Photo courtesy of New Vocations.
No kidding, when I got married four years ago someone offered to give me an ex-racer as a wedding present. My spouse-to-be put his foot down, and I had to agree that the timing wasn’t quite right, but it never hurts to dream, am I right ladies?
Swoon. Well, at least we can browse the OTTB listings together here on EN each week. Here is this week’s batch of eligible eventer prospects!
Photo courtesy of New Vocations.
Peppermint Pete, a 2012 15.3-hand gelding (Pacific Waves – Mrs. Obvious, by Afternoon Deelites), is everybody’s friend!
“Peter” is happy go lucky and enjoys working. He is taking well to his new life and has filled out beautifully. He greatly enjoys his turnout time and thinks there is nothing better than a good game of halter tag with his buddies — a game he must be pretty good at because it is not uncommon to find his halter missing in the morning! Peter is currently on night turnout with a group of five other geldings and happy to be lower down in the group. He does not have any stall vices.
Under saddle, Peter is very consistent. Noises and objects around the arena don’t seem to bother him and he is happy to do whatever task is at hand for the day. Peter can sometimes find himself off in lala land but as long as his rider keeps him engaged, he goes around and does his job very well. He is suitable for an intermediate rider. Peter was winless in 15 tries and retired without any apparent injuries. He is suitable for all levels of all disciplines!
View Peppermint Pete on New Vocations.
Photo courtesy of CANTER Ohio.
Harry Potter fans, here is your horse! Meet Azkaban (A. P. Warrior – Quick and Golden, by Medaglia d’Oro), a 2013 15.3-hand gelding. Although we are not sure why this guy is named after an island prison, what we can tell you is that he will make a fantastic project horse.
This 3-year-old baby has a great head on his shoulders and is well on his way to developing three lovely gaits. He is intelligent, athletic and tries very hard for his rider. “Az” is cleared for all disciplines, goes out in a group and has no vices. He would be best suited for someone with experience bringing along young horses. He is still a bit physically immature so his connections believe he has some growing left to do.
Photo courtesy of CANTER KY.
Aluminum Shoes (Gio Ponti – Big Shoes, by Petionville) is a flashy 2013 chestnut gelding with beautiful coloring and lots of chrome!
Aluminum Shoes is a big boy — almost 17 hands and still growing. He was in training but is unraced and sound! He has a great work ethic, no vices and is eager to please. His CANTER connections describe him as very personable and playful, and they note that he gets along with other horses in a herd setting.
He has been started under saddle at the walk, trot and canter and is quickly learning the basics of balance and contact. He has three quality gaits that are constantly improving and has the potential to go in any direction! This horse gets better each time he is ridden, making him a great one to grow with. He does need an experienced rider and handler because he is still very much a youngster both mentally and physically.
His connections think he will go far with the right person and is destined to bring home lots of ribbons with his flashy good looks and willing disposition. Aluminum Shoes is located in Georgetown, KY.
