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Ricochet Stables

Ricochet stables specializes in equine consignment, marketing and sales. We offer limited boarding, lesson, and breeding services.

We specialize in pairing the right horse to you. We offer consignments and handpicked horses from around the country.

08/11/2024

Betty is a 10-year-old grade 14 hand mare. She is safe for most levels of rider, but she has a little pep to her step, so I think she is best suited to a kid looking for a step up. Betty has had one foal and is a fantastic mother. She is sweet to be around; great ground manners and easy to ride. She is quick to greet you from turnout and always has her head hanging out of her gate for attention.

Betty hauls out to new arenas and trail facilities with zero issues. She is not spooky and will be bold and confident about everything around her. On one of our trail rides, there are "pet" pigs that come to visit and Betty was quite intrigued by these pigs.

Betty is barefoot and sound. She has big, solid, black feet. She is good for the farrier, ties great, stands all day long, loads and unloads out of the trailer. You name it, Betty does it with a good attitude. She is not mareish and she is fun to have around.

https://youtu.be/aE_y-r_YKxs?si=Z5fXjLhID0WR7B0l

Located in Athens, Tx.

08/07/2024

Y’all. Check out this 14 year old pony mule! He rides! Super in your pocket and friendly. Approximately 12 hands and stout made. I can stick him for anyone that need an *exact* height.

Gus (named affectionately from Gus Gus on Cinderella) is a barn favorite. He greets us every morning and talks at feeding time. He is sweet and cuddly and absolutely adores people. He is safe for a little to lead around and handle and he has a fairly decent riding handle to him. Gus will pony so you can put your smallest kid on him and pony along from your horse. He’ll also ride independently! Though, with a tiny tot, he may casually walk his way to a nice grassy spot or hay pile and just hang out.

Gus trail rides, arena rides, goes over bridges and through water and he crosses little jump rails. This is the nearest little mule I’ve ever had my hands on.

Located in Athens Tx.

https://youtu.be/ariwjwJmDnc?si=4Wi1SFYt-x_TBla8

08/05/2024

Scout is a 13 year old grade gelding that stands 14.2 hands. He is the definition of a solid and true ranch type gelding. This guy goes out in the pasture and tracks cattle and pushes them into pens all day long, he keeps pace and tracks up when needed, swings a rope, and he never once gets flustered, even when bulls as big as him turn and face him!

Scout is the perfect size with the gentleness for an older man that still wants to move his cattle on horseback or for a kid stepping up from a pony to help dad get the fences checked.

Scout is sensible in an arena and could also make a decent lesson, goat tying, or playday horse. He is easy to be around and easy to ride with no vices.

Located in Athens Tx.

https://youtu.be/89XF49c4td0?si=0jdJs3n0KP9w_eO0

08/01/2024

Wildblue Saeed is a 2022 registered straight Egyptian Arabian c**t. Color tested, he is a true black SE with a skunk tail! He is sweet, friendly, and has all of his baby basics down. He halters, leads, loads, ties, and is started on lunging. He is pretty good for the farrier but still needs someone by his head for reassurance. Saeed would excel as an SE halter horse or in the performance world he would be a good western or sporthorse prospect. He is an "in your tent" kind of horse and would add value to any Arabian or half Arabian breeding program.

https://youtu.be/mZ2Gh7djGCA?si=HV1avw9h6xSrKwME

Color test results: aa Ee
Dna genetic results: CA/OOAM/LFS/SCID clear.

07/24/2024

I’ve got the prettiest black and white overo gelding for you!

Cosmo is a grade 12 year old gelding that stands 14 hands. He is incredibly sweet and in your pocket. Cosmo is safe for anyone to handle. He is tiny tot friendly even on the ground. Great about his feet, easy to halter, respectful to lead, and will stand tied all day long.

Cosmo is gentle and easy to ride. He has been used extensively in lead line and a walk/trot program. Cosmo did not get cantered much prior to coming to our program, but he has his correct leads and is much more woah than go. A kid or beginner will have to put some effort behind getting him to canter, but you know he’ll never run off on you!

This sweet gelding has been on many trail rides and is an easy type down the trail. He is more comfortable riding with another horse, but he will ride alone and is not spooky or reactive.

Don’t miss out on adding the coolest and gentlest black and white gelding to your pasture!

Located in Athens, Tx.

https://youtu.be/yq-baZg10Ks?si=kktsPc3o5gb4VrIf

07/13/2024

Two year old Epic Titan APHA gelding out of an Electric Code mare. This gelding stands 14.2 and well made. Lightly started with 10 correct rides on him. Lopes both directions, stops, and wants to turnaround.

Titan is talented and sweet. Easy natured and gets along with other young geldings, not accident or injury prone, and doesn’t do annoying terrible twos damage around the farm.

This gelding has the talent to go on in the performance pen, whether as a rope horse, cow horse, reiner, or ranch rider; his possibilities are endless. And he has the good nature and quiet demeanor to become a great family horse.

Back in training and located in PA

06/30/2024

Coming soon! English, western, trail riders, and performance…the list is long. Don’t miss out.

06/17/2024

SOLD

You don’t want to miss Boone!

This gelding stands 15h and is only 6 years old. He is the definition of more woah than go, or for the English riders, a stick and spur ride. He is a very cute sabino paint gelding with two partial blue eyes.

Boone has a great neck rein and really enjoys to trail ride. He will go through water, over logs and even push around a cow or two. Watch the video, my dog pushes a cow to jump right in his face and Boone isn’t bothered by it one bit.

While I don’t ride english, Boone would work for the English riders as he will accept contact and will trot over a cross pole. He quite adores kids and would probably do very well in a walk/trot English program. Because he is so quiet, kids learning to canter may have a tough time getting him to *go* somewhere 😂.

Boone can be “reserved” around new people, but offer him a handful of hay, a cookie, or some other snack and he is immediately your best friend and will follow you anywhere!

This sweet gelding quickly won his way into our hearts and we hope he stays around for awhile, but we know he is the kind that will go quickly! Come sn**ch him up!

Located in Athens Tx.

https://youtu.be/ZxBjnY1DvTA?si=HfGnztlGCF-XGvGP

06/15/2024

Gittana is a yearling GVHS registered Gypsy filly. She will mature 15+ hands and is out of exceptional parents. Her dam has consistently produced fantastic minds, quality, and exceptional bone. Her sire is a popular sire for both purebred Gypsies and crosses. He adds size and athleticism to any mare he is crossed with along with a sensible brain and teachability. She will excel as a riding or driving horse, in the show ring, as a family horse, or a broodmare prospect.

Gitanna is quick to learn and in a short two weeks picked up trailer loading and backing out, standing tied, and lunging on a line. She is very respectful of your space and responds well to pressure. She would do well with natural horsemanship training, liberty training, or any direction her new owner wishes to take her.

Gitanna has the traditional Gypsy mane and tail, thick feather, and great bone. She is a model example of the breed and would be an asset to any program!

Located in Athens Tx.

https://youtu.be/EE_tLvR2fLI?si=9SzmUegrLpxfuDXl

05/23/2024

Gotta sn**ch these guys quick! Creede sold prior to listing. Currently available we have Money and Chance. Two phenomenal geldings! Come get your new life partner today!

05/19/2024

SOLD

Y'all don't want to miss out on Money! He is a 16 year old AQHA gelding that stands 15 hands. He's well broke with a nice neck rein and safe for ANYONE to ride. Money is the same horse whether he is ridden daily or left off for weeks at a time. He is the first to come greet you from pasture, and he has phenomenal ground manners.

Money is currently a barn favorite. He's sweet to all people and he is the type I can put literally anyone on and tell them to "go have fun". He rides in the arena and out on the trail. Through water and over bridges. Carries a flag and swings a rope. Money's previous owner allowed her grandkids to take him to youth rodeos where he ran barrels, goat tied and more. We are not rodeo riders, we won't have that on video, but you're welcome to try him. His current owner trail rode and used him in English and cross rail lessons.

Take Money out and feel safe and confident enough to drop a loose drape rein on him at any speed; he will take care of you! Money has a lovely sitting trot and a nice extended trot for the ranch classes. He lopes on a loose rein and steers great with a neck rein and leg. He will side pass and open gates. I really can't say enough good things about this horse. He hasn't put a foot wrong while he's been here and he has done everything with a great attitude.

Located in Athens, Tx.

https://youtu.be/QT2ggZNjN9I?si=jg5f25EaU9yFuEFT

05/18/2024

SOLD

First from my coming soon list. Here is Chance! If you look for the definition of well-rounded, this guy’s name is definitely in Webster’s.

WSR Take A Chance is a 7 year old red dun APHA gelding. He stands just a hair over 14.2 hands (for you pony people, you might be able to pull his shoes and get him carded). He is built like a brick s*** house and is a pleasure to ride in any discipline!

Chance has been used to play polo, lightly ranch on, ridden English and shown, and trail ridden western. Truly the definition of an all-around horse!

Chance has been shown up to 2’3…and schooled much higher at home. He was shown in walk/trot up to Short/Long Stirrup in the Greater Houston Hunter Jumper Shows. Up to 2’3 he is suitable for youth/young riders and beginners. Over 2’3 he has a big jump and is best suited to a confident and capable rider. He has a flying lead change as well. He hauls out to show grounds and new sites with little to no prep. He has no maintenance or special needs of any kind.

For the more adventurous types, Chance would excel in fox hunting or cross country events. He is brave and forward with no refusal. He has the suppleness to be ridden in dressage tack and take a lower level dressage test.

For the western riders, Chance has a neck rein and moves nicely off your leg. He will work well in the arena or go out confidently on the trail. He swings a rope and pushes cattle, he rides through water and changes in terrain. He is young enough to turn into a heel horse, youth barrel horse, switchender and many other opportunities; the options are endless when you have a horse this sensible and well rounded.

Chance is located in Athens Tx.

https://youtu.be/r8z-fZu2i18?si=yI_FRx0m11ulAhxt

Come by and try this gelding and make him yours today!

05/17/2024

Coming soon! This string of horses is SUPER nice! They’re going fast and hard to keep in the barn.

04/21/2024

SOLD

Draft lovers! This is the girl you’ve been looking for.

Dolly is an 11 year old spotted draft mare that stands 16.3h. This gorgeous mare rides and drives!
This mare has so many great attributes. I’ll try to hit them all, but I’m sure to miss some. For starters, I have known her for 4 years; purchase with confidence!

From trails to the arena, Dolly is the sort of partner that will get along with any rider. Beginner or more experienced, you are sure to appreciate and enjoy her. Dolly has miles and miles of trails under her cinch. She’s been ridden in the mountains of Colorado, ridden on trails through California, and trails in Texas. She has seen deer, turkey and other exotics. Worried about her height on the trails? Dolly is trained to side pass and pick you up on any rock, block, or other item you use to mount! She is fancy broke but extremely forgiving of beginner riders.
Dolly has gone through mounted patrol training and exposed to sirens, fire, and gunshots. She takes it all in stride and would excel as a mounted patrol or obstacle challenge horse.
Mounted patrol and wilderness trails aren’t your thing? Dolly has been ridden English and fox hunted on! She jumps and keeps a cool head about herself out on the courses.
She has been shown in open and all breed ranch classes. She hauls to new arenas and around new horses without getting herself worked up and can take home a ribbon.
And she has been ridden lower level dressage.

Dolly is the type of horse that any rider can get along with. She has a neck rein and will ride off on a long drape rein both in the arena and outside. She’s forgiving and accepting of a rider who prefers to have contact. So whether you wish to ride english or western, dolly will adjust and ride just how you want!
With all of the things she has been exposed to and seen, you can take this wonderful mare home with confidence!

Located in Athens, Tx.

Main video:
https://youtu.be/SekzopWnyyE?si=LYWZwY0eevgHtnJM

Youth rider:
https://youtu.be/oZXEX6KtUCY?si=_KyRz9sE6XUseFAJ

Driving video:
https://youtu.be/LFjlU-PKEz0?si=L2p8DS2RfwJ0F1tO

Mountain trails:
https://youtu.be/3-88eza9bU4?si=BkIRMmbfEWahPCC6

Jumping and tricks:
https://youtu.be/dIQzJ4dvaGc?si=LkApfTevQl5kkE5Y

Link to ad page and more information:
https://www.ricochetstables.net/dolly

04/18/2024

One of our fancy geldings in his perfect home! Love these updates 🥰

04/13/2024

Baby season is upon us! Love these two fillies 🥰

03/28/2024

SOLD

Check out Q! He is a 16 year old AQHA grandson of Playgun! He stands 15.2 hands.

Q is a finished head horse, but we don’t rope, so we are currently unable to get video of him in the box. If you are local or know someone local to us, we will haul him to try him!

Q is fancy broke. Great neck rein. Ride him in a loose drape rein on trail or in the arena. He is easy to get along with under saddle for any type of rider. He goes in water, over bridges, and is not spooky.

For the more educated riders, he has a one step lope off, a great neck rein, side passes, and more. He is one of my favorite horses in the barn to ride at this time.

In turnout he doesn’t argue with anyone and is stalled next to one of my stallions. All around he is very easy to be around but is not a cuddly type. He’s ready to get to work.

Located in Athens Tx.

https://youtu.be/So7vbaf3VIM?si=RHyv17p23lVxh3-4

03/26/2024

Ckc registration pending. Corgi Puppies! Get with me to claim your next family member.

4.5 weeks old. They’ll be ready in just another month!

3 spoken for! 5 left!

Located in Athens Tx. We can help with finding transport.

03/18/2024

SOLD

Beginner and budget friendly trail gelding.

Wilson is a 12 year old gypsy cross gelding. He stands 14.2 but he is stout made and capable of carrying any size rider.

Wilson is confident and safe down the trail. He is more woah than go and will willingly go where pointed. He has a little pony trot and a rocking chair lope. Wilson’s left lead is a little sticky and he much prefers his right, but those of you that need Wilson aren’t usually loping much anyway 😁.

This sweet gelding comes to you to be caught and gets along with all his turnout mates. He is great mannered on the ground and easy for anyone to handle. I would be comfortable putting the smallest kid to my grandma or grandpa on him. He goes through water, over logs, used to dogs, and exposed to wildlife. This gelding is a confidence booster gem and the type many people need!

Wilson does have a spot that he scratched in his eye. It has been seen and treated by a vet and continues to get smaller with time. It does not affect his vision.

Located in Athens Tx.

https://youtu.be/4ZU4QSChucE?si=4nb0FGjyH6ZTY_vG

03/11/2024

ALL SOLD

Coming soon! Beginner friendly geldings. These are the type!

Call me to schedule an appointment before these guys are gone.

Athens Tx.

01/30/2024

SOLD

2010 AQHA model gelding standing 15.2 hands. He is well broke to ride and sweet to be around.

Echo has been ranched on in Nebraska and has an easy way of going about him on a long loose rein and neck reins very well. He has his lateral movements, sides passes, gives his hip, and opens gates.

For the past little while, Echo has been owned and ridden by a long distance trail rider and has many miles under his belt. He has been ridden on trails, obstacle courses, in the stockyards, and more.

Echo is a best friend type of horse. He is very in your pocket, broke enough for any level rider, and very very sweet.

Don't miss this well broke, great for anyone buckskin gelding!

https://youtu.be/sZHy9AlSC5I?si=zeTMLK1Q29u2QD3P

Athens, Tx

01/14/2024

SOLD

Cold snap incoming: here’s some eye candy to drool over while you’re scrolling at home!

Cats Muchacho, affectionately known as Mucho, is a 12 year old AQHA gelding. He stands 14.1 hands and thick made.

He was started as a cutter but prefers the slower things in life. If you get your rocks off chasing cows, he’ll make a dandy sorter. But, he’s also happy to trail ride, go English and arena work, or tote beginners around. In fact, he spent the past three years being an English and western lesson pony!

Mucho has undergone a tuneup in our program, including a little time on the flag, pushing around our mini cow and softening his kid dulled aids. He is sweet to be around, easy for the farrier and vet, has great ground manners, and is easy for anyone to ride.

Mucho is a cribber. He is controlled by living in a stall he cannot grab ahold of anything or a collar and does not crib when he lives outside. This vice is reflected in his carrots (please know what the carrots for a horse of this quality should be).

Located in Athens, Tx.

https://youtu.be/cLvAvO9Mip0?si=us3eY99lqbO4LaNO

https://youtu.be/3SjSuYLQ47Q?si=82l2YS8SNmzaFM7n

01/08/2024

Coming soon!
3 sold in the last three days! Don’t miss these guys we have coming up!

01/08/2024

SOLD

Looking for versatile, well broke, the same every time you take her out, experience on cattle, and not on a show horse budget? Here's the mare for you!

Willow is a 5 year old AQHA mare that stands 14.3 hands. She is well broke with many miles of trails in the Pennsylvania mountains, experience mounted shooting, and has been ranch and team sorted on. This young mare is the same ride everytime! Turn her out for a month with her friends, and pull her up to go to a ranch show, she won't let you down! She is forgiving of beginner riders and would be a great horse to take for lessons to learn to sort on or have at home as a pleasure horse.

Willow has been a favorite here and with two riders/trainers that have had serious injuries within the past year, she is a first pick for either of us to hop on and ride and feel absolutely safe and confident ourselves.

https://youtu.be/qwSO-VzuE7E?si=mXeJROo7FWi6q6ns

Located in Canton, Tx.

12/02/2023

SOLD

Apollo is an extremely sweet and in your pocket 12/13 year old grade gelding. He stands large grade poa pony size of 14 hands.

Apollo is a greyed out appaloosa. He has mottling around his eyes and nose and spots on his skin that you can see when he is wet. He absolutely adores people and goes out of his way to come visit and receive attention.

Apollo is not the fanciest horse in the barn, but he is one of the sweetest and is very gentle to go along. He is great out on the trails and is kid/beginner friendly to ride. He does not have much of a neck rein, and with a small child he can get "stuck" at the gate, but he has absolutely no vices and is not at all dangerous.

Apollo can be registered with the Appaloosa registry should buyer desire and we will assist with supplying a registration application.

https://youtu.be/aIheWUw-VM0?si=6nOlzoTHNaKa5xBc

https://youtu.be/9KKSK8k1BxI?si=XksrFoOYXdwloo6a

Canton, Tx.

12/02/2023

SOLD

Check out this 15.2 hand grade 12 year old gelding. Cowboy colored dun and sweet natured!

Minnow is an easy keeper and we have enjoyed having him in our barn. He is easy to ride and stays the same with time off. He is naturally low headed and has many miles on the trails. He has been ridden by beginners and trainers while in our program and he is suitable for any type of rider.

Minnow is not the fanciest broke gelding, but he has many miles toting beginners around and is solid, sane, and safe. While he has been in our barn, he has been ridden both English and western and has been gaining further education into his arena work. He is not spooky, correct on his leads, and I am comfortable putting any type of rider on him. He learns quickly and already has a neck rein at the walk and trot.

https://youtu.be/wUFQH0liYfE?si=W0a0kmmxjrflAbp3

Located in Canton, Tx.

Address

14591 FM 858
Athens, TX
75752

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Website

https://www.ricochetstables.net/horses-for-sale

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Wildblue Saeed is a 2022 registered straight Egyptian Arabian colt. Color tested, he is a true black SE with a skunk tail! He is sweet, friendly, and has all of his baby basics down. He halters, leads, loads, ties, and is started on lunging. He is pretty good for the farrier but still needs someone by his head for reassurance. Saeed would excel as an SE halter horse or in the performance world he would be a good western or sporthorse prospect. He is an "in your tent" kind of horse and would add value to any Arabian or half Arabian breeding program. https://youtu.be/mZ2Gh7djGCA?si=HV1avw9h6xSrKwME Color test results: aa Ee Dna genetic results: CA/OOAM/LFS/SCID clear.

Baby Bluey getting blow dried so he can be body clipped! You can’t beat the personality and willingness of a gypsy!

These horses are living their new home. Owners are loving their new horses. #horsesofinstagram #horse #texas #tennessee #horselife

This mare came through us from a client on consignment! Carrying flags at Road To The Horse! Thanks to the new owners for sharing! #RTTH #rtth #drillteam #aqha

SOLD I don’t sell very many rodeo/barrel horses but here’s one suitable for the kids! JoJo is an 18-20 year old gelding. 15.1 hands. Build solid like they don’t make them anymore. He ropes head, heel, breakaways, barrels, goat ties. Currently not on any maintenance. Easy and uncomplicated. Canton Tx.