Equestrian Exchange Tack Consignment Sale

11/09/2024

1932 - Alice Sisty's famous roman jump over car.

11/09/2024

Fall 2024 Consignors :
PLEASE deposit your EE tack sale checks !

11/09/2024

Roy Rogers' magnificent Golden Palomino stallion, Trigger, is renowned as the most intelligent horse in cinematic history. Together, they starred in numerous western films during the 1930s and 1940s, consistently pursuing and thwarting villains while promoting themes of peace and justice.

Trigger even shared the spotlight with Roy in two film titles: My Pal Trigger (1946) and Trigger, Jr. (1950). Initially named Golden Cloud in 1934, Trigger was the offspring of a thoroughbred that had raced at Caliente Track, with a cold-blooded palomino as his mother. He was born on a modest ranch in the San Diego area, which had partial ownership by Bing Crosby. The ranch manager, Roy Cloud, originally from Noblesville, Indiana, was a horse breeder. At around three years old, Golden Cloud was sold to Hudkins Stables, a provider of horses for the film industry.

His first notable appearance was in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), where he was ridden by actress Olivia de Havilland. When Gene Autry failed to appear for his role at Republic Pictures, Roy Rogers was cast as the lead in Under Western Stars (1938). Before filming began, Hudkins Stables presented their finest horses to the studio, allowing Roy to select his mount. He recalled that the third horse he rode was a striking golden palomino that responded quickly and effortlessly to his commands.
Roy remarked about Golden Cloud, "He could turn on a dime and give you some change." Smiley Burnette, who played Roy's sidekick in his first two films, noted the horse's remarkable speed in responding to cues. Roy agreed and decided that Trigger would be a fitting name for the horse. He purchased Trigger for $2,500 and later equipped him with an extravagant saddle worth $5,000, made of gold and silver.
Roy took immense pride in the fact that throughout his illustrious career, which included over 80 films, 101 episodes of his television series, and countless public appearances, Trigger never stumbled.

Roy once expressed his belief that Trigger was cognizant of the audience's presence, noting that the horse reacted to applause with genuine enthusiasm, embracing the spotlight like a true entertainer. Trigger was awarded a Patsy award for his role in "Son of Paleface" (1952) and received the Craven award in 1958. His immense popularity led to the establishment of a fan club that attracted members from around the world. On July 3, 1965, Trigger passed away at the age of 30 at the Rogers ranch in Hidden Valley, California. Roy was reluctant to bury him, opting instead to hire Bishoff's Taxidermy of California to preserve the horse in a rearing position. The rest of Trigger's remains were laid to rest in Thousand Oaks, California, on one of Roy's former ranch properties.

11/08/2024

A doorman at Christies auction house, wears an outfit and holds a guitar belonging to Roy Rogers as he stands alongside the preserved remains of Rogers' horse 'Trigger' and dog 'Bullet' at the New York auction house . RFD-TV's chief financial officer Steve Campione said Rogers reflects the company's values. The network airs mainly agricultural, equine and country living programming.

Auctioneer Cathy Elkies said it was the 'most colourful, emotional and sentimental' sale she had experienced in her 20 years at Christie's.

Many of the bidders in the packed hall came in Western attire and cowboy boots, and there were more than a few tears.

Rogers' son Roy Jr cried at the beginning of the sale as he spoke of the family's decision to auction Roy's belongings.

'We hope you get a piece of Roy and Dale and take it home and you'll get to pass it on to your children,' he said.

11/06/2024

Zippo Pine Bar was one of the most prolific pleasure horse sires in history, sitting atop the leading sires list for more than a decade.

Foaled in 1969, Zippo Pine Bar was by Zippo Pat Bars, a son of Three Bars (TB) and a grandson of Leo. Zippo Pine Bar’s dam, Dollie Pine, was an AQHA Champion by AQHA Champion Poco Pine. Zippo Pine Bar was bred by Lloyd Geweke of Ord, Nebraska.

Norman Reynolds of Lexington, Nebraska, purchased Zippo Pine Bar as a weanling on September 13, 1969, at Geweke’s dispersal sale. The rancher/farmer needed a good sire to produce using horses for the ranch and was intrigued by Zippo Pine Bar’s pedigree.

Shown for four years, Zippo Pine Bar earned 112 performance points, 33 halter points, seven grand champions titles and 19 reserve champion titles. As a 3-year-old in 1972, Zippo Pine Bar earned his AQHA Champion title and was the high-point junior western riding horse and high-point western riding stallion.

But Zippo Pine Bar’s true worth came as a sire. His initial breeding fee was $150, but increased with the fame of his offspring. After Melody Zipper, a 1980 gelded son of Zippo Pine Bar, won the all-around amateur title at the 1983 AQHA World Championship Show, the breeding fee jumped to $750.

Zippo Pine Bar was sold to Bob and Ann Perry of California and continued to be a prolific sire for 12 more years, breeding his last two mares in 1997 at the age of 28. He sired 1,651 registered offspring. His progeny included 10 AQHA Champions, 15 world champions, 27 reserve world champions and 727 point earners, earning a total of 50,639.5 points. Some of his more notable get are Zipabull, 1990 Superhorse; Zips Chocolate Chip, 2005 all-time leading sire of pleasure point earners – total points; Zippo Ltd, all-time high-point leader in western-riding; and Zippos Dew Claw, who earned more than $50,000 in pleasure futurities.

After suffering a stroke in January 1998, Zippo Pine Bar was euthanized at age 29. He was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2000.

Cre: American Quarter Horse Foundation

11/06/2024

Just a sorrel........

Nothing blows my mind more than people in the horse world saying "Just a plain sorrel" or In search of posts for people looking for their dream horse and stating "open to anything of color, just no sorrels".
Whats a sorrel?.....
A sorrel is a horse that has earned his place, not hiding behind or relying on his unique, flashy coat color to make him stand out in the world
A sorrel is more heart and try than I have ever seen in a horse.
A sorrel is a horse who's value is solely based on substance, ability and mind, not on cosmetics.
A sorrel is red, the color of power.
A sorrel has taught me more than any horse ever has.
A sorrel keeps me as honest as a horseman as he is as a horse.
A sorrel is a horse that should never be underestimated.
A sorrel is the one horse on the property you couldn't buy from me even if you caught me on my worst day.

Some of the greatest horses I have ever owned are just a sorrel 💙

11/03/2024

11/03/2024

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Huge THANK YOU to Rocking B Saddle Shop providing equestrian services in our community. We wish them the best !
They have always supported the Equestrian Exchange Tack Sale events

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween to all our spooky horse friends and their kids !

10/31/2024

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10/30/2024

"Hidalgo" is a story based on the life of Frank Hopkins and his horse, Hidalgo. Likewise, it is an accurate representation of the extraordinary bond established between actor Viggo Mortensen, who portrayed Hopkins, and his new sorrel overo Paint Horse stallion, TJ, who played Hidalgo.

'His ability, his intelligence were just so much in keeping with the story,' Mortensen said. 'He would just learn things so fast. I don't know what it is. His intense concentration and his ability to just relax were incredible'.

Mortensen related two scenes in particular, where TJ's talents proved to be exceptional. In one part of the story, Mortensen is seen running from a swarming mass of locusts that blacken the sky. He lies down with Hidalgo and throws a blanket over the top of both of them as a shield from the infestation.
'To get a horse to lie down like that 30 times in a row is not easy. To get him to hit the same spot over and over again, then to throw a blanket over him and blind him that way, well, most horses, especially stallions, are not going to put up with that. But TJ did.'

In [another] scene, Hidalgo is supposed to pick up the hat with his mouth and bring it over to Hopkins. 'It's as if he's supposed to be saying, "Let's get out of here,'' Mortensen said.

A Paint named RJ Masterbug was trained to perform the task. He actually learned to pick up the hat, shake it and hand it to Mortensen. During the shoot, however, the directors wanted a close-up of the horse. Since TJ was the horse used for tight shots, it looked like another long round of training exercises for head wrangler Rex Peterson.

'TJ had been standing there the whole time, quietly, just watching Rex work with RJ. So, when they wanted this close-up, I said, "Well, let's just try it,' and we brought TJ in. The first time, TJ picks up the hat, gently holds it, and looks me right in the eye. Every take! That was amazing.'

Mortensen said he enjoyed riding all five American Paint Horses in the film. 'I rode as much as I could, and I rode all of them.' Each of the horses, he said, displayed special talents.

TJ now lives in Viggo Mortensen's ranch in Idaho with the horses he purchased from the sets of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

10/27/2024

PHAR LAP♥️
His groom (and best friend) Tommy, used to call him Bobby, the public called him Red Terror and Wonder Horse. He also got the nickname, like the two greatest U.S. horses, Big Red.
He was sometimes referred as "Australia's wonder horse.
The chestnut gelding was foaled on 4 October 1926 in Seadown near Timaru in the South Island of New Zealand.

10/27/2024

Consignors :
Realizing USPS has delayed checks : please email on website if have NOT received your EE Fall 2024 check

10/26/2024

It’s that time of the year again! While we may have different opinions on when to blanket horses, there are some safety guidelines to ALWAYS follow. See the photos attached for examples of correct and incorrect ways to fasten your blanket straps.
1. ALWAYS face the hooks towards your horse’s body. When hooks are facing outwards they can easily be unhooked or get stuck by rubbing against fences, stall walls, etc. If the hook gets stuck the horse could panic and seriously injure themselves in an attempt to escape. It is also just an easy way to lose straps and damage those expensive blankets.
2. ALWAYS cross your belly and leg straps. This keeps the blanket secure and prevents twisting. Twisted blankets could cause injury themselves or another panic type situation where the horse is stuck in a twisted blanket and hurts themselves or simply ruins your expensive blanket by trying to escape.
*added photo of correct leg straps! We are always learning!

10/26/2024

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10/25/2024

In about 1910, a young Doc A. King delivered the mail on his mule "Old Jule" from the town of Blalock, Georgia through the Blue Ridge Gap to Rabun Gap, Georgia.
Before roads were improved, the mail arrived in Rabun on the Tallulah Falls Railroad and delivered from there.
Photo courtesy of The Vintage Rabun Quarterly of the Rabun County Historical Society, September 2017.

10/24/2024

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund says their stallion Flint started showing signs of slowing down about nine months ago.