Taproot Stud

12/15/2024

I have to get these horses sold. All are well bred, well taken care of and good examples of the breed. If you have been lurking around, this is your opportunity.

I have 4 youngsters to get backed and into the program this spring. Time to move these along to their new homes. There are only so many I can keep fit on my own with family responsibilities.

Details on our website www.TaprootStud.com Will entertain offers for straight forward, expeditious transaction.

12/08/2024

Taproot Prima by Taproot Prime out of OneGreatStep

https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/taproot+prima

2023 currently 15.2

Really pretty mover. Equally suited for eventing, hunters or dressage. Very feminine. Soft in the halter. Willing, curious type.

Will be registered COP with IDHSNA. Lifetime USEF and microchipped.

Reduced to $10k for simple sale.

12/08/2024

Here he is!

by Taproot Diamond Peregrine out of 

Black 2023 already 15.1+ Will be a big boy.

Siblings are proven dressage mounts, eventers and field hunters.

Sells gelded and registered with IDHSNA. Lifetime USEF recorded and microchipped.

Reduced to $8500 FIRM for simple sale.

12/06/2024

Sire of Janie, our Connemara cross, currently in foal to Royal.

Gelded c**t available. Filly option retained.

This was the Thoroughbred stallion Epic Win at a three day event at Bromont, Quebec about 32-33 years ago. I remember that we crossed the main road after getting on at the stables, and walked over to the start of Phase A, the first roads and tracks, where this photo was taken.

When the starter said “Go,” we trotted along the base of a big hill, and every so often some mountain biker would come winging along in our face. Then we crossed the road back to the side where the steeplechase track circled the lake for Phase B. Then Phase C, a longer second roads and tracks, then the 10 minute vet hold, and finally Phase D, the actual cross country test.

This was a totally different sport then, with more emphasis and testing for stamina and endurance, and somewhat less emphasis on the more technical aspects of dressage and jumping.

Some prefer the new way, others feel that the truer test of the cross country horse has been watered down, take your pick.

Anyway, this photo was taken just as we were about to start the first phase of a long format 3-day.

11/26/2024

We’ve been receiving lots of compliments on Taproot Strike Out from all his new friends in Crozet and are thrilled he’s so well appreciated ❤️

TEASER POST! We have decided to list his brother a little earlier than expected due to some logistical turnout limitations. There are only so many c**ts & stallions our farm can responsibly handle! We are keeping our other two 2023 c**ts to grow out and possibly stand at stud. It’s time for Night Hawk to move on to new pastures as a gelding.

2023 black IDSH (soon to be) gelding by Taproot Diamond Hawk out of our Bronze Merit Taproot Strike the Bell.

Pedigree: https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/taproot+night+hawk2

He’s already big, 15.3h, and has fantastic bone. I expect him to finish around 17h. True Irish hunter type. Solid black. He’s one to produce for the Upperville classes. Extremely pleasant mover. Very kind horse.

We are keeping his sister, Taproot Raven Strike in our broodmare herd.

This horse is really well put together. I would have kept all 3 c**ts, but my husband is making me trim down. His head is appropriate for his body, has a swan neck, big hip and good legs. You’re not going to want to miss this one!

USEF lifetime recorded. Will be registered with IDHSNA and microchipped as part of sale.

Full media coming soon.

We have reduced his carrots from our website amount as we want to place him pretty quickly.

Also, will be updating media packages on a yearling and weanling filly at reduced carrots.

PM me for details before he’s formally on market.

11/23/2024

Ahtractiv Starfire and her dam, Moonshine by Garryowen of Suma at their home in New York. Moonshine was in her mid 20’s here, Hottie was 9.

Hottie has been a very important part of our program here at Taproot Stud.

11/23/2024

We are hiring a 2nd groom.

ISO needle in a haystack helper

We need a 1-2 day a week hunt groom to add to our little team as the days get shorter.

*Light mucking
*Turn in/out
*Feed
*Exercise (ridden and lunging)
*Blanket swaps
*Grooming to a high level (mane pulling/trimming, hot toweling, vacuuming, bathing, braiding, clipping, etc.

Willing to train. Pay based on experience.

Must have high attention to detail (because I’m relaxed and need to do better), willing to learn, have some hustle as we work at a quick pace, have good general memory, intermediate + rider. Ideally petite and can exercise our ponies.

Fairly flexible on hours once trained. Has to be during daylight. Opportunity to foxhunt if interested.

Message me

11/20/2024

Updated video of Taproot Prime. He’s coming along well. Hunted 3 times and going out Sunday. He trailrides like a dream, great with hounds, perfect to trailer.

We want to find this very special boy a forever home where he can bond. He’s incredibly sweet and tries really hard.

Absolutely talented enough to be developed for show hunters or dressage.

Details: 2018 16h gelding by Toronto out of Ahtractiv Starfire. Registered with IDHSNA.

PM me, don’t leave a comment for info. All but one piece is included right here.

11/17/2024

Taproot Strike the Bell is absolutely STRIKING. She glows no matter the light.

What a pleasure to have bred and now ride a fabulous mare.

By Bridon Belfrey out of Jezebel (Voltaire)

11/17/2024

11/14/2024

Rainy day tack refresh

11/14/2024

We work a lot on carriage and posture.

A most of the time, training is bodybuilding rather than manners, auto changes and jumping height. Riding development is directly related to the function of correct body mechanics.

These are two of our recent projects; chestnut is 14 months apart and bay
7 months.

All breeds and disciplines can benefit from this type of program. These two are much more comfortable and willing to work, move forward and have a softer, more adjustable head/neck carriage.

Very limited training availability through winter. Reserving spring (March 15th) training spots now.

10/29/2024

If you needed another reason to bring Clooney to your barn…here ya go.

Low pressure, electric power wash. Should have started this years ago.

Getting ready for Keswick tomorrow.