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Hugo MN 55038-9340
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The American Saddlebred
The American Saddlebred is a distinctive breed whose presence makes it America's premiere show horse. Featuring long, arched necks, alert and expressive eyes, and forward ears, Saddlebreds move with balance and high-stepping style. They have earned a reputation for their animation, elegance and alert presence in show arenas across the country.
Characteristics
Saddlebreds range in size from 15 to 17 hands and weigh between 1,000 to 2,000 lbs. They come in almost every color since registration is based on pedigree rather than color restriction. The head and eye of the ideal Saddlebred should project refinement, intelligence and energy. Their long, sloping pasterns provide a comfortable spring to their ride. Saddlebred owners appreicate their winning personality. Alert, curious and happy, Saddlebreds are really people-oriented.
If you want to see our Saddlebreds in action, come visit Hardwood Creek Farm or check out our calendar of upcoming shows where our Saddlereds and Morgans will compete for ribbons in a wide range of classes.
Morgan Horses in History: Rienzi
Morgan horses earned an illustrious reputation in the Civil War for strength, endurance, and steady nerves under fire. The most famous Morgan of all was General Sheridan's black charger Rienzi. Learn more about his exploits that were celebrated in paintings and a poem by Thomas Buchanan.
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Located on 30 acres of lush pasture in Hugo, Minnesota, Hardwood Creek Farm is a full-service training, showing and lesson operation specializing in Morgan and Saddlebred horses. Our amenities include a heated barn with over 50 stalls, spacious indoor arena, tack room, and observation window. Lyle and Colleen Wick, the owners and trainers, are uncompromising in their goal to provide an ethical, safe, family-oriented environment that ensures safety and proper training of both horse and rider. Their exceptional qualifications and expertise are instrumental in their success at regional and national shows where their entries have won numerous ribbons, including many national and world championships.
Horses for Sale
This five-year old American Saddlebred Bay gelding stands at 17 hands. He has shown succesfully in Park Pleasure in 2009 and 2010. He is now ready to take an amateur or Junior Exhibitor to the winner's circle. His size, quality and animation give him a real presence in the arena!
Sire: Haven's Hero, Dam: Magic Talk
She Ain't Much
2003 Bay Mare
(Reedann's Top Gun x A Ravishing Phind)
This is a proven show mare with multiple wins in the Open Park division. She is ready to continue her show career with an Amateur or Junior Exhibitor. A big square trot like this mare has is invaluable. Show her now, breed her later.
County Treasure X
Callaway’s Small Talk
“Big” is a BIG 2 year old Saddlebred gelding. Beautiful dark brown and flashy, he is broke to ride and drive.
This beautifiul black Morgan 4-year old gelding debuted at the North Star Morgan Americana in Park Harness. He will be showing under saddle and in harness in 2010. He's extremely sporty with a great attitude and excellent confirmation.
Callaway’s the Gipper X
Callaway’s Above the Fold
This 2005 American Saddlebred mare has been shown lightly and to much success. Taking on some of the best horses in the Midwest, she is proving she has what it takes to be a contender in the pleasure or park division.
Stonecroft Byzantine X
Gaiden
This big, go-forward bay mare rides and drives beautifully and has already won a National Championship. She is ready for an amateur to take her to the winner's circle in English pleasure.
Ben's Rhapsody X
Kristkroft Keepsake
This 2003 Bay Morgan gelding is a very competitive show horse who won Reserve World Champion in Amateur Pleasure Driving (2008) and Reserve Grand National Champion Youth English Pleasure Finals (2009).
Haven’s Hero X
A Ravishing Phind
This bay mare is really eye-catching. She has a big animated trot and is all show horse.
Stonecroft Byzantine X
En Ovation NKS)
This gorgeous bay mare has already shown great promise by winning 2009 Reserve Champion Open English Pleasure at the North Star Americana (Alyssa Wick, rider).