Thal Quarter Horses For Sale

Horse Selection Philosophy - Dr. Thal

As an equine veterinarian and lifelong horseman, I am often dismayed by what I see as a loss of the valuable and critical qualities of horse breeds because breeders select for characteristics of questionable value.  This has certainly happened to the Quarter Horse breed.  Examples include show halter horse breeders that select for pretty heads and huge musculature, sacrificing bone, foot and brains.  The cutting horse industry has selected for very small horses with little foot and bone, and many of them develop lameness issues when asked to perform at expected levels.

My breeding program is about getting back to the basics.  I have historically crossed my broodmares with specific sires that have resulted in a progeny well built for general use, pleasure and Western performance.  I start with Foundation Quarter Horse lines that have a history of time-tested performance and characteristics I personally favor including:

• Heavy bone and boxy thick joints.
• Heavy large feet with thick hoof walls and normal hoof conformation.
• Strong, medium to short backed horses, with long athletic necks that tie high into the chest.
• No angular limb, flexural deformities or other limb abnormalities.
• Healthy, sound horses – no lameness.
• Sensitivity, intelligence, trainability.
• A natural disposition towards work/performance.

When I am not practicing veterinary medicine, I like to start these horses myself.  I have started young horses since I was 12 years old.  Unfortunately, the pressures of life in the last few years have taken me away from them, and many of these horses have grown-up without much training.  I stopped breeding horses in 2007 because of the surplus of unwanted horses and the poor market.

The older horses that I have started have good ground manners, are trusting but respectful and have the basics under saddle.  See my commentary for each individual horse for specific information about disposition and potential.

My horses have lived most of their lives on the range at 7,000 feet elevation at our family ranch in Northern New Mexico.  All of them have done well on rocky ground and native grasses with little supplementation.  The young horses are raised on pasture, not pampered in a stall. I bring individual horses to our Santa Fe facility periodically for training.  I currently have several horses in Santa Fe that I am training.  If you are interested, give us a call to set up an appointment to see them.

Horses For Sale

- Jewels Poco Pistol -

1997 Bay Mare.  Have a look at these lines.  This pretty mare is registered in the National Foundation Quarter Horse Association.  She is incredibly well-bred: King’s Pistol, Poco Bueno, Doc O’Lena, Freckles Royal.  I have had several foals out of this mare and have been very pleased.  She is a riding horse for the right person.  14.3hh/1050 lbs. $1,500.00

- Flying X Credit -

2003 Sorrel Mare.  Registered as a sorrel, but heavily roaned out.  This refined mare is extremely smart and trainable.  On the top side, she is a daughter of Flying X 6.  On the bottom side, she is a granddaughter of Genuine Credit, who is a grandson of Genuine Doc.  Both lines are extremely sharp, sensitive performers.  Recently started under saddle and she is doing great.  This mare has real potential for reining or cutting.  15 hh/1000 lbs. $4,000.00

- June Jessieblackburn -

2002 Dark Bay Mare.  Gorgeous and gentle with classic QH head, neck and hip.  This mare has a modest pigeon toe on the left foot.  She has never been lame and should hold up well for pleasure or ranch use.  She is being started under saddle at 9 years old and is doing great.  She goes back to Docs Hickory on the bottom side.  14.3 hh/1150 lbs. $3,500.00

- Four Plum Ginella -

2002 Red Roan Mare.  Haythorn bred going back to King, Poco Tivio, and a granddaughter of Tanquery Gin.  Great, sweet and gentle mare.  Athletic and willing. Has about 40 rides and she is doing great under saddle.  She would make a great trail horse.  15.1 hh/1150 lbs. $4,500.00

- Four Shy Chex -

2002 Sorrel Mare.  A big-bodied very well bred foundation type mare that I purchased from the Haythorn Ranch.  She is very gentle and could still make an excellent pleasure horse or Foundation bred brood mare.  Halter-broke only.  15.2 hh/1200 lbs. $800.00

- My Peppy Luna -

2001 Sorrel Mare.  One of the riding mares that I am very fond of.  A daughter of a reining stallion Peppy Sol Anson out of the same favorite mare as Bugs Phoebe.  I will keep her as a riding mare unless someone really wants her and it is the right fit.  She has produced a single great son.  15.1 hh/1100 lbs. $6,500.00

- Bugs Phoebe -

1996 Sorrel Mare.  Large sorrel mare with lots of chrome.  She has been my main riding horse.  Race bred on top and foundation bred CS Ranch on the bottom.  I raised her and her mother from foals.  She is excellent under saddle.  She will stop and spin.  She is incredibly gentle and kind and would make everything from a kids horse to the ultimate pleasure or trail mare, and just about anything else.  15.3 hh/1200 lbs. $5,000.00

- Fancy San Ico -

2002 Sorrel Mare.  Beautiful large but refined foundation Leo bred sorrel mare.  Would make an excellent Foundation bred brood mare or pleasure horse.  She could still have potential as a Western performer, especially roping, but will require some work and experience to train.  15.3 hh/1200 lbs. $2,000.00

- Pistols Dunit - SOLD

2005 Bay Mare.  Kind and very trainable bay mare, currently only halter broke. She is a thick strong barreled mare with solid conformation.  She has potential for general pleasure, reining, roping or a general ranch horse.  $4,000.00

- FF Joy Pal -

2003 Sorrel Mare.  Haythorn bred, incredibly athletic powerful Foundation bred mare with an edge.  For an experienced rider and trainer only.  She could still make an amazing head horse or ranch horse.  15.2 hh/1250 lbs. $1,500.00

- High Subscription - SOLD

2002 Red Dun Mare.  Granddaughter of Docs Prescription and High Brow Hickory.  A real scorcher.  This mare is bred to perform and lives up to that.  This one I plan to keep unless someone really wants her and it is a good match.  She is highly intelligent and trainable.  She has been ridden about 40 times and shows incredible athletic potential.  She could make a very athletic all around ranch horse, and could still be taught to cut or rein.  14.1 hh/950 lbs. $7,000.00

- Playing Safaris Robin -

2000 Sorrel Mare.  This mare’s pedigree speaks for itself.  She has produced several outstanding progeny.  14.3 hh/1050 lbs. $4,000.00

- Lunas Night Train -

2007 Sorrel Gelding.  Exceptional gelding out of one of my favorite mares.  He lacks color but has everything else going for him, he is extremely gentle and trainable.  He has been ridden about 20 times and is doing great.  15 hh/1000 lbs. $5,000.00

- DJ Miss Credit -

2005 Buckskin Mare.  An outstanding daughter of A Dandy Rawhide out of a Genuine Credit daughter.  I am really high on this mare.  She is gorgeous, athletic and intelligent.  I am just starting to ride her and I am impressed.  15.2 hh/1200 lbs. $7,000.00

Terms of Sale

I have a strong interest in ensuring that my horses are matched with the right buyer.  I strongly urge all potential buyers to secure a purchase exam from another experienced equine veterinarian.  I look forward to developing a relationship with the new owner, and will always be available to discuss any issues that may arise.

Doug Thal and his father, Alan Thal, out for a ride on the family ranch.
Alan Thal rode steeplechase in South Africa before immigrating to the
United States.  He is pictured above at the age of 82 and below at the age of 19.