Blackstone Stables
Pepper
If you’re looking for big, quiet, and safe then look no further! Bob is a coming 4 year-old Belgian Perchron cross gelding standing 17.3 hands. He’s a handsome bay with black markings on his legs and black mane and tail. Being a big guy, Bob walk, trot, and canters with poise. He knows his leads and can canter a nice circle in the arena. He is easy to mount and dismount and stands perfectly still for the mounting block! Under saddle, Bob will side pass and back with ease. He has great breaks! Say the word “whoa” and Bob comes to a complete stop. Bob will cross logs, bridges, water, steep hills and anything else you may encounter on the trail without hesitation. He will trail ride alone or in a group; traffic doesn’t phase him. He will go Western or English. Bob can ride all day on the trail or stand around and be loved. On the ground, Bob is a big puppy dog and loves attention. He easily picks up all four of his feet. Bob easily loads in the trailer, and stands like a gentleman for the vet. His ground manners are excellent! Bob will stand all day tied with no fuss. Bob is started on liberty work like lying down on command, sitting, and follow the leader! Bob has also been through all the desensitization and scary obstacles. He has seen the tarps and pool noodles, dragged barrels and trees, and carried the flag! He has been exposed to various farm animals and gets along with everyone. Bob also drives like an old pro! Overall Bob has a calm demeanor and is not the spooky type.
Stop your scrolling! Here is the ultimate safe AND talented pony with show experience and trick training! I’m proud to introduce and offer Pepper. Pepper is a grade welsh pony gelding. He is the pony that kids dream of owning and that parents trust to keep their kiddos safe. Pepper is a unique chocolate chestnut color with a beautiful thick flaxen mane and tail. He is 6 years old and stands a stout 12.1hh. Pepper is a pony anybody can ride! He walk trot and canters on a loose rein, steers with leg and seat, has flying lead changes, and has excellent breaks. He is more of a push style ride so he is not in a rush to get anywhere making him great for those beginners and timid riders. For the last couple months, Pepper has been working in our lesson program teaching all types of riders including the first timers to the more advanced students that jump and show. This fall Pepper showed in a few hunter shows in X poles and 2ft. He performed well and won a few blue ribbons! Pepper also rides western! He trail rides like an old pro. Nothing phases him out in the woods. He’s seen it all from the hills, creeks, ponds, thick brush, logs, mud, and wildlife. Just when you think Pepper couldn’t get any better well he is also trick trained! He knows how to sit and lay down on command. A tap on his left shoulder blade or on his left front ankle and he lays right down to get on or off. Pepper has wonderful ground manners. He will ground tie, cross tie, or tie to a post and stand all day to be groomed. He also stands for other things like saddling, farrier, mounting/dismounting, bathing etc. He is also well broke to drive Hook him up and head to town, a parade or take him sledding in a snowy day, he’s game to do it! He is a finished, safe, quiet, bombproof pony with absolutely no holes in his training! On top of that he has the talent and training to take your young rider to the winners circle. What more could you want in a kids pony?!?!? When you meet pepper he will surly steal your heart!
Bullet
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Looking for a horse?!? You have come to the right spot!! Here at Blackstone Stables, we are excited to offer a variety of horses and ponies for sale, both to our boarders and the general public. We have some of the nicest horses in the country for sale, as we are committed and passionate about training the true “all-around” horse. Conformation, breeding, all-around performance, and disposition, all combined into one individual that is safe, sound, and ready for you to enjoy. We take a tremendous amount of time ensuring our horses are well rounded, desensitized, sound minded, and versatile. We travel all over the county to find wonderful prospects to offer to you. Although each horse has its own story and own set of attributes, many come from breeders, and life long friends we have made in the horse business. We offer horses of all breeds, ages, abilities, knowledge, and show experience. Each and every will make an absolutely fabulous equine partner! We also are constantly updating and adding new horses and removing sold horses from our website, so chances are that if the horse is still on the website, it’s still available! We try to put as much information as we can about each horse, as well as an all inclusive video showcasing their skills. However, if you would like additional information, to see different skills in a video, or to schedule to come see the horse in person, please email us at blackstonestables@aol.com and we could be more than happy to set this up for you! We aim to help you find an equine companion you are happy with and fits your needs, so if you are looking for something specific, please let us know and we could help guide you to what horses that we have available would best fit your needs! Happy horse shopping!
Auction ends February 23rd, 2025 at 7:00 PM EST
Einstein
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Flint is as beautiful, talented, and kind as they come. He is a 2022 model, grey AQHA gelding with 4 stockings and a big blaze. He’s absolutely stunning. He has a calm and kind demeanor. Flint has basic reining training and has been used for ranch riding. He has been to several clinics and playday events and always handles every new situation with grace and ease. This gelding is as smooth as they come, with collected, comfortable gaits that make him a joy to ride every time you swing a leg over. He’s quiet, dependable, and incredibly versatile—whether you’re chasing cows on the ranch, polishing maneuvers in the arena, or simply enjoying a relaxing trail ride, Flint is your perfect partner. He’s sure-footed, and unfazed by commotion, making him easy to haul and quick to settle in new places. Flint has proven himself to be sweet, personable, and gentle enough for the whole family to enjoy. He would also make an excellent hunter as he has 3 solid gaits with floaty and rhythmical movement. If you’re looking for a gorgeous all-around gelding to finish off in anyway Flint is your man!
Belgian Draft Mare- Used to pull carriages and heavy equipment. Nothing phases this gorgeous mare!
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Cleo
Pikachu
Aloha Acers Richochet Red is proudly being offered for sale! Red is a double registered with the American miniature horse registry, and the American Shetland pony club. He is 7 years old (1/7/2018). Red stands 38” tall and is a beautiful sorrel roan with 4 socks a big blaze and a blonde mane and tail. Red is kid tested, mom and grandma approved. This little guy has all the training of a big horse. Red has had 4 and 7 year old kids work extensively with him. He’s seen many miles out on the trails both being ponied and ridden solo by kids. Deep Woods, water, wild life, open rolling fields are no issue for Red. He has been exposed to cattle and has helped dad round up the cows. In the arena this guy walk, trot, canters and has flying lead changes!! He will move on and off of leg pressure too. He is overall more whoa than go and the breaks are good! Red has also been used for jumping and I must say he dose so in adorable form. He has done obstacle courses and will cross bridges and pool noodles without batting an eye. He has been shown in hand and under-saddle. This little guy comes with incredible training and experience. You will wear out the tires on your truck trying to find a similar pony. He is absolutely a puppy dog for the kids to handle. He’s been in the house, groomed for hours on end and will cuddle up with your kids as they read him stories or just play with him. He knows how to sit and lay on command. He has A+ manners as well. The kids fight over who gets to ride him, Red has no issues giving all the kids a chance. This pony can take your kiddo from lead line to independently cantering and even jumping. Red is also well broke to drive! He has stolen the heart of all of our kids! Please enjoy the video.
What’s better than butter?? Not much! This 13 year old 14.2hh stout made buttermilk buckskin gelding has it all. He shines like a diamond when the sun hits him! He’s a stunning buttermilk buckskin gelding with a nice mane and tail. Butter is the type of horse that anyone can hop on and enjoy! He rides English, western, and bareback with any bit or with just a halter and lead rope. You can ride him in the arena, out on the trails, or in the wide open field. He walks, trots, and canters with easy. His canter is absolutely delightful to sit on. Butter is eager to please and is a quick learner. He has yet to say no to anything we ask of him. Butter is not the spooky type. He remains cool, calm, and collected in any new situation and place we take him. He has countless of trail miles under his belt. There’s nothing he loves more than to explore the wilderness with his rider. You can take him out alone or in a group. He’s seen it all from logs, mud, tall grass, rocks, puddles, turkeys, deer, and anything else you could think of encountering out in the woods. He walks down the trail path on a loose rein and will go wherever you point him. On the ground he’s easy to catch and lead. His manners are A+ Butter stands well in cross ties or tied to a post while grooming and tacking. For a few years Butter lived in a families backyard. During that time he gave pony rides to kids as young as 3 years old around a trampoline, swing-set, sandbox, and many other toys. Butter is also traffic safe as he has been ridden down a busy road to the apple orchard. Nothing phases this guy! He’s a great all around gelding that will do anything you ask of him! Butter lives in Howell Michigan!
I’m excited to introduce you to Cleo! She’s a unique draft cross. Her mom is a quarter paint and her dad is a Brabant. This unique cross made the most beautifully put together and colored mare we call Cleo! She's a black roan with just enough white and incredible conformation. She's very well-muscled and has great bone structure and solid black hooves. Cleo walks, trots, and canters with ease. She can collect and extend all of her gaits. She's got a fantastic stop as well. Cleo works off seat and leg cues. She knows lateral movements such as side passing, pivoting, and leg yielding and she’s even got flying changes. Cleo is fantastic in the arena, as she’s very balanced. She has been started over fences and jumps in great form while holding a steady pace. She has also been trail-ridden all over. Woods, water, open fields, big groups, out alone, down the busy road, or around wildlife she has no cares. Cleo has also been working cows, rounding up, and sorting, and has even participated in a few breakaway roping events. If you want to get into cows she’s totally game, if you want to enjoy trails she loves it, if you want to have a great hunter-jumper type she’s also a good candidate. Cleo is also a proud new momma to a beautiful brand new chestnut baby colt. He is sired by a Percheron.
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Bob
Yukon
Callie is a beautiful chestnut and white paint mare. She stands 15.3 at 7 years old and has excellent conformation. Her color is sure to turn heads! Callie has a kind, sweet, and gentle disposition on the ground and under saddle. She’s easy to handle and lead. Callie stands tied to a post and in the cross ties while being brushed and saddled. She also stands well for the farrier, vet, and to mount/dismount. While Callie has been with us, she has been used for trail riding, lessons, horse camp, 4h horse shows, and swimming. That’s right! Callie does it all! She’s a great swimmer and LOVES to do it! She has been ridden down Kensington Metro-parks kayak River and didn’t bat an eye the kayaks, she swam right along side them. She has been shown in gymkhana events, showmanship, huntseat, and western. She has recently been started on the barrel pattern and loves it! Callie is the type you can give a bath to pop her on the trailer and hit the trails or show ring with no nonsense. She has an open flowing, and a smooth canter. Callie is not only pretty to look at standing still but stunning and breathtaking to watch while moving! Callie will excel in any direction you wanted to take her. She would make a great speed, barrel, pole or gaming horse or equestrian team show horse, and she’s fantastic on the trails. Callie is great addition to any family farm! She gets along with the other horses outside as well!!
Waylon
Nacho
Here is a very special girl that we absolutely adore! She was born and raised on our family’s farm. Ember is as sweet as can be and as cute as a button. She is a pure bread section A welsh pony out of imported stock. She will mature at 12.2hh. Ember is 4 years old. She is a pretty chestnut with a white blaze. Ember is a joy to ride and currently working in our lesson program. The kiddos love riding her and is a favorite for many of our students. Ember has a nice quiet walk, a floaty flat kneed trot, and the most delightful canter. She knows both her leads and has been very lightly started over fences. She rides a snaffle bit and is soft in the mouth and has great breaks! Ember has great ground manners and you can catch her anywhere in the field. We think Ember would make an excellent small hunter pony. In fact, many of her siblings have had very successful careers as hunters on the MHJA and USEF circuits. She would also make a great addition to any lesson program or family pony!
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I would like to introduce Mr. Dreamy aka Waylon. Waylon is a 6 year old, 16.3hh, jet black lightly feathered stocky made Friesian Sport-horse (Percheron X Friesian) gelding! This boy is broke to walk, trot, and canter but if you let him pick the pace it will stay slow and steady. His trot is one of the most elegant you will find and his canter is like sitting on a cloud. He’s soft in the mouth and has excellent breaks. Waylon has had years of natural horsemanship training. He will walk, trot, and canter with no tack! He stays right in tune with his rider. He has completed our desensitizing program with flying colors. He has competed in trail versatility classes under grandstand lights and handles the crowd and chaotic atmosphere like an old pro. We have been unable to actually spook him in any way. He trail rides in deep woods, open country, deep water, and steep terrain. He will not shy from traffic, kayaks, or bikes! He’s a stand out in the show ring with kids and adults alike. He is also well broke to drive. Waylon is a love of a horse. Yes he loves people and other horses. He’s an easy keeper and easy going guy. Waylon can happily live in a back yard or a busy barn he’s got that chill go with the flow attitude! He would make an excellent horse to enjoy the trails on or to teach new or inexperienced riders. He is one of the most popular crosses in the horse world and he comes with loads of experience. He plays well with all others outside and will greet you at the gait! He has no vices. Don’t let him slip through your fingers! Waylon is a horse the entire family can enjoy!
*Most of our horses come with a basic vet check. Additional vet work is welcome at the buyer's expense.
*Horses will only be held with a non-refundable deposit.
Red
I’m excited to introduce you to “AA Done Up Right” or Spirit as we call him at home. He is a 9 coming 10 year old registered appaloosa gelding. He was imported from Canada as a baby and is registered with the appaloosa Horse Club of Canada. He stands a solid 15.3hh with nice conformation and a long thick mane and tail. Spirit is a stunning buckskin with a blanket of spots on his hindquarters, 4 white socks and a big blaze. He has the calmest demeanor of any horse you will meet. Spirit walk, trot and canters. He knows his leads and how to work off seat and leg. He shines out on the trails. He’s been ridden down the road, in deep woods, open fields, and in the mountains. There’s no hill to steep and no creek to deep. Spirit rides out alone all day long. He will go any direction you point him in and enjoys soaking in the views. He’s taught many beginner and nervous riders. You can let him stand for a month hop on and he rides off just the same. His manners are A+ and he loves people. Spirit stands tied for grooming, tacking, mounting and dismounting. He’s been trailered all over. He has also been picked. Spirit is a delightful horse who has a great laid back demeanor making him the perfect mount for anyone. He has also worked on a ranch sorting snd moving cattle! Please enjoy the video.
Pearl
We are proud to introduce you to Yukon! He’s something special, something unique and something with a huge heart. Yukon has the appearance of a unicorn with eyes that bring comfort with a glance. Yukon stands 16.2hh at 12 years old. He’s a stunning dappled grey and white paint. Yukon is a very substantial guy. He has great conformation, solid bone structure, excellent hooves and he’s well muscled. Yukon is loaded with personality. He gets along with most everything in the pasture from the cows to the donkeys; he’s everyone’s best friend. He can live in or out and is content either way. He loves people and attention. Yukon stands like a rock for grooming tacking and mounting. Under-saddle he comes equipped with 3 stellar gaits, a quiet walk, a floaty trot and the most comfortable canter around. His gaits are all very adjustable. He works off of your seat and leg very well. Yukon has been exposed to all types of obstacles such as balls, tarps, pool noodles, bridges and pedestals. He works off leg and seat so well you can pull the bridle off and he will ride just the same. Overall Yukon is more whoa than go. Once you climb on his back this is the horse that will make you want to ride! He’s seen the mountains, open fields, roads, water and woods. He’s been out on several hunter paces. Yukon has been camping and picketed and is always game for an adventure. Yukon also loves to drive! He’s pulled a carriage in weddings, parades and just around the farm! This boy has great color, excellent conformation, excellent training, loads of experience and a mind to match!
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Bentley
Barb
Patch
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Spirit
Auction ends March 2nd, 2025 at 7:15 PM EST
All horses are located in Howell, Michigan
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Howell, Michigan 48855
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