Rowdy

Junior

Flashy with a great temperament. Leads, ties, trailers, and stands for bathing.

Auction closes September 24th, 2023 at 7:30 PM 

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Chuck

This girl has all the chrome one could want with personality and talent to top it off. Sophie is a beautiful chestnut mare with 4 white socks, a long white blaze, a soft kind eye, and a beautiful mane and tail. She is 8 years old and approximately 15hh. Sophie has dabbled in every discipline including English, jumping, dressage, and western. She’s the type of horse that will exceed in any direction you want to take her. Sophie has a natural slow jog/trot and lope/canter but will extend with ease into a nice working trot or canter. She takes both leads and can canter from a halt. Her breaks are good. Say “whoa” with your leg off and she comes to a complete stop. Sophie collects up and will go into frame when asked. She knows how to pivot, side pass, back, and has flying lead changes. Sophie is currently schooling 2ft-2’3 courses. She holds a steady rhythm and jumps in great form. We have been using Sophie in our lesson program for our walk, trot, and canter students, and our beginner jump students. The kids love her and she has become a favorite at the barn! Sophie is also an excellent trail horse. She rides out alone or in a group leading or following. Sophie is not the spooky type. She is happy with an easygoing stroll through the woods or take her out to the fields for a fun hack. Sophie is easy to catch and handle on the ground. Her ground manners are an A+. She ties single or in cross ties. She is a farriers favorite and will stand without being held. Sophie is a great option for anyone looking to show in 4h, equestrian team, or in the hunter jumping circuit. If showing isn’t your thing then no problem because Sophie is happy being a family friendly horse. Or add her to your lesson program! She won’t last long and a horse like her is hard to find!!
Sophie is only for sale because her current owner does not have the time for her otherwise she’d love to keep her!

Dallas

All horses are located in Highland and Fenton, Michigan 

Otter

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Tess

Ember

Belgian Mare- 

Broke to drive and pull heavy equipment. Bombproof and loves her job!

Tess is a true gentle giant with a heart the size of Texas! This girl is a beautiful registered bay Brabant that is 10 years old and approximately 17.2hh. This girl has done it all from driving, riding in the arena, trail rides, pony rides with the kids, and pulling a plow out in the field. Tess is calm, level-headed, and has a great disposition. She walks, trots, and canter under saddle English or western. She’s happy to take things slow and steady or have a fun ride. Tess is game for anything you ask of her. Her ground manners are hard to beat! She leads with ease, stands to be brushed or showered, and is the first to greet you at the gait. Tess has given plenty of pony rides to the little ones and enjoys kids. She is not spooky and is the same horse day in and day out. She plays well with other horses and has been exposed to all farm animals including cows, goats, chickens, pigs, dogs, and cats. Tess has the looks, personality, and demeanor that everyone desires! She would make an excellent family horse, trail horse, or driving horse. Brabants are hard to find these days and are beyond amazing!

Chip

Auction closes October 8th, 2023 at 9:15 PM 

Meet Jake! He is a 14hh 4-year-old Welsh QH pony, cross, gelding. Jake walks, trots, and canters with ease. His gaits are slow and steady while being a floaty flat kneed mover. Jake has spent his summer working in kid's camp teaching new riders the ropes of arena work, and trail riding. He has been dressed up and painted by all of our campers. On the trails, he’s a boss! He’s brave and will take the lead follow behind or you can pony the little ones off of him. He’s as sweet as pie to groom saddle and be around. He plays well with all his equine and farm animal friends and will stall if you like. Jake also drives! This little guy has also given countless hand-led pony rides and has been used at birthday parties and other events. He’s 100% ok with commotion. Jake is small enough that the little kids can groom and tack him but big enough for a small adult, or bigger kid as well. He’s the ultimate all-around pony that your kids can grow from lead line to trails to the show ring. He would also be happy as just a pet for the kids or grandkids to enjoy! Jake has just started his liberty training and is showing great potential in the tricks such as sitting and laying down! He has no vices. 

Belgian Draft Mare- Used to pull carriages and heavy equipment. Nothing phases this gorgeous mare!

Rosie

Benji

Legacy

We are excited to introduce you to Belle Ryan Jessie James or Chip as we call him for short! Chip is a registered Percheron gelding who stands at a solid 17hh and is 13 years old. Chip is a picture-perfect example of his breed. He is a stunning grey with black points. He’s proud and alert with excellent confirmation. Chip was bred at the legendary Windermere Farms and he is a grandson of the famous Windermeres King Kong, who has won too many championships to list. Chip was a part of a 6 horse hitch for years and has won many events. He has also been used to give commercial carriage rides in the city both single and double. He is a brave and willing worker who will without doubt turn heads anywhere you take him. Chip is extremely intelligent and has a great disposition. He is also very well broke to ride. Since he is on the lighter side, he is very agile and sure-footed. Chip will walk, trot, and canter with ease. He comes equipped with effortless transitions, cantering on both leads from the halt, and his breaks are great. Chip loves to hack out in the fields. Chip has had some basic dressage training and has schooled several cross-country courses! He jumps in great form, and enjoys it! He’s seen the mountains of KY, the deep woods of MI, and the rolling hills of WI. Not to mention he’s been downtown in a variety of parades. Chip will do anything from city tours, farm work, and hauling Santa around. He has done it all. This is a horse with an unparalleled resume with years of experience. He will excel in fox hunting, working for a carriage company, farm work, or just that all-around family horse everyone can enjoy!

Duke

Meet “Benji” He is a 6-year-old 13.2hh Friesian Sport Horse Gelding. He has a unique chocolate color with a flaxen mane and tail! This guy is the sweetest thing you will meet, he adores people and you can catch her anywhere anytime! Benji's mother is a very classical Haflinger mare and his sire is the stunning Flip F/t Friesian Connection. This is a unique cross that turned out to be truly exceptional. Benji has a kind and expressive eye, on his adorable little face. His conformation is stocky, well muscled with a great top line, solid bone structure, and great hooves. He has beautiful feathering on all 4 legs and a flaxen mane and tail to die for. Benji is one of the most tolerant horses I have worked with.  He is extremely quiet, gentle, and eager to please his rider be it an adult or a 5-year-old child. Benji will slowly walk around with the smallest riders but will move out for those with more experience. He has a quiet walk a smooth yet floaty flat-kneed trot and a balanced canter. He has a great self-carriage collection and cadence. He has near to automatic flying lead changes. His transitions both upward and downward are effortless. He is jumping full courses and absolutely loves it. He jumps in tight and correct form and will jump anything you ask, tarps, brush, logs, straw, poles, flowers, and gaits he will not look twice at anything. Benji holds a steady hunter pace around a course with little help from her rider. Out in the cross-country fields or in the arena. This guy has also been trail ridden all over from Michigan to Iowa and loves a good trail ride. He has been ridden across some beautiful fox-hunting countryside and would make a stellar mount for anyone looking to Fox hunt or ride out on hunter paces. Benji has also been ridden western and works very well off seat and leg. He can side-pass and pivot like an old pro. He has carried everything from a flag to a tarp and even a hula hoop and this boy will not blink twice at anything you want to throw at him. He has even been ridden thru loud construction sites and could care less. Overall he is a delightful guy who loves people and will Excel in anything from hunters to jumpers to fox hunting dressage or just pleasure riding. 

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Barb

Auction closes October 1st, 2023 at 7:45 PM 

Gypsy

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Willow has it all; size, color, conformation, and an unbeatable gait. She’s a solid made 15-year-old 15.2hh spotted saddle horse mare. Willow has tons of experience out on the trails, she’s a total babysitter. She has done it all, from brush, rocks, puddles, logs, water, or the arena! She is happy to be out on the trails and explore the woods. She has been trailered and picked all over Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Willow has the smoothest gait you will sit on! She stands well for all ground activities like grooming, saddling, bridling, bathing, and mounting/dismounting. She’s a loving mare who is the first to meet you at the gate and plays well with others out in the field. Willow is the type who can stand for a month, be saddled up, and will ride right off like nothing. You do not need to ride this girl every day for her to stay broke. She’s the perfect mount for a nervous, timid, or beginner rider. She’s the type the family friend can confidently hop on and enjoy! This girl is big and stout enough to hold most any size rider! If you want color, experience, and a smooth ride Willow is looking for her next riding partner to do some sightseeing with. 

Lily

Are you looking for Mr. Dependable; safe, steady, quiet, willing, and sweet? Meet Dallas he’s an 8 year-old, 15.3hh, beautiful true-blue roan Percheron QH cross. Dallas is something special to look at as he has a stunning blue roan coat, a long wavy mane, and thick tail match. He has a puppy dog personality and takes everything in stride. Nothing seems to phase Dallas and he is always one to go with the flow. He is a fantastic all-around horse and will excel in anything you throw at him! Dallas has done and seen a lot of different things. He has been hauled all over the state of Michigan to trail rides through state and metro parks. He is happy to trail ride through the woods alone or with friends. He stays calm, cool, and collected walking through water, brush, or over logs. In fact, Dallas loves swimming in the water! He’s been in the river with the kayaks and couldn’t care less! At home, he easily walks, trots, and canters around the arena and knows both his leads. He is soft in the mouth with good brakes. He is responsive to your leg and seat, he has learned all the fancy moves! Dallas is safe for just about anyone to ride! He’s had a wide range of riders. Riders from 7 to 70 years old have plotted along with Dallas. He has worked in our summer camp program and is always a favorite. He is more whoa than go, making him perfect for any beginner! He can take a joke and takes good care of his rider. Dallas would also be a great fit for someone who has experience and is looking for a fun ride, or a horse to show. He has been jumping around and does so in excellent form! He will jump inside and out and is not one to shy from any fence. He has been on several hunter paces and loves Michigans beautiful hunt country! Dallas has carried the flag, been roped off of, worked the cattle, and performed many other ranch jobs. You cannot beat his temperament! Dallas has it all from looks, versatility, and a quiet demeanor. He would make one heck of an all around family horse, show horse, pleasure driving horse, or a stellar hunt mount! 

Sophie

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We are proud to offer Rosie the mini for sale! Rosie was affectionally named by our 3-year-old daughter. Rosie has been a part of our family for the past 3 years and our kids have done everything and anything you can think of with him. He stands at 34 inches and is 12 years old. Rosie stands for grooming, tacking, being dressed up, harnessed, and just for general care. He loves the little kids and is happy to greet them in the pasture. He is also broke to ride and drive. Rosie will walk, trot, and canter under saddle or bareback. He drives like a champ. Rosie has been used for many game days, trail classes, in-hand jumping, pony parties, trail rides, and even agility work both in hand and in harness. This little guy is absolutely not a stranger to a day filled with kids' shenanigans. He will join the kiddos' fun and he will even sit and lay down on command. He’s been in costume classes, parades, and in the woods. Rosie is not one to shy from anything. He has a charming personality and is happy to teach a new equestrian the ropes of riding or driving!  This is a one if a kind guy! He has countless hours of kid miles. From camp, to parties, to just playing around he’s been there, seen it, and done it!

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Jake

He is an all-around, user-friendly, happy-go-lucky kind of guy! This boy is nothing short of spectacular. He is light chestnut with an amazing double mane and gorgeous tail. He stands a solid 14.1hh at 4 years old. He has great bone structure and solid hooves. This gelding is put together beautifully. Legacy is one of the most docile guys you will meet. He will stand tied anywhere you want to tie him for grooming, pampering, and just to be loved on. He has been used in countless grooming and tacking lessons for some very beginners as he is patient and loves attention. He loves a good bath and will stand and let you blow dry and braid his beautiful mane and tail. Legacy has been used for tons of trail rides as he loves adventures. Legacy has been hauled all over the Midwest and is no stranger to woods, water, wildlife, traffic, cyclists and any other obstacle you may come across on a trail. He’s been ridden out in the field and down the road. He’s more of a slow and steady kind of guy who will take his time soaking in the scenery. He loves teaching kids and beginners as he’s just got a very calm and kind demeanor. He has been used in kids camp doing arena work. He will walk, trot, canter, and take both leads. He comes equipped with stellar gaits, as he’s one of the most comfortable horses you will ever sit on. He will stop on a dime and stand patiently. He has been ridden by up to 3 kids at once and has no problem. He’s the ultimate family horse as he’s big enough to carry a full-size adult or several children all at once but yet he’s kind enough to take care of some of the tiniest riders. He’s a confidence building type of guy. Legacy lives outside with other horses and he plays very well with them. When you walk outside he’s always one of the first to greet you at the pasture gate. He’s a very easy keeper. Legacy has been in several parades, he has even carried a flag. Commotion and loud noises don’t phase him a bit. He is also broke to drive and will do so single or double. He’s been down the road, and in the field! Legacy has endless possibilities. He could be a best friend for any family. He could fox hunt, play in pony club, cart classes, show in any laid back discipline such as equitation, showmanship, trail, obstacle, or even a hunter under-saddle. He is correct in every way and has a demeanor to match.

Spotted-Draft Colt

We are proud to introduce you to “Rocket” he is a beautifully marked and beautifully put together tri-colored Paint gelding. Rocket stands 14.1hh at 4 years old. This pony is one of a kind and he is loaded with personality. Rocket comes equipped with every button you could ever ask for in a horse or even a dog for that matter! He comes when called, sits, bows, lays down with the tap of a foot, and can even count! This gelding has been trail ridden all over Michigan and will cross water bridges, ride along the road, and in the woods. He’s always game for a road trip to see a new park, as he loves adventures. If you come across a scenic spot and you feel inclined to sit down and soak in the views Rocket is more than happy to join you! Rocket has been trained with all natural horsemanship methods and with that being said he moves off of seat and leg ques like an old pro. Bareback and bridle-less or saddled and bridled, whatever suits you Rocket will ride the same either way. He has an easy walk, a smooth jog, and will lope from the halt- taking either lead effortlessly. He side passes, leg yields, pivots, spins, and has his flying changes down. Talk about brakes; lean back, say whoa, and he can stop on a dime! Rocket has all the foundations to make it in the show ring. He has been started over fences and jumps in great form. He holds a nice canter to the jumps and will not peek at anything. He’s been jumped inside and out! Rocket has been taken on several hunter paces and loves it! He has also been exposed to all aspects of ranch work and is happy to do a full days work! We wish we could find a ranch hand who is as handy and eager as he is!! He has been used to sort cows, gather the goats, pony other horses, and do just about any other job you may want to do. I can go on and on about this horse but at 4 years old he’s got his entire lifetime ahead of him. He is all ready better broke than most horses twice his age! He has been ridden, loved on, and exposed to just about anything you can think of! Rocket can go in ANY direction you want or he could just be some very lucky family’s new best friend! He is suitable for most any job and most any rider! 

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Junior aka Jr is a super stout built 15.2hh 9-year-old grey Quarter horse gelding. He is put together beautifully, well muscled, nice bone structure, big feet, and the kindest eye you will see. Jr is just about as handy as a John Deer gator and has a can-do attitude about everything. He is a tried and true ranch horse that has done it all and seen it all! He has worked in the feed yards as a day rider’s horse, loading trucks, and sorting and doctoring cattle. He’s been ridden on the ranches in a big country with steep rough elevations. He is a laid back gentle type of horse that has all the buttons! Such as a one-hand neck rein, flying changes, pivot, and more. Jr is great on the trails and he will cross creeks, ditches, and logs, and navigate rough rocky areas. He is safe riding in traffic. He has a smooth jog, a nice lope on both leads, a sliding stop, turns a circle both ways, side passes, and backs with ease! Jr has been exposed to all kinds of wildlife, such as deer, turkey, and other animals like cows, and dogs, and will go anywhere that he is asked to. He has been ridden over many miles in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, the back woods of Michigan, and the open fields of Missouri. He has encountered every obstacle possible on the trail. He will go up or down even the steepest slopes, across deep creeks, over downed trees, and through all types of rough terrain while still being sure-footed. He will pony any horse you ask him to and is a fantastic help in training the youngsters. Jr is a great horse for anyone who has work to do out on the ranch or if you just want to mosey down the trails, he’s the one. He has also been ridden English. He is fantastic in the arena. Jr is fancy broke and has a great start in reining. He would a an excellent prospect to compete in barrels, reining, and ranch riding. This boy will make an all-around amazing addition for almost any rider. He is handy and a joy to ride! 

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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Willow

Meet Chuck! If you're looking for safe, steady, and dependable this beautiful red roan is your man! He stands 17.1hh at 15 years young. Chuck has done everything from trail riding, and working for a commercial carriage company, to teaching new and young riders and drivers the ropes. He has an excellent resume and is looking for a loving home who wants to hop on and enjoy a slow ride or an afternoon drive quietly down the road. Chuck has one of the sweetest dispositions you will ever meet. He’s a stunning red roan with a big blaze and a kind eye. Chuck loves to putz down the trails. He will take his time allowing his rider to enjoy the scenery and a cold beverage. Chuck is the type you can ride once a week or once a month and he will be the same. Chuck has lived outside in a large group of other horses and gets along very well with everybody.  He will walk right up to you to be caught. He stands quietly to be groomed, tacked, harnessed, hooked up, and just for general loving and care. Chuck has been used in the kid's summer camp to teach small children how to drive. Kids as young as four years old can hold the lines and take him out for a drive. Under saddle he’s as quiet as they come and the ultimate confidence booster. This is the type of horse that has been there done it and ready to teach you. He’s happy-go-lucky and goes with the flow!

Auction closes September 24th, 2023 at 7:00 PM 

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 Here at Blackstone Stables, we are proud to offer a variety of horses and ponies for sale, both to people in barn and out of barn. These horses have a wide variety of ages, abilities, knowledge, show experience, etc., but they are all absolutely fabulous equine companions! 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 a 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!

If you’re looking for a true babysitter, I would like you to meet Dually. This guy is 14 years old and a Percheron paint horse cross. We have owned him for 10 years and have done everything you can think of with him. He was born and raised in Montana and has been in the mountains and seen all types of wildlife. He stands 15.3hh and is as stout as he is tall. Dually is a beautifully marked gelding, jet black with 4 whites an adorable snip, and a bit of white on his body. Dually has been swimming in the kayak river, he’s led the way for the younger horses and has taught many kids how to swim on horseback. He’s seen more miles on the trails than most people will see in a lifetime. He’s sure not spooked by anything. Let him stand for 90 days and saddle him up and he’s the same as if you ride him daily. He comes equipped with power steering and knows how to work on and off of seat and leg pressure. He trailers, pickets, ties, etc… he has been on hunter paces and fox hunts. He’s taken rank beginners on trails as well. He’s a go-to horse with a happy-go-lucky attitude. This is the type of horse you need if you want a horse you can depend on. He’s an easy keeper with a lot of life and love to offer! He has also been driven in the past.

Otter is the sweetest light-dappled grey pony you will see! He is a stout 12.2hh at 12 years old. He is a laid-back type of guy who has loads of experience teaching beginners the ropes. Otter will walk, trot and canter. He knows his leads and has excellent breaks. He’s given countless hand-led pony rides and takes his time with the little kids. He’s kind to be around and will stand all day to be groomed, dressed up, and loved on. He’s been on many trails and crossed water, bridges, roads, deep woods, and open fields. He also jumps around and would make a great X-pole to novice type of pony. Overall he is a push ride. He is an all-around kind of guy that is happy to teach. He has also been driven. 

Rocket