Archived ex-Racehorses - 2010
Ruth is not a horse dealer but rehomes her retired racehorses as a service for her owners
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Autumn Blades -sold to Alison from Scotland
Autumn is a 7yo, bright chestnut gelding, 16.2hh approx looking for a good home after retiring from racing. Autumn has run 71 times on the flat winning nine races and being placed 29 times. He last ran on the 9th January 2012 where he finished sore on his near hind. We have decided to retire him and expect him to be fine to do a less physically demanding equine disapline. He would go straight into a job as a hack or family horse and with time and effort would look fantastic in a local level showring! He has no blemishes except some filling to his near hind joint (see photos). He has good feet for a thorougbred and no mud fever on his big white legs. Autumn is good to do in every way. Straight forward to ride, does not buck, nap, rear, pull or yank. He will ride on his own or in company. He is ridden in a snaffle and running martingale. He is used to being turned out with other horses, he is used to dogs, and electric fencing. At our yard we don't ride on the road much but he is quiet when we have and with all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers, around the yard. He was previously trained in Newmarket where he'll have been ridden on the road regularly. He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and had his flu jab done in December. He was wormed and had a routine treatment from the dentist in October. He is a good eater and not fussy or picky. He is good to catch, with farrier and is good to load, travel, groom, clip etc. Autumn will stand tied up outside to be shod, groomed, hosed, shampooed etc. He has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races and travelled up and down the country. He does not kick, bite, weave or box walk but does crib when stabled although he doesn't do it when turned out. Go to the "Where are they now" page of this website to view photos and news of horses previously sold from this yard including a multiple winner of In Hand Ex Racehorses classes. No dealers, time wasters, complete novices (he is quiet but still a TB after all!), text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £995 13th January 2012
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Classic Descent - sold
Classic is 6yo, bright bay gelding, 15.2hh approx looking for a good home after retiring completely sound from racing. Classic has run 42 times on the flat winning two races and being placed 8 times. He last ran on the 28th September 2011. Classic is good to do in every way. Straight forward to ride, does not buck, nap, rear, pull or yank. He is ridden in a snaffle and running martingale. He is used to being turned out with other horses, he is used to dogs, and electric fencing. At our yard we don't ride on the road much but he is quiet with all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers, around the yard. He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated up to date. He was wormed and had a routine treatment from the dentist at the beginning of September. He is a good eater and not fussy or picky. He is good to catch, with farrier and is good to load, travel, groom, clip etc. Classic will stand tied up outside to be shod, groomed, hosed, shampooed etc. He has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races and travelled up and down the country. He does not kick, bite, weave or box walk or crib bite. Go to the "Where are they now" page of this website to view photos and news of horses previously sold from this yard including a multiple winner of In Hand Ex Racehorses classes. No dealers, time wasters, complete novices (he is quiet but still a TB after all!), text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £995
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Newgate - proved too good at Teamchasing to sell!
Newgate 7yo bay gelding about 16.1hh. Neville as we call him is a fantastic jumper and I (Ruth Carr) was going to keep him as a spare horse for teamchasing but as things are I don't have time to do two and am probably only going to TC for one more season anyway due to work commitments. He won on the flat, over hurdles and was placed over fences. He last ran in December 2009 where he finished slightly sore. His front joints don't look pretty but I have hunted him a full day with Middleton, my brother a day with the York and Ainsty (South) and run him in 2 novice teamchases and he hasn't come back with any problems. He has jumped hedges, post and rails, up and down steps and banks, into and out of water, he has jumped coffins etc and ditches out hunting. He has done no grid work and would go stright into a job as a hunter or cross crountry with a capable person but would need some schooling to go show jumping as he's always been asked to jump quickly - long and low. He is used to being turned out with other horses, he is used to dogs, and electric fencing. At our yard we don't ride on the road much but he is quiet with all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers, around the yard and didn't bother when hacking to the hunt meet etc. He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. He is a good eater and not fussy or picky. He is good to catch, with farrier and is good to load, travel, groom, clip etc. Neville will stand tied up outside to be shod, groomed, hosed, shampooed etc. He has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races and travelled up and down the country. He goes in snaffle and is a forward going but sensible ride. He does not kick, bite, crib bite but does weave if out of routine. He would live out if fed and rugged well. Been turned out since April and wasted, will do someone a job. Go to the "Where are they now" page of this website to view photos and news of horses previously sold from this yard including a multiple winner of In Hand Ex Racehorses classes. No dealers, time wasters, complete novices (he is quiet but still a TB after all!), text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York £1500 ono
Update:- 13th September
Nev ran in the Novice Speed Class at the Warwickshire Teamchase and finished 6th.
Update:- 21st August
Neville is now half fit and is schooling nicely over a variety of obstacles including poles, barrels, logs and hurdles. He is now going in a better shape and "pop" much better and can jump skinnies and combinations without any problems at all.
Update:- 2nd October
Neville has jumped clear round the Warwickshire Novice, the Atherstone Novice and was part of the winning team at the Meynell and South Staffs Novice.
Photos taken 9th August 2011 straight from the field.
Teamchasing Spring 2011
Teamchasing Autumn 2011
Hurdling
In the winners enclosure
Loose schooling as a 3yo
Front joints - 9th August 2011
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Hey Up There - sold to Jenny from Cheshire
Hey Up is looking for a good home after not making the grade as a racehorse. 3 years old, 15.2hh approx bay filly. She raced 4 times on the flat (only only managed to beat one horse!). She last raced on the 7th June 2011. We bought Hey up as an unbroken yearling in October 2009, and she was straightforward and easy to break in. She is good to do in every way. She is used to being turned out with other horses, she is used to dogs, and electric fencing. She wore a GP saddle for the first time yesterday for the photos and was no trouble . She very willingly popped a couple of poles and a log. At our yard we don't ride on the road much but she is quiet with all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers, around the yard. She has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. She is a good eater and not fussy or picky. She is good to catch, with farrier and is good to load, travel, groom, clip etc. Hey Up will stand tied up outside to be shod, groomed, hosed, shampooed etc. She has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races and travelled up and down the country. She goes in snaffle and is a good ride. She doesn't nap or rear and isn't spooky but occasionally puts a buck in. She doesn't duck and dive and it's nothing that an average rider can't sit but she wouldn't be suitable for a novice. She does not kick, bite, crib bite or wind suck, weave or box walk. Go to the "Where are they now" page of this website to view photos and news of horses previously sold from this yard including a multiple winner of In Hand Ex Racehorses classes. No dealers, time wasters, novices, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £950 (9th June 2011)
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Fawara - sold to Flora to re train as an eventer
Fawara is looking for a good home after not making the grade as a racehorse. 3 years old, 15.1hh approx bay filly. She raced 7 times on the flat showing good speed but not lasting home. She last raced on the 18th June 2011. We bought Fawara as an unbroken yearling in October 2009, and she was straightforward and easy to break in. She is good to do in every way. She is used to being turned out with other horses, she is used to dogs, and electric fencing. She wore a GP saddle for the first time today for the photos and was no trouble . She very willingly popped a couple of poles and a log. At our yard we don't ride on the road much but she is quiet with all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers, around the yard. She has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. She is a very good eater and not fussy or picky. She is good to catch, with farrier and is good to load, travel, groom, clip etc. Fawara will stand tied up outside to be shod, groomed, hosed, shampooed etc. She has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races and travelled up and down the country. She goes in snaffle and is a good ride. She doesn't nap, buck or rear and isn't spooky. She does not kick, bite, crib bite or wind suck, weave or box walk. Go to the "Where are they now" page of this website to view photos and news of horses previously sold from this yard including a multiple winner of In Hand Ex Racehorses classes. No dealers, time wasters, novices, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £950 ono (20th June 2011)
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NINTH HOUSE - sold to Angela from Newquay, Devon to be a Sportshorse Stallion.
Ninth House is look for a home as a stallion. He is 9yo dark bay and stands at about 16.2hh. He is a good sort of thoroughbred, has plenty of bone, presence and beautiful head. Hank (as we call him at home) is laid back type, as good as gold to do, he is not aggressive, you can lead him about on a headcollar and rope etc. He is turned out in a paddock next to geldings and is never a problem. He is by Chester House (winner of Arlington Million) out of and Alleged mare - Ninette who was listed placed. He is a winner of 14 races and sold as a yearling for £23k. He is good to catch, clip, load, travel, shoe. Has no stable vices and is a good eater. Flu jabs are up to date. Used to dogs and electric fencing. Good to ride - occassionally nappy. Any sensible offer from a good home considered for this lovely horse.
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Un-named/Un-raced Chestnut gelding- SOLD to Debbie and family from near Wolverhampton
2 years old, 14.1hh approx, chestnut gelding. He was broken last Autumn and rested over the Winter and brought back into work this Spring. He will pop small jumps and it doesn't matter if he doesn't get the tack on for a week or two as he doesn't buck, nap or rear. He will make a lovely summer project for a competent teenager with help from a horsey family and will likely make a fantastic Pony Club all rounder as he is always willing to please. He would also make a nice Polo Pony and presumably small enough to go Pony Racing. He is used to being turned out with other horses, he is used to dogs, and electric fencing. He hasn't been ridden on the road but she is quiet with all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers, around the yard. He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. He does not kick, bite, weave or wind bite, crib bite. He is a good eater and never fussy or picky. He had his belly and neck clipped as a yearling last October and was good. Go to the "Where are they now" page of this website to view photos and news of horses previously sold from this yard including a multiple winner of In Hand Ex Racehorses classes. No dealers, time wasters, novices, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £800 ono (15th May 2011)
Phoots taken 25th May 2011
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Tomintoul Star - sold to Mandi
Star is looking for a good home after retiring from racing. 5 years old, 16.2hh approx, dark grey mare. She raced 23 times on the flat and won one and was placed 7 times. She last raced on the 19th May 2011. She is good to do in every way. She has been a straight forward, sensible ride, does not buck or rear and goes in snaffle and cross noseband but fed up of racing and is currently a bit nappy. She is used to being turned out with other horses,s he is used to dogs, and electric fencing. At our yard we don't ride on the road much but she is quiet with all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers, around the yard. She has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. She is a good eater and not fussy or picky. She is good to catch, with farrier and is good to load, travel, groom etc. Star will stand tied up outside to be groomed, hosed, shampooed etc. She has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races and travelled up and down the country. She does not kick, bite, weave or box walk but occassionally crib bites when stabled. Go to the "Where are they now" page of this website to view photos and news of horses previously sold from this yard including a multiple winner of In Hand Ex Racehorses classes. No dealers, time wasters, novices, text messages or joy ridersplease. 10 miles north of York. £1250 ono (20th May 2011)
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Castlebury - sold
Castles is looking for a good home after retiring from racing. 6 years old, 16hh approx, bright bay gelding. He raced 31 times including twice over hurdles. He won one on the flat and was placed 5 times. He last raced on the 25th April 2011 over hurdles where he banged his knee which is still big and has been turned out since. He has failed the vet on his knee, the vet advised that there is joint fluid on the knee and queried a slab fracture or chip which we wouldn't know without xraying him. The vet did confrim that he trotted up sound on the concrete (he was cantered and jumped two days before - see photos). He is good to do in every way. Straight forward to ride, does not buck, nap or rear. Jumps nicely and would make a hunter without any work. He is used to being turned out with other horses, he is used to dogs, and electric fencing. At our yard we don't ride on the road much but he is quiet with all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers, around the yard. He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. He is a good eater and not fussy or picky. He is good to catch, with farrier and is good to load, travel, groom, clip etc. Castles will stand tied up outside to be shod, groomed, hosed, shampooed etc. He has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races and travelled up and down the country. He goes in snaffle and cross noseband and a good sensible ride. He does not kick, bite, weave or box walk but does crib bite when stabled. Go to the "Where are they now" page of this website to view photos and news of horses previously sold from this yard including a multiple winner of In Hand Ex Racehorses classes. No dealers, time wasters, complete novices (he is quiet but still a TB after all!), text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £1200 ono (15th May 2011)
Photos taken 15th May 2011
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Un-named/Un-raced Chestnut Filly- sold to play Polo in Perth
3 years old, 15.2hh approx, chestnut filly who still has a lot of filling out to do. She was broken as a yearling and put away to mature. She lived out over winter and has been back in this Spring and is cantering etc. She hasn't been any trouble this Spring and is a blank canvas for someone that wants a kind filly to bring on and has popped a pole or two very willingly. She is used to being turned out with other horses, she is used to dogs, and electric fencing. She hasn't been ridden on the road but she is quiet with all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers, around the yard. She has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. She hasn't travelled much and is nervous coming down the horsebox ramp. She does not kick, bite, weave or wind bite, crib bite. She is a good eater and never fussy or picky. Go to the "Where are they now" page of this website to view photos and news of horses previously sold from this yard including a multiple winner of In Hand Ex Racehorses classes. No dealers, time wasters, novices, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £1000 ono (15th March 2011)
Photos taken 25th May 2011
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Un-named/Un-raced Dark Bay/Black Filly- Sold
3 years old, 16hh approx, dark bay/black filly who still has a lot of filling out to do. She was broken as a yearling and put away to mature. She lived out over winter and has been back in this Spring and is cantering etc. She hasn't been any trouble this Spring and is a blank canvas for someone that wants project to bring on and has popped a pole or two very willingly. She is used to being turned out with other horses, she is used to dogs, and electric fencing. She hasn't been ridden on the road but she is quiet with all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers, around the yard. She has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. No stable vices. She is a good eater and never fussy or picky. She doesn't like her ears being touched which we overcome by putting the bridle on like a headcollar. Go to the "Where are they now" page of this website to view photos and news of horses previously sold from this yard including a multiple winner of In Hand Ex Racehorses classes. No dealers, time wasters, novices, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £1000 ono (15th March 2011)
Photos taken 15th May 2011
Photos taken Winter 2009/10
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Just Nod - SOLD to Ede from near Derby
Nod is looking for a good home after not making the grade as a racehorse. 5 years old, 15.2hh approx dark bay mare. Nod raced 4 times on the flat (but didn't manage to beat one horse!). She last raced on the 21st September 2010 and has been turned out over winter. We bought Nod in May 2009, unbroken from Ireland as she has a nice pedigree (no reason she wouldn't make a broodmare) and she was straightforward and easy to break in. She is good to do in every way. She is used to being turned out with other horses, he is used to dogs, and electric fencing. The pictures shown are how she looks now and were taken today straight out of the field where she's been getting a small feed. Nod was brought in from the field away from her friends, lunged with the tack on and ridden within 5 minutes. She was no bother at all having not had tack/rider on for nearly 6 months. She very willingly popped a couple of poles and a log. At our yard we don't ride on the road much but she is quiet with all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers, around the yard. She has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. She is a good eater and not fussy or picky. She is good to catch, with farrier and is good to load, travel, groom, etc. We haven't clipped her beofre as she wasn't ever in work during the winter but we see no reason why she wouldn't be good. Nod will stand tied up outside to be shod, groomed, hosed, shampooed etc. She has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races and travelled up and down the country. She goes in snaffle and cross noseband and a good sensible ride. She does not kick, bite, crib bite or wind suck. Go to the "Where are they now" page of this website to view photos and news of horses previously sold from this yard including a multiple winner of In Hand Ex Racehorses classes. No dealers, time wasters, novices, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £1750 ono (10th March 2011)
New photos taken 21st April:-
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NIRAN - SOLD
Niran, is called Nigel at home and is looking for a home after retiring from racing. 4yo eyecatching, bright bay, gelding, 16.1hh approx. Nigel has raced 13 times on the flat, winning 4 races but is now looking for a career change. He last raced on 19th April 2011 so is race fit. He is good to do in every way. Nigel would go straight into a job as a hack or would do well in another equestrian descipline with the right training. He has willingly popped a couple of poles but would benefit from attention to his flat work before moving on to gridwork and jumping. He is used to being turned out with other horses, he is used to dogs, and electric fencing. At our yard we don't generally ride on the road much but last Autumn we took him cantering in the stubble fields several times, crossing the roads and standing patiently in gateways whilst traffic passed. We took him alone on the road this morning and he he didn't bat an eyelid to cars passing from the front or behind and even stood in the gateway whilst an articulated straw lorry passed. He is also quiet with all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers, around the yard. He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. He is a good eater and not fussy or picky. He is good to catch, with farrier and is good to load, travel, groom, clip etc. He will stand tied up in the washbox to be shod, groomed, hosed, shampooed etc. He has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races and travelled up and down the country. He goes in snaffle and cross noseband and a good sensible ride. He does not kick, bite, crib bite or wind suck, box walk or weave. Go to the "Where are they now" page of this website to view photos and news of horses previously sold from this yard including a multiple winner of In Hand Ex Racehorses classes. No dealers, time wasters, novices, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £1450 (21st April 2011)
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Liekable Lad - Sold to Judith from Perth to play Polo
Likeable Lad is better known as Billy and is looking for a good home after not making the grade as a racehorse. 3 years old, 15.2hh pprox chestnut gelding. Billy is a homebred and raced 6 times on the flat. He last raced on 27th January 2011 and has been turned out during the day and coming in on a night since. Billy was very straight forward to break in and has always been a good ride. He is used to being turned out with other horses, he is used to dogs, and electric fencing. The pictures shown were taken today. Billy was no bother to jump straight on having not been ridden for 6 weeks and very willingly popped a couple of poles and a log showing a nice shape. At our yard we don't ride on the road much but he is quiet with all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers, around the yard. He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. He is a good eater always very noisy at feeding times and not fussy or picky in any way. He is good to catch, with farrier and is good to load, travel, groom, etc. Billy will stand tied up outside to be shod, groomed, hosed, shampooed etc. She has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races and travelled up and down the country. He is a snaffle mouth and a good sensible ride. He does not kick, bite, crib bite or wind suck. Go to the "Where are they now" page of this website to view photos and news of horses previously sold from this yard including a multiple winner of In Hand Ex Racehorses classes. No dealers, time wasters, novices, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £1750 ono (10th March 2011)
Update:- 15th March Reduced to £1250
