Show Jumping and Sport Horses for Sale at Tadpole Farm, Kamloops, BC, Western Canada

Show Jumping and Sport Horses For Sale

By Tadpole Farm, legacy of Amy Dundas Head, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Come visit our indoor arena and get to know the fine Canadian horses we have available. Unless otherwise indicated, prices are quoted in Canadian dollars. If you are comparing prices with American horses, you should realize that the US dollar goes substantially further when buying a horse in Canada. Use the Personal Currency Assistant (a service provided by Xenon Laboratories) to convert prices to US dollars (or any other currency!).

We make every effort to represent each horse accurately but ultimate responsibility for determining the attributes of each horse lies with the potential buyer.

Sport Horses owned by Tadpole Farm

	TF George is a striking 2003 17hh chestnut gelding also by Menuhin (ISH) but out of Finnicky (Final Pool TB/Holsteiner) and is showing his exceptional power and quick learning. He has superb movement, is bold, willing and forward going. He should make an exceptional sport horse, but is probably most suited to eventing or show jumping. Progressed really well in training with Sarah Marks last summer, as shown in the video link below, shot in late July 2008. It shows his fine paces, his willing attitude over fences, natural obstacles, water etc, and ends with him jumping 4'3" at home. This spring, he had two months professional training with Chelsea McNeill, well known hunter-jumper rider, trainer, and judge. Now in further training with Malin Fyhr, exceptional visiting rider from Sweden. Doing some schooling shows this summer, including recent 4th place finish in Open Green Division combined training event at Southlands Riding Club in Vancouver. Call for current price and viewing information - see our "contact us" page.

	TF Kreisler, (LEFT) known to his friends at home as "Brad", is full brother to George (above), but is turning grey like his sire. Born in 2004, he has grown up a lot this past year, and starting to fill out, standing at about 17 hands. He is now showing that he is one of those truly outstanding horses that horse breeders dream about. He has outstanding movement, power, suppleness, and learning ability that should make him a successful open jumper. He is started over fences, and in his first time away from home recently he placed second in the Pre-Green division of the Southlands Riding Club combined training event, where he attracted a lot of admiration, See video link (RIGHT). He was also admired by many at the SRC Summer Classic Show last week (photo LEFT) . He should excel in jumper, medals, dressage, eventing, depending on where his training is focussed. Very easy to handle. Call for current price and arrangements to view - see our "contact us" page.
	Lark Ascending, 2004 born, beautiful and talented grand-daughter of "Fantasia" out of "Fan's Asia" ( Charon -KPWN) by Menuhin (Sea Crest - RID x On Our Own - TB) . Like her mother, she is going to mature at about 15.2 hands but won't be limiting her performance on that account. She loves people, is easy to handle and is started over fences. She has an excellent canter, and note the smooth flying lead changes in the video link (RIGHT) taken in her second week of jumping with visiting rider Malin Fyhr. In 2008 she gave us a gorgeous filly by Grannus son Gervantus II (superb Oldenberg stallion - see our links page for a link to his web-site, You-Tube video etc).See our "young stock" page for a picture of "Sweet Rosmarin". Lark is now ready to go to continue her training and go to work and she should make a wonderful children's jumper. Call for current price and viewing information - see our "contact us" page.

Horses sold in 2008

<>	Paganini is a 16.1h 2002 gelding by Menuhin (ISH) out of Cadenza (TB) . He is a typical Irish Sport Horse, very attractive and extremely well put together. Excellent attitude to both jumping and flatwork. Works naturally in a very correct frame. Shows good extensions, and has an exceptional canter. Will excel in any discipline but is bred to jump. Is easy on the ground, trailers, bathes, clips with no fuss. A horse to love. Left: Paganini clearing 4'8"with Sarah Marks recently. Below, link to new YouTube 4 min video showing his movement, and his easy going performance over some fences, x-xountry and stadium, and finally him clearing 4'8" with ease. Congratulations to his new owners in Ontario.

Horses Sold in 2007

< td>	Rembrandt, who was Amy's open jumper was sold in April to 105 Mile House, BC, where he will enjoy life as the flagship horse for Caroline Lapierre in her new Equestrian Centre. We wish them both a long and happy partnership.
Amy aboard Rembrandt
< td>	Menuhin, sold in May to Shoshana Gordon, of Wellington, Florida, who is riding him in the photo left. He has developed into a real gentleman friend and Shoshana plans to be starting him in the 4'3" divisions this year. See our "Stallion Services" pages by clicking on the link above for more about this wonderful stallion, and see his two lovely sons now offered for sale for the first time as above. Frozen semen is still available from Tadpole Farm.

Horses Sold in 2006

Grappelli was foaled at Tadpole Farm in 2001, and is out of Amy's wonderfully successful jumper Cadenza (TB). This wonderful mare went so well for young Braden James of Kamloops, BC. Grappelli is by Menuhin, and shows typical Irish Sport Horse build and temperament, and is was sold to a junior rider in the Edmonton area. He has successfully started his show career and made his debut at Spruce Meadows in October.

Horses Sold in 2005

Carmina W Half sister to Paloma W (now "Silhouette") and Galiano, she is a pretty, talented 1999 Canadian Warmblood by the International show jumper Garfield (a grandson of Grannus). Carmina has gone to an eventing home in Washington, where she is deeply loved. Congratulations to Sasha!

Blarney Stone , a powerful, scopey, yet gentle1996 16.2+ hh, Irish Sport Horse bay gelding by Flagmount King (King of Diamonds). Won at 4' in first year showing, with open jumper potential, and a personality to win your heart. His superb temperament, ridability and experience make him ideal for rider wanting to move into jumper divisions, or more ambititous rider wanting to move up. Congratulations to new rider Lindsay in Langley, BC

Finnicky Dam of both George and Brad (TF Kresiler), see Young Stock. This TB x Holsteiner mare was brought back into training by Anna Oppermann, (photo) and shows a very nice trot movement and topline. Her calm disposition, good ground manners, and reponsiveness, suited her well to her new owner in Salmon Arm

Horses Sold in 2003/2004

Galena Bay (SOLD) Well bred Swiss Warmblood 3 year old bay mare by Goya de Lully. She is a tall and leggy 16.1hh and growing. Just started under saddle in March 2003, shows excellent free jumping form and enjoys it. Wonderful trot and balanced big strided canter. Very athletic individual with a gorgeous head and neck. Talented young prospect, top hunter/jumper dressage potential.

Everest (SOLD) 16.3hh 1989 Thoroughbred Gelding. Lots of Show experience. Competes in 3'3 to 3'6 Jumpers, Hunters, Dressage, Cross-Country. Big, smooth movement. Honest, willing temperament. Loves people. Sound.

Rubel (SOLD) 16.2hh, Seven-year-old, bay Warmblood gelding. Schooling basic Dressage and jumping. He is showing lots of potential for hunter/jumper and eventing. Super temperament, great to clip, shoe, load, and trailer.

NEWS: This is a top event prospect, superior athlete. Exceptionally brave and keen with a big stride. Schooling X-country, drops, ditches and water complex with ease. Schooling 3'9 in grids. Free jumped 4'6 easily. Dressage bloodlines make him a great mover to go along with the complete package. Rubel is getting ready for his first event. Price to go up with experience.

Austin Mini (SOLD) is a 6 yr.old 12.2 dun with flaxen mane and tail.10 mover/10 over jumps, doing his changes and just needs show miles. Has the potential for the fanciest of pony shows. Well behaved at shows. Multiple placings at Vernon show in Summer 2002.(call for price)

Galiano W (SOLD) 1999 Canadian Warmblood, 16.2hh, by the International show jumper Garfield (a grandson of Grannus). Multi-talented, comfortable show horse. In professional training now and shown at 3ft 6 at Spruce Meadows, March 2004. Half-brother to Paloma W, sold in 2003.

AbbyCongratulations Libby Burmeister of Colorado, USA on her purchase!

Paloma W 5 yr old 16.2hh well bred (top jumper bloodlines-Grannus) bay registered Canadian Warmblood mare. Extremely well behaved young horse with lots of ability and a willing attitude. Excellent movement and free jumping over 5 ft easily while schooling from 4'3 to 4'6. Shown in 2001 at 3'6 and in 2002 at 4' with consistent double clears. Sold to Morgan Primrose, Edmonton Alberta. Congrats Morgan! We wish you great success."

Penny Lane "I have spent the last 2 nights just bonding and playing with her in the indoor arena. I just love her! She is so sweet and attentive and follows me around everywhere."

"She is exactly as you said." (Penny's New Owner: Kathy L. of Muncie, Indiana)

Fictitious (Tisha) Tisha is a 5 year old 16.2hh Dutch warmblood X mare by Amorillo. Showing and placing 3'6 to 3'9 Jr/Ami Jumpers this year at 'A' shows. Good movement, sound, loads and trailers well and lovely to work with, kind and honest. Excellent young jumper mare. Great horse for able young junior. Check out the FICTITIOUS page for detailed results, more information, and recent pictures.

Miss T 15.1hh Very talented and experienced Morgan mare. Versatile all round fun horse. Great for Hunters or Training level eventing or up to 3'6" ft jumpers or Dressage to Medium levels or even Western competitions. In 2002 show season won championships in 3'3" jumpers with 8 year old rider! Athletic, sound, hardy, an easy keeper. For more info on this wonderfully experienced horse, click here.

Whisper a Secret 14.13/4hh appaloosa mare and has successfully competed pony hunter/ jumper; dressage and eventing. Up to pony club C2 level.

Zara Dutch mare by the keur stallion "Zeoliet". (SOLD to Virginia, USA!)

Horses Sold in 2002

Mazurka Congratulations to Suzanne and Jack A. of New Jersey, USA!

Dear Amy,

I finally find myself sitting in front of this keyboard. I must be honest and tell you that this is only the second e-mail I have ever sent. Anyway, I wanted to let you know that this horse just gets better and better. I mean that with the total picture in mind. Here in NJ there are not only many horses, but not well-trained horses, and many used car salesman type "trainers" ready to sell them to you. I have friends that have been looking for a suitable mount for going on a year that have seen so much garbage they are almost ready to give up hope. When Jack found your website and started cooresponding with you, it almost sounded too good to be true. But I must say that you have always represented yourself as nothing more than a honest sincere person with a love for this horse. With all this said, our trainers were very hopeful for us, but at the same time a little skeptical. They were concerned because of my height, and the fact that we never sat on her.They, (I could tell) were waiting for just a little "something" not to be right. I have fallen completely in love with Mazurka. She is such a special mare. I have a tendency to be a bit hesitent when trying a new horse, but I felt so immediatly confident on her. My trainer (Jean-Paul) rode her for me last Thursday. He really liked her. We always discuss what he wants me to work on for the week. So last weeks homework was moving her up in her gates to get her to respond a bit quicker. I believe she was still tired last week because this week she is right there. She is gaining weight, and no longer has the cough. I took her temp. for a couple days in a row, and she didnt have a fever. She gets turned out in a paddock by herself for about 4 hours a day, and is always in the corner talking to the boys. We are going to introduce her to Jacks mare soon so she has a buddy. (Let me know if you don't advise this). Jack is planning to show her on the 11th of this month, we will let you know how everything goes.

Wishing you a healthy, happy, and safe New Year!

Sincerely,

Suzanne

Fiasco 17hh 7 yr old OldenburgX Reg Cdn Sport Horse. Quiet and well mannered. Three well balanced, uphill gaits. Schooling basic 4 dressage with potential for higher. Safe dressage ride and great up trails. Likes jumping, can jump 2'6 courses. Sound, no vices. Great all round horse with a super temperament. (SOLD)

Satchmo 16.1hh 5yr old black gelding. Calm and sensible disposition with a lot of athletic ability. Fun, safe and easy to ride suitable for a jr or ami rider. Shown Pregreen Hunters at his first show with top placings. Tidy, smooth jumper and an excellent mover suitable for both hunters and jumpers, medals, basic dressage and eventing. Has schooled X-country is brave, sound and good on trails and roads. Ready to show. Lots of talent, jumped up to 3'9 . (SOLD)