It’s almost Fair time: “Come celebrate what’s great!” The NC State Fair’s Hunter/Jumper show is set for Oct. 6-10, with the breed shows scheduled for Oct. 12-24th. The Saddlebred, Morgan, Roadster and Hackney show has been moved to dates after the Fair (to avoid the fireworks!) on Oct. 28-30. The actual Fair itself runs Oct. 14-24th across the street. New events include draft horse and mule pulls, cowboy mounted shooting competitions and an open horse show (on Saturday, Oct. 23rd).

A once in a Lifetime AQH FOR SALE This Mare is a 9yo. Grulla who is truly a horse of a different color. She changes with the seasons. She will be a Blue Roan, a Buckskin, a Grulla, and a Strawberry Roan. 14.2hh and built like a brick$#%* house. She is 100% child safe!! This mare has been everywhere. Uwharrie, Mt. Rogers, Mule Days, Love Valley and much more. There is nowhere she will not go if you point her there. UTD on all shots. Loads by herself. Stands for ferrier. No vices Can be road bridleless anywhere.. Great Feet. Great Everything. More pics & video available. $6000 Firm. Call Kelly (9-8/10-8)

Charlies Darq Angel,

14 1hh , 6yo registered Arabian mare. Midnight is a little green but is a willing, sweet natured horse. She is UTD with all shots, coggins, etc. She was bought as an endurance prospect but work commitments are not allowing owner the time needed continue producing her. Asking $1500 obo.  (9-8/10-8)

Great First Horse, 15.1hh, QH, Gelding, 20yo easy going, trail horse, UTD on shots, barefoot, just trimmed, natural horsemanship trained,sound, no vices, easy keeper, great ground manners call or email any questions. $1200obo (9-7/10-7)

17yo quarter horse gelding. Great trail horse, good ground manners and load easy. $1,500. Boarded in Raleigh, NC. Call or email anytime. (9-2/10-2)

For lease in Apex at Quiet Oaks Farm AQHA mare hunter/western pleasure/trail riding. Sassy is suitable for intermediate adult or youth. She leg yields, bends, turn on the haunches/ forehand, voice trained to whoa, trot, and up (canter). Not spooky. Has hunter paced and been trail ridden as well as shown. Easy to trailer and work around. Asking $250 (9-2/10-2)

16.3hh, 12yo Oldenburg/Danish Warmblood mare. Out of Premium Oldenburg mare. Unregistered. Has foaled once. Huge, floating trot with lots of suspension. Sound, athletic & kind but very green. Needs experienced horse person to become a safe riding horse.  Asking $1,000. (9-2/10-2)

Beautiful 5yo gelding.

60 days professional training as a two year old. Recently gelded 60 days ago. Ready to become someone's awesome pleasure horse. 15.3hh chestnut. Reserve PHBA Champion father, mother PHBA World Producer. Yella Fella and Impressive grandson. N/N Incentive Fund. Asking $1800.  (8-31/10-1)

Reg. Swedish Warmblood yearling gelding "Stellan" is a large, flashy young horse with unlimited potential for Dressage, Eventing or H/J. Sire is Swedish Grand Prix Dressage, dam is Oldenburg Dressage horse with top German bloodlines. Friendly, calm disposition. Well started in groundwork, excellent manners. Asking $4,500obo. (8-30/9-30)

Two registered halflingers 14,3hh both trained for cart pulling carts or buggys. or just children trail ridding horses they both have excellent personality's, great conformations and super nice dispositions. They are registered and all current on worming, shots, coggins, and papers. Super well behaved one is a gelding and other a mare. If you are searching for something well trained and well behaved and fully ready to go then we invite you to check out these two today. Asking price $2.500 each. Call us anytime. Please mark sold on the halflingers for me and thank you for the overwelming calls they ended up going to a great home - thanks to NC Horse News for all you do. (8-27/9-27)

11yo, 16.1hh AQHA Appendix mare, very nice, quiet and non-spooky; excellent world chmapion bloodlines, show expreience in QH, hunter and dressage, excellent HUS or lower level dressage horse, owner must sell due to job change, Asking $4800obo, see more info and video; email or call  (8-27/9-27)

Joaquin is a 10yo registered Arab gelding

easy keeper, loads, UTD vaccinations, trim, de-worm & neg cog. Just under 14.2hh, very cute with 4 white legs and a big star. Trail rides, loves to jump. Well behaved at shows. Can haul to the Raleigh area. Asking $3000obo. (8-27/9-27)

Cable is an incredibly athletic horse and is exceptionally well balanced. He is 15.2hh, with powerful, forward ground covering gaits, along with his natural athletic ability. He has Secretariat in his pedigree, who became the first U.S. Triple Crown champion.

Cable has a wonderful relaxed temperament. His new farrier told me he never met a more relaxed thouroghbred before. He is very quiet under saddle and during trail rides, and would be safe for even a timid Junior or Amateur. We are only his second owner. You can lead him around the pasture without a halter. He loads and trailers great. Asking $1,750obo  (8-26/9-26)

10yo 14.3hh non-registered QH/Paint Gelding Snoopy is beginner and child safe, calm yet not dead lazy. Good brakes, great lesson horse, training level dressage ready, started over small fences, not spooky on trails. Good ground manners, no vices, sound. Owner needs smaller horse. Asking $2800. Phone or email for more photos/info (8-26/9-26)

Kami is a 14.3hh Registered Arabian mare.

She is willing and athletic and is beaming with personality. She is very trustworthy. Has fox hunting and showing experience. Jumps 2'6 courses and is an excellent mover. Best suitable for intermediate / experienced riders. Asking $1,000 for quick sell.(8-26/9-26)

14yo QH/cross pony gelding, SUPER GENTLE, used in trail rides/wagon trains, 13.3hh, easy natured, looks like a little andulusian! Sound, no vices, missing left eye but hes very much used to it-not spooky, current coggins/shoes/vacs. Asking $500  (8-26/9-26)

10yo, 15.3hh big bodied APHA mare nice mover, excellent jumper, shown hunters, dressage and has evented/combined training, very bold and fun! Suitable for intermediate rider. Owner must sell, price reduced to $8500. (8-24/9-24)

11yo American Quarter Horse. Originally from a working ranch out west. Can sort cattle, rope, team pen. Loads well, stands for farrier, good with shots. Good, calm trail horse. Must sell due to move. To good home only. Strong bloodlines. Asking $5000. (8-22/9-22)

ADOPT DONKEYS - Lily is a 5yo jenny rescued from a severe neglect in 4/09. We did not know that she was pregnant, and she foaled a beautiful jenny foal in 2/10. Bogo (named for Buy One Get One), the filly, is now 7 months old. Both are healthy and current on all vet care. Both are offered for adoption since I must decrease my workload due to injury. They will go with a contract that you can never sell or give them away, they must be returned if you can no longer keep them. A good home with references is a must. . (8-18/9-18)

Treasure is a 4yo non-registered Tennessee Walker

but can she be registered with Tennessee Walking Horse Association. One stepper and smooth as can be. Stands out at 16.0hh and has been owned by us since a baby. She will listen on command and followes cues all the time. She has no vises She is not a begginers horse. She has only been ridden western pleasure and has been on many trail rides with no problems.

If you are seeking a forever horse we have just the one that will aim to please you every step of the way. Current on shots, worming, coggins. Asking $2.500obo. Call us anytime. (8-17/9-17)

"Artful Dodger"-14.2hh, 5yo.pony with tons of personality and talent. He could go hunters or eventing. Schooling training level dressage, 2'6" courses and simple XC fences. Asking $6000. LOCAL BUYERS: A discounted package offered to acquaint yourself with your new horse. For information contact Equestrian Arts Institute (8-16/9-16)

Do you want a pony that jumps the moon? Well if so, “LeapsandBounds” is for you! This 14hh Welsh/TB mare was competed throughout 2009 by a 10 year old junior rider at elementary level horse trials. Has schooled 2’9” fences and 2'6" courses. She will excel in eventing and/or jumpers. This mare needs an intermediate teenager or petite adult. Priced to sell at $5000. LOCAL BUYERS: A discounted lesson package offered to acquaint yourself with your new horse. For information contact Equestrian Arts Institute.  (8-16/9-16)

Sassy’s a cute 14.1hh, 6yo Paint Cross. She has a cute and firey attitude that could excel in eventing or western games. Started over fences. $4000 neg. LOCAL BUYERS: A discounted package offered to acquaint yourself with your new horse. For information contactl Equestrian Arts Institute. (8-16/9-16)

Casey is a Solid bay APHA large pony 14.1hh, 4yo mare. Green, not for a beginner. Started English, low cross rails, excellent mover. 30 days professional training. No kick, bite, rear; stands for farrier and vet. Asking $1200obo. Contact Jay. (8-15/9-15)

What a flashy mare. Raindance stands out at 15hh, 6yo non-registered red paint overo mare. She is currently ridden on trail rides by inexperienced and experienced people and has performed super well. No vises and a truly nice conformation, build and personality that sets her out so well. very well level headed in all ways. and listens on command if your searching for a very flashy and pretty ridding and smooth horse we have a really nice paint mare for you. no problems here just look at the color. She is  current on worming, shots, coggins and ready to go. Asking price only $1.500obo. Call us anytime (8-11/9-11)

Mischief is a Very experienced 15.3hh,18yo, Appendix QH, blood bay. Perfect for a timid adult or pony clubber. Nice mover. Sensitive to leg and seat aids. Soft mouth and readily moves in a frame. Trained mostly in dressage and shown up to training level with scores in 60’s. Schooled xcountry and stadium. Calm and solid on trails. No vices. Stands for farrier and vet. Trailers well. Meticulously cared for. Asking $7,000 neg. (8-10/9-10)

Roxie & Babe

2 Registered Spotted Mini Donkey Jennies. 33", 2yo August, 2010. Beautiful, Sweet, Halter Broke and Just sent to be Loved. Should Make Great, Matched Driving Pair, Pasture Ornaments or Breeding Jennies! Selling Together or Will Separate. $1000 each. Can deliver. (8-8/9-8)

Maverick a 6yo non-registered paint gelding tobiano. he is broke to ride and currently ridden western pleasure by young children and has no bad habits and will listen on command. super nice personality,conformation,and disposition. he will perform super well with each and everyday at anything you ask him to do. All current on worming, shots, coggins. Asking price $1.800obo. Could you please mark sold on maverick the last horse i listed with you we sold him in one week, thanks (8-7/9-7).

Goldie is a Palomino Mare,

9yo, 16.1hh, and well broke for anyone! She has a white star and strip on face. She is a great trail horse and will go anywhere! Price is $3000. For more information call Gary or email Peggy Cobb. (8--6/9-6)

Chestnut Gelding

Rocky is a big and beautiful old foundation stock, great trail horse. Sixteen years old, 14.3hh, current on vaccines and coggins was pulled on 3/17/10. Rocky will go wherever you wish to ride! Price is $1,500. Please call Gary or email Peggy Cobb. (8-6/9-6)

Dance is a 10yo TB mare off the track. She retired sound, 16.3hh, handsome bay mare. She is nice mover with GREAT brain. Jumping small courses, has her changes, rides alone or in company on trails, has schooled water, mud, small xc obstacles. Loads of potential and easy to work with. Ridden a number of different places (hunt property, 4T and TTC) always fantastic. She did the TTC jumper show at the end of June and she was great. This mare is so versatile and level headed. Asking $3000.  (8-6/9-6)

Watch Out Intimidator barn name "Axle". APHA registered 14hh, 5yo, palomino gelding. Super sweet and inquisitive. Easy to handle, learns quickly. Would be great hunter under saddle show pony. We trail ride, too much potential to keep for a trail pony. Two Eyed Dondi lines. Asking $1,800.  (8-5/9-5)

Gorgeous, personable, 6yo TB gelding, 16.1hh.

Extremely sweet horse. Good feet. Excellent ground manners. Cross ties, clips, stands for the vet/farrier, loads. Not a hard keeper. Does not crib, weave, or pace. No health problems. This is not a child's horse. Does best with an intermediate-advanced, confident adult rider. Lovely mover with professional training rides on the flat and over fences. Has been ridden on trails, in hunter paces, at a SHV clinic, over jumps, and in schooling dressage shows by AA owner. $8500 obo. Must go to a good home.  (8-5/9-5)

Gergio is a 4yo, 15.3hh tall non registered super built walking horse gelding. no bad vises and will go were ever you want him to go. he walks,trots,canters,and performs super nice each and everyday with either inexperienced or experienced, people on his back. feet trimmed and all shoes and coggins are new and in place. If your looking for a super built and very nice trail ridding horse he will do it all. asking price $1.500obo. Call us anytime. Dear nc horse news - - thanks again - - we sold the walking horse listed with you all in less then two weeks. his name was gergio (7-28/8-28)

Roxy a non-registered 8yo, 15.1hh Andalusion mare, she is suitable for all types of riders, and would be a great prospect to compete in dressage, show jumping, and eventing, she is very receptive to human interaction, freindly, inquisitive and extremly a super proud horse still needs some more work. We will seek a forever home for her that will love her such as we have enjoyed her. Current coggins, worming, shots. Call us anytime. Asking price $5.500obo. SOLD (7-26/8-26)

Registered AQHA mare 4yo, 15.2hh bay quarter horse. very easy to work with and loves attention. will make a super nice dressage horse for any event. her registered name is sonnys shy magician, going into bloodlines such as sonnys might cross,shy iron, sonny dee bar, skips sip, iron rebel,tiger dianna,perfectly ironed, shulamite maiden, fine magic. super nice blodlines and great horse. asking price $4,500obo. SOLD Call us anytime. (7-26/8-26)

Buddy is a 5yo registered tobiano quarter horse paint. Stands out at 15.3hh and would be an excellent prospect for roping and reining. he is very stocky and well built and has shoes all around and worming just done. he has primarily just been ridden western pleasure and has performed very well being ridden both bareback and also saddled. he was started by previous owners for reining but we just primarily use him for trail riding. all up to date and ready to go. asking price $1.500. SOLD we sold this yesterday and it was your website that did it thanks bunch. Heidi (7-10/8-10)

Star would make a great addition to any barn.

She is a 14 3hh, 11yo, Chestnut Mare. She has three lovely, balanced gaits and is a careful jumper. She is a dream to have around the barn with no vices and loves to be groomed/bathed/clipped. She stands for farrier and loads easily. Star would be ideal for lower level dressage, Hunter under Saddle or Over Fences, or just pure Pleasure. Star has been used for limited lessons, but is not suitable for a beginner and does require a confident rider as she can be strong-minded. You can view her online at (keep in mind the trainer riding her is 6'1" tall) :-) Asking $2500obo. Contact Debra for more information. SOLD (7-8/8-8)

Want a sweet horse that is gorgeous AND good on the trail? Beautiful Missouri Foxtrotter Gelding, 14.3 hh, 12 yrs old. Awesome on trails, crosses water/bridges, traffic safe, alone/group. Great ground manners, easy keeper. Nice walk, smooth foxtrot, regular trot, very comfortable lope! Nice handle/responsive. MG is a good boy who is reliable on the trail with extensive miles & enjoys them, ears up... doesn't really like ring riding but will do it just slower/boring for him. He is fine for an adv beginner - intermediate rider. Asking $3500 A good home is an absolute MUST! Hello!  Our gelding found a PERFECT MATCHING home in just a couple weeks using your site!  Thank you!  Please mark him SOLD (7-7/8-7)

Adorable 8yo, 14.1-2hh, palomino mare. WTC, ties, bathes, stands for farrier/vet. Fine English, western, and bareback. Has jumped some in arena & fields. Does trails, loads, is barefoot, & is a easy keeper. Perfect for small adult/teen. $800. Call or email for pics & more info. SOLD (4-15/5-15) 

Beautiful 15.3hh APHA registered gelding. Tuff is an energetic 6 yr old Bay Paint. Trail riding horse that loves to be in front. Stands for farrier, bathes, ties and trailers. Intermediate or expert riders only. Needs good home. $1,200. Could you please list my horse as SOLD. Thanks so much. (4-11/5-11)

Dickens is a 3yo mustang x quarter gelding.

He is 15hh-still growing! He is very happy, outgoing, enthusiastic, a fast learner with play drive. Natural barefoot trimmed. Started with Parelli, he is comfortable with groundwork. Ridden a few of times, bareback and under saddle. No serious training yet. $500 includes supplies. SOLD (4-8/5-8)

Desera 14.3hh, 5yo App/Paint. Desera loads.clips,bathes etc. She is green broke.Not spooky at all. Respects the lead and has no buck or rear. Current coggins run out in July. She is a great horse and a GREAT home is a must. Asking $600. For more info call or email. SOLD (3-21/4-21).

TWHBEA registered 8 year old gelding; purchased from breeder as a yearling. Rainbow is a laid back gentleman, very willing to please, with no bad habits. This beautiful gelding is 15.2+ hands, big boned and stocky. Priced at $2,800, Rainbow would make an excellent companion for anyone. Can you please mark my horse as "SOLD"? Thank so much. (2-15/3-15)

Joker- 15.1hh, 10yo. registered Appaloosa gelding. Shown hunter/jumper locally. Loves to trail ride and be out in front.  Loads, clips, easy keeper, &  great feet. Needs owner with more time.  Asking $2000 but very negotiable. SOLD (2-10/3-10)

Strider is a 17yo Thoroughbred Gelding.

He is dark Bay, and stands about 18 hands high. He has a history English Jumping & Dressage. He is located in Harnett County. Asking: $700, includes his English bridle. For more information/pictures, call or e-mail. SOLD (01-17/02-17)

Really Cute Gelding Pony for sale!

Zorro is about 13hh tall and about 7yo. He is sound and up to date on all, Neg coggins. He is black with two white pastern markings and a blaze, star and with snip. No Pony attitude. VERY sweet and LOVES the kids. No spook. Placed in blues in walk trot hunter/jumper classes. He also attended 4-H camp with my daughter. Zorro might have been an Amish cart pony at one point(per previous owner). He has cute movement and a pretty head carriage. Zorro will ONLY go to a good family. We need to downsize and really don't want to sell. Asking $800 but negotiable to the right home! Won't find a cuter pony with the talent to learn! SOLD Email questions. (01-12/02-12)

10yo Registered 16hh Flashy Paint Tobiano Gelding

MUST SELL to good home. PRICE REDUCED! Can you mark my ad as Sold Thanks! (2-1/3-1)

Cherokee is a Black and white 10yo Medicine Hat Paint gelding. Great trail horse - must sacrifice. Good beginner horse. Loves people and attention. Loads easy, stands well for farrier. Asking $1600. Additional photos available. SOLD (11-2/12-2)

Registered Tennessee Walker gelding. No vices, extremely fast, agile, big motor. Shown and won. Numerous trail rides, stands for farrior, bathes, clips, loads. Great ground manners. Very sweet natured and kind. Smoothest ground covering gait. Flashy mover. Will go all day. Not for a beginner too fast. SOLD "Horse news worked again!" Asking $2800obo,. (9-23/10-23)

Chief-Paint Gelding 14.2hh, 13yo. sweet, calm, beautiful trail horse will make a great beginners or childs pony, or if you're just looking for a good trail horse for youself, he's a joy to be around!  very personable and loves attention. $1500 to an approved loving home only. SOLD (8-12/9-12)

5yo red gelding mule. Mountains, beach, trails, Broke to death. Rides little kids, does lessons. No vices. 15.1hh, 1000lbs. Just a good all around mule. Good for farrior, vet, etc. Stand for mounting and dismounting. No meanness!!! Asking $2500obo. SOLD Please mark the mule sold.  He sold really quick. (7-31/8-31)