Mountain View Ranch
The relationship between horse and owner is, for many, one that is very important! There is a special bond that happens between the true horse lover and their special 4 legged friend, companion and cohort. Our goal is to discover what you dream of in a horse and what challenges you may face within horse ownership and determine whether we have a horse that fills those needs. We also work with the new partners to develop a support system (if needed) after you leave the Ranch, which greatly aids in a successful transition.
It is so sad to see horses passed from owner to owner simply because they were not properly matched. Both parties suffer from the failed relationship, but the horse has little control over what happens next. We want to do as much as we can to create a happy placement for both Horse and Owner.
In order to find out what your needs are as a rider and what type of horse would be the best match, we prefer to speak to people personally. Emails often leave out a lot of details that are important when determining a good match. Many of our customers are beginner riders, first time horse owners and riders that are getting back to their passion after many years away. In those circumstances, we recommend scheduling a lesson here, so that we may determine what type of horse would be most suitable for your particular level, challenges and aspirations. By getting to know you and your ability in a lesson setting, we will be able to more accurately recommend the horses here that may be 'the one'. If we don't currently have the perfect horse for you we will continue to search for a wonderful match. Please feel free to give us a call at 802-293-5837 to discuss your needs, schedule viewings and lessons.
To further assist you in finding a horse that matches what you are looking for we have put each of our horses into categories that we believe that they are best suited for. We have also given them a rating from 1-3 within those categories.
Rating 1- well started
Rating 2- confident
Rating 3- experienced
Trail Jumping English Pleasure Western Pleasure Lessons
Gaming/Gymkhana Show Driving All A Round Family Horse
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WHAT'S NEW
July 15: Blondie Sold!
July 9: Gulliver Sold. We didn't even get a chance to put hi
June 27: 3 new horses just in! Gorgeous Black & White Registered Paint gelding, Registered Palomino German Warmblood, and a very quiet Bay Quarterhorse Gelding! Call for more information!
June 25: NEW VIDEO of Giada, Blondie, Socks!!
June 16: Annie's High Star Sold
June 15: Levi Sold
________________________________________________________________Pocos Sugar Creek
Pocos Sugar Creek (barn name Poco) is a Registered Quarterhorse gelding. He is 8 years old and approx 15.2hh. Poco has been shown in the Registered Quarterhorse Hunter Division. He was always in the ribbons and won many of his classes as well. With his big rolling stride and his flashy good looks he has always been a judges favorite. This handsome boy has a great future on the AQHA circuit, english pleasure, western pleasure, 4H, etc. Poco has a gorgous flowing tail. He will ride english or western. Excellent on the trail. More information to come. 
Smokeys Grande
Smokeys Grande (barn name Smokey) is a 7 year old Registered Quarterhorse gelding. He is approx 15.2 hh. Smokey has a very friendly personality. He has a been there, done that attitude about him. Excellent in the ring and on the trail. Smokey will ride english or western. More information to come. 
Ole Kings Charger
Ole Kings Charger (barn name King) is a Registered 12 yr old Quarterhorse gelding. He is approx 15.3hh. King comes from some really excellent old style quarterhorse bloodlines (see below)! He has great personality. Extremely well broke. This horse will do anything, go any where you ask. Extremely willing. Been there, done that on the trail. Not spooky in the least. Very light and responsive.
Sire: Ole King Man-1975. Sire of 8 registered foals. Son of Ole Chickalah 1970 dead. Race Starter. Sire of 41 registered foals with 6 performers including: Ole Annette Chick (6 Hltr, 19 Wkg, 12 Am wkg points); Amble N Unik (1 Wkg, 1.5 Am Wkg points); Ale Spicy (1 Wkg, 1 yth Wkg point); Chickalah Creek (race starter, money earner) etc.
Dam: My Credits Okay- Dam of 9 foals, all of performing age. Daughter of Dandy Credit Card 1977 dead. Race placed, money earner. Sire of 42 registered foals including Dandy Credit.
One Jazzy Colonel
One Jazzy Colonel (barn name Colonel) is a Registered Quarterhorse gelding. He is 10 years old and approx 15hh. 
Jet Puff Starbuck
Jet Puff Starbuck (barn name Starbucks) is a Registered 11yr old Paint gelding. Starsbucks is absolutely stunning and has cars pulling off the road to look at him! He is a stocky, stout boy that can easily carry a larger rider. He is approx 15.2hh. He has a great personality. Very friendly and super laid back. We have been using him for complete beginners out on the trail and in our lesson program. He is tolerant enough for a beginner rider on his back, and is very forgiving of their mistakes. His responsiveness also makes him a very enjoyable for experienced riders as well. He is very light to the bit and to leg aids. Starbucks will go english or western. He has a very light neck rein. His gaits are really comfortable. He can slow right down into a jog and slow lope when asked.He is great in the ring and on the trail. He has been working in our string of hack horses as if it has been his job all his life. He is comfortable going through water, downed trees, and through brush. He is not spooky at all. He will go out alone or with others. Doesn't care whether he rides front, middle, or back of the pack. Walks away from and back to the barn quietly with no issues. He doesn't even mind other horses riding up on his tail. He has a very sweet personality, and is very sweet with all our guests that ride him. He seems to know how beautiful he is and has a "look at me" type of attitude. Starbucks would excel at english or western pleasure, 4H, and trail riding. He would turn heads in the show. Starbucks would be an excellent husband horse or kids horse. $4,250
Blondie ***SOLD***
Blondie is a 6 year old Palomino Quarterhorse mare. She is 15hh. She has beautiful coloring. Very sweet personality. She is a very easy going, mellow girl. Will go english or western. She is quiet in the ring and on the trail. She is learning to neck rein. Stops on a dime and backs up well. Has comfy walk, trot, and canter. She is responsive to leg. Blondie seems to love being out on the trail. She is happy to go out in front, middle, or rear. She will go out alone or with others. Happy to go through whatever we encounter on the trail. Doesn't mind having other horses riding up on her tail. We rode her with saddlebags flapping on her sides and she could have cared less. She has very good ground manners. She will stand tied anywhere you put her all day long. She will just take a nap. No pawing or pacing. Leads quietly. Stands for grooming, tacking, mounting, and dismounting. She is currently paddock with another mare with no issues. Is not a dominate mare. Does not act marish. Would be a great family horse, trail horse, husband horse, lessons, shows, western or english pleasure. $3,500
Great Quixote Jac
Great Quixote Jac (barn name Socks) is a 14 yr old Registered Quarterhorse gelding. He is 14.3hh. He has a stocky build that makes you feel like you are riding a horse that is closer to 15.1hh. He is super flashy with four white socks and a blaze. Socks has an in your pocket personality and a cute face to match. He is will go english or western. He is very light on the mouth and has a responsive neck rein. He has a very curious yet confident personality. He has a great work ethic. At the walk/trot he is forward and ready to work yet quiet and controllable. At the canter he is more woah than go. He is a really fun, safe ride. Tolerant for a learning beginner. Socks is great with kids. He knows when he has a kid on his back and takes very good care of them. Stands quietly on cross ties for kids to brush and fuss over him. His gaits are very comfortable to ride. He can do a slow little jog or can extend out. Excellent in the ring and on the trail. Would be a fun gaming horse for someone who wants to have a little fun rather than ride a hot, fast barrel horse. Great out on the trail. This is a good choice for a rider who wants a versatile horse that can do some small shows and trail ride too. Socks go out alone or with others. Is happy to just follow along. Confident in the front. Will go through water, brush, mud, rocky areas. He has already taken inexperienced guests out on the trail. Has excellent ground manners. He will stand tied all day long. Great for brushing, tacking, trailing, loading. Stands for mounting and dismounting. Would be great for english pleasure or western pleasure. Fun ride for some gaming/gymkhana. Great family horse or 4H horse. Loves being out on the trail. $3850
Update July 9: We have been using Socks in our summer camp with young riders. He has been doing excellent. He even got a couple blue ribbons at a local off ranch show. He was being ridden by an 11 year old girl who just started riding this week!
Update: July 17: Ridden in camp all week. Traveled to the shows with a junior and a pee wee. In the ribbons every class!!!
Above: Socks at the Cambridge gymkhana taking 1st place in ball and chain with 11 year old beginner rider!
Above: Socks taking 2nd place in keyhole!
FX Rojo Caliente ***Update***
Pluto
Trail 3, Jumping 2, English Pleasure 2, Western Pleasure 2, Lessons 2, Gaming/Gymkhana 2, Show 2, All A Round Family Horse 3
Pluto is a super cute 11 yr old Paint Pony gelding. He is 14hh with a stout build. Pluto is a very versatile pony that will go english or western. He has a very sweet personality and loves people. Likes to be brushed, bathed, and fussed over. He is very quiet in the ring and on the trail. He is extremely confident and is willing try anything. He has a very light mouth and is light to leg aids. He likes to move out and has a very comfortable canter. He has a good stop. He will walk/trot/canter and back. Seems to really enjoy jumping cross rails. Great for doing lessons. Although he is a pony he has more of a "horse" stride which is great for someone looking for a small horse without having the choppy pony stride. Pluto would be a great gymkhana mount for a confident young child. Good at barrels and will lead change through poles. Pluto loves going out on the trail. Again, he is extremely confident out there and will go out alone or with others. Not spooky at all. Very good ground manners and quiet to work around. Good out with mares and geldings. Would make a confident child or small adult an excellent show or trail mount. $2,400
Giada
Giada is a 4 year old Trakehner mare. She is registered with the American Trakhner Association and the United States Dressage Federation (USDF). Giada is also duly registered in the Purebred Trakehner Division of the Official Registry Book of the American Trakehner Association. She has incrediable bloodlines including "Incantare" and world renowned "Enrico Caruso." Giada is newly started with three gorgeous gaits. She is excellent out on the trail, and is willing to go through and over anything that we point her at. She is very sensible and confident even when encountering new things. Giada has good ground manners: loads, ties, and tacks happily. She gets along great in a mixed herd of mares and geldings. Price will increase as training progresses. Buy her now as your next hunter or dressage prospect.
SIRE: Incantare
Dancer the Donkey
Dancer is a 7 year old standard size jenny donkey. She is to handle and very sweet. Easy to brush and groom, will load in the trailer. Very friendly, but can be a little shy in the pasture. Gets along great with other donkeys, ponies and horses. Would be a great companion animal. $500
