Buyer Information!
Appointments:
Appointments:
- If interested, please contact for our current availability. We are a private facility and only show horses for sale by appointment.
- We added bookings to our Facebook page HERE if you would like to set an appointment up after messaging with us, choosing one or multiple times/dates you're available and we will accept whichever works best that we have available. Our hours and days are shown on the booking choices, and it'll send you and us reminders about an upcoming appointment!
- Due to the horses and your safety, appointments are weather permitted. We will not show sales horses in heavy snowfall, icey conditions, storms, or rain. Appointments will be rescheduled if need be.
- You are REQUIRED to wear a helmet and appropriate riding apparel (long pants, boots with a heel) if you wish to try out one of our broke horses for sale. You will NOT be test riding a sales horse at your appointment if you're not prepared or refuse to wear a helmet.
- We do not hold horses unless a PPE, Coggins, or Health certificate is in process and there is a planned purchase. We're on a first come, first serve basis. First with cash in hand gets the horse.
- We do not do trades and we do not do trials.
- We only allow the potential buyer and/or trainer to test ride the horse.
- Cash only to prevent scamming. No checks or any other type of payment will be taken. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Vet checks, Coggins, and Health Certificate can be provided at buyer's cost. (We will provide you our local vets contact information, or you can find one of your choice, and set up an appointment. We will make anything work with dates/times. Keep in mind, it takes approximately 2 weeks for Coggins to get back from our local vets. An appointment set up ahead of time before transportation is a must.
- We do not take payments on sales horses.
- Transportation is the responsibility of the buyer. We do not provide transport.
- We do not board horses after purchase. It is expected that said horse will be picked up within a week of purchase or results for Coggins, Health certificate, or PPE to come back. Plan transportation accordingly.
- We do not recommend haulers as we do not know that many reputable haulers. We personally do not haul in or ship out of state ourselves very often and we too have to do as much research to find the right hauler at that time.
- We will only sell to out of state buyers if you're willing to come take a look at the horse in person. We would like to meet you and want to make sure you're interested in the horse after seeing them in person.
- Horse must be paid for in full before leaving the property, in cash.
- Any other necessities for travel out of state is the responsibility of the buyer. Keep in mind, it takes approximately 2 weeks for Coggins to get back from our local vets, an appointment set up ahead of time before transportation is a must.
Additional Information:
Please keep in mind:
Our Barn Rules:
- Our appointments are weather dependent. We do not show in dangerous conditions, such as heavy snowfall, ice, storms, etc.
- All horses are UTD on vaccinations, worming, and farrier.
- We do ask that you bring your own halter and lead rope if you decide to purchase, if possible, thank you!
- Prices are subject to change and will naturally increase with training.
- We do not sell to minors. Parents must be in contact with us first and in person at the time of meeting the horse or test riding.
- We're not very open to negotiations unless it is stated within the ad. All of our horses are owned and ridden by a trainer who puts consistent time into each and every single one. They receive a lot more training and ride time than their price already reflects, especially our homebred horses.
Please keep in mind:
- Our animal's wellbeing is more important than getting them sold and a good fit is a must. Due to misunderstanding, some of our horses will be up for sale for a couple of years before we decide on the appropriate home so, please do not expect that an appointment means you're for sure the right fit and you will be bringing that horse home with you. If we do not feel you're a good fit, we will let this be known.
- We also tend to take horses off the sales list here and there if there isn't enough interest immediately and decide to keep them for our current riding season for someone in particular. They may come back up for sale by winter (So don't hesitate to ask if you've been watching a particular horse and they're not still listed).
- Due to harsh handling by previous potential buyers, we do not allow people to do groundwork with our sale horses prior to purchase on our property. Unless you're willing to be instructed on how to do groundwork the way they have been trained here. We're more than happy to show you the horse's groundwork as it has been trained to do or show you how to do so yourself.
- We do not specifically sell kid broke horses. While we might think a horse may be wonderfully suitable for a kid, it doesn't mean it'll be wonderfully suited for every kid. We try to stay away from the "kid safe" label. No horse is bomb proof. If we feel they may have potential for it, it will be listed.
- We do not offer trials, returns, or leases on any of our sales horses. We do not know what you have done with the horse physically or mentally after it has left our farm, and we refuse to take that chance. We appreciate anyone who takes the time to thoroughly research and prepare themselves for buying a horse whether that is the specific breed, history, or any future plans you may have before deciding to purchase. We do not push sales!
- Please do not show up to our facility and start doing whatever you please, we will send you home. If you would like to see a horse being caught and straight out from the pasture, please mention so ahead of time and we will have them in a pasture and allow you to go catch the horse yourself. We want you to get the full picture, but this is not your property to do as you please. (This means NO entering pastures, barns, stalls, etc. without permission!)
- It helps greatly to learn as much as we can about what you're looking for and your experience in the horse world to ensure a good life for our horses and a good fit for yourself. We love to hear from every potential buyer! So please don't hesitate to ask as many questions as you feel is necessary, we really do not mind!
- We tend to have a few homebred horses available for sale a year or projects taken in to train and re-home. Feel free to come chat or ask any questions you may have! If you'd like to stay more in contact feel free to follow our Facebook page here: Spirit Creek Arabians or message us!
- If you have purchased from us, Celeste is always willing to stay in contact with a new owner for any questions they may have on training or if help is needed.
- We do not mind trying to advertise or rehome previous horses we have already sold so don't be afraid to ask! Many times, we have bought or taken them back. They still mean a lot to us after they leave, we want the best for them! Plus, many times, we have several previously interested persons in that specific horse that would love the opportunity to buy them!
Our Barn Rules:
- ALL riders or persons handling a horse must sign a release form beforehand.
- We are a private facility. We are only open to the public by appointment.
- Any horse on the property whether that is ours, a clients, or your own, are NOT allowed to be handled or worked with without being instructed to.
- Smoking is NOT permitted anywhere at our facility which includes cigarettes, weed, vapes.
- Alcohol is NOT permitted on our property.
- Minors must be supervised by their parent or legal guardians at ALL times and are not allowed to run all over.
- If you or anyone in relation to you is here to see a horse for sale or receive riding lessons, please remain within sight or in your car.
- All riders must wear appropriate riding apparel.
- We consider appropriate riding apparel to be:
- Jeans, leggings, fitness leggings, or breeches
- Riding boots with a heel at least 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch heal.
- Certified riding helmet
- We consider appropriate riding apparel to be:
- Any behaviors or actions whether that is on the ground or in the saddle that would put yourself, someone else, or any of our animals in harm's way or danger will result in an immediate escort and ban from our facility.
- Do not enter any horse pens, stalls, or pastures without being instructed to.
- Ask before petting ANY of the horses or animals on our property. We do occasionally have horses in with serious behavior issues that can be unpredictable.
- Do NOT stand, crawl on, or crawl over any of the gates.
- Please do not crawl on any vehicles or machinery we have or allow any minors to.
- Do NOT feed anything to any of our animals at any time without asking first. Whether that's treats you brought with, leftover food, or hay you found on the ground.
- The publics animals of any kind are not allowed onto the property, NO EXCEPTIONS.
- WE DO NOT ALLOW THE PUBLICS DOGS ON OUR PREMISES. If they're in the vehicle, they're NOT allowed out of it on our property under any circumstances. We shouldn't have to worry about our animal's safety at their own home or clients, much less people themselves. Please leave your dog at home if this is an issue for you.
- Please respect our property and do not leave any trash laying around.
- PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY down our driveway as we have personal pets that are not always traffic safe out and about as well as horses being ridden around.
- We have a long driveway with a drive around circle. If you're driving a vehicle without a trailer, it is best to go straight coming down the driveway. If you're driving with a trailer, it is best to go left when coming down the driveway. Keep driving until you see parked vehicles and then feel free to park. If it is muddy, please stay on the gravel. Thank you!
- No running around, screaming, making loud noises, or horseplay.
- We do not have a restroom available to the public so please be aware of that before coming onto the property, our apologies! There are plenty of stops in Wanamingo which is only 4 minutes away from us.
- Any animal abuse, mistreatment, reckless, or dangerous behavior that puts yourself, others, or our animals in harm's way or danger, at any time, on our property, will result in permanent banning from our Facility and any services we offer. Whether the horse is ours or your own. We take this very seriously.
Every horse I have in for training that becomes available for sale from us goes through a rigorous training and desensitization program with a combination of methods based on positive reinforcement and liberty work. I am constantly learning and adding more into my training program as my experience continues. Primarily following/studying trainers such as Buck Brannaman, Tom Dorrance, and Ray Hunt. Each and every horse is trained at their own pace. It is well known that every horse is it's own individual and they're treated and trained in that way.
A solid foundation is of most importance in my methods. I personally prefer a horse of solid mind with their personality and natural being intact. Horses in my training program learn how to be patient, willing, and personable through my methods which shows through in most, if not every single horse. Helping many abused/mistrusting horses. Desensitization, groundwork, and trail training are a consistent routine as the basics to create a good future for the horse after they leave here.
Under saddle, my goal is always to create a soft, forward, and confident horse that anyone with horse experience can get on and ride. At the end of their training, the horses are continuously ridden out on trails as well as being ridden by several other riders under strict guidance of myself to continue getting miles put into them until sold. Many horses I have trained that we have decided to keep are now being main trail mounts for beginner riders and helping teach people to ride. Although, I do not train under one specific discipline, horses I have trained have gone on to compete in many different disciplines, as well as be versatile enough to do more than one!
I have references upon request as well as our testimonial page.
Most of our homebred horses we have for sale have been handled since birth, trained, and primarily ridden by a professional trainer for months. Being properly evaluated, trained, consistently ridden, and trail ridden until sold. Many do not have nor develop any bad habits/issues while being here as they already have a clean slate. Depending on when a horse is sold, this means the horse can have anywhere from 1-10+ months of professional training and riding put into them before they're sold which does show in their pricing and is why we do not do much for negotiating. We also turn away people when it is not the right fit. We do this so the horse can have the best future possible from what we can do on our end. We don't just breed, to breed. We breed each and every horse for a purpose and to show how amazing the Arabian horse breed really can be.
A solid foundation is of most importance in my methods. I personally prefer a horse of solid mind with their personality and natural being intact. Horses in my training program learn how to be patient, willing, and personable through my methods which shows through in most, if not every single horse. Helping many abused/mistrusting horses. Desensitization, groundwork, and trail training are a consistent routine as the basics to create a good future for the horse after they leave here.
Under saddle, my goal is always to create a soft, forward, and confident horse that anyone with horse experience can get on and ride. At the end of their training, the horses are continuously ridden out on trails as well as being ridden by several other riders under strict guidance of myself to continue getting miles put into them until sold. Many horses I have trained that we have decided to keep are now being main trail mounts for beginner riders and helping teach people to ride. Although, I do not train under one specific discipline, horses I have trained have gone on to compete in many different disciplines, as well as be versatile enough to do more than one!
I have references upon request as well as our testimonial page.
Most of our homebred horses we have for sale have been handled since birth, trained, and primarily ridden by a professional trainer for months. Being properly evaluated, trained, consistently ridden, and trail ridden until sold. Many do not have nor develop any bad habits/issues while being here as they already have a clean slate. Depending on when a horse is sold, this means the horse can have anywhere from 1-10+ months of professional training and riding put into them before they're sold which does show in their pricing and is why we do not do much for negotiating. We also turn away people when it is not the right fit. We do this so the horse can have the best future possible from what we can do on our end. We don't just breed, to breed. We breed each and every horse for a purpose and to show how amazing the Arabian horse breed really can be.
Can i bring my own tack to test ride in?
No, we do not allow potential buyers to test ride with their own tack on our horses. We don't feel comfortable with biosecurity and health issues that may be transferred from tack to another horse such as strangles, lice, etc. and the worry of ill-fitting tack that may cause issues for our horses.
can i bring my trailer along in case i decide to purchase that day?
Yes, you're more than welcome to bring your trailer if you feel you're most likely going to purchase this horse prior to meeting them, with the understanding that if we do not feel like you're a good fit, we still have the right to turn down a potential buyer. While this does not happen often after an appointment is made through thorough talking/messaging prior, it still has happened.
Can I ride the horse down the road or out on trails?
No, we do not allow potential buyers to ride horses off of our property.
what if i really want this horse but am not prepared to bring it home within a week?
While we do understand that sometimes things just happen or you come across a horse you know is the right horse for you, but you're not prepared ahead of time. We still will not hold said horse for you. We have had this happen one too many times where a potential buyer swears on everything they own, with a down payment put on a horse, etc. and either end up never being heard from again or decide to cancel a month down the road while we had other serious buyers that may have bought said horse the first week. Please come prepared if you plan to purchase from us as we will not lose out on potential buyers because you're unprepared.
can i please purchase with a check/cashiers check?
No, no, and no. We do not accept this form of payment ever, no matter what the circumstances are. There are so many scams going on in the world today and we refuse to take a chance on someone. If you cannot purchase with cash, you do not need to be purchasing from us.
Can i come see this horse again if i'm not sure or am looking at other horses too?
Yes, we always allow potential buyers to come see a horse more than once if they're interested but not fully sure at the first appointment. While we do not push sales, we do value a good fit to be of most importance, and sometimes that takes time. But please understand, we won't hold the horse for you while you're trying to decide. They may sell at anytime.
Where do I park?
We have a long driveway that circles around. You will not need to back out or turn around, you can pull in and drive right on out easily. If you're driving without a trailer, it's best to continue going straight down our driveway. If you're driving with a trailer, it is best to take a left. Continue driving until you see the other parked vehicles and then you're able to park. If it's noticeably muddy, please stay on the gravel. Also PLEASE drive slowly! We have animals that are not always traffic friendly and horses being ridden out and about.
Can I bring my whole family and friend group along?
With all due respect, we don't appreciate a bus load of people coming to hangout (Yes this has happened before, and it overwhelms the horses too much and ourselves). An appointment is primarily for the potential buyer. We would like to take the time to get to know you and you to get to know the horse without being distracted. People of course are welcome to come with such as a trainer, and or a family member/friend that is there to help you decide or give advice, etc. but there doesn't need to be 5+ people. We only allow the potential buyer and/or the trainer to test ride as well, so do not plan on allowing each member of the family that comes along to test ride a horse for sale because that will not be happening. We don't offer free pony rides and if you are purchasing a horse for someone else to primarily ride, you should be able to tell if a horse would be a good fit for them or not prior to them riding it.
Can i ride English?
Our horses are primarily ridden Western and are originally trained in Western tack. We don't allow test rides in English tack as some haven't been ridden in it before and while others have, most are not consistently. We just feel it's best for them to be ridden in what they've been mostly ridden in prior to being listed for sale.
Can i ride them bareback?
Due to not knowing with proof of everyone's true riding capabilities, skill level, or experience, we do not allow this. Some people are not as honest as they claim to be, and we would prefer to keep it as safe as possible for both you and the horse. I am more than welcome to show you the horse being ridden bareback myself.
Available For Sale
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SC Valiant Honor
"Honor" (SC Voltaj Amor x Liberty Belle Bc) 2015 14.1H Registered Grey Arabian Gelding Broke to ride & trail ridden, 6 months of professional training. Natural Horsemanship, Positive Reinforcement, & Liberty Training. Sound, no health issues, clean slate, no bad habits/vices. $6500 UTD on all cares |
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SC Belle Rhapsody
"Rhapsody" (SC Bo Rhapture x SC Belle Izzabo) 2017 14.1H Registered Bay Arabian Mare Broke to ride & trail ridden, 12 months of professional training. Natural Horsemanship, Positive Reinforcement, & Liberty Training. Sound, no health issues, clean slate, no bad habits/vices. $6500 UTD on all cares & Coggins is done. Competitive home preferred. |
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SC Bo's Arra Sophia
"Sophie" (SC Bo Sabizon x RN Motion Love) 2013 14.1 1/2H Registered Bay Arabian Mare Broke to ride & trail ridden, 6 months of professional training. Natural Horsemanship & Positive Reinforcement training. Sound, no health issues, clean slate, no bad habits/vices. $6500 UTD on all cares & Coggins is done. |
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SC Chevalier
"Chevy" (SC Bo Rhapture x SC Alexandya) 2021 TBD Registered Bay Arabian Gelding Age-appropriate handling & training, 1 month of professional training so far (groundwork, desensitization, & saddle preparation). Started under saddle 9/24/2024 Natural Horsemanship & Positive Reinforcement training. Sound, no health issues, clean slate, no bad habits/vices. $3500 UTD on all cares Price will increase once he is going well under saddle and is started on trails. |
Potentially Available Fall 2024/Spring 2025
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SS Prince Tru Magnum
"Magnum" (Trussardi* x Maggie Psyche) 2013 15.2 Registered Chestnut Arabian Gelding Age-appropriate handling & training. Started under saddle in 2020, ridden on and off, needs to be finished. No bad behaviors under saddle and is naturally confident. Papers in hand. Natural Horsemanship & Positive Reinforcement training. |
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SC Arra Mystique
"Misty" (SS Prince Tru Magnum x SC Arra Shiraz) 2022 TBD Registered Bay Arabian Mare Age-appropriate handling & training. Natural Horsemanship & Positive Reinforcement training. Sound, no health issues, clean slate, no bad habits/vices. Price will increase once she is started under saddle Fall 2025. |
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SC Enzo Alvaldi
"Enzo" (SC Valiant Honor x HMU If Youcan Dreamit) 2023 TBD Pending Registration Grey Arabian Colt Age-appropriate handling & training. Natural Horsemanship & Positive Reinforcement training. Sound, no health issues, clean slate, no bad habits/vices. Price will increase once she is started under saddle Fall 2026. |
Last updated 06/09/2024