Carly - Spunky, Graceful Quarter Horse For Sale

11 yo, 13.3 hands, $5,500

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Carly is a 11-year-old Cremello QH mare standing at 13.3 hands. You could say she's a Quarter Pony, but she's built wide like a horse, and she definitely doesn't have the pony mane, tail, and attitude. She's very athletic, graceful, and lively. She is one of the sweetest horses I've ever had the pleasure to own. I can call her, and she'll leave her hay hut to come running. Maybe it's in hopes of getting a treat. Maybe it's because she's glad to see me. Either way, it's nice to have her so enthusiastic to see me!

I've owned Carly since she was just 2 years old and ready to start under saddle. I've ridden her lightly throughout that time, but to be honest, I don't need a personal horse. I'm too busy training or tuning up horses for our riding programs or preparing a horse for sale. She has too much muscle to put beginners or children on her, so it's just been me riding her all these years. You have to be an experienced rider to appreciate her. Otherwise, she will turn right out from under you. She has an incredible handle on her; she will pivot on the front and hind very naturally. She can literally 'turn on a dime'.

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Carly would be an awesome English or Western dressage horse. As you can see from the photos taken candidly out on the trail, she's fancy and proud. Or... she could defintely 'turn and burn' on the barrels or pole bending, but I'm not sure that she would have the speed needed to excel in those events. She is absolutely full of energy, and like an Arabian, she doesn't tire out or calm down. She's has an incredibly smooth jog, and will prance for hours. She always gets the attention of our trail riders because she's so flashy while doing her classy manuvers going down the trail. And despite her high energy level, she is respectful when being handled.

Carly is an easy keeper. She only gets half a scoop of feed twice a day while my regular size saddle horses get two scoops twice a day, and my drafts get three. So if you are an acommplished rider and want to 'ride the airs', Carly can take you there. She has no buck or rear, but she's a Corvette - not a Chevette. Anyone interested in trying her out will have to ride another of my horses while seeing me ride her so that I have the assurance that we both agree that you can meet Carly on her level. I don't want anyone to get hurt (or get their feelings hurt), and I want to be certain that Carly goes to a home where she can be ridden and loved. I recognize that the market for Carly is pretty small since you have to be a very good rider - and small - to ride her. For those reasons, she can be yours for just $5,500, or I'll keep her till she leaves this earth. At least she doesn't eat much, right?! More videos coming soon.

Terms of Sale

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Need Tack Or Board For Your Horse?

We have new and used bridles, saddles, and saddle pads for sale, and we also offer pasture board.

Need Transportation For Your New Horse?

We offer horse transportation services for your convenience.

Come See Our Horses For Sale

If you'd like to make an appointment to come see our horses for sale, contact Carla via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call/text me at (919) 323-1265 to schedule time to come see them. We're located at  6921 Wildlife Trail, Raleigh, NC 27613.