Available horses - UPDATED

Although I really wanted to write about another topic today since the experience is fresh in my head, I thought I'd better get an updated list of available horses out there. We have some really nice horses available right now, many of them sound.

Money Train - 9 yr old TB gelding that has been retired from racing for a while. He is slightly foot sore from not having shoes, but is otherwise sound. Cash has been used for endurance riding and has logged hundreds of miles on the competitive trail circuit. He stands aprox 16h with a nice build. He's easy to handle and gets along well in a herd. Through no fault of his own, Cash ended up at an auction where we found him and outbid the kill buyer. He's a nice horse and will make someone really happy. He's very well trained, is responsive and has a light mouth. Cash is located in Prior Lake and he is available for $700

Revenge Tea -  ADOPTED!!  5 yr old chestnut mare who just retired from racing. She's a bit body sore but rode very nicely under saddle. I think with a little time off to relax this mare will blossom. She is very petite, standing about 15h, with more of a QH build. She is easy to handle and I see quite a bit of potential in this mare. She has a good mind and will be easy to retrain. We had her WTC both directions with no issues.She is a cribber. Tea is located in Prior Lake and is available for $400

Tigers Victory - ADOPTED!!  3 yr old chestnut TB mare, also just retired from racing. She is sound and extremely athletic although we have not had a chance to ride her. She is a smaller mare, aprox 15.1h with a lovely, refined build. Tiger has the most beautiful face, very feminine and dainty. She's super easy to handle. I could see her as a dressage mare although she really could go just about any direction. Tiger is in Prior Lake and is available for $500

Hot Sax - 8 yr old chestnut TB mare. Still under evaluation. Pasture sound, but has a sore stifle or hip. Sweet mare who won over $98K for various owners/trainers. She was found in a feedlot, awaiting shipment to Mexico. We thought after 67 starts she had earned her retirement no mater what her soundness issues were. Sax is easy to handle and would love to live our her days in your pasture. Sax's adoption fee is waived with a small donation to MNRRP. She is in Prior Lake.

Danubes Edition - ADOPTION PENDING!! 3 yr old bay TB gelding. Very sweet boy who's racing career just ended. He is sound and rides really well. Very accepting. He's quiet and easy to handle and would be the perfect size for pony club. He stands aprox 15.2h. Danny is a really cute mover and has a ton of potential. Very sensible and bold. He is in Prior Lake and available for $600

Buca Primo - 4 yr old bay TB gelding. I cannot say enough about this guy! He has personality, manners, class, and athleticism. Although he retired this year with a knee chip, he flexed and jogged totally sound.The chip is one which won't require surgery and he will have no problem excelling in a competitive performance career. He should have a little time off before starting his retraining however.  Luke stands about 16h and absolutely floats when he trots. He has so much suspension  and is a blast to ride. Very quiet and accepting and would make a really nice youth horse. Luke also has fluid above his other knee from an accident as a baby, which has been checked and it's completely cosmetic. We have his films, and they have been evaluated by Dr. Selvig. Although his knee is a bit unsightly, if you can look past that, you have yourself a superstar. He gets along well in the pasture and loves attention. Luke is in Prior Lake and available for $700

Town Victory -  ADOPTED!! Stunning 3yr old TB gelding. This guy is HUGE! Standing at least 17h and sound, this guy can do anything. He retired from racing due to having a bad flapper, however this will not effect a high level performance career. He has been evaluated by a U of M vet and is ready for a new career. He comes from a wonderful owner and a caring trainer. He was never pushed or ran hard, he simply cannot perform as a racehorse and the owner chose to retire him. This is her baby and we have been asked to take special care in placing him. Sonny is available for $800 and is located in Shakopee.

"This Creek Runs" -  Creek is a 3yr TB gelding that has been retired from racing. He's already started his re-training and is going along really well. He is about 15.2h and very easy to handle. He will still require an experienced rider under saddle to finish him out. We could see him excelling in Dressage or Low Hunter. He is slightly off on the LF. This handsome gelding is available for $400. Contact Emily Barker at 952-212-1416. Creek is located in Shakopee.

"Proxy Fight" - This guy is absolutely stunning and amazingly athletic! Rigalo, as he's know around the barn, is a 10 yr TB gelding who was retired at 3 from racing. He has been re-trained and used in lessons for the past 5 years. He was also used as a trail horse for one season; however, he prefers to be in the arena. He has been free jumped and shows a lot of potential and talent. This horse can go in any direction. He does need a knowledgeable rider as we were told he does know his stuff. He has an extended trot to DIE for!!! Rigalo is a bit out of shape at the moment, but could be in the show ring by the fall. He's had only the best care and his owner donated him to MNRRP to ensure he found a wonderful home. Rigalo is aprox 15.3h and has substantial bone. He is an easy keeper and kept out on pasture. He is super easy to be around and his only vice is that he cribs on the fences. Rigalo is available for $800 and is located in Shakopee.

                                                         ADOPTED!!  "Jump to the Rescue" -  Impeccably bred, Jumpy is a 4yr TB filly who has a ton of potential. She stands at least 16h and has excellent conformation. Jumpy just retired sound from racing and is ready to start her re-training. She is exceptionally quiet for a youngster and is very easy to handle. She could really excel in any direction, even as a broodmare if desired. Jumpy is by Jump Start out of Rescue Mission and if you know bloodlines, you'll recognize she's something special. She is available through our program for $600 and is located in Shakopee.

"Almost Dangerous" - Don't let the name scare you - Addie is as sweet as they come. She is 5yrs old and just doesn't want to race anymore. She bowed her RF tendon at 2, rehabbed and raced sound for 3 years. It's a low bow and doesn't effect her at all. She will be sound for any discipline - and we could see her excelling in Dressage or as a Hunter/Jumper. Addie is aprox 16.2h with excellent conformation and great breeding. She is by Prime Timber out of Private Pouf. Addie is available through MNRRP for $500 and located in Shakopee.

"Hidden Character", known in the barn as City, is gorgeous and he knows it.  He is 16.1+h and will be suitable for recreational riding after a little time off. He did well on the racetrack for his owner and trainer and in return they retired him into our program, hoping to find him a good home and a new career.  City just arrived and we are just getting to know him. He has become a giant puppy dog and is the kids' favorite around the farm due to his good, easy going personality. City loves apples and is always at the gait looking for attention. Due to past injury to his right knee, he will not be a high level performance horse, but will look extremely flashy hacking down the trails or even possibly in the dressage arena.  City is a little thin after coming off his racing career, but he's gaining weight nicely. He is currently a little bumpy as he's adjusting to all the bugs. City is located in Prior Lake and his adoption fee is waived with a small donation to the program.

"Impress Cache"  20 yr brown mare. Aprox 15.2h. "Robin" as we call her is a very sweet mare who's had a big run of bad luck. We originally found her at an auction and were unable to buy her. We then found her at a feedlot and watched her get loaded on a trailer bound for Mexico. Upon our return to the feedlot the next day, we discovered she had been unloaded as the trailer was too full. We decided we needed to buy her and she's been sitting in my pasture ever since. In her younger years, Robin was a racehorse. As of late, she's been a broodmare. She gets along with other horses, is super easy to handle and we've even been on her. She would need a refresher but there is no reason she can't be someone's recreational riding horse. She stands tied, accepts a saddle/bridle/rider and has no vices. Really a sweetie who deserves a home of her own. Robin's adoption fee is waived with a small donation to our program. She is located in Prior Lake.

 "Clo Jo"  Noelle is a 20 yr bay Standardbred mare. Aprox 15.3h. We originally found Noelle at a feedlot, saw she was tattooed and brought her home. We discovered she is extremely well broke, and GAITED! She does walk, trot, gait, and canter. Noelle was a pacer in her younger years and also had one filly. She had been used as a family horse until they sold her at auction where she was bought by a dealer and shipped to the feedlot. ANYONE can ride this horse in the arena or around the farm. She's been ridden by kids and beginners alike. On trail she does need someone with a bit more experience as she does have a big, ground covering walk which can be intimidating. Noelle is a sweet girl, loves being doted over and brushed. She does have a couple "special needs" which really aren't that big of a deal. Noelle does best when separated from the herd. She does well with other horses, but she is lead mare and will worry about the others at all times. She tends to get a bit buddy sour and will not eat her grain when separated. We've found she does best in her own paddock where she can eat her grain at her convenience. She is on the thin side, as she lost weight while she was sick - but she is healthy now and ready for a new home. She will need to continue to get grain 2x daily. Noelle is really an awesome horse - very well broke. A great addition as a kids horse, for the "spare" mount, or husband horse. $300. Noelle is located in Prior Lake.

"Twister"  Weanling Thoroughbred bay colt. Sired by Late Edition, Twister is a very quiet, sensible colt. He came from a reputable breeding farm where his breeders thought he'd be better suited for recreational riding rather than racing. Twister's front right leg turns out slightly, which shouldn't effect any low level performance career. He is such a sweetie. Easy to catch, halter, handle, and he leads and ties. Twister is free to a good, approved home with a small donation to MNRRP. Twister is in Prior Lake.