Horses

Adoptable Horses

Patenna

2012 Thoroughbred Mare

Patenna

2012 Thoroughbred Mare

Sasha’s Prospect x Crossroads Miss (Sandpit)

~15.3hh

Patenna, barn name Maisie, is an absolutely stunning mare with loads of potential. She is lightly raced, sound, and with no limitations. She has a beautiful trot, a big loping canter with a nice rhythm, and a stylish powerful jump. Maisie would be perfect for an experienced amateur or a professional looking for a project. She is a sensitive mare who blossoms with patience and tact, but she is safe - no buck bolt or rear. She hauls well, stands tied, and stands for the farrier; and she has been ridden in indoor arenas, outdoor arenas, and on the trail.

Maisie really thrives in a regular work program, with plenty of turnout (she currently lives outside 24/7 and loves it).

She is sweet to handle, easy to catch, and gives me the impression she could be a super partner for someone who will put in the time and work. I am very excited to see what the future holds for her!

Video can be found on her YouTube channel, which is being updated all the time:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuN_lCpaxkCnJpbrc446a6zu32kLrGqCZ&si=vwW9XPekxhOMeYKi

Check out other adoptable horses on The Right Horse website here:

https://www.myrighthorse.org/available-horses

Sale Horses

Onaqui Pegasus 7960

2016 Mustang Gelding

Onaqui Pegasus 7960

2016 Mustang Gelding

Onaqui Mountain Herd

~15hh

Onaqui Pegasus 7960 came to RdC in partnership with Terry Flanagan of Pegasus - One Mustang At A Time. He was gathered in late fall of 2021, and arrived at RdC in March of 2022 to begin the process of gentling and training under saddle. Affectionately dubbed “Mustang Billy,” he is a kind soul, and truly a “thinker” - he will thrive with someone who is experienced and patient, willing to give him the time to understand what he is being asked.

Billy is truly a pleasure to work with, and everyone that meets him is enamored with him. He is proving to have a bit of a “goofy gelding” personality; he is smart and quick to pick up on things. He is generally brave and quiet around potentially spooky stimuli - he has impressed us with his ability to stay level-headed in the face of construction noises, traffic passing, and other potentially frightening situations.

So far in his training, we have added many skills to his résumé, including:

  • Being caught in a large field
  • Leading from both sides
  • Being ponied, both in the arena and on the trails
  • Standing tied
  • Standing to be groomed - comfortable being touched all over
  • Loading and unloading the trailer
  • Standing to be fly sprayed, standing to be bathed
  • Standing for the farrier, handling all 4 feet
  • Lunging, and lunging over poles
  • Ground driving
  • Being saddled - both tied and at liberty
  • Being bridled
  • Being mounted from both sides
  • WTC rides - including disengaging his hindquarters, moving his shoulders, halting, and responding well to a one-reined stop
  • Walk trot work over poles
  • Trail rides (including crossing water), on and off property 

His training is always progressing, and we are certain he has a bright future ahead of him. He has 3 lovely gaits, a sweet personality, and a correct foundation for his right person to take him in any direction of their choosing.

Stay tuned to his YouTube playlist for updates as he progresses!

YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuN_lCpaxkCnft9Yp_8tFHcQt8oc7Xh5O

For more information on Pegasus - One Mustang At A Time, check out the website here.

The Home Team

GR Leo’s War Coup

2013 Quarter Horse Gelding

GR Leo’s War Coup

2013 Quarter Horse Gelding

Leo Merada x Deanna Bob Gee (Bob H Again)

14.3hh

Guapo is the little know-it-all, do-it-all cow pony of Taylor’s dreams. He helps work the green horses and is great for green riders, yet Taylor has a blast with him dabbling in dressage (he has all the moves!), jumping, fox-hunting, cow work, reining, trail riding… and the list goes on. Don’t tell the others, but Guapo is our favorite!

Better Way Boba

2015 Thoroughbred Mare

Better Way Boba

2015 Thoroughbred Mare

Bobaway x Better Rain (Roman Dancer)

~16.3hh

Better Way Boba aka “Boba,” is Taylor’s first OTTB project, bred by a good friend in New Mexico, Amanda Mayfield. Taylor first fell in love with Boba’s temperament when she started her under saddle before she was sent to race training, so when she left the track and the opportunity came up to buy her, Taylor didn’t hesitate!

Boba has a ground covering trot, a super adjustable canter and plenty of jump; Taylor plans to show her in the jumpers. She has also enjoyed a few fox hunts, and wants to dabble in hunters, working equitation, eventing…really anything this super little mare will try!

Better Dialhomme

2017 Thoroughbred Mare

Better Dialhomme

2017 Thoroughbred Mare

Dialhomme x Better Rain (Roman Dancer)

16hh

Better Dialhomme aka “E.T.,” is another lovely mare bred by a good friend in New Mexico, Amanda Mayfield. She is half sister to Boba, Taylor’s 2015 TB mare. Taylor started E.T. under saddle before she went into race training, and was excited to purchase her when she finished racing in fall of 2021.

E.T. has a powerful, uphill canter, and has shown promise in the free jump chute. We are excited to see what the future holds for this young mare!

Imperial Sword

2018 Thoroughbred Gelding

Imperial Sword

2018 Thoroughbred Gelding

Palace Malice x Oval Cut (El Prado)

~17hh

Imperial Sword, aka “Impy,” was bred by Three Chimneys Farm in KY, and was started in race training. A minor injury led him to RdC to rehab and restart. Since arriving here, he has shown a lot of promise as a sport horse. He is tall and big-boned, and has a lovely uphill way of going. His future is bright!

Lilly Pulitzer

2016 KWPN Mare

Lilly Pulitzer

2016 KWPN Mare

Rodrigo VDL x Donna Karan (Feliciano)

~16hh

RdC’s first broodmare! Lilly is a KWPN mare by Rodrigo VDL out of a mare by Feliciano. Rodrigo VDL has sired multiple 1.50+ jumpers. Lilly's dam, Donna Karan, jumped 1.45m, and produced a stallion who competed on the Nation’s Cup team for Canada with Jonathan Millar.

As we get to know Lilly, she is proving to be a big personality. She is a bit of a boss mare, but loves people and has a goofy streak. She is also very kind. She is definitely athletic, with a big effortless stride, and is built strong and correct.

We are looking forward to seeing what this mare might produce!

Alumni

April

2017 Arabian Cross Mare

April

2017 Arabian Cross Mare

~15hh

Congratulations to Elaina Tipner on finding her Right Horse!

April is a 2017 Anglo-Arabian mare (Arab x Thoroughbred cross). She is here at RdC to get started under saddle, and is available for adoption. So far, April is proving to be sweet, athletic, smart, and maybe a little bit spicy! She is sure to make someone a lovely riding partner, for sport or for pleasure. Could April be your Right Horse?

Kira

2009 Mustang/Mustang Cross Mare

Kira

2009 Mustang/Mustang Cross Mare

~14.2hh

Kira is possibly a mustang cross. She is incredibly athletic. Quick on her feet, she can turn on a dime, and shows a lot of power in her gaits. She is a sensitive mare, and it will take time to earn her trust, but in the right hands could develop into an impressive sport horse. Kira has been known to jump 5ft fences unprompted so "has talent, needs direction"!

Congratulations to Ashley on finding her Right Horse!

Check out other adoptable horses on The Right Horse website here

SER Heaven’s Apollo

2014 Quarter Horse Gelding

SER Heaven’s Apollo

2014 Quarter Horse Gelding

Cathy first sent Apollo to Taylor in 2016. He was green, and occasionally a little bit tricky! But Taylor quickly formed a bond with him and started working towards Cathy’s goals for him. Cathy and Apollo now enjoy adventures in the Rockies of Colorado, and may dabble in the show ring as well!

Teocalli

2013 Oldenburg Gelding

Teocalli

2013 Oldenburg Gelding

Liz sent Teo to Taylor to get started under saddle in 2015, and she had the privilege of working with him every winter while living in New Mexico. A mischievous, but ultimately very intelligent and teachable horse, Teo got exposed to a variety of experiences, from fox-hunting to showjumping and more. Teo and Liz now enjoy adventures in the mountains of Colorado.

As Twilight Falls

2017 American Saddlebred Gelding

As Twilight Falls

2017 American Saddlebred Gelding

~16hh

As Twilight Falls, aka “Norman,” is a tall, dark and handsome young prospect. He arrived at RdC in November (of 2021). Norman got time to grow up right, turned out in a big field with other horses - he arrived at RdC unhandled, but very used to people, so he is very friendly and gentle. Now that he has started his groundwork and under saddle training, he is proving to be a very intelligent, quick learner, and generally has a level head and good disposition. He is a lovely mover to boot, and has the potential to make a wonderful sport horse in a variety of disciplines.

Congratulations to Ashley Reynolds Buchanan on finding her Right Horse!

Check out other adoptable horses on The Right Horse website here

WS Fortnite

2018 Westphalian Gelding

WS Fortnite

2018 Westphalian Gelding

Fabian DSF x Dersace (Domiro)

~15.3hh

WS Fornite, aka “Felix” is owned and bred by Amanda Vines of Westgrove Sport Horses. Felix has an incredible canter - uphill, powerful, and big-strided - and a lovely ground-covering trot. He is also very level-headed and handles new situations with thoughtfulness and maturity. He is truly a joy to work with!

DG Pegasus 6147

2015 Mustang Mare

DG Pegasus 6147

2015 Mustang Mare

Devil’s Garden Herd

15.1 1/2hh

Congratulations to Katy Bradford on the purchase of DG Pegasus 6147, aka “Tally”! DG Pegasus 6147 came to RdC in partnership with Terry Flanagan of Pegasus - One Mustang At A Time. She was gathered in October of 2020, and arrived at RdC in February of 2021 to begin the process of gentling and training under saddle. This mare has an incredible demeanor - she learns very quickly and is very level-headed - and has truly been one of the easiest horses I’ve ever started. She enjoys her work, especially riding out on the trails, and takes new challenges in stride. This mare has three lovely gaits, is light off the leg and a smooth ride. She has been started over fences, opens gates, crosses water, and has started dragging logs/etc. She stands tied, stands for the farrier, loads easily, has been ridden off site multiple times, and can go English or Western. The possibilities seem endless for this one! She is the perfect ambassador to represent Pegasus, and we are excited to see what she will do in the future! For more information on Pegasus - One Mustang At A Time, check out the website here.

In Loving Memory

Sister Sparrow

2015 Thoroughbred Mare

Sister Sparrow

2015 Thoroughbred Mare

~16.1hh

Sister Sparrow, aka “Athena,” was a powerhouse of a mare with an impressive jump, and boundless energy. She loved running races with her pasture mates, and was personable and playful. She also had some strong opinions and wasn’t afraid to express them sometimes! We lost Athena in January of 2023. She will always hold a place in our hearts.

Horses currently For Sale at Rancho del Comienzo

Onaqui Pegasus 7960

2016 Mustang Gelding

Onaqui Mountain Herd

~15hh

Onaqui Pegasus 7960 came to RdC in partnership with Terry Flanagan of Pegasus - One Mustang At A Time. He was gathered in late fall of 2021, and arrived at RdC in March of 2022 to begin the process of gentling and training under saddle. Affectionately dubbed “Mustang Billy,” he is a kind soul, and truly a “thinker” - he will thrive with someone who is experienced and patient, willing to give him the time to understand what he is being asked.

Billy is truly a pleasure to work with, and everyone that meets him is enamored with him. He is proving to have a bit of a “goofy gelding” personality; he is smart and quick to pick up on things. He is generally brave and quiet around potentially spooky stimuli - he has impressed us with his ability to stay level-headed in the face of construction noises, traffic passing, and other potentially frightening situations.

So far in his training, we have added many skills to his résumé, including:

  • Being caught in a large field
  • Leading from both sides
  • Being ponied, both in the arena and on the trails
  • Standing tied
  • Standing to be groomed - comfortable being touched all over
  • Loading and unloading the trailer
  • Standing to be fly sprayed, standing to be bathed
  • Standing for the farrier, handling all 4 feet
  • Lunging, and lunging over poles
  • Ground driving
  • Being saddled - both tied and at liberty
  • Being bridled
  • Being mounted from both sides
  • WTC rides - including disengaging his hindquarters, moving his shoulders, halting, and responding well to a one-reined stop
  • Walk trot work over poles
  • Trail rides (including crossing water), on and off property 

His training is always progressing, and we are certain he has a bright future ahead of him. He has 3 lovely gaits, a sweet personality, and a correct foundation for his right person to take him in any direction of their choosing.

Stay tuned to his YouTube playlist for updates as he progresses!

YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuN_lCpaxkCnft9Yp_8tFHcQt8oc7Xh5O

For more information on Pegasus - One Mustang At A Time, check out the website here.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLuN_lCpaxkCnft9Yp_8tFHcQt8oc7Xh5O