2015 Auction List
We have assembled a nice group of University horses that have had extensive use
in our various equine programs. In addition, we have consignments from the CT
Department of Agriculture Equine Rescue Program.
Potential buyers are invited to ride or view UConn horses entered in the sale one
week prior to sale day. Please call (860) 486-2034 to make an appointment between
the hours of 10 AM – 4 PM, M-F. Riders will be required to complete and sign a
Rider’s Acknowledgement and Consent Form. We ask that you limit your time to
30 minutes per horse. The Department of Animal Science has several horses with
a higher reserve. These horses are noted in the catalog by an asterisk.*
List revised 04/17/15
Lot # / Name
Description
1. Stillwell Spy*
15.1hh, 5-year-old registered bay Morgan gelding. Spy is
currently being trained by an independent study rider. He
is very sweet and has great ground manners. Though he
is still green, he always tries to please his rider and does
everything that is asked of him. He is very energetic
towards his job and is eager to learn and has the
potential to be a great horse in any program.
Click here for pedigree.
2. Aly
16hh, 6-year-old registered chestnut Thoroughbred
mare. Aly would make a great hunter prospect. She is
broke on the flat with a lofty trot and rocking horse
canter, and has been slowly started over fences. She is
honest and a quick learner. Aly is best suited for an
intermediate or advanced rider as she is still green over
fences. She aims to please and is willing to try anything
asked of her.
Click here for pedigree.
3. Odie
16.1hh, 13-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred. Odie is in
our Polo program. He is very quiet, sweet and easy to
work around. He has smooth gaits, making for a
comfortable ride. He has also shown to have potential as
a bomb-proof trail horse. He neck reins easily and is very
responsive to his rider.
Lacy
Yearling bay Trakehner filly by Sea Accounts (TB) and
out of Mainau (Trakehner). Registration applied for.
State University of New York- Cobleskill Consignment
Scratched
4. Firecracker
Donkey gelding. This is Mr. Personality! Very sweet,
loves attention and easy to handle. Likes to "just hang
out" with people. Although he is in his mid 20's, he is
very playful with the other donkeys and horses,
especially the youngsters. He would make a great
companion for any equine. He is good for the farrier and
the vet and has no known health conditions.
CT Department of Agriculture – Equine Rescue Program
5. UC Mischief
Managed*
15.1hh, 4-year-old registered bay Morgan mare. Mischief
is a recent graduate of our Light Horse training program.
She has been developing her walk, trot and canter under
English saddle this past fall. She has a smooth walk, trot,
and canter. Her determined and quick learning character
makes her a good prospect for any discipline. Because
Mischief is still green, she would best be suited for an
intermediate rider.
Click here for pedigree.
6. Dutchess
16hh, 15-year-old bay Thoroughbred mare. This
gorgeous mare came to us as a Polo prospect, but we
found that she was better suited for the UConn
Equitation Program. She is an attractive individual suited
for an advanced rider and a great prospect for equitation
and hunters. She is well broke on the flat and has been
started over fences. She is very brave and a quick,
willing learner.
Valkyrie
Yearling chestnut filly by Qredit (Oldenburg) and out of
Endira (Hanoverian). Registration applied for.
State University of New York- Cobleskill Consignment
Scratched
7.
Tri
Tri is a donkey in her late 20's, easy to handle and very
gentle. She is quiet natured, gets along with everyone
and anything on the farm. She enjoys being groomed
and sunbathing. She has no vices and is good for the
farrier and vet. She has no known health conditions.
CT Department of Agriculture – Equine Rescue Program
8. Rubicon*
16hh, 16-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding. Rubicon is a
gentleman in the saddle and has a background in
dressage. He likes to jump, has a big stride, and would
be suitable for the lower level hunters. Here at UConn,
Rubicon has also participated and shined in both
intercollegiate dressage and hunt seat shows. He is
currently schooling second level dressage movements.
Rubicon would be best suited for an intermediate rider.
9. Nantucket Sound*
14.2hh, 9-year-old registered bay Morgan gelding.
“Tuck” came to UConn in training and has been put into
the lesson program and is a member of the UConn Drill
Team. He goes both English and Western, and is very
responsive on the flat. He is best suited for an
intermediate or advanced rider as he needs help from
his rider over fences. He is willing to learn, excited about
his job and very easy to work around. Tuck also enjoys
trails and is very brave on them.
Click here for pedigree.
Cobalt
4-year-old bay Thoroughbred gelding is by Patriot Act
(TB) and out of Diamondsandrubies (TB). He has been
backed and is still growing.
State University of New York- Cobleskill Consignment
Scratched
Sarah
15.1hh, 18 year-old bay Thoroughbred. Sarah has been
a part of our Polo program for many years. She is very
sweet under saddle, has smooth easy gaits and neck
reins easily. She has a soft mouth so she would best be
suited for an intermediate rider.
10. Mama Mia
15.2hh, 13 year old bay Thoroughbred mare. She is part
of the UConn Polo Program, but would be great as a
pleasure horse. Mama is a retired high goal Polo pony
that is fearless and willing. She can be strong,
revealing her passion, but has an easygoing
temperament. Experienced Rider.
11. UC Aries*
15.1hh, 13-year-old registered chestnut Morgan gelding.
“Aries” is a pleasure to ride and has been used in
dressage, western, and hunt seat shows here at UConn.
He has schooled first level dressage movements, and
also is used for reining and western horsemanship as
well as the UConn Drill Team. He is good on trails and
would be best suited for an intermediate rider.
Click here for pedigree.
Joker
2-year-old chestnut gelding by Golden Missile (TB) and
out of Zipped to a Tee (QH). He has been started on
ground work and is still growing.
State University of New York- Cobleskill Consignment
Scratched
12. Moss
15-year-old female mule. Moss is gentle but spunky! She
enjoys running around and playing with her herd mates.
She likes to be in charge of the others, but is not
aggressive about it. She is easy to handle but can be a
bit timid with new situations. When she does get
nervous, she is a "stop and stare" kind of girl. No vices,
and good for the farrier and vet.
CT Department of Agriculture – Equine Rescue Program
13. One Hot Tamale
15.3hh, 9-year-old registered bay Morgan mare. At
UConn, Tamale has been through our training, lesson
and breeding program. She has a natural head set and
has won blue ribbons as a hunter pleasure horse. She
has been broke to drive through our training program. An
intermediate rider with soft hands would be best suited
for this mare. Great pedigree to boot!
Click here for pedigree.
14. Isis
14.2hh, 25-year-old grey Arabian mare. Isis is the typical
princess, she loves attention, grooming and running
around showing off. She is not a fan of other horses, but
thrives on human affection. She is not spooky and is
wonderful for the vet and the farrier. She is the horse
that we use to teach new workers all about handling
horses, and is beginner safe as far as ground work goes.
Isis is broke to ride, but is very rusty and needs some
saddle time. She has some minor arthritis in her hocks,
but has had no major health issues that we know of. Isis
has been owned by the State for several years and is
having a hard time finding a forever home, but she is a
wonderful mare and would make someone a lovely riding
partner.
CT Department of Agriculture – Equine Rescue Program
15. Hipp’s Ballerina
14.2hh, 12-year-old bay Morgan mare. “Belle” is trained
for the hunter pleasure division. She is a smart, quick
learner and easy to get along with. She would be best
suited for an intermediate to advanced rider. Belle has a
great pedigree to match her personality.
Click here for pedigree.
16. Angie
15.3hh, 12 year old bay Thoroughbred mare. Angie is a
very quiet mare with good ground manners. She gets
along well with other horses. Angie has been used in
UConn’s Polo program. She will make a good school
horse with the right training.