THANKS-A-LOT Farm Horses, Miniature Horses, & Ponies

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The following beautiful equine horses and ponies are currently offered for sale. Please call for more information. Please click on the photos to see them enlarged. Remember that our site is continually updated, so click on RELOAD or REFRESH to be sure to enjoy the latest news and pictures! PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE THE MANY PICTURES LOAD!
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Martini is a 14.2 hand (USEF permanent pony height card) 8 year old bay tobiano pinto mare for sale. Martini qualified for the 2010 USEF Pony Finals in the Large Green Pony Hunter division with a reserve champion at her first "A" show. Martini is extremely brave and trustworthy- she will jump anything you point her at and is very safe. She behaves the same at a show as she does at home, and needs no lunging, schooling, or warm-up. She is very scopey and has a huge step and jump. She has perfect manners and is sound and healthy. She is a classy pony with an elegant look. She is also excellent on the trails and road. Price range $20,000 to $30,000. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068. You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa).

Berfy is a 17 hand 10 year old registered Thoroughbred brown gelding for sale. He is absolutely stunning to look at, with a tiny, beautiful head, an arched neck, and correct, muscular body. Berfy is a maternal brother to Wild Delight, who was owned and competed by Robert Costello in 2005 and 2006 to win the Morven Park Horse Trials at the Advanced level, place 6th at Fair Hill CCI***, and place 2nd at the American Eventing Championships at the Intermediate level. Berfy has competed at the Beginner Novice level at USEA rated events, and has also competed in the Baby Green division at USEF "A" hunter shows. Berfy is very brave, keen, and loves to jump. Berfy has perfect manners and is always a gentleman. He will be a wonderful eventer, but could also be a fun jumper for someone. He has automatic lead changes and a very soft mouth. He is sound and healthy. His owner is forced to sell him because of circumstance. Owner must sell now! $5,000 Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068. You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa).

Honey Of A Seven is a 16 hand 8 year old registered Appaloosa grey mare for sale. She is schooling training level dressage and jumps right around 2'6" courses. Honey has shown at local competitions her whole life, and is a sensible and quiet ride. She is also good on the trails, both alone and in company. She has good manners, both on the ground and under saddle. She goes in a snaffle for all riding, and is attentive to her rider. She has been ridden by children and is well-mannered. She is a good horse that always tries to please. She has been ridden both English and western. She would be an excellent eventer or Pony Club horse, but is also quiet enough to be a family horse. She is sound and healthy and priced to sell now. $5,000 Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068. You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa).

Pippen is a 4 year old 13.0 1/2 hand half Welsh cross bay gelding for sale. Pippen is extremely quiet and safe, and has no babyish 4 year old attitude. He is very sweet and lovable and always tries to please. He has very steady flatwork and is jumping 2' courses with child riders. He does not need adult schooling, as he is sensible and steady in all situations. At his first show, he was reserve champion. He was easy-going and brave; didn't even glance at the fences. He is very fancy with a tiny, dished face, beautiful neck, lovely conformation and a good stride. He has been ridden extensively on the roads and trails, and is very safe. Pippen will be a wonderful pony hunter that can take your child to the top. He is sound and healthy. Price range $5,000 to $15,000. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068. You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa).

Halo is a 12.1 hand 5 year old black grade gelding for sale. Halo is extremely refined and leggy. He is a huge mover, is very scopey and has beautiful form over fences. He easily puts in the horse step. He has automatic lead changes, and is schooling 2'3" courses with child riders. Halo has schooled 3', and has much more jump. This is a very talented little pony! He is very fancy- looks like a little horse. He is ridden by children, and is very safe. He has good manners. He is sound and healthy. Call for price. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068 (cell). You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa).

Glitterman (barn name: Gitato) is a 12.0 1/2 hand 7 year old Welsh Pony
gelding. He is a chestnut, with a blaze, 4 white socks and light flaxen
mane and tail. He is very refined and correct. He is an absolutely
gorgeous mover with a spectacular jump and huge step. He is qualified for the 2010 USEF Pony Finals in the Small Green Pony Hunter division, and has also qualified his rider for the Pony Medal. He has been Champion Green Pony hunter at his last two "A" shows. He is very brave and needs no warm-up. He is sound and healthy. Serious inquiries only. Price range $25,000 to $35,000. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068 (cell). You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa).

SOLD All the Gold (barn name: Rez) is a 14.1 1/2 hand 5 year old grade buckskin mare. Rez is a spectacular mover with a huge step and beautiful form over fences. She is very easy, needs no schooling, and has automatic lead changes. She will be a superstar. She has shown in several schooling/IHJA shows with top ribbons, champions, and always wins the hacks. In 2009, she showed at the Kentucky National "AA" show, getting top ribbons in the Children's Pony with a 13 year old rider, including second place in the hack. She is schooling 3' courses, and is completely honest, brave and easy. She will go to the top. This pony has the most beautiful trot imaginable, and an easy-going, mild temperament, as well. She does all work in a plain snaffle. She is sound, healthy, an easy keeper, and needs no maintenance. She is eligible green, and ready for the green division. Serious inquiries only. Call or email for price. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068. You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa). SOLD

The Mercedes Lady (barn name: Sadie), is a 14.1 1/2 hand (USEF permanent pony height card) 12 year old chestnut overo pinto mare for sale. Sadie has been showing with good ribbons in the Children's Pony and Large Pony hunter divisions at "A", "AA", and IHJA rated shows for years. Sadie is qualified for the 2010 USEF Pony Finals in the Large Pony Hunter division. She has been champion or reserve champion at her last three "AA" and "A" shows in the Regular Pony Hunter division. She has auto lead changes, and is completely brave and reliable. This pony has been there, done that. She schools training level dressage, has jumped around novice level cross country, is great on the trails and roads, has perfect manners. She is an adorable, sweet mare and knows her job well. Take her off the trailer and get right on- needs no prep, schooling, or warm-up. She is great both indoors and out. She is sound and healthy, needs no maintenance. Price range $25,000 to $35,000. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068. You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa).

SOLD Empire Maker (barn name: Boogie) is a 14.1 1/2 hand 4 year old 3/4 Thoroughbred, 1/4 Welsh Pony dark bay stallion for sale. Boogie has excellent conformation, rock-hard, straight legs and feet, a big, flat-kneed step, and a gorgeous, flowing technique over fences. He is intelligent and very sweet. He is walking, trotting, and cantering quietly under saddle, and is the easiest, most sensible and quietest pony we have ever worked with. He learns everything the first time, has an excellent work ethic, and is extremely trusting. Boogie has excellent bloodlines, on both the Thoroughbred and Welsh sides. He is sired by Wind in the Sky (Sky Classic x Before the Wind), and is out of Ananya (Gogarty x Dandardel Babe). He was bred become a top hunter or sport pony sire, but we have are concentrating on breeding purebred Thoroughbreds, so have decided to sell this lovely young pony. Boogie was bred with the idea of crossing him to small Welsh mares for fancy medium hunter ponies, but would also be an excellent cross with medium and large mares. He has sired one foal (Zain, now a yearling), who is fancy and correct. Please email or call for more pictures of Boogie, as well as his first foal, his sire, dam, and maternal grandparents. Pictures and information about Boogie's sire and maternal grandsire may be seen on our Stallions page. Boogie is absolutely a top hunter or sport pony sire prospect. The blurry conformation picture is currrent; the other conformation pictures were taken last fall. Boogie is priced to sell immediately (we need the space), and his price will increase with training. $3,000 Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068 (cell). You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa). SOLD

SOLD Jed is a 13.3 hand 14 year old black Mustang gelding for sale. He has been a Pony Club games pony, eventer (evented at the Novice level at local and rated events), and jumper. He has been there, done that. Jed is is a blast to ride and could teach your child a lot. He is an easy keeper (requires only hay and no shoes). He has excellent manners, and is currently being ridden by a child rider. No vices, great on the trails. This pony is a farm favorite, but we must sell him as we need the pasture space for yearling colts. Sound and healthy. To an excellent, approved home only. $5,000. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144. You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa). SOLD

• SOLD Colonel Shade (barn name: Jack), is a 15 hand 8 year old registered Quarter Horse bay gelding for sale. Jack is a very sweet, safe, quiet horse. He is schooling training level dressage and 2' courses. He is a big, pretty mover and has a very cute jump. He is a very, very quiet kick ride. He is not at all spooky, and is a snaffle ride at all times. He has been ridden by children and they love him; he never tries anything naughty. He would be a perfect Pony Club or event horse horse for someone; and excellent mother/daughter type of horse, with potential to take your child to the higher ratings/ levels. He also goes western and is excellent on the trails, and would be a wonderful family horse. He is completely sound and healthy. Priced to sell at $4,000. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068 (cell). You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa). SOLD

SOLD Host City is a 15.1 hand 5 year old registered Thoroughbred bay mare. This very cute mare schools training level dressage and jumps 2' courses. She is honest and brave over fences. She is learning her lead changes and is very willing. She is very safe and quiet and has good manners. She is often ridden by a 10 year old child both on the flat and over fences. Host is a cute mover with nice jumping form. Good on the trails, not spooky. She is sound, healthy and current on all care. Host would be a wonderful hunter, eventer, Pony Club or 4-H horse and is suitable for adults or children. Host has excellent manners and enjoys being ridden. $4,000 Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068 (cell). You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa). SOLD

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THANKS A Lot Farm is located in central Illinois. You can write to us at:
THANKS A Lot Farm
251 Denman Rd.
Carlock, IL 61725
Or call us at (309) 376-2144 or (309) 750-0068 (cell), or send us e-mail at: katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com)

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Martini is a 14.2 hand (USEF permanent pony height card) 8 year old bay tobiano pinto mare for sale. Martini qualified for the 2010 USEF Pony Finals in the Large Green Pony Hunter division with a reserve champion at her first "A" show. Martini is extremely brave and trustworthy- she will jump anything you point her at and is very safe. She behaves the same at a show as she does at home, and needs no lunging, schooling, or warm-up. She is very scopey and has a huge step and jump. She has perfect manners and is sound and healthy. She is a classy pony with an elegant look. She is also excellent on the trails and road. Price range $20,000 to $30,000. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068. You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa).
Berfy is a 17 hand 10 year old registered Thoroughbred brown gelding for sale. He is absolutely stunning to look at, with a tiny, beautiful head, an arched neck, and correct, muscular body. Berfy is a maternal brother to Wild Delight, who was owned and competed by Robert Costello in 2005 and 2006 to win the Morven Park Horse Trials at the Advanced level, place 6th at Fair Hill CCI***, and place 2nd at the American Eventing Championships at the Intermediate level. Berfy has competed at the Beginner Novice level at USEA rated events, and has also competed in the Baby Green division at USEF "A" hunter shows. Berfy is very brave, keen, and loves to jump. Berfy has perfect manners and is always a gentleman. He will be a wonderful eventer, but could also be a fun jumper for someone. He has automatic lead changes and a very soft mouth. He is sound and healthy. His owner is forced to sell him because of circumstance. Owner must sell now! $5,000 Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068. You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa).
Honey Of A Seven is a 16 hand 8 year old registered Appaloosa grey mare for sale. She is schooling training level dressage and jumps right around 2'6" courses. Honey has shown at local competitions her whole life, and is a sensible and quiet ride. She is also good on the trails, both alone and in company. She has good manners, both on the ground and under saddle. She goes in a snaffle for all riding, and is attentive to her rider. She has been ridden by children and is well-mannered. She is a good horse that always tries to please. She has been ridden both English and western. She would be an excellent eventer or Pony Club horse, but is also quiet enough to be a family horse. She is sound and healthy and priced to sell now. $5,000 Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068. You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa).
Pippen is a 4 year old 13.0 1/2 hand half Welsh cross bay gelding for sale. Pippen is extremely quiet and safe, and has no babyish 4 year old attitude. He is very sweet and lovable and always tries to please. He has very steady flatwork and is jumping 2' courses with child riders. He does not need adult schooling, as he is sensible and steady in all situations. At his first show, he was reserve champion. He was easy-going and brave; didn't even glance at the fences. He is very fancy with a tiny, dished face, beautiful neck, lovely conformation and a good stride. He has been ridden extensively on the roads and trails, and is very safe. Pippen will be a wonderful pony hunter that can take your child to the top. He is sound and healthy. Price range $5,000 to $15,000. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068. You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa).
Halo is a 12.1 hand 5 year old black grade gelding for sale. Halo is extremely refined and leggy. He is a huge mover, is very scopey and has beautiful form over fences. He easily puts in the horse step. He has automatic lead changes, and is schooling 2'3" courses with child riders. Halo has schooled 3', and has much more jump. This is a very talented little pony! He is very fancy- looks like a little horse. He is ridden by children, and is very safe. He has good manners. He is sound and healthy. Call for price. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068 (cell). You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa).
Glitterman (barn name: Gitato) is a 12.0 1/2 hand 7 year old Welsh Pony gelding. He is a chestnut, with a blaze, 4 white socks and light flaxen mane and tail. He is very refined and correct. He is an absolutely gorgeous mover with a spectacular jump and huge step. He is qualified for the 2010 USEF Pony Finals in the Small Green Pony Hunter division, and has also qualified his rider for the Pony Medal. He has been Champion Green Pony hunter at his last two "A" shows. He is very brave and needs no warm-up. He is sound and healthy. Serious inquiries only. Price range $25,000 to $35,000. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068 (cell). You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa).
SOLD All the Gold (barn name: Rez) is a 14.1 1/2 hand 5 year old grade buckskin mare. Rez is a spectacular mover with a huge step and beautiful form over fences. She is very easy, needs no schooling, and has automatic lead changes. She will be a superstar. She has shown in several schooling/IHJA shows with top ribbons, champions, and always wins the hacks. In 2009, she showed at the Kentucky National "AA" show, getting top ribbons in the Children's Pony with a 13 year old rider, including second place in the hack. She is schooling 3' courses, and is completely honest, brave and easy. She will go to the top. This pony has the most beautiful trot imaginable, and an easy-going, mild temperament, as well. She does all work in a plain snaffle. She is sound, healthy, an easy keeper, and needs no maintenance. She is eligible green, and ready for the green division. Serious inquiries only. Call or email for price. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068. You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa). SOLD
The Mercedes Lady (barn name: Sadie), is a 14.1 1/2 hand (USEF permanent pony height card) 12 year old chestnut overo pinto mare for sale. Sadie has been showing with good ribbons in the Children's Pony and Large Pony hunter divisions at "A", "AA", and IHJA rated shows for years. Sadie is qualified for the 2010 USEF Pony Finals in the Large Pony Hunter division. She has been champion or reserve champion at her last three "AA" and "A" shows in the Regular Pony Hunter division. She has auto lead changes, and is completely brave and reliable. This pony has been there, done that. She schools training level dressage, has jumped around novice level cross country, is great on the trails and roads, has perfect manners. She is an adorable, sweet mare and knows her job well. Take her off the trailer and get right on- needs no prep, schooling, or warm-up. She is great both indoors and out. She is sound and healthy, needs no maintenance. Price range $25,000 to $35,000. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068. You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa).
SOLD Empire Maker (barn name: Boogie) is a 14.1 1/2 hand 4 year old 3/4 Thoroughbred, 1/4 Welsh Pony dark bay stallion for sale. Boogie has excellent conformation, rock-hard, straight legs and feet, a big, flat-kneed step, and a gorgeous, flowing technique over fences. He is intelligent and very sweet. He is walking, trotting, and cantering quietly under saddle, and is the easiest, most sensible and quietest pony we have ever worked with. He learns everything the first time, has an excellent work ethic, and is extremely trusting. Boogie has excellent bloodlines, on both the Thoroughbred and Welsh sides. He is sired by Wind in the Sky (Sky Classic x Before the Wind), and is out of Ananya (Gogarty x Dandardel Babe). He was bred become a top hunter or sport pony sire, but we have are concentrating on breeding purebred Thoroughbreds, so have decided to sell this lovely young pony. Boogie was bred with the idea of crossing him to small Welsh mares for fancy medium hunter ponies, but would also be an excellent cross with medium and large mares. He has sired one foal (Zain, now a yearling), who is fancy and correct. Please email or call for more pictures of Boogie, as well as his first foal, his sire, dam, and maternal grandparents. Pictures and information about Boogie's sire and maternal grandsire may be seen on our Stallions page. Boogie is absolutely a top hunter or sport pony sire prospect. The blurry conformation picture is currrent; the other conformation pictures were taken last fall. Boogie is priced to sell immediately (we need the space), and his price will increase with training. $3,000 Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068 (cell). You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa). SOLD

SOLD Jed is a 13.3 hand 14 year old black Mustang gelding for sale. He has been a Pony Club games pony, eventer (evented at the Novice level at local and rated events), and jumper. He has been there, done that. Jed is is a blast to ride and could teach your child a lot. He is an easy keeper (requires only hay and no shoes). He has excellent manners, and is currently being ridden by a child rider. No vices, great on the trails. This pony is a farm favorite, but we must sell him as we need the pasture space for yearling colts. Sound and healthy. To an excellent, approved home only. $5,000. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144. You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa). SOLD
• SOLD Colonel Shade (barn name: Jack), is a 15 hand 8 year old registered Quarter Horse bay gelding for sale. Jack is a very sweet, safe, quiet horse. He is schooling training level dressage and 2' courses. He is a big, pretty mover and has a very cute jump. He is a very, very quiet kick ride. He is not at all spooky, and is a snaffle ride at all times. He has been ridden by children and they love him; he never tries anything naughty. He would be a perfect Pony Club or event horse horse for someone; and excellent mother/daughter type of horse, with potential to take your child to the higher ratings/ levels. He also goes western and is excellent on the trails, and would be a wonderful family horse. He is completely sound and healthy. Priced to sell at $4,000. Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068 (cell). You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa). SOLD
SOLD Host City is a 15.1 hand 5 year old registered Thoroughbred bay mare. This very cute mare schools training level dressage and jumps 2' courses. She is honest and brave over fences. She is learning her lead changes and is very willing. She is very safe and quiet and has good manners. She is often ridden by a 10 year old child both on the flat and over fences. Host is a cute mover with nice jumping form. Good on the trails, not spooky. She is sound, healthy and current on all care. Host would be a wonderful hunter, eventer, Pony Club or 4-H horse and is suitable for adults or children. Host has excellent manners and enjoys being ridden. $4,000 Contact Katrina or Alyssa Schmitt at (309)376-2144 (home) or (309)750-0068 (cell). You can also email us at katrina@thanksalotfarm.com (E-mail may be sent to Katrina or Alyssa). SOLD