Sippin On Cherie
Barn Name: "Brave"
Brave ( X WR This Cats Smart) is a 2020 filly, born here at the ranch. Her dam, Cherie, is a daughter of Grays Starlight.
This filly has a lot of bone, size, and athleticism. She's NCHA and Breeders Invitational nominated. She spent 11 months training Erin Taormino (NRCHA) & will now move over to our family division in January 2023, where she will continue with cow horse training, and begin VRH.
Victory checks
Barn Name: "Moxie"
Moxie ( x I'm Countin Checks) is a 2020 filly, born here at the ranch. Her dam, Lily, is a daughter of High Brow Cat.
This filly is extremely intelligent & as "cowy" as they come. She's NCHA foal/stallion program nominated. She spent 11 months training with Hayden Upton (NCHA) & will now move over to our family division in January 2023, where she will continue cutting and be developed all around.
Leevon Helm
Barn Name: "Elton"
Elton ( X Stevie Rey Von) is a 2019 colt, purchased as a yearling from the breeder via the NRCHA bloodstock sale. He has completed 2 years of cow horse training & is coming home to transition to our family program.
He stands 14.2hh, & is extremely quiet/willing. He will make an awesome non-pro horse for NRCHA or VRH!
king sterling
Barn Name: "Sterling"
Sterling is a 2016 registered Sport Horse, standing 16.3hh. This gorgeous gelding is athletic, smart & can go in any direction.
He is experienced in Equine Trail Sport Competition (consistently placing top 5 + high point earner), working cows & in the arena. He's also well traveled around the country; he settles into new places easily.
Sterling's gates are purposeful but not hurried. He's a beautiful mover & is fun to watch.
LV Lily rose's mr red
Barn Name: "Mr Red"
Mr Red is an outstanding 2018 registered Gypsy Vanner gelding. He is a Chestnut Sabino, with the perfect amount of hair for a Gypsy (it's manageable!) and has a user friendly size standing 14.1hh. He also has a more slim/athletic frame; so your hips will thank you.
He competes regularly with Equine Trail Sport (ranked 3rd in the USA among Gypsy Vanners!), packs into the Utah mountains, and travels extensively around the country as a "clinicians horse". He has a very quiet mind & gentle nature. He's been a pleasure to start under saddle & train.
Follow us on IG: @drafts.8d or @8d.ranch to watch him day-to-day.
Loki's gabriel of savage farms
Barn Name: "Gabe"
Gabe is a 2020 Chestnut Tobiano registered Gypsy Vanner gelding.
This handsome colt should mature around 15hh. He is silly, willing & smart. And is already ranked #5 in the USA for in-hand competition, at Equine Trail Sport (among registered Gypsy Vanners).
We purchased him from the breeder as a long-yearling, and we look forward to brining him along over the years!
Follow us on IG: @drafts.8d or @8d.ranch to watch him day-to-day.
Mister Mister
Barn Name: "Mister"
Mister is a 2020 bay roan draft cross. Registration pending.
He already stands 16hh! His personality & sweetness are as big as he will be in size... we love having him around the ranch.
He's already dabbling with Equine Trail Sport (in-hand) & has about 6 rides on him. All of which has been received with a joyful & calm attitude.
We purchased him from his breeder as a long-yearling, and we look forward to brining him along over the years!
Follow us on IG: @drafts.8d or @8d.ranch to watch him day-to-day.
future 8D horses
The majority of our performance + family horses are bred/born right here on the ranch. When we do purchase youngsters, the breeders are vetted as we want to bring the best quality minds/athleticism to both of our divisions of horses.
In addition to these horses above, we have many others ranging from being in-utero, weanling to yearlings, who are home-grown. Follow us on social media to watch them grow up and begin their training adventures!
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Pictured: Farrah, 2022 blue roan filly. Clydesdale x AQHA bred at 8D Ranch. Photo Credit: Kris Getzie &/or Malaika Dixon
