Silver Spur ("Sterling") is a 17.1hh grey Thoroughbred gelding by Anchor Down out of Red Brunette.  Sterling has substantial bone with a warmblood build.  He is extremely athletic, a little quirky, but always game.  This quality-bred horse sold for $47,000 as a yearling and $270,000 as a two-year-old on the track.

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Sterling has rated miles in dressage at Training Level and First Level.  He successfully competed at the 2023 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover finishing 8th in dressage in a class of over 80 horses.  He has also been started over fences slowly and confidently, competing locally at 2'3" and schooling up to 2'6" with scope for more.  

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Sterling loads, clips, and cross ties.  He stands for the farrier and vet, and is shod with front shoes.  UTD on vaccines/coggins/dental.  He retired from the track with a fractured splint that is fully healed and is not expected to limit his future training.

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Sterling would do best with a confident amateur in a program or a young professional to develop to his full potential.  He needs a confident, quiet ride and a sense of humor in his training and handling.  He can be mouthy and opinionated at times and is NOT suitable for beginners.  

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​Sterling is lifetime registered with both USEF and USDF, and is registered with TIP.

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Only the best of homes will be considered for this special horse! Availability and price subject to change at our discretion. Contact arizenacres@gmail.com for further information.