Weekly CANTER Wishlist: West coast edition
Each week, Kaitlyn Jansen relentlessly searches the CANTER listings to bring you her top OTTB sporthorse prospect picks. Get your checkbooks ready: Here’s her latest batch…
STATS: 4-y/o dark bay 16.2-hh gelding
LOCATION: Arizona
DESCRIPTION: He is race sound, having just raced on March 16, 2012. He has a race record of 21 starts, 3,2,0. This Arizona-bred horse is just a bit slow on the track but should be a candidate for just about any discipline. Long legged and athletic, he is alert but quiet around the barn.
PRICE: $2,000
CONTACT: Phil, 623-326-8818.
STATS: 17+-hand, 3-year-old chestnut gelding
LOCATION: N. California
DESCRIPTION: Only raced two times and just didn’t do well enough to continue with him as a racehorse. He is reportedly retiring sound & is a nice mover. Should make an excellent jumper or eventer! Has beautiful high neck line and as he’s only three–he still has growing to do! Very gentle and easy to handle. Video available.
PRICE: $2,000 reduced to $1,600
CONTACT: Lynette 415-269-9064; email [email protected]
STATS: 4-y/o colt (gelding will be included with the sale)
LOCATION: Pleasanton, California
DESCRIPTION: Absolutely the kindest, sweetest guy ever! Loves kids, no buck, bolt, spook, BOMB PROOF! Sound, and extremely sane… gorgeous too!
PRICE: $2,900, reduced from $4,000
CONTACT: Reina, (925) 639-4001
STATS: 2006 gelding 16.1-hh
LOCATION: S. California
DESCRIPTION: Said to be a barn favorite! Reportedly awesome to ride w/ super natural athletic ability! Huge trot–tons of spring! This guy could possibly be an upper level jumper prospect. Reportedly sound.
VIDEO: http://youtu.be/0Gv-gZTbJJg
PRICE: Asking $2,000
CONTACT: Sarah, [email protected]
STATS: 7-y/o 17.1-hh dark brown gelding
LOCATION: Pleasanton, California
DESCRIPTION: This guy is just a gentle giant that gives it his all–unfortunately, it’s not enough for the track! He’s huge and can make a great dressage horse for the right person. He’s an easy keeper and works hard at everything he’s asked for. He’s had no “off track” training – but has a lot of potential!
PRICE: Asking $2,500
CONTACT: Eddie Rich, Trainer (209) 914-2230; email [email protected]
All listings republished with permission from CANTER.
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