Well, this year was a bummer. Well, with the exception of Tator of course, he was definitely the star of 2009! But the rest, well, circumstances just did not align to get them shown. But you know what? I'm not going to let that get me down. Instead of letting a down year scare me away, I'm going to use it as motivation to work my butt off for next year. It's a bit too early for a New Year's resolution, but I already know mine. Do everything I can to make 2010 the year I have been waiting for. There are some very nice horses sitting in this barn, that I am very proud to have in my life, that need to be utilized and done justice.
That said, I think I have some killer two year olds for next year.. the best I've ever been blessed to own. If I can downsize my stock, and concentrate on these guys, I am thinking that Tator would be a serious candidate for the Reichert 250k class, and Clash for the Congress Masters class. Tator is a bit older and more mature so I think he'd be the better candidate for the Reichert, Clash is a May baby so I'd feel better not pushing him and holding him off for Congress. Tator has been started and is riding now, I'm excited to try him out myself this week and hopefully come back with some video for ya'll. :) I will be starting Clash myself. I plan on doing most the work with them myself as I did with Mocha, and finding a rider for the big shows. Perhaps these are pretty lofty goals. But, ya know what? Prospects like these don't come along every day, or every year, or every couple years. These are the best I've had, and the only way to accomplish goals is to try. The only sure way to fail is to not even try, right?
Here is Clash, who I'm also thinking might make a mighty fine HUS horse if he gets big enough, lol. Keep in mind he was not longed this year and mostly kept out to pasture since he was a late baby, so he is as green as green can be. He has the flattest front leg at the lope and such a rhythmical jog/trot. Horrible footing in this pen and he likes to strut his stuff with is tail up, but I'm already seeing the future of a broke Clash in a nice arena with a big fat tail. ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4GsIZO4__c
And of course, most of you probably already know the Tatornator :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDhBpoqOLOM
So, with that, it is time for a complete revamping here at Top Line. We are overhorsed, and it has kept us out of many of the shows this year due to time and financial constraints. Therefore, I am offering several of my young prospects for sale, that I did not previously want to sell. However, sacrifices must be made, I can't keep them all, though I wish I could. These guys are going to do VERY well for someone who has the time to put into them!
2008 bay Zippo Jack Bar/Zips Chocolate Chip filly. Very, VERY pretty, very sweet, very well made. Super flat front leg. Moves like her breeding dictates. Would be a great two year old for next year. WP, all-around. Selling for $2500 with registration application. IF eligible. VERY underpriced and does not reflect quality.
2007 black Sweet Talkin Chip filly. The quietest, sweetest mare EVER. Greenbroke to ride, but super quiet and safe, a kid or novice could finish her out. Super flashy and will catch the eye at shows. Won't hurt my feelings if she doesn't sell, I would LOVE to breed her to one of my guys next year, but she should show. $5000
2004 15.3 hand chestnut Sonnys Hot Jazz/World Champion Once In A Dream gelding. World caliber fence prospect. Super freaky over fences. Very pretty topline, excellent conformation. Has been shown at open hunter shows. Has been on the backburner which is the only reason for his price, someone will get a steal. Safe and lazy, will do the all-around too. $3500
2009 bay Only In The Moonlight/A Sudden Impulse filly. This filly is the REAL DEAL and could be my Tator for next year if I had the extra time and funds. She is going to go all the way. FREAKY flat up front, absolutely exquisitely put together. She is going to be one of those big time mares worth doing embryos on. $12,500
2009 grey So Riveting/Zippo Jack Bar colt. He is everything that is wanted in a modern huntseater these days. He got all the right parts. Tall, leggy, big strided like a HUS horse, but slow legged and can lope like a western horse, with a pretty, dishy face. He could win the Congress LL next year. $4000
2002 15.2 hand bay mare by Skip The Assets out of Investment Asset, out of a Zippos Old Gold mare. STUNNING mare. Lots of chrome and hair. Looks like a Lazy Loper and would be a pretty cool cross with him! Was told she was broke to ride, and is sound, though I haven't tried. In foal to A Chance For Romance, asking only $850 if I can retain the foal, with a free breedback, so you are basically getting a free mare with a breeding! $2500 with foal.
So there is my New Year's Resolution, 2010. Sell, even if I don't want to, so I can have time and finances left for a handful, and actually get places with them. :)
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