Horse shopping has its ups and downs. Just like buying a new home or a car, there are stressful situations that come along with the search for the perfect horse.
There are a lot of question marks when it comes to buying a horse right off the track — will this horse stay sound? Will its athletic ability live up to my expectations? Is it sane enough for me to be able to work with it?
The questions are endless, which is why its always important to do your research and make sure you are thoroughly prepared to bring a new horse into your home. These horses are often diamonds in the rough, just waiting for the right person to come along and help them shine.
Here are a few options for you to peruse in this week’s Wishlist, presented by Cosequin.
Photo used with permission from CANTER Illinois.
Win Friendly (My Friend Max – Win for Stacy, by Marquetry) is a 2008 mare standing 16.1 hands. She has 58 starts on her record, with two wins, two seconds and five thirds to show for her efforts.
Win Friendly has a very sweet personality and her race trainer says she is sound, just not competitive. She’s currently available through CANTER Illinois and has that sweet eye that many people are looking for!
Win Friendly on CANTER Illinois
Photo used with permission from CANTER PA.
Ever So Nasty (Shermanesque – Eversolively, by Littlebitlively) is anything but, according to her listing on CANTER PA. This girl is a 2012 model standing 16 hands with a sweet personality to go with her good looks.
Ever So Nasty raced seven times, winning once and placing second three times. She most recently raced at Penn National on Halloween of this year. She is said to have a slight bit of ankle rounding, but they evidently do not bother her at all. This girl is just begging to be a sport horse!
Photo via CANTER Northern California.
This handsome guy is Mason, a 2012 gelding standing 16.2 who is currently available in Northern California. We couldn’t find his breeding, but he did win three races as a two- and three-year-old and is now looking to move on to his new home.
Mason is currently located at Golden Gate Fields, and his owner is exploring other options for him rather than push him to continue racing more.
