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* Horses with asterisk in front of their name were purchased as Prospect Horses directly from the track.
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* Former Prospect Horses bought directly from the track or trainer.
* Prospect Horses are horses that were bought from our Web site photos and a vet check. Read "How to Buy a Prospect Horse" for more information.
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Grayboo and Amanda - April 2007. We are just as happy as they are when we receive their videos, photos and updates. Grayboo was a favorite of Elizabeth's when he was at Bits & Bytes Farm.
Fizzicus and his mom finally getting to enjoy each other. Amanda's riding was cut short by surgeries in both November and January so Elizabeth started Fizzicus for her at the farm. Click here to see a video of Fizzicus created by his dad David.
Elizabeth's first ride on a former Prospect Horse For Sale "Singsong" real name:
Sing D Song - March 18, 2007
Show Master and his new mom, Halliea. Thanks for your help - You and Becky are amazing and have such an eye. Two times now! Everyone should really listen to her opinion- or else they may miss out!
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Halliea Milner buyer of two Prospect Horses For Sale.
February 2007
Fame for a Day with his mom Gloria Coleman. October 2006
Thank you for this site......It so inspires me to become not only a better rider, but a more humble human being. I love reading these amazing stories of chance, luck, love, passion, commitment, and God's amazing grace. Bits & Bytes Farm "Success Stories" is a best seller in my mind. We had such a great time at the clinic! I wish that we could live closer because Marc and I feel that our true horse family is at Bits & Bytes Farm!
-- Gloria Coleman and Fame for a Day
Got Um Smoke Um and Amy Macintire. October 2006
Just to let you know, at every event I've been to, some random person recognizes Smokey from your website. We always have a great conversation, and it makes Smokey feel like a celebrity. He is getting a big head. You are becoming very well known in the eventing world because of the high quality horses you continue to sell.
Amy and Smoke Ums
Sing D Song was a Prospect Horse for Sale. Grey horses sell fast! Read Sing D Song's Success Stories.
Vicky Vicky Vicky with Robin - April 14, 2006
Vicky Vicky Vicky and Artic Vic have the same mom Artic Vicky. - March 19, 2006
She is currently with a rescue organization in Lexington, KY.
Big Money and Gertjan van Roekel were pirate twins at our Halloween Costume Party. October 29, 2005
Two Thumbs Up with mom Marie van Roekel. Marie bought Two Thumbs Up as a Prospect Horse directly from his trainer with the help of Bits & Bytes Farm.
Mary Jo's girls. Meg and Lylle - September 2005
Visit Ikon's Success Stories page. Ikon is shared by dad Jeff and daughter Beth (sister of Amy - Got Um Smoke Um) Beth has been competing Ikon and Got Um Smoke Um have gone him to college with their moms.
Visit Ikon's Success Stories page.
Grayboo and Amanda Cunefare. June 2006
Elizabeth's Note: We ask that you do not change a horse's name as the former owners, trainers and riders can follow their successes by searching the Internet on the horses' names. We have had breeders, grooms, riders and former owners find their former horses listed on our Web site. They have contacted us to let us know how happy they are that their favorite horse is safe and has not gone to slaughter.
PS It is also supposed to be bad luck to change a horse's name. Barn names can be changed but the horse should always be shown under the registered name.
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She seems very quiet/laid back and a little shy but definitely curious! In fact, we got to see just how quiet she is when the shipper came in a truck to big to get back to the farm(she was supposed to transfer to a 3-4 horse in Ocala). They decided to unload her about 1/2 mile away and Andre(my trainer) walked her the rest of the way! Just a Parelli halter, no chain! He said she was interested in everything but walked like a lady the whole way! What a good girl! |
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So far she likes being groomed, LOVES her ears being scratched, and has decided that carrots are a really good thing!(She's still not sure about apples though!). I will keep in touch and let you know of our progress.
I so look forward to working with her
she is everything I hoped for! Thank you for all of your help,
I'm so glad I made that phone call! And if this ends up on the
website, I'd like to say to anyone "on the fence" ,
do not hesitate to pick up the phone!
These are beautiful, amazing horses so
deserving of a second chance and, you,
Elizabeth, made it very easy and put my mind at ease right away about buying
a horse sight unseen. Your knowledge, experience, great connections(Lauren
and Dr. Lorito were awesome!) made the entire process smooth
and easy. Thanks again and I will write again soon.
Staci Tomacari
I just read about Austin's Wolf's hoof issues, and want to share a hoof wrapping technique I learned this summer. My old TB got an abscess, so we had to do the soaking and wrapping routine. The woman who has been riding him suggested I use a disposable diaper as the padding, and it worked like a CHARM! You basically put the diaper over the foot (with the leg holes on the sides of the hoof, padding completely covering the sole and up the front wall and over the back heels), and fasten the stretchy velcro tabs around the pastern. Then you can put on Vetwrap and/or duct tape around the hoof to hold it steady and add strength at the sole and wall area. My horses are out at pasture, and that wrap stayed on overnight (granted, it wasn't muddy) and it wasn't restrictive above the hoof. I also used disposable swim diapers with similar results. I swear by it now!
HI!
A quick note to let you know that Whozierhurry (Kolibri) is doing well--- the vet has been out to check his foot and pack it everyday because of the darn nail getting too close, but we caught it immediately and it shouldnt be a big deal. Everyone that takes a look at this guy thinks he is very handsome! I am using this "downtime" to give massages (which he LOVES) and put on the bridle and saddle and generally get him used to all sorts of these new things. (But it is not seeming necessary...he lets me do anything). Everyone marvels at how quiet and well behaved he is. He makes my 6yo warmblood from Germany look bad!!! In fact, because he is SO good, it has made me realize I have some work to do on the other horse with her ground manners!
I have been reading some of the other success stories of horses recently sold and realized these people's experiences matched my own and I wanted to chime in to iterate that buying from you (from another country no less) was straightforward, easy, and most importantly, resulted in gettting a wonderful horse. You and Becky have held my hand throughout everything and I feel like I have two new friends!
I check your website regularly and am amazed at the quality of the horses....Like I said, after reading a few of the other success stories, I wanted to add my two cents for anyone out there wondering if going this route is for them. If after reading the information on your website, they feel that an OTTB might be a good partner, I would HIGHLY recommend going through you. Whozierhurry has the looks, temperment, build and mind that I was looking for in a prospect. I am excited to start working with him!
Thank you again! I will be sending pictures this weekend!
Sincerely,
Laura Southard
Orlando, FL
Guadalajara, Mexico
". . . we are so excited about Grayboo’s progress! He is such a wonderful horse and quite the character. Amanda and Grayboo really are a good match and she loves him very much."
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Read Shannon Darby's story about buying Missilery as a Bits & Bytes Farm Prospect Horse for sale.
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