's absolutely no problem to get him into his really smooth gait and he has a big fun rolling canter that reminds me of DJ every time we do it. I have found him to be extremely steady minded and it would seem to take a true disaster to get his attention diverted from delivering a great ride every time we saddle up. He's the kind of horse that almost any person with just the basic natural ability to ride horses could learn and build their confidence while improving their own skill level. But, don't think for a minute you will out- grow his ability as he has the natural gift to please even the seasoned riders who enjoy a challenge once in a while. Bathing, clipping, load/unload, shoeing, etc. are all done with ease and he seems intent on always fully cooperating with any request given. Each and every "brother" who shares his great sire have been just the same and we would have a hard time dreaming of better trail partners/ family members. Joe's pictures give a glimpse of his beauty but the real joy is knowing him in person. You can find all the fun of Virginia City and the Ponderosa right here and then begin to write your own perfect script with Joe... SOLD Alt. Picture1 2 Head Picture1 2 3 Trail Picture1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
![]() Soldier is one the "brothers" we'll offer this year... ![]() |
Atten-Hut,
Forward, March...Beaucoup's Soldier is definitely the type
to be a 4-Star General in anybody's army. He's a 3y/o TWH who proves over and over just why we love his daddy, who happens to be the daddy of my personal horse LS and several other boys we've previously placed and still to come. Soldier is such a sweet/loving horse and has a wonderful mind which makes all the different stuff you do with him a pleasure. On the trail he's taken any challenge with the savvy and confidence that you'd expect from a much older horse, yet he's always had it. He's very steady and his gait is one of those naturally smooth and easy to ride so it doesn't require any special knowledge or skill to enjoy. Walking down slowly is never a problem and he has just the right amount of go to get the job done if you want to move on and gait or climb a hill and see what's up there. I've had Soldier in some very tough/tight/tricky places and he has never let me down, and actually been quite amazing in a spot or two where we really had to be precise and steady. It's always fun to have an excellent student and this boy is sure enough got what it takes to be on the Honor Roll. All the routine stuff like baths/clipping/loading/ unloading/standing to mount/shoeing/etc are so simple and easy to do. He's just another one of those really great horses that's born to be a trail partner and he literally gets better with every step on every ride. He stands a little over 15.2h at this time but will likely get to 15.3ish when he's fully matured making him such a great size for about any type riding. While I may be too old to join Uncle Sam's army, I'd be sure to find a way to be in the army with this Soldier... SOLD Head Picture1 2 3 4 5 Alt. Picture1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
![]() Shadow is another one of the "brothers" now ready and I can't imagine many who couldn't ride him... ![]() |
He casts a big
Shadow... Beaucoup's Shadow does cast a large shadow 'cause he is a big boy. At 15.3h, and probably a little more growing to do, Shadow is big enough to pack the larger rider who can mount him but it would be hard to find a sweeter/gentler horse. He has the same wonderful disposition all his "brothers" exhibit and might even take it a notch up in the gentle department, if that could be possible. Every time Lisa rides him she comes back grinning from ear to ear and always comments that he is totally obedient and compliant answering every request with a confident "yes". Although I know there is someone out there who couldn't ride him, I have a hard time imagining who that could be. He is simple/ easy to ride whether you want to walk or gait and while he never gets in a hurry you can get him to move out just for the asking. Just like every horse we own, he is grain fed 14% feed twice daily, fat/healthy, stall kept and still has the laid back disposition to make most anyone a great riding partner. On the trail he's always very careful to step in just the right direction and keeps his footing perfect. He's got the same wonderful gait that all these boys have and he'll do it with one rider or two as we've found him totally happy to ride double. Shadow's color when he's fully shed out is the most brilliant copper sorrel and his unusual white markings really stand out in the sun. He's a dream to handle on the ground as he has such a laid back "do whatever you want with me" type attitude. All the routine daily chores are a breeze and I have many times had to pick out his stall around him if he's resting as he doesn't mind just lying there while I work. The only Shadow I can think to have a more relaxing time near would be that of a big shade tree... Alt. Picture1 2 Head Picture1 2 3 Trail Picture1 2 3 SOLD |
![]() Santana has just enough white to be really "fancy" ![]() |
Get out your best shirt... Beaucoups Fancy Pants
will certainly carry you out in some serious style no matter where you're going. He's a big 16h, 5y/o TWH who is another one of the many brothers we've had the pleasure to offer the last several years. His gait is awesome and stylish and when you pair that up with incredible coloring what you get is some major "bling bling". This big boy has all the right stuff to satisfy the most avid rider who wants to look great and get the job done. I can't imagine how you could get a better total package and he's got years of great riding ahead. Santana is sweet like every one of the many brothers we've raised up including my personal horse, LS. He loves a bath, is a breeze to shoe/clip/groom, loads/unloads the best, stands stock still to mount, and is just an overall joy to be around any time/any day. As you can see in the videos, he'll walk out on a loose rein, step up into his incredible gait when asked, and cooperate with any request. He's the last one of these boys for a while as the next round are just coming along as weanlings and yearlings and we're going to miss riding them until they come of age. We hear all the time, "you can't ride color", and although that is so very true it sure is nice when you can. That being said, I would take a dozen more like him in any color of the rainbow and that's just as true for every other horse we've got to offer at this time. Out on the trail Santana is simple and easy to ride taking any challenge presented confidently and competently. He seems to thrive in tough terrain and always has enough grit to get the job done right. It's time to go shop for some new wardrobe becasue you're gonna need something extraordinary and sharp to go with these Fancy Pants... SOLD Reg. TWHBEA Alt. Picture1 2 3 4 Head Picture Tack Picture1 2 |
![]() Rooster came home with us as a coming yearling... ![]() Rooster's perfect someone found him & he's gone home to his new family. I couldn't be any happier. ![]() |
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 5y/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... Head Picture1 2 Alt. Picture1 2 SOLD 5/1/09 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". I never doubted for a minute that they were out there looking for Rooster..... |
![]() Peyton's summer color is a deep rich golden shade and it's coming in. New pictures if he's still here... ![]() |
He'll take you to
the Super Bowl... Peyton's Lucky Charm makes every trail ride seem like the championship game. While I'm not an avid fan of professional sports, I am very familiar with a few names and this boy is to the horse world the same thing his namesake is to the football world. He's a consummate professional every time he's saddled up and delivers a winning ride every time out. Peyton is a stocky 15.1h, 7y/o TWH that may just be the best example of color, style, and the perfect disposition you could find. He has always been right at home in any/every situation and new place we've ridden. Due to the volume of rain we've seen in our area the last several weeks, the trails are extremely muddy everywhere nearby so we've been doing a lot of road riding. On a recent ride, while on the way back to the trailer, a jeep and a pickup truck could not seem to find the common courtesy to slow down whatsoever (they were going at least 40mph). Peyton never flinched a single hair as they, apparently unconcerned that some horses could react badly, whizzed by us. He'll lead, follow, ride the middle, and just as easily go out alone if that's what you need. Walking slowly on a loose rein is never a problem, but he loves to gait if you want and he's some kinda' great at it. He travels very proudly with his head up and looking just like the world class guy he is. His conformation is as beautiful as we've ever seen with a short round back and gorgeous long neck that just naturally arches. Each time we look for a new addition of any age to add to our cast of characters, we look for the best horse we've ever had. Peyton surely fits the bill for the criteria. It will be hard not to win at the game of trail/pleasure riding when you've got this Peyton as your quarterback... SOLD Reg. TWHBEA Alternate Picture1 2 3 Head 1 2 Trail Picture1 2 3 5 |
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Who's
your Daddy... Rock's Cat Daddy
answers that question easily every time you're in his company. He's a 12y/o registered SSH that has more great trail and pleasure riding experience than most horses will ever know. At 15.1h and a very heavy built horse, he can carry most any size rider all day in any terrain with the confidence and steady ability that everyone wants. His beauty rivals the very best but that pales in comparison to the total package that is the "Cat Daddy" of all. I can't imagine how anyone could help but fall in love with him, and even timid riders should feel a confidence that will make them want to ride every opportunity possible. His gait is so smooth at any and every speed, he'll walk slowly on a loose rein indefinitely, take on any challenge for the asking and accomplish it with the ease and steady nature of the seasoned pro he is, and leave you totally satisfied at the end of every ride. It won't matter if you go out every day or ride once a month because he's going to be the same great partner each time you saddle him up and head out for a minute or all day. Cat is a great housekeeper, loves a bath, stands for shoeing like a perfect gentleman, loads/unloads with simple ease, won't move a muscle when you mount/dismount, and does anything we've ever asked of him just like the gentle partner that he is. In the woods he's a pro, down the road he's steady and easy, at he park it doesn't matter what's going on because he's got the calm nature to take it all in and keep doing his job without distraction. Like so many of the awesome horses we've owned before, Lisa wants to keep him around forever but we just have to make him available to be someone's "Cat Daddy". Reg NSSHA Alt. Picture1 2 3 4 5 Head1 2 3 4 5 6 Trail Picture SOLD |
![]() Magic rides bareback as easily as saddled... ![]() |
He's a
Delight all over... Magic's
Colorful Delight is all that his name
implies and so much more. He's a 9y/o, 15.1h registered SSH with a mind and disposition to rival the very best and a lifetime of trail experience in some of the toughest TN terrain. It really doesn't matter how seldom or often you can ride, where or with how many you choose to ride, how easy or how tough you ride, or if you just want to love on him. He's a very rare find. Magic has one of those smooth natural gaits at any/every speed and it is effortless on his part, and will require nothing special from his rider. I just really can't imagine how anyone that could climb on could have any trouble riding him and loving it. Baths, clipping, loading, shoeing, and all the other routine stuff is simple and easy making him a real pleasure to hang out with any time or any where. He's so steady and quiet in every situation we've ever encountered from wildlife on the trail to the crazies on the road that have no regard for others, even when they're on horseback. The other day the county was out mowing the roadside with their big John Deere tractor with a bush hog that hangs out from the side (it was raised up and singing loudly just driving down the road) and we rode by it like it didn't even exist. That's just who Magic is and he's that same horse every day. You'll never have to catch him because if he sees you coming his way, he's going to meet you before you can ever get to him. Lisa loves trail riding him because his trail work is flawless and he's careful and surefooted no matter what the ground is like. There's just nothing more fun than riding on a horse that takes out all the guesswork. We just love our horses to be Colorful and Delightful, but it's even better when they've got that special Magic... SOLD Reg. SSHBEA Alt. Picture1 2 3 4 Head 1 2 3 4 5 Trail Picture1 2 3 |
![]() Twister is developing one of the nicest/smoothest trail canters. She's a dappled Caramel Buckskin. ![]() |
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 Lisa is putting 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... SOLD Tack Picture Alt. Picture1 2 Close-up of her Buckskin color 1 2 3 |
![]() Just wait until you see really good pictures of him. Champ was chosen before we could get to the new pictures and I kind of figured that might happen as he's just the kind of horse that's never for sale.... |
In this corner,
the undisputed Champ...I'm a Champ truly is the
undisputed champion when it comes to trail and pleasure riding. He's a 7y/o, 15.2h TWH who may be the very best 5 plus y/o horse we've ever had the opportunity to purchase. As most who watch our site regularly know, we seldom have "older" horses that we didn't raise up because quite frankly, very few "great" older horses ever come to be available unless someone has an unfortunate circumstance in their life. So it's very rare for us to offer a horse like this one because we just rarely find one. He does it all from the time you put the halter on until you unsaddle from one of the best rides you'll ever enjoy, including parking out for easier mounting. Champ has a pair of the most beautiful/expressive eyes into which you'll ever look and it only gets better from there. His disposition is incredible and every moment I have spent with him has been my complete pleasure. On the trail he's extremely solid and steady taking very careful steps in the trickiest terrain and riding him is as simple as operating a "point and shoot" camera. He'll walk on a loose rein for as long as you like, step into a wonderfully smooth gait for the asking, has a canter that's as fun as it is easy, and neck reins on top of all that. I honestly cannot find fault with him in any way, including being an immaculate house keeper when up is in his stall. His beauty is second to none from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail, and by the way, they are both snow white. The farrier will love him, loading/ unloading are a breeze, he loves taking a bath, and I've personally found him one of the most polite/best mannered boys imaginable. If I didn't already have more "personal mates" than I can ride regularly, you can bet this one would never be available. Ali, Hagler, Leonard, and this boy all earned "Champ" ... SOLD Trail Picture1 2 3 4 5 6 Videos and more pictures as weather/time allow |
![]() ![]() 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 (7/15/08) 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... SOLD Head Picture Alt. Picture1 2 Trail Picture |
![]() Sam is a beautiful Cremello with White mane/tail and he is the "creme de la creme" in every way... ![]() This is a new picture of Sam taken 12/03/10 |
Fly high on White
Lightning... Silver Streak's White Lightning aka
"Sam", is another brother of Mojo, Lisa's personal horse. He's a stoutly built 15.1h reg. TWH with all the great qualities we've come to expect from this superior family of horses. Sam has a very regal look about him, maybe due to his soft Cremello color which has a pearl-like glow. He's a very steady calm 8y/o boy with a real no nonsense/ non-spooky attitude which makes him very simple and easy for almost anyone to ride. Sam loves to eat and will follow you anywhere/ do anything for a treat. He's lived a wonderful pampered life and had only the best of care, and we are committed to finding that same lifestyle for his future (the same as we do for all of our family of horses). He loves to go out in the pasture and hasn't had any problem with the sun, and loves a stall. On the trail he delivers a solid/steady ride and has never seemed to care what you do or when you choose to do it. Sam has all the right stuff to make the perfect trail/pleasure companion for life and does it with all the style and grace of the truly wonderful Tennessee Walking Horse. He has a very solid four beat gait at every speed, and also a nice smooth canter. Just for a little fun we took Sam over to the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration show grounds to ride around and enjoy talking to horse show goers. He was a PERFECT gentleman in every way, allowing folks from toddler size to adults a chance to pet and meet a Tennessee Walking Horse up close. There were vehicles of all type and description, back-up beepers, huge crowds swarming and he seemed to actually love every minute. He might be as much at home doing a mounted police/crowd control job as being a natural trail horse. Lisa rode Mojo and I rode Sam and we had an absolute blast. Prohibition has ended... SOLD Alt. Picture1 2 3 4 Trail Pic SnowPicture |
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You couldn't
paint him any prettier...Handpainted
Delight is as pretty as any picture I've seen and his disposition is just as pretty. He's a big stout 15.3h TWH who's got trail experience in several states and can do the job just right no matter what may come along. At 5y/o, he's a great age for anyone that rides to enjoy and have a great time doing it. Painter has plenty of size and ability to tackle the tuff terrain yet the gentle easy going nature to walk along slowly on a loose rein and take in the scenery. He's a good stall keeper, gets along with everybody out in the pasture, catches/loads/bathes/etc with ease and is just an all around great horse to do anything that suits you. His gait is wonderfully smooth at any speed and it will not require anything special from him or his rider to get it right. Out on the trail he has a nice short lope/canter and will come right back to a slow walk with ease after. He has just the perfect amount of white to really set off the beautiful golden Palomino coloring and his mane and tail are pure white and beautiful. While we are not going to say that absolutely anyone could ride him, there should be very few who couldn't/wouldn't be able to enjoy him if they can get up in the saddle. Painter has all the qualities we look to find in a really great trail horse from the nose to the tail and he's a pleasure to deal with from the stall to the trail and back again. His granddaddy also just happens to be the daddy of MOJO, who many will recall his beautiful Chocolate shade of Palomino, and Painter will have a similar coloring. Getting just the perfect picture to capture his total beauty is impossible to do but once you meet him in person you'll find him to be a true Delight...SOLD Reg. TWHBEA Alt. Picture1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Head Picture1 2 3 |
![]() 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. Pic1 2 3 Head Keb Mo is SOLD and has left us to move in with his awesome new family. I just couldn't let him get gone without making some new pictures and some videos to show off. He was born a great horse and turned into nothing less than nearly the best trail/pleasure partner we have ever had the privilege to raise up. That's not said to take anything away from all of the wonderful horses we have had and presently have. I personally miss each and every horse that leaves us, but knowing what amazing new homes and families that they join makes it fun and joyful. Keb and Pecos Bill are going together and so they'll be there to give each other comfort during the trip and as they settle into their new home and surroundings. |
![]() 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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Sync-chronize your
watches... Hagood's N'Sync knows how to synchronize
good times with great riding. He's a 9y/o TWH who stands a very well made and stoutly built 15.2h and he can get the job done in style. His gait is smooth/easy and he's a real blast to take out on the trails and have some extreme fun. He is very simple to ride at home or on the trail and is so mellow/laid back that almost anyone with good basic horse sense will absolutely love him. We didn't ride him all winter and he was near perfect his first ride out. His manners on the ground and under saddle are the best so whatever you may want to do with him will be easy. I personally love a high headed and pretty going kind of horse so Sync is one of my personal favorites to take out trail riding. The day we went back and decided to bring him home, I was experiencing some pain in my back so when we rode him the final time it was up to Lisa. She disappeared off into the woods and about 30 minutes later I was beginning to wonder where she might be. Well she emerged from the trail with a big grin on her face so I knew he'd passed the final test. He's very sure-footed and so capable in the woods and no matter what type terrain encountered, he seems always able to deliver a very solid ride. It's really fun to take a horse out who makes you believe in him and Sync is one of those horses. Nothing seems to divert his attention from the trail and odd stuff that always makes it's way in front of your horse out on the trail doesn't bother him in the least. We don't often find really nice older horses as most people keep keep them forever, but occasionally one does come along and when they do we always have a spot for them. Good times and you can get N'Sync... SOLD Head1 2 Alt. Pic1 2 Tack1 2 Trail Pic1 2 |
![]() ![]() Copper rides/gaits bitted, bit-less, or in a side-pull and has one of the nicest trail lopes/canter to ride |
...."daddy ran
the whiskey in a big block Dodge"....Copperhead Road proves to be far better than any big block Dodge if you're looking to have fun and see the sights up and down any trail. He's a very solidly built and great minded 15h, 5y/o that can carry most any size rider easily and he'll park out to make mounting even easier. His color is the perfect shade of Buckskin and what makes it even better is that he does not have a white hair any place on his body so you get all the perfect coal black to go with that beautiful copper. The terrain never seems too tough for this boy and while he'll be all the horse that even the most seasoned rider may want, he's plenty gentle for just about anyone who has good basic horse sense, and that's needed to ride any horse besides the ones out front of Wal Mart. He was raised by the family who still own his daddy and we were plenty pleased to be able to acquire such a great family horse. Copper really enjoys attention and will let you do anything that needs done with the ease and cooperation that we look for in any/every horse. He will walk quietly all day if you'd like and never get hurried, or step up and gait easily for you whenever asked. He is very simple and easy to handle and ride so whether you're loading up to get out on the trails or just taking a day to hang out around the place and do routine stuff, it will be fun. You can ride him out alone or in any size group, any place in that group, down the road, or anywhere else and he's always having fun. Color aside, Copper is going to be one of those horses that everybody compliments because he's just plain old awesome in every way... You'll always come back on Copperhead Road...SOLD Head Picture1 2 3 Alt. Picture1 2 3 4 Tack Picture1 2 |
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This Beau will
Rock your world...Generator's Rocky Beau has everything even the most discriminating person could want in a perfect Beau. He's a 3y/o TWH that stands a a very nice 15.1h and will fill out to make the perfect size horse. His disposition is absolutely wonderful and his gait is so smooth that it would be hard to decide which is better. Beau is developing the perfect rocking chair type canter and never gets wound up about anything. In all of the videos listed below he is working in a Bosal that we put on him for the very first time five minutes before I began shooting these clips. He has always taken to every request we have made of him and just gets better and better each ride. We have ridden him at night, down the road for miles, in every type terrain you could imagine, by himself and in groups, and he always delivers a perfect ride each time he's saddled up. He'll walk or gait on a loose rein when asked like all of our horses, is neck reining, and backs. Beau is another one of those awesome young horses who turn out to be the aged horses that everyone oohs and aahs over and wishes that they owned themselves. We've had him since a yearling and he's been a pleasure to work with and never had an issue dealing with any new or different situation we've ever encountered. He's the type of horse that we focus our efforts on because he was born to be a great trail/pleasure horse and the work is always so easy with this type. They just "get it" from the very beginning and that makes every day fun. If you're looking to find a wonderful partner then this may be the ultimate Beau... SOLD Head Picture1 2 Tack Picture Alt. Picture1 2 |
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Better than a
Texas oil well...Black Gold's Gunsmoke is
definitely an extremely rare TWH. Over the years we've looked at many horses of color and had never come across a buckskin that possessed all the qualities that we require in a great horse. Smokey has it all from picture perfect beauty, great disposition, wonderful gait, to outstanding conformation. He's a 6y/o full 16h gelding that is as solid on the trail as any horse we have and is so calm that almost anyone should be at home on his back. He'll stand quietly whenever asked, walk as slowly for as long as you like, cover lots of ground with every step when you ask for more, and carry you all day long as if he would never get tired. Jed Clampett didn't strike it this rich... Head Picture SOLD |
![]() 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 Head Picture Alt. Picture1 2 Tack Picture1 2 Trail Picture |
![]() Gypsy is a very pretty dark chestnut/black color |
KING me...
The Gypsy King
will have you thinking you're the royalty with all the devotion and loyalty he'll lavish on you. He's an extremely gentle and loving 6y/o TWH who has impeccable manners in every respect from the stall to the trails and back again. Gypsy's gait is rock steady at any speed from slow walking down the trail to whatever speed you choose to gait and he does it all on a loose rein. He never hurries unless you ask for him to and is settled and extremely consistent anywhere you take him. It doesn't matter if you can only ride intermittently because he never changes and will be the very same steady solid horse each and every time you saddle up. He's a thick made 14.3h and is plenty sturdy to carry most anyone easily down the trail and his size is so nice for mounting. Take him home and you'll be the one joining the Royal family... Head Picture Tack Picture SOLD |
![]() 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" ... SOLD Head Picture Alt. Picture1 2 Tack Picture |
![]() Beam is as good as any gelding you'll ever find... |
"Shining star for
you to see..." Beam of Belfast might just outshine even the brightest night sky stars. She may be the sweetest, gentlest, most loving girl you'll ever find. Beam is a 4y/o TWH that has absolutely every quality we look for in a wonderfully fun trail/pleasure companion. The videos will give just a glimpse of how willing/able and totally into her person she gets. I have had more fun playing with her than money could buy and she just gets better and better every day, if that's possible. She loves to eat and be loved on and it doesn't matter how often, or seldom, you ride her she's always perfect. She'll neck rein in a halter, gaits the best with or without tack, and if you call her name she's gonna' come runnin' to you. At 14.3h, Beam is a really nice size for mounting/riding. No telescope needed to catch the Beam from this star... Head Picture Alt. Picture SOLD |
![]() 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 Head Picture1 2 Trail Picture1 2 3 4 5 6 Alt Picture1 2 3 4 5 Trick Picture Tack1 2 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 Head Picture1 2 Alt. Picture1 2 |
![]() 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... SOLD Alt. Picture1 2 3 Head Picture1 2 Tack Picture1 2 |
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More fun than
Gilligan's Island...Rachel Ginger is as pretty as
any model and she's much easier to keep. Ginger is a 4y/o TWH whose natural abilities surpass even her beautiful color and conformation. She stands a solid 15.1h and has the sweet disposition of the gentlest lamb and yet has the heart of a lion when you're out on the trail. Her gait is very smooth and easy for anyone to ride and she has one of the lightest/softest mouths that you could ever hope for which makes her so nice to handle. Ginger is responsive to any queue yet she knows what to ignore making her such a dream to ride in the woods, and the going doesn't get too tough for her to handle. Naturally, she bathes, clips, loads, shoes, and does all the routine stuff with the ease you'd expect from a really great horse. She'll stand still to mount/dismount and walk on a loose rein until you ask for more and has never gotten rattled at anything we have encountered on the trail, down the road, or anywhere else. While I have really never been a "mare person" so to speak, she's another one of those awesome mares like Maggie, Beam, Penny, Maxie, and a few others that have made me change religion. This is one of the most fun horses I have ridden in the woods and no matter what has come up, she's delivered with ease. She'll jump, slide, cross, go up/down/across, and be steady all the way. If you really enjoy getting out on the trail and having some fun playing around then this may just be the horse you're looking to find. She'll turn more heads than Ginger & MaryAnn plus she's way too much fun for just a three hour tour...SOLD Head Picture1 2 3 Tack Picture Alt. Picture1 2 3 4 |
![]() Sam is a 3 y/o, 15.1h and a beautiful shade of Bay |
Always
begin with a great foundation...Ebony's Bay Sam certainly
fits that adage perfectly. His pedigree is filled with the best of the old foundation Tennessee Walking Horses from top to bottom and it shows in every aspect of him. Sam may just have the nicest trail gait that you could ever ride and he's just as smooth at any speed you ask. But it gets even better when you discover how solid minded he is about any and every thing that comes up while you're enjoying a perfect ride out on the trails. His ground manners are impeccable and once you saddle up all that's left to do is ride and smile. Sam is another one of those great young horses that make the great older horses that people always admire and wonder just how they got so good. It just stands testament to the fact that you have to start out right to end up right .... SOLD Head Picture |
![]() Ringo is about as handsome as any horse I've met. ![]() |
Ringo's Super
Mac... 10 y/o TWH, smooth as silk, gentle and sweet beyond your dreams, does it all effortlessly, full write-up to follow.......... SOLD |
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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... SOLD Head Picture Alt. Picture1 2 |
![]() Bummer is not only extremely handsome, but also very handy to have around the barn if you find that you're needing a little help. ![]() |
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. Much like HazMat, Bummer is a very stocky 8y/o 15.2h TWH that is absolutely one of the sweetest/gentlest horses to be found. He loves treats, just like any and all of our horses do, 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. He's extremely laid back and very surefooted on even the trickiest trail terrain. 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"... Head Picture Alt. Picture1 2 Tack SOLD Granny always said if the women can't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. Well, Bummer is both. |
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Everything that
Sparkles is not gold... Rocky Sparkles is a much more rare find than gold. He's a 4y/o TWH gelding that might be one of the most eye catching 15.1h horses that you'll see. His disposition is better than gold and it would be hard to find a more reliable trail horse anywhere. He's more than happy to walk all day on a loose rein but can easily step up into a gait that is smooth to ride. Rocky is so polite on the ground or under saddle that you might just want him to teach your kids or friends a thing or two. Out on the trail he is willing and able to tackle any type terrain and I have never encountered anything that has rattled his confidence. He's the kind of horse that everybody oohhs and aahhs over. No Jeweler needed to Sparkle...SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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There's a still
in them hills... Moonshine in Dixie might be the only legal way to have some "shine" these days. It won't really matter how far back in the hills you go, he's still right at home taking on every challenge in stride. He's a 5y/o TWH that stands a very stoutly built 15.2 hands and feels the best between your legs. Moonshine will gladly walk down slow for as long as you like but has all the go you'll ever need to get you wherever you're headed. I have found him to be one of the most capable of horses in any setting but he really has a great mind for the woods taking on toughest terrain so carefully. He's an extremely sweet/loving horse and is so easy to handle from beginning to end of any day you spend with him. Once you meet him you'll see just why we in the south have always known, the best Moonshine is in Dixie... SOLD Head Picture Alt. Picture |
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It's always
better in the Mountains...Shadow Mountain is proof
positive that you just can't beat riding in the hills. He's a 3y/o SSH gelding that we have found to be one of the sweetest horses you could ever love. Shadow has always been a dream to bring along since he was a yearling. From his first bath until now, nothing has ever been a problem for him and he just keeps getting better. His gait is wonderful at any speed and he's so easy to ride that you may not want stop. Shadow stands a very nice 15.1 hands so mounting is never a problem, not to mention that he stands perfectly still until asked to move off. He's so easy to work with no matter what you want to do and out on the trails they don't get much better. He's gentle enough for most anyone to ride and feel safe. Get the ultimate Mountain ATV. Sunshine included... Head Picture Alt. Picture SOLD |
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So you had to be
a Big Shot... Pusher's Big Shot of Gen can give you that same feeling better than Billy Joel. He's a 15.1h TWH gelding that is missing absolutely nothing you could need or want in your perfect horse. Not only does he have gait, conformation, disposition, and great color but he will also pull anything from a Doctor's buggy to a sled and do it like a pro. His ground manners are superior, he clips/loads/shoes, side-pass, neck rein, and anything else you might want to do with ease. Big Shot has a lot of miles of trail experience but also has the walk and shake that it takes to succeed in the show ring. He's 4 1/2y/o that's gentle and laid back enough for anyone to ride and feel safe. Your friends will be so knocked out... Head Picture SOLD |
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Check under the
hood...Pride's Dipstick is always serviced and
ready to take you wherever you want to go. He's a 5y/o TWH gelding that stands a perfect 15h and is extremely well made and pretty in addition to his great gait and wonderful disposition. He is gentle enough for almost anyone to ride with a smooth natural gait and very willing nature. Pride neck reins, backs, goes wherever asked without question, and never seems bothered by new places or things. He has been ridden by himself and in many different size groups and doesn't care where he is within the group or at being left by himself. This is one of the nicest all around horses we've had the great pleasure to own and he will deliver you full service at no charge... Head Picture SOLD |
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His name says it
all... Mack's Classic Look has everything his name
can imply plus plenty more. He's a 3y/o TWH gelding that got all of his sire and dam's great qualities plus absolutely beautiful color. At 15.1h and growing, he's going to be a wonderful size and with his gait and disposition will be one of the nicest we have ever raised. Everything we have ever asked of him has been answered with ease and he is only getting better each time we ride. Max has one of the smoothest gaits and is gentle enough for most anyone to ride and feel confident. His ground manners are the best and he is at home anywhere we've ridden him. He has a light responsive mouth and is so easy to ride. Look to long and this Classic will be gone..... Head Picture SOLD |
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It's time to take
your medicine... A Dose of Doc has just the
prescription to put your trail riding in perfect health. He's a 3y/o TWH that is as gentle and easy going as anyone could ask for. His gait is one of the nicest that you can find and his disposition is so sweet you may think he's giving you sugar pills. On the trail he's solid and steady in any terrain we've encountered and at 15.1h, a great size to carry most anyone all day. Doc's mouth is so light and responsive that riding him is almost effortless and he will gladly walk slow on a loose rein or step up into his wonderful gait just for the asking. He is a perfect gentleman on the ground and under saddle so it's truly pleasure to be with him. Any appointment with this Doc is always fun... SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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It's
just more fun in the Smokin' section... Smokin' in the Shadows
is smoother than name brand menthol cigarettes. He's a 4y/o, 15.3h TWH with the kind of gait and disposition that make deciding which is better a tough call. On the trail he's rock solid and steady in any type terrain and nothing seems to bother him or catch his attention. He'll gladly walk slow and easy on a loose rein but readily step up and gait effortlessly. Shadow is fun/easy to be around no matter what you choose to do and all the routine stuff is a breeze. He's a very sweet and gentle horse that most anyone should feel safe riding but has all the qualities that seasoned riders want as well. As with all of our horses, he stands to mount/dismount and has great manners whether you're riding him or on the ground working. No ashtray required.... SOLD Head Picture |
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You'll hope this
joke is on you...Stalker's Magic Joker will be the life of your party if you put him in charge of the entertainment. He's an incredible young horse that has every characteristic needed to make one of the nicest to be found. His disposition, ground, and saddle manners are outstanding. Joker is a 3y/o, 15h SSH gelding that always tries to please & has never had a problem with new and different "stuff". In the woods he is very solid and will tackle any obstacle as well as ride down the road and never blink at a passing car. His mouth is light and responsive, he walks slowly when asked but easily steps up into a wonderfully smooth gait, and has a smooth canter that is the best. You'll never wonder what to do for fun ever again... SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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Big, Bold,
Beautiful, and Unregistered... Chester may be the
easiest horse to ride and enjoy that we have ever owned. I can't imagine how a set of registration papers could make any horse any better. He stands a big and| sturdy 15.3h and at 6y/o, could not be at a better age to join any trail riding family. His gait is one of the smoothest and most solid to be found and he'll do it just the same in a halter/lead-rope as in a bit/bridle. On the trail he is an absolute joy and he is at home no matter where he rides with others or if he's out alone. Chester has a very light/responsive mouth, neck reins the best and will walk as slowly as you like or gait with the slightest cue. It's would be hard to find a nicer partner anywhere. Nothing missing but Matt, Doc, Miss Kitty and you.... Head Picture1 2 Extra Picture SOLD |
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Can you say
"like, totally awesome"? JC Sonny Boy is all that and more. A 10y/o TWH gelding with this kind of style and class is a very rare find indeed. He has all the wonderful qualities looked for in a nice trail and pleasure partner with plenty of experience to go around. JC parks out, neck reins, backs, bathes/clips/loads, and has a gait that will keep you in the saddle for hours on end. His disposition is sweet and loving to go along with picture perfect conformation, a light responsive mouth, and manners that would make Amy Vanderbilt jealous. He stands an accurate 15h so he is easy to mount/dismount and he'll walk slowly on a loose rein all day but more than happy to gait whenever asked. Leave 'em looking in awe... Head Picture Tack Picture SOLD |
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You can have it
all.... Greed is going make someone their perfect
horse very, very soon. He's a 4 1/2y/o, 15.3hand TWH gelding with all the right stuff to finish out as one of the best horses you could own. His looks and disposition speak for themselves, but his what is truly amazing is just how smart he is. He can learn any lesson almost as quickly as you can show it to him and he seems to thrive on being taught new and different things. In the woods and trails he is absolutely awesome, with a gait that's really nice now and continues to get better. Nothing ever seems to bother him and he is as great with his ground manners as he is in the saddle. Who says you can't have it all? Greed is well on his way right now... SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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More
bling-bling than a new Thunderbird... T and T's Dr Kahn aka T-Bird is truly one fine ride no matter who you are. He's a 6y/o SSH gelding whose looks speak for themselves and his ability under saddle does the same. Whether you're in the woods or on the road, he's the kind of ride that just makes you want to smile almost as big as you will every time someone tells you how gorgeous he looks; standing or moving. He neck reins the best, has a short lope you can ride for days, a wonderful gait, and a disposition that makes him even better. T-Bird is one of those rare horses with a presence that makes him stand out in every crowd and when you're riding you can know he's telling the world, "yea, I'm all that". Get you some bling-bling.... Head Picture Alt. Picture SOLD |
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Make your trail
riding In-Vigorating...Vigorator has just what it takes to put the "hot damn that was fun" into your riding time. He's a 6y/o, 15.1h TWH gelding that's got the total package when it comes to trail riding. His gait is true walking and he's happy to go slow on a loose rein, step up to any speed you may like, or give you a nice lope to get where you're going. In the woods he's as good as it gets taking on any type terrain with ease and agility making any ride on him pure fun. He's got a very sweet/loving disposition & is so easy to handle no matter what you're doing. Vigor is gentle enough to make even the novice rider feel confident yet has the ability to satisfy a true veteran rider. Get more goose-bumps than a New Year's Day swim... SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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the Mark every time... Allen's Choice Mark is right on
target every time you saddle up and head out. He's a 4y/o, 15.1h TWH that will carry you safely and smoothly anywhere you may want to go. His gait is a nice smooth easy ride that is as good as it gets. Mark has a way of going that would make him perfect for those country/trail pleasure classes at fun weekend shows. He has a great mind for trail riding and never has a problem with crossing logs, ditches, or water . He is very sweet, his ground manners are excellent, and of course bathing/clipping/loading/shoeing/etc are all done with the ease we expect from all of our guys. Mark will be the perfect horse for the person who wants a loving, dependable trail partner and he'll return your affection many times over every day you're with him. Take aim and hit the Mark....SOLD Head Picture Alt. Picture1 2 |
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Just about
perfect...Justa' Looking is probably one of the prettiest
fillies we have ever raised. She's a 3 1/2y/o TWH that has about as much walk and shake as any to be found and a disposition that makes her so special. Justa stands 14.3h and is probably as tall as she will get right now which means she'll be easy to mount/dismount and a great size to ride. She has one of the nicest gaits and is at home on the trail or anywhere else you may choose. Of course, she's a breeze to shoe/bathe/clip/load/etc and so far we haven't come across anything the she doesn't do willingly. Justa has a wonderful mouth and is very easy to ride, will gladly walk slow on a loose rein, and can step up into a wonderful gait. You'll leave 'em all justa' lookin' and a droolin'... Head Picture SOLD Justa's baby sister, Justa' Smokin', was born 6/11 and she's a beauty... |
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Now this
is a "Hoss"...Stroker's Shadow is definitely one full
bodied SSH gelding. He's a 12y/o, 15.2h guy that has done it all from parades to major trail rides to carrying youth riders safely and easily to riding out by himself for that leisurely late afternoon hack. He'll walk slowly and quietly a loose rein, gait smoothly and easily, lope the best, neck rein, and all that daily stuff is never a problem. Hoss reminds us of the Gypsy Vanner horses with his stout, full build and super thick mane/tail. He's so comfortable to ride bareback that you may not even want to saddle him and he seems like nothing would ever bother him. This is one of those rare horses that most anyone could ride. Hoss will be a great addition to any Ponderosa... Head Picture Tack Picture SOLD |
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better than Chocolate... Clemmons Blue Buck is
one rare find. A 10y/o Rocky Mountain gelding that has every characteristic we look for in a wonderful trail horse. He stands a well rounded 15.1 hands & you'd have to be a great artist to draw a horse with nicer conformation. He has been ridden in just about any type situation you can imagine and like a true Rocky, he always delivers in style. His disposition is one of the sweetest and his manners will rival the best. Blue Buck has a wonderful gait that is easy to ride and an incredibly smooth lope as well. He's a perfect gentleman when it's time for shoeing/bathing/clipping/loading/backing/etc and is an amazing housekeeper. Godiva Chocolate isn't this fine... SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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Solid as a
rock... Rock's Dominator has the qualities that make
pleasure and trail riding what it's meant to be; fun, fun, fun. He's a 7y/o SSH gelding that can take you all the places you want to go in style. A solidly built 15h horse, Domino has a way of going that gets peoples' attention and he's very easy to ride in any setting. He neck reins, lopes, has a super gait, and he's so sweet that you just can't put him away for the day. He's at ease in any place we've encountered and seems to take everything that comes his way like he's done it all before. His ground manners are right next to perfect and there's no place he'd rather be than right next to you getting all the attention that you're willing to share with him. He bathes/clips/loads/shoes/etc without a fuss and you'll love every minute. Get out your Domino and have some fun.. Head Picture Tack Picture SOLD |
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Batman and Robin...Lookout for the Riddler was born and
raised right here at Evening Shade Farm. He's a 15.1h, 4y/o TWH gelding that got all his daddy's great characteristics plus some. Riddler has the kind of gait to be a very nice Saturday night Country/Trail Pleasure show competitor but is absolutely awesome on the trail. He is very careful and observant when he's working his way through tough terrain, and willing to try whatever is asked. Naturally, crossing water/ditches/logs as well as wooden bridges is easy and fun. Of course, bathing/clipping/shoeing/loading/etc are all done with the ease we expect of all our horses. He is truly a very nice horse in every way. Who needs a Batmobile when there's Riddler... SOLD Head Picture Tack |
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See the
lightning, Feel the Thunder... Comanche's Thunder P
has got every quality you look for in a safe, steady, reliable, rock solid trail/pleasure horse. He is as close to perfect as he can get and still be a horse. His ground manners are superb, under saddle he is an absolute dream, and he will even pull a buggy if you like to take a drive now and then. Thunder stands a very stocky 15.1h even though he seems much bigger and will park out for even easier mounting/dismounting. He's a 10y/o SSH gelding that has more good experience than most any horse you'll find. He's more than happy to walk all day and has an easy smooth gait as well as a wonderful canter. Thunder is truly the kind of horse anyone would love. Lightning is optional... SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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Mega looks, mega
style...Jubilee's Mega Star is without a doubt, one of the prettiest and best made TWH we have ever owned. He has a proud and natural way of going that has won him top ribbons in the pleasure horse ranks, but also excels on the trail as a wonderful mount. He's full bodied with model horse conformation and his gaits are picture perfect. At 9y/o and 15.1h, Jubilee is a great size and he is gentle and easy to ride for most anyone. He canters on both leads in that wonderful rolling style known almost exclusively to the TWH, the "rocking chair". His manners are excellent on the ground and in the saddle making him mega fun in every way. Give yourself a dose of Mega pleasure.... SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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Jubilee is a totally awesome
horse to ride, rating right up next to my own horse who I believe is John Lyon's "perfect horse". We took Monday off and went on a really long and beautiful ride at Percy Warner Park down in Nashville and I can't remember many rides that I have enjoyed more. After riding all day long and having him answer every request 110%, I went back into the riding ring with him where he basically performed a complete set of show gaits including the canter on the correct lead both ways of the ring. We are going to keep Jubilee through the fall shows so that Lisa can enjoy the fun of putting him in the ring as well as some more trail riding. He is truly a Mega horse... SOLD |
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Take me to the
River....Diamond Rio will take you anywhere you want to go and he's as pretty as a diamond. A stout 15h SSH gelding that is only 5 years old and has a gait that is as smooth as the river at midnight. His pictures and videos don't even reflect just how pretty and smooth he really is in person. With a light and responsive mouth, riding him is as easy as falling off a log and you need only say whoa to come to a complete stop. Of course he clips, loads, stands to mount/ dismount and has a super sweet disposition with people and horses. He has plenty of trail miles and seems to take anything new in stride. Don't wait too long and miss the boat.... SOLD Head Picture Alt. Picture |
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He's pure gold...24Kt Hytone is as close to the real thing as you can find at any fine jewelry store. A beautiful 15h TWH gelding that has everything you look for in a great horse; wonderful smooth gait, calm and willing disposition, looks that will turn heads, and manners that are second to none. He's 2 1/2yrs, clips, bathes, loads, stands to mount dismount from either side, doesn't seem to care what pops up on the trail, and is as sweet as you could ever want. This is one of those few horses that are just born to please and it shows. He goes high headed and proud with a light, responsive mouth that makes riding him pure gold. Why buy silver when you can have 24Kt... SOLD Head Picture |
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You'll be flying
high... Rascal's Hawk will take you to new heights with your trail/pleasure riding. He's a 4y/o, SSH gelding who has more trail time than most horses twice his age. At 14.3h, he's a great size for most any rider and with his disposition, anyone should feel safe. He's been parade ridden, been in some of the toughest woods in our area, and happy to ride quietly down the road with the ease that comes from lots of saddle time. Hawk has an extremely smooth gait that is easy to ride at any speed from walking on a loose rein to his wonderful saddle gait. He's a very sweet and loving horse that will leave whatever he's doing to come and hang out with you. Of course, all the routine stuff is a breeze. Hawk soars with the eagles...SOLD Head Picture Alt. Picture Tack Picture |
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No kin to Bill
and Hillary... Mac's Slick Willie will have all of your friends talking, but in a good way. An 11y/o TWH/SSH gelding with all the looks, gait, and disposition that you could possibly want. This 15.1h horse will carry you all day long with more style than usual, all while he is doing whatever you need. He has even been shown in leadline with grandkids on his back and in trail pleasure classes with grandpa in the saddle. Willie has all the go you will ever need but is as easy to handle as about any horse we've ever had the pleasure to ride. He bathes, clips, loads, shoes, etc with ease and is a joy to ride in the woods, on the road, or just around the farm. You'll never need to grease this one... Head Picture SOLD |
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Move over Clem
Cadiddlehopper... Another Bum just got to town and he's going to take your place. He's a 3y/o, 15.1h TWH/SSH gelding that's so much fun to ride that I have a hard time putting him up. On the trail he is as solid and surefooted as a mountain goat and out in the open it would be hard to find a more beautiful moving horse. He tackles the toughest terrain with ease never getting rattled no matter how sticky the wicket. He'll gladly walk over any obstacle or, if you like, can jump with ease and grace. Bum bathes/clips/loads/backs/shoes/etc without a hint of a fuss and in the woods he neck reins like a sports car handles. His mouth is very light/responsive and his disposition is the best. This is one Bum that really works.... Head Picture SOLD |
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Give a Lil'
Bit...Lil' Bit of Perfection gives you a whole lotta'
everything. He is a 15.1h, 7 y/o SSH gelding that can deliver the whole nine yards. Great horses don't come any more gentle and loving than this boy and he'll be the exact same every time you ask him to go. He parks out for mounting and dis- mounting (if you need it), neck reins, listens for every direction and delivers, and of course all the routine stuff is a piece of cake. Bud's one of the calmest and most solid horses you find yet he'll give you 110% on the trail while still remaining so easy to ride that you might forget you're on a horse. His gait is smooth, almost like gliding, and his mouth is extremely light/responsive. Right here is where you can get a whole lotta' perfection... SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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Spring, Summer,
Fall...Silver's Winter Delight is the perfect horse
for every season. He's got everything we all look for in a great horse companion to spend our time enjoying; disposition, conformation, experience, color, a wonderful mind and gentle as a lamb. At 8y/o, he's the perfect age and he is one of the safest and steadiest horses you could possibly find. Silver is truly the poster boy for the great TWH breed. He stands a stocky 15h so he could easily carry most any size rider comfortably. He has been in just about every setting that you can imagine from alone to huge crowds, flat and sandy to hilly and rocky. Water/ditches/logs/etc are no problem and he's a gentleman in every way in the saddle or on the ground. Perfect weather always.. SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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He's a gas gas
gas... Jumping Jack Flash has been around as much as The Rolling Stones, and he's just as high quality. If you want to jump it, open it, climb it, slide it, you name it, and he's your huckleberry. Jack is a 9y/o SSH gelding that is a very solidly built 15.1 hands and can go longer than Mick Jagger. He's been lady ridden the last couple of years, but don't think that means he wasn't asked for plenty. He is very mellow and can be used every day or every month and still deliver the exact same performance. This is one very fun horse to ride and he's easy enough for most anyone to feel comfortable and safe. Naturally he does all routine stuff with no fuss. He's got plenty of gas gas gas... SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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This
one is fully loaded.... Ruger is definitely a hotshot. You will have a hard time finding a TWH that goes any prettier under saddle than him. This 4y/o gelding is by WGC Gen's Armed and Dangerous and it shows in his gait and conformation. His mouth is as light and responsive as they get and he is more fun to ride than should be legal. At 14.3h he's a great size for just about anybody and you'll never need to worry about getting where you're going, and you'll arrive in style. Whether you're on the trail or decide to show, you'll get noticed as he has a way of going that turns heads. He's easy for anyone to ride and has a gait that's smooth and comfortable. Head Picture SOLD |
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Collect your Blues... DC Collecting Blues has just
come back in from several months of filling out and she is one beautifully made and marked girl. Her gait is smoother than ever and riding her is becoming one of the high points of my day. She's high headed, super responsive in the mouth, silky smooth, and as easy to ride as any horse we have. While she's not a deadhead, she can be easily ridden by anyone who is at home on horseback. Her color is grey roan which never fades or lightens up to white. DC is as sweet and loving as you could want and at 4y/o and 15 hands, she's about perfect. I've never had her refuse any request and I have asked for a lot at times. Miss her and you'll have the blues... Head Picture SOLD |
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Shine... Sun's Blue Metallic is a beautiful TWH
gelding whose beauty is much more than skin deep. He loves attention and has a personality that returns your petting and attention in spades. He's a 6y/o, 15.2h horse whose gait will keep you smiling all day and his experience in all types of situations makes him perfect for almost anyone who rides. Naturally, he bathes, clips, loads, shoes, and all the other stuff with the ease you'd expect from a wonderfully trained horse but his strongest suit is his disposition. He is truly pure pleasure wrapped up in a horse's body for you to enjoy. He has carried young and the not so young, experienced and the not so experienced and all were safe and had fun... Head Picture Alt. Picture SOLD |
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Get some Maximum
bling-bling... Bud's Maximum Chrome has got the looks and color to turn heads wherever she goes but that's just a hint of the bling she has to offer. Her gait and disposition make her one of the nicest to be found and you'll never notice her gender no matter what group of horses are around. At 4y/o and 14.3h, Maxie is a great size and age with all the good qualities looked for in a great trail/pleasure companion. She's at home in any type terrain and actually loves the water, whether it's a creek/pond/etc. Her mouth is light/responsive and she's relaxed/soft to ride making it a pleasure to saddle up and hit the trails. In the stall and on the ground she is extremely sweet/loving so it's easy to spend lots of time just hanging out with her. This girl has got everything it takes to out bling-bling the very best... SOLD Head Picture Alt. Picture1 2 3 |
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Tequila Sunset...
Sun Set Rider would put the finishing touch on any day and a great big smile on your face to go with it. He's very kind and so sweet that you sometimes forget he's a horse. At 3y/o and 15.3h, he's a TWH gelding that's just right for fun. All the routine stuff is so easy that you'll enjoy every minute. His gait is extremely smooth, easy to ride, and he's very settled on the trails, the road, or anywhere else you might ride. With the kind of ground manners and saddle manners we all look for, he has made a wonderful horse. Smarty is about as gentle and easy to ride as any horse we've ever had and he is extremely intelligent. He's truly one of the nicest young horses to be found. Don't let the Sun Set on this bright star... Head Picture Tack Picture SOLD |
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You can wear the
feathers... Mountain Chief has everything he
needs already. He is possibly one of the easiest to ride and best all around trail horses we've had the pleasure to own. I truly love riding this guy because no matter where you put him, he's happy and easy not to mention so much more than able. He will ride slow, fast, in between, in the front or the rear, out by himself, and the list could go on. He'll almost ride himself and you just sit there and enjoy. He's a 6y/o SSH gelding that stands a big, full 16h and he's got the build to go all day barely breaking a sweat. Chief has the experience level of a horse much older and has been ridden all over on all the popular rides. You'll want to be a member of his tribe... SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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Hickory, Dickory,
Dock.. Hickory's Fireball proves without a doubt
that great things can come in small packages. He's a very well built 14.2h TWH 4y/o gelding that feels so good under you. He is one of the sweetest/gentlest horses to be found and his gait is so fun and easy to ride at any speed. He's got a very light/responsive mouth and his gait is smooth from a slow walk all the way up, but he is more than happy to ease along on a loose rein. His ground manners are some of the best and you'll never have to go catch him because when he sees you, he's coming in for some love. Hickory really does enjoy human companionship and he makes it so easy from grooming all the way to the trailer. You'll be counting the time 'til you can ride him...SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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Hey Poncho....
Hey Cisco is one of the rarest spotted markings you
can find in the gaited horse breeds. He's a true Overo marked TWH gelding, but his markings are only the beginning of what makes him so special. Cisco is a 5y/o that has seen many miles of trails in every type terrain. At 15.3h, he is big enough to carry anyone all day long but parks out for easy mounting. He's one of the sweetest and most loving horses to be found and is truly a joy to be around. His gait is very smooth and easy to ride, his mouth is soft and responsive, and he's just as happy to walk slow as to go fast. Naturally, he bathes/clips/loads/shoes/etc with ease and stands quietly to do anything you might ask. The only thing missing here is Poncho Villa.... Head Picture SOLD |
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Preaching
to the choir... Preacher's Magic Storm will have you
standing up in the pew saying "Amen". She's absolutely one of the nicest all around horses we've had and she just continues to get even better. Goldy's a coming 4y/o, 15h TWH that has a disposition second to none, a wonderful gait, soft mouth, and some of the nicest manners that make her a dream. She's great in the woods, down the road, around any animals we've encountered, and is the type of horse that seems willing to be your best partner. All the routine stuff is a piece of cake and she is happy in a stall or out in the pasture where she gets along with all. This girl truly has all the makings to be the total package. Get out your hymnals 'cause she'll make you want to sing... Head Picture Tack Picture Fun Picture SOLD |
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Good Golly Miss
Molly... Molly Sue G is possibly one of the nicest
all around horses we have ever had and probably the nicest mare I have had the pleasure to ride. She's an 8y/o, 15.1h SSH with experience, gait, mind, conformation, disposition, and attitude to take you just about anyplace you desire short of the moon. Her mouth is light and responsive, she neck reins, lopes, crosses water/ditches/logs/etc, all with the ease that comes from lots of saddle and trail time. Molly is a pleasure no matter what's on the agenda and the only way you can tell she's a mare is by looking because she never shows it with her actions. If you love to trail ride and want a horse that can take you anywhere, Molly is the one and all you can say is "good golly"... Head Picture Tack Picture SOLD |
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You gotta get up
early... Pusher Sunrise is as pretty as 6:00 AM at the beach and just as much fun. He's the full brother to White Blaze and does everything he does including pulling that buggy. At 4 1/2 years old and 15 hands tall, he's just about an everybody kind of horse and has the disposition and gait of your dreams. He just came back from 6 days at Big South Fork where crossing rivers and climbing mountains are an average day and did a perfect job. Sunny is easy for anyone to ride and has enough ability to satisfy even the most serious of trail riders, being happy to carry you all day. Sleep late and you may miss the Sunrise... SOLD Youth Pictures Head Picture |
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Hit on 16, Hold
on 17..... Queen's Black Jack is a winner either way. A beautiful gunmetal grey with a silver mane and tail, this 15.1 hand gelding has all the right cards. He's gentle, calm, neck reins, backs, and learning to canter. On the trail he is smooth and sensible, doesn't spook, crosses water/ditches/logs/etc. and is as much fun to ride as any TWH I've been on. His quality gait proves that bloodlines do make all the difference and one look at his videos will verify that. The kind of horse that anyone can ride. Deal yourself a perfect Black Jack. Foaled 03/99 Head Picture SOLD |
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If I'm dreaming,
don't wake me... Color's Dream Walker has all the qualities the horse of your dreams would have. A prettier made and marked SSH gelding is hard to find, and at 15.3h and 6y/o, he's really just now coming into his prime. His gait is exceptionally smooth and natural with a light responsive mouth and ground manners that second to none. In the woods he is as sure footed and careful as any horse we've ever had and he's so easy to ride that you can't get enough. Traffic/water ditches/logs/etc are all done effortlessly and with his stylish way of going you could even show him if you wanted. Colors loves for you to love on him and it shows. Your dreams can always be in Color.... SOLD Head Tack |
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The perfect partner...
Cassidy might not rob a bank with you but he can sure get you there in style. A more willing and able horse would be hard to find, not to mention his beauty and temperament. He's a 4 1/2y/o TWH gelding that never got his registration work done so he does not have papers. At a full 16h, he's a biggie size and his gait is smooth and easy to ride. He neck reins, backs, stands still whenever asked, and goes wherever you ask without question. Cassidy has seen lots of trails and he never seems to mind anything new which makes riding him fun and easy. All the routine stuff is a no-brainer with him so you can spend all your time enjoying his company. Your partnership can begin here... SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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Call for the Lone
Ranger... Slick's Tonto is looking to hook up. This is one of the most gentle SSH geldings that you'll ever come across. He's a 15.1h 6 y/o with a smooth easy gait that perfectly matches his winning disposition. He stands still whenever asked, goes whenever and wherever he's asked and is willing to please you in any way he can. Just say whoa, get off and drop one rein, and he'll be right there when you get back. He is truly a pleasure to ride and work with no matter what you're doing. A natural in the woods, he will cross water/ditches/logs, climb or slide, and at the end of the day you'll feel great because it's all so easy. Tonto does all the normal routine stuff with no fuss. Him Tonto, you lucky... SOLD Head Picture |
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He's hooked up
perfectly...Gen- n -Wired has the right
connections for a perfect ride every time. He's a 5 y/o TWH gelding that rides so easy you may just think he is hooked to electricity. This 15.2 hand boy makes riding such a pleasure as he almost seems to float along with a gait so smooth and manners that are second to none. Sweet and affectionate to work with in the stall, crossties, or on his back, he is absolutely one of the nicest horses I've ever been around. GW is also a super trail horse taking anything you ask of him and doing it with ease, from crossing water/ditches/logs to ponying another horse that is having trouble. He can go all day like he's got battery back-up... SOLD Head Picture Tack Picture |
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This Rebel will
Rock your world... Rebel Rock is without question one of the gentlest horses we have ever had. He is extremely laid back and has such a willing disposition that you would think he has already been everywhere and done everything. At 3 1/2y/o he is very well trained and always gives you his best whenever you ask him. This is one of the prettiest marked SSH geldings you will see and his mane and tail are so thick you'll need extra time to get him ready. His manners are the best whether he's under saddle or pulling a buggy and his gait is wonderfully smooth and easy to ride. Rebel is truly a horse that almost anyone could ride, enjoy totally, and feel confident. He's a Rebel with a cause... Head Picture Tack Picture SOLD |
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Move
over B.B.
King.... I'm So Blue may be better than you, at least at trail riding. After a most enjoyable 5 1/2 hour ride on this 16h TWH, there's no way I'll be blue. He'll do absolutely anything you ask, from crossing water/ditches/logs to walking up/down rock steps and jumping up rock walls with ease and grace. He doesn't care where he is from front to back of the group, and anyone could ride him and feel safe. You can bathe, clip, and load him by yourself and he stands perfectly still to mount/dismount. This is truly an outstanding horse in every way, and he's just now four years old. Miss out on this one and you'll be So Blue... Head Picture SOLD |
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No bull
allowed.... Matador cuts all the bull from your riding. He is drop dead gorgeous in addition to being one of the best gaited SSH that I have ever had the pleasure to ride. He goes proud and confident under saddle, willing and able to please. On the trail he is careful and easy to ride, always paying attention to your cues and eager to try new things. We have been on some very demanding rides and I am convinced that he's a horse almost anyone can ride & enjoy. He's 8 y/o, gentle and sweet to work with; bathes, clips, loads, backs, and stands for mounting/dismounting. This 15.1h gelding will have all heads turning to notice his style. Ole' .... Head Picture SOLD |
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Just Pure Gold...
Gold Standard raises the bar for all
horses of color. He's got the looks, manners, gait, and disposition that make horse owning pure pleasure. With sweet loving eyes and the personality that goes with them, this 5y/o, 15.2h TWH gelding will leave you wanting more time to be around him. You can ride him in a halter or bridle, a saddle or bareback, slow or faster, in the woods or on the road, and always have fun. He neck reins, backs, bathes/clips/loads/shoes, has a wonderful lope, stands statue still to mount/dismount, and is fun to ride every step of the way. He is very willing to please and only asks for your confidence to answer your request. Folding money and silver aren't needed if you've got the Gold Standard... SOLD |
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Forget the
Energizer Bunny...Power to Spare has all the charge
you'll ever need. At 4 1/2 y/o, this 15 hand TWH gelding is just now hitting his prime and he is so sweet and gentle that you'll enjoy every minute with him. His gait is extremely smooth with a light responsive mouth that adds extra pleasure to riding him. He loads, clips, bathes, and has all around wonderful ground manners. On the trail, Power never seems to have any trouble with new and different challenges, taking every obstacle like he's done it many times before. This is just another great example of the many reasons that TWH & SSH are the horses of choice for trail/pleasure. He just keeps on going.... Head Picture SOLD |
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Hollywood
Swinger...Holloway's Last Chance aka "Hollywood" has the talent to make it to the top here or all the way to California. He is probably one of the sweetest SSH geldings to be found, with the kind of disposition to get along in any setting. He's great on the trails, down the road, or hacking around the farm and his smooth easy gait makes riding him effortless. He'll gladly ride out front, in the middle, the back, or off to himself without ever a hint of a fuss. At 14.3h, he is a wonderful size to keep you out of the trees and close to mother earth yet big enough to carry you all day. Nothing has seemed to be a problem whether it's ground work or saddle work and he has a very keen mind. And he doesn't need an agent, he is Hollywood... Head Picture Tack Picture SOLD |
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You'll love
watching this Sunset...Blazing Sunset is beautiful to look at
but even much more fun to ride. Hoss has grown into a big boy since we brought him home as a yearling and he still has a little more growing to do. He stands almost 16h today at soon to be 4y/o but I suspect he'll reach 16.2h by the time he reaches 5y/o. This may be one of the sweetest and most loving big horses that we've had and even though he's going to be big, he's anything but intimidating. Hoss is a gentle TWH/SSH who has about as easy of a disposition as could be found and everything we have ever asked of him has been delivered with just a simple request. He's one of those horses that just doesn't get in a hurry so if you want to zip around as fast as possible then do not even consider him as a horse for you. He'll gait whenever he's asked and has a smooth easy trail lope to ride, too, but always happy to slow back and walk. It really doesn't matter to him if all the other horses ride off completely out of sight or sound, he'll just continue on his way at a walk never worrying about where they may be. You can ride out alone and be just fine as he's just as confident by himself as in a group and he'll ride anywhere in a group with no issues. Out on the trail he's very capable and can tackle any terrain from flat to steep, wet to dry, rocky to muddy, crosses logs etc. easily and just tries his best to please at all times. We constantly encounter all types of wildlife in the places where we trail ride our horses and he's never been bothered by any of it. Hoss has a wonderful short lope/canter that he just loves to do whenever he's asked. Instead of riding off into the sunset, why not ride off on a beautiful Blazing Sunset... SOLD Head Picture1 2 Alternate Picture1 2 Trail Picture1 2 |
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Hollywood at Big
South Fork, TN.... Hollywood aka Woody, as he is now known, has proven to be one of the best horses we have ever had to offer. Every year at Thanksgiving, some of my dearest friends in the world go to Big South Fork in Tennessee camping and riding for the week. This year they were possibly going to need an extra horse so I gladly volunteered the use of Woody. Well, he was a huge hit with everyone and got the chance to carry riders of all ages everywhere their hearts desired, and did it without a single problem. I knew what a great mind and spirit he has and never had a doubt at his ability to deliver a great ride, but this horse is mature beyond his age. I am so glad that he had the opportunity to go with them and that everyone, I think especially Woody, had a fabulous time. Thanks Maria... |
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Wait
'til the midnight hour...Rebel's Midnight Invasion is just
the perfect reason to stay up late. He's a 4y/o SSH gelding who's learned all his lessons well and is one of the nicest horses to be found. Nothing ever seems to be a problem for him and he doesn't mind riding out alone with you or go out in a group. He's nearly perfect on the trail and it seems to be one of his favorite things to do. Rebel stands a full 16.1 hands and has really turned into a big stout horse. He never moves a muscle until asked and his gait is truly one of the most comfortable I've ridden at any speed. His mouth is very light and so riding him is very easy. Rebel is happy to walk slowly on a loose rein all day but will gladly gait at any speed he's asked. If you like your horses big/sturdy and rock solid, this is the total package. Set your alarms for Midnight.... Head Picture Alt. Picture |
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Keep
it simple... JD is the kind of horse that is as easy to ride
as his name is to remember. He's a 9y/o, 15.2h gelding with more good trail miles to his credit than many horses twice his age. He is one of the most simple and fun horses that I have ever ridden. His gait is just as smooth and easy in a halter as in a bridle and his mouth is light/responsive. On the trail he is solid and steady, able to take you safely anywhere you can ride and if you love a horse with a wonderfully easy canter, JD has the goods. He has a sweet and loving disposition, is so gentle to be around, and really connects to you. His ground manners are the best and all the routine chores are a no-brainer. JD is truly one of the nicest all around horses to be found. Ride him or just give up.... Head Picture SOLD |
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All of our Tennessee Walking Horses for sale and Spotted
Saddle Horses for sale are ridden on country roads and trails, around cars,
trucks, tractors, ATV's, eighteen wheel Tyson Chicken trucks, etc. and are
exposed to as many different obstacles as possible. Our trail rides consist of
uphill and downhill, creeks and water, rocky and muddy, and sometimes roadside
riding, so that the horses for sale will be versatile and experienced on trails.
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.
Each 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 bit for that last little bit of primping. We represent any Tennessee Walker for sale or Spotted Saddle Horse for sale as
honestly and accurately as possible. Potential buyers have the option, and are welcome, to
come and test ride any horse and have a pre-purchase exam
before horses leave Evening Shade Farm.
We are not professional horse traders and do not sell horses
for our living. Lisa is a Registered
Nurse and I work with the School System. Consequently, the selection of
gaited trail horses for sale that you will find on our site will be limited to
only the caliber horse that we would personally keep forever because our goal is to offer high quality horses, not quantity.
While many of the gaited trail horses for sale are raised and started right here at Evening
Shade Farm, we also search out quality gaited trail horses. These are not horse sale, trade, or
consignment
horses, but carefully selected and purchased from individual owners. We look at many different aspects
of the gaited trail horses we consider, and ultimately the decision comes down to one all
important question; "Would I purchase this horse for my own personal
companion?". If the answer is yes, that Tennessee Walking horse is the one you will see on our
Horses for Sale page available for your consideration. Please feel free to
contact us at any time with any questions you may have using the address, phone
number, and/or e-mail link above. We really look forward to hearing from you.....