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!

Here’s a Haflinger that will be hard to beat. With her beautiful double mane and long blonde tail, she’s as beautiful as you will find with her dappled coat. You’ll put a lot of miles on your truck to find one like her. She’s solid and very dependable. Pepsi is 4 years old and 14.2hh. She has nice sporty conformation. Pepsi walks, trots, and canters with ease. Pepsi knows both her leads and has great transitions both upward and downward. All of her gaits are smooth and comfy. Pepsi has a heart of gold and aims to please every time. She is quiet with a go-with-the-flow temperament. She has recently started over fences and is a natural at jumping. She holds a slow and steady canter to the jumps. Pepsi is currently jumping 2ft but she has the potential to jump 2’6”. Pepsi also rides western and trail rides like a dream. She is confident out in the woods. While you’re riding out alone or in a group Pepsi is always down for a trail ride. Pepsi is not the spooky type, not much phases her. She's been hauled to different state and metro parks in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. She has seen the sites and has all the experience. Pepsi is also broke to drive. She pulls a cart or buggy and is easy to drive around. On the ground, she is patient and respectful. She likes people and treats while being mindful of your surroundings. She stands for mounting/dismounting, grooming, and bathing. Pepsi plays well with other horses and she is an easy keeper! Pepsi is overall so sweet and very willing! She's smart and learns new things quickly. Pepsi is an all-around girl. She's great for kids and adults on the ground and under saddle.

Valentino

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

Fritz

COMING SOON

We are proud to introduce Valentino! He is a stunning 7-year-old gelding. He is covered head to toe in dapples. He is an Andalusian QH cross who stands at 15.2hh. Valentino has lovely movement. He has a great walk, a floaty trot, and an adjustable canter. He has the most beautiful mane and tail. Valentino is the whole package with his noble appearance, intelligent mind, and inquisitive demeanor. He bonds deeply with his person. Valentino is the type who will work all day, whether it’s in town, in the arena, or on the trails. He has great hooves and a thick bone structure. Valentino was started on the ranch working the cows, completing farm chores, and checking fences. He knows how to move on and off seat and leg pressure. He slides right into his stop. He is trained through 1st level dressage and knows all lateral movements. Valentino has recently been started over fences and attended a hunter pace. He’s absolutely fantastic out in the fields and will jump in beautiful form. He has also done quite a few trail obstacle courses and navigates them with ease and finesse.  Valentino has the brains, the beauty the sense, and versatility to excel in just about anything! He is that all-around horse! 

Judy is a 17.2hh registered Percheron mare. She is 14 years old. Judy has been used in a commercial carriage company for weddings, city rides, and other events. She is also broke to drive. 

Meet Bella! Here is a mare that aims to please her rider and enjoys having a job. Anything from trail riding, jumping, barrels, or walk trot lessons Bella is game for it! She is an experienced been there, done-it type of girl who’s happy to teach! Bella is a beautiful bay roan, 15hh grade quarter horse, who is 12 years old. She has the size, color, age, and experience that most want and can’t find. Bella rides English and Western in any snaffle or curb bit. She has a smooth jog/trot and a wonderful lope/canter. Bella collects and frames up when asked and responds to all leg cues. She steers very well off of seat and leg. Bella’s ground manners are A+! Anybody can lead and catch her. She lives in a mixed group of mares, geldings, and even mules and plays well with everyone! She stands like a rock for all grooming and tacking along with mounting/dismounting. Bella is a very personable horse and has a loving personality. This girl would make an excellent show horse, equestrian team horse, or just an all-around family horse for everyone to enjoy! Enjoy the video as she shows herself with a multitude of riders in various situations!

Bella also recently delighted us with a bundle of joy! She has a beautiful 2 day old stud colt by a Percheron! 

Tessa

Here she is the kind of horse everyone dreams of owning her name is Tessa. She stands 15hh at 5 years old. She is sired by Rocky a gypsy vanner. Her mom is a paint mare. This horse is a stunning brown and white with an absolutely gorgeous thick mane and tail and beautiful feathering on all 4 legs. Not only is this girl as beautiful as a picture in a magazine she’s got the personality to match. Tessa will stand like a statue tied or not for as long as you want to groom and handle her. She is extremely careful as the little ones work around her legs and feet. She loves the attention and loves to be doted on. She leads, loads, clips, and baths all with no issues. She can live inside or out with no vices and gets along with the others. This girl really speaks volumes for herself as you watch her video. She will walk, trot, canter, jog, lope, and is so soft in your hand, and listens so well to your seat and leg ques. You do not even need tack to ride her around and I’m not just talking about a walk, I’m talking about walk, trot, canter, jumps, trails, parades, or even just a ride around an arena… she will do It all tack-less. Tessa has all the buttons one may want but is easy enough to teach the kiddos. She’s worked at a zoo showing off her tricks and you better believe she’s a crowd favorite. She’s seen all types of exotic animals and could not care less about them. She’s also one of the best trail horses I’ve sat on. She will navigate any terrine on a long rein with any level of rider. Trailblazing thick brush, wildlife, and water all no problem. She will take the lead or follow behind, even venture out alone, she will pony horses twice her size as well. This horse has the best mind on the planet we have yet to find anything to spook her and that includes our blow-up Dino costume. Dino can groom, tack, lead, as well as ride her and she couldn’t care less. She has carried the flag, been roped off of and used to work cattle. If this is not quite enough her liberty work will have you asking is this a pony or a dog!! She sits, lays and bows on command!! What fun the kids have had with her! She also has experience driving. I can keep going but I’ll stop here. 

All horses are located in Howell, Michigan 

Bella

Meet Blueberry! Here’s our remarkable blue roan gelding, that has ranch experience, foundation in reining, and has been lightly started over fences. Blueberry’s natural talent and disposition make him a great choice for any rider. He’s 16hh at 3 years old and his conformation is correct in every way. Blueberry has a track record of being reliable and versatile. He is sure-footed in rough terrain, seen a lot of country from rocky hillsides to uneven trails. Blueberry navigates challenging landscapes with ease. His start in reining means that Blueberry knows how to pivot, side pass, swap his leads, and neck rein. Recently, Blueberry has been lightly started over fences and with time and age we believe Blueberry could make an excellent hunter jumper prospect! His reliability makes him an invaluable asset for any rider who values confidence and stability in their horse. Blueberry moves with smooth, comfortable gaits, making every ride a pleasure, whether you’re working out on the ranch, enjoying a leisurely trail ride, or riding in the arena. Blueberry has a nice smooth trot and lope. He lopes collected circles both directions, has a nice stop, and rides nicely off leg pressure. Blueberry is a willing partner and aims to please his rider. Blueberry is a truly special gelding! Don’t miss the chance to add this outstanding horse to your stable.

Ember

Diego

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!

Pepsi

If you’re looking for quiet, safe, and bombproof then you need to take a look at Tar! Tar is 6 years old and 13.3hh. Tar has the mind and disposition of a 20 year old horse. He is calm, gentle, and one you can throw anyone on! He is more whoa than go which makes him great for the beginner riders and timid kids. Tar rides both English and western in any bit or with just a halter and lead rope. He has a lovely trot and rocking-horse type canter. His transitions both upwards and downwards are great! Say the word “whoa” and tar comes to a stop. This summer Tar was used in our lesson program teaching riders of all ages, sizes, and abilities! He also worked in several of our horse camps giving lessons, bareback rides, standing to be painted, and other fun activities. Tar has been lightly started over fences, and can jump around a course with flying changes. Tar has been jumping anywhere from cross-poles to 2’3”. Tar joined us at a 4H horse show and competed in showmanship, huntseat, western, trail, and some gymkhana classes! Tar truly is the definition of an all-around pony! He can and will do anything you ask of him! 

Barb

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! 

For Sale...

Cleo

Blueberry

Fritz is a 17.1hh 12 year old registered Hanoverian gelding. He is as quiet as they come. Fritz is a fantastic teacher. School master deluxe. 

Tar

Oreo is the go to horse for any timid, first time rider who just wants to sit back and relax. She is a beautiful black and white paint mare. She is 7 years old and stands 15hh. Oreo is a reliable horse who carries herself with style and grace. She is very well broke at all of the gaits and effortlessly picks up both canter leads and she also comes with excellent breaks. Oreo has a lovely one handed neck rein and strives to please her rider. She has been extensively trail ridden, road ridden and has been camping. Loud traffic, deep water, bridges, deer and bicyclists are no issue for her. Oreo is a seasoned trail horse who will ride out alone, lead a group or happily follow behind. If there's one thing this girl knows, it's how to take good care of her rider. Oreo has also been to local shows and has carried the flag in a few parades! She has been a camp favorite to all of or beginner riders and now she’s looking for a person to call her own. If you're looking for a safe, quiet horse to enjoy out on the trails, Oreo will make an excellent addition to your family. To come meet this delightful girl please give us a call or text. 

Auction closes September 15th, 2024 at 7:15 pm EST

Meet Cash! Here he is- big, quiet, middle age, and a gelding!! My phone rings daily for this type! Cash is the steady eddy, quiet, dependable, and safe mount that everyone is searching for. He is 16 hands & 12 years old. His mom is a Haflinger and his dad is a Belgian draft. Cash is a handsome chestnut gelding with a long, thick blonde mane and tail. He is the type who is built to last. He is correct in every way; good bone structure, clean legs, proportionate body, and strong hooves. Cash is a joy to ride and is easy to get along with. He walks, trots, and canters on a loose rein and has wonderful breaks. Say “whoa” and he tucks in his hind end and comes to a complete stop. Cash has a nice steady way of going and is very agile for a horse of his size. He is generally in no rush to get anywhere. Cash takes his time and enjoys the views. Cash rides both English and Western. He has done countless trail rides and has been hauled out to all the state and to metro parks all in Michigan. This fall Cash did a few hunter paces with some of our staff members. He has seen plenty of miles on dirt roads, open fields, and deep woods. Water, wildlife, and bikes don’t phase him at all. He jumps right around in true hunter fashion, slow and steady. He pops his knees up yet won’t shy from anything. He has lots of fancy buttons for the more advanced riders. He knows how to side passing, leg yield, pivoting, turn on the forehand, and haunches in. He has competed under the lights in a grandstand performance in front of hundreds of people while keeping his cool. He has also completed our de-sensitization program with flying colors; flags, tarps, pool noodles, opening gaits roping- he’s seen it all. Cash has also been driven! He’s pulled out carriages in busy cities and just around the farm. We think Cash would do well as a lesson horse, family horse, trail horse, or a show horse. Cash is a horse anyone can ride, love, and enjoy! 

Sargent

COMING SOON

Please contact Ellesse directly about prices of horses

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.

Chance

Cash

Oreo

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Diego is a chestnut and white paint with a white face, a kind eye, and a sweet personality. He is 16 years old and 15.2hh. Diego is a been there done that type of horse. He has the experience, the knowledge, and is now ready to teach his next rider. Diego has countless of miles out on the trails. He has been trailered to all state and metro parks in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Anything from rocks, trees, logs, rivers, puddles, hills, wildlife, and anything in between is not a bother to Diego! He has seen it all! Diego has also had extensive training in reining and roping! He was used to compete in breakaway roping. If you’re looking for an experienced teammate to compete or rope for fun then Diego is your guy! He has a stop that is to die for! Say “whoa” and he will tuck and slide! Ride him 5 days a week or 5 days a year and Diego is the same horse. If you’re looking for a confidence booster or a horse you can count on to do his job day in and day out without having to deal with any funny business then come meet Diego!   He will make you feel like a pro when you climb in the saddle! 

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Judy

Rosie

Auction closes September 15th, 2024 at 8:00 pm EST