Ellen Murphy Sporthorses

09/01/2024

It was a fun (🥵)week coaching dressage at AECs for competition and several test rides as well! Congratulations to everyone on a job well done!

08/22/2024

Gorgeous Celeris dressage boots available. I bought these from someone hoping they would work for me. I have a pair of Celeris that are a tad roomy in foot so I thought I could size down but these are just too small and it breaks my heart because they are stunning and in impeccable condition.

Chocolate brown with croc and crystals. They are even more beautiful in person. Measure a size 10 foot (41), 49 cm tall, and 36 cm in the calf.

Asking $550 for them. Well over $1000 new.

08/21/2024

The best for the best!!!

The AECs start next week and we have been so busy getting everyone ready to do their best! We will be on site during the week if anyone needs a touch up. Good luck!!!! 🍀 🏆

08/21/2024

We have a BEAUTIFUL, BIG, FANCY Thoroughbred mare on the farm who has an injury that makes a serious riding career questionable. She would make an absolutely incredible broodmare. She would make spectacular WB babies, has a nice pedigree for a TB breeding program, or could make a nice recipient mare. She is a very solid 16.3h with plenty of bone. Beautiful gaits. An unparalleled brain and temperament. PM for details, pictures, pedigree info, etc. This one is truly special and I would keep her as a broodmare in a heartbeat if I had the space.

08/12/2024

Closing date is approaching. August 19th is the last day.
Side note: the annual KDA Fall Classic I is the same weekend.
Enter online: https://www.showsecretary.com/Razor/Calendar/Details/1068

08/12/2024

Pre-registration for the Region 2 Dressage Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park, September 12 - 15, 2024 is live. You have worked so hard all year to make it to Regionals- don't miss out on images of your memories. As a bonus there is no need to hire an expensive private photographer as I have hired additional photographers to float around to capture all those fun candid moments. Please note: new for Regionals, 3 packages available. If you have any questions please reach out. I have assembled an incredible team and we are so excited to see you in the sandbox. https://lisamichelledeanphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/25144555/

08/11/2024

Love getting updates like this from horse trials!!! Congratulations Maggie Hitron !!! Nobody works harder or is better about doing their homework! Well deserved!!!

07/13/2024

ISO 3 similar(ish) horses for 3 adult amateur clients. The priority is something fun and not scary to enjoy a partnership with. Prefer to look in and around Kentucky area first before expanding our search. Not interested in importing currently.

1. Safe, safe, safe. 14hh to 16hh. Comfortable gaits. Solid at first/ second level movements. Can be older with maintenance. Uncomplicated , safe with time off, easy and safe on the ground, not pushy, etc. Nothing that gets quick or has choppy gaits to ride. Low 5s.

2. Safe, safe, safe. 15.1 - 16.3hh. Comfortable gaits. Must enjoy hacking and be ok being ridden alone. Can be a bit older with some training and maintenance or a younger horse who has an exceptional brain and temperament. Would ideally like it to be at least solid first level though. Needs to be easy to get round and uncomplicated to ride. Looking for a fun partner to enjoy. Low to lower Mid 5s depending on training.

3. Something a little more fancy. 15.3- 17hh. Still needs to be safe with a good brain but looking for something with the potential to be competitive at recognized shows in the lower levels and the potential to show up to PSG. This could be a schoolmaster type horse or a younger horse with some talent and an AA friendly personality. Horse will stay in training program so it can be on greener/ less experienced side but we would love for it to have at least started it's changes and little lateral work. Mid 5s.

I have LOTS of access to young OTTBs with fantastic brains so at this time we are not interested in a TB unless it is a schoolmaster type.

Thanks for any leads! 😊

07/07/2024

Big congratulations to former sales graduate, Carlexa (now known as Lodi), and her owner Morgan on a successful completion of their first dressage show together with great placings in a big class!!! ❤️🎉❤️

07/07/2024

06/21/2024

It's an unspoken truth.

06/18/2024

Congratulations to the new owner of "Out of Promises"! Best wishes for wonderful adventures together in the years to come!

06/03/2024

SOLD

Can't believe this one is still available! With training horses scheduled to come in and yearling TBs about to start sales prep and take up stall and paddock space this girl needs to move along and is offered accordingly.

We had jumped her over cross rails a couple of times and she was cute and willing so we decided to go on a field trip to try her over some different types of fences. First verticals, flower boxes, oxer, coop - Promise happily went over everything first try with a workman like attitude and enthusiasm. Brave, willing, and eager to please. She clearly loves to jump and will excel in a jumper job!

**Out of Promises**
4yo 15.3h bay TB Mare

One of the nicest quality TB mares we’ve had. By Flat Out and out of a Broken Vow mare, she is bred to shine in any discipline.

Out of Promises is a seriously nice horse with lovely movement, clean legs, and great feet. She’s very sound and has four months of professional dressage training post-track. She’s working beautifully on the bit and has just started jumping, showing herself to be a very willing and brave jumper. With excellent ground manners and a calm demeanor, she’s not hot to ride and is a real pleasure to work with.

At 4 years old and 15.3 hands, she has a wonderfully balanced and uphill way of going that could take to eventing, dressage, or even the hunter ring. She’s safe enough for an amateur rider with some experience but talented enough for upper-level potential.

Out of Promises has been turned out in a mixed herd and has a calm, kind demeanor. This mare is a real-life unicorn - ready to take on any direction with grace and style.

Talented, quality horse for a talented, quality rider to enjoy and produce. RRP eligible.

Lower Mid 🥕🥕🥕🥕.

Located in Georgetown, KY

05/24/2024

May Show Program is available
https://www.kentuckydressageassociation.com/s/May-2024-Show-Program.pdf

05/23/2024

Updated: Sold

**Out of Promises**
4yo 15.3h bay TB Mare

One of the nicest quality TB mares we’ve had. By Flat Out and out of a Broken Vow mare, she is bred to shine in any discipline.

Out of Promises is a seriously nice horse with lovely, gorgeous movement, clean legs, and great feet. She’s very sound and has four months of professional dressage training post-track. She’s working beautifully on the bit and has just started jumping, showing herself to be a very willing and brave jumper. With excellent ground manners and a calm demeanor, she’s not hot to ride and is a real pleasure to work with.

At 4 years old and 15.3 hands, she has a wonderfully balanced and uphill way of going that could take to eventing, dressage, or even the hunter ring. She’s safe enough for an amateur rider with some experience but talented enough for upper-level potential.

Out of Promises has been turned out in a mixed herd and has a calm, kind demeanor. This mare is a real-life unicorn - ready to take on any direction with grace and style.

Talented, quality horse for a talented, quality rider to enjoy and produce. RRP eligible.

Lower Mid 🥕🥕🥕🥕.

Located in KY

05/21/2024

If you are local to Lexington KY area and available this weekend please consider volunteering at the KDA show! Horse shows can't exist without our amazing volunteers!

We are looking forward to our show this weekend, but we do still need volunteers! If you or a friend are able to help, these are the spots that still need filling:

Friday: AM help with scoring, ALL DAY warm up stewards and score runners.
Saturday: PM bit check, ALL DAY warm up stewards and score runners.
Sunday: ALL DAY score runners and help with awards. We are also offering double volunteer hours for help with event takedown.

If you can fill any of these spots, please sign up at eventingvolunteers.com or contact Bethany Kraatz or Sam Kline

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04/24/2024

When you stop by for a visit while in town for the Kentucky 3-day but you end up taking an impromptu dressage lesson. Lora Sheetzio

04/24/2024

High point Hanoverian 😍

Congratulations to this beautiful mare Fanfare SS (Fuerst Belissaro x Special Donna/Stedinger) for being the high point Hanoverian at this weekends Young Horse Series show at Spy Coast Farm. 🏅🏅 Fanfare SS tied for 3rd place in the 3-year-old in-hand class with a fantastic score of 8.35. Her owner is Ellen Murphy and she was bred by Spencer Sport Horses.
Photo by Sarah Schaaf Photography

04/24/2024

Fanfare SS (Fuerst Bellisaro x Stedinger) bred by Dawn Spencer, Spencer Sport Horses at the Spy Coast Farm Young Horse Show Series (YHS) show last weekend where she finished 3rd in a large 3 year old class.
Photos by Sarah Schaaf Photography

04/17/2024

Congratulations to Anna Hichborn Dunlap , the USDF 's newest Bronze Freestyle Bar medalist 🥉👏

03/22/2024

Entries due today!!!!! April 6 show at Flying Cross Farm

https://www.showsecretary.com/Razor/Calendar

03/22/2024

The Sweet gold bits 💛 Crafted to address common challenges faced by riders with horses unsteady in the contact, prone to dropping the bit, or lacking in their instinct to seek out contact, these bits offer a solution for enhanced connection and performance🙏🏼

03/19/2024

Fager’s friction and rubbing gel. With carrot or apple taste, how awesome?

✓ Approved for competition

Put on the bit or/and on your horse mouth corners, to protect from wounds and burn marks.

It will keep the mouth corners smooth during the whole ride.

03/11/2024

The magic is in the details 💫

03/11/2024

KDA 1 day Recognized Show Closes next week!!! Enter now!

Show: Saturday, April 6 @ Flying Cross Farm (Louisville)
Closing Date: March 22

Enter at: https://www.showsecretary.com/Razor/Calendar

PC: Lisa Michelle Dean Photography