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Horses
Available For Your Consideration
We are very proud of our breeding
programs here at Hopes Creek Ranch. We have a
small herd of exceptional broodmares that we
breed to high quality stallions. The result is a
foal anyone would be thrilled to own. We are
always happy to discuss these youngsters and how
they might fit into your showing and breeding
program.
Click below on
horses name to see photos and more information
where available.
All prices subject to change.
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All 4 mares owned and/or bred by Hopes Creek Ranch made
the Top Ten at the 2005 World Appaloosa Show in Hunter In Hand Mares 4 & Over!!!
Pictured from left to right: Aggie with Lynn Magnussen, Jewel with Kathy Walton,
Maggie with Nancy Magnussen, and Emma with Lauri Hall
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2008 Babies are
arriving!
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Shes Not
Your Average Joe
"Avery"
6 February 2008
Sorrel Filly with characteristics
Sire: Hot Diggity Joe (AQHA)
[AQHA World Show
Top Ten & Congress Finalist Hunter Under Saddle by Congress and World Champion Blazing
Hot]
Dam: All Elegance (daughter of All Hands On Zip)
[Youth World Champion Producer]
This is a serious cutie!! And does she have the moves already with
the conformation to die for. This little girl has the presence to
be a big time show horse for some lucky person!
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Ace High Hand -- New Photos 18 June!
"Ace"
11 March 2008
Dark Brown/Bay Colt
Sire: All Hands On Zip [multiple World Champion;
Bronze Medallion World/National Champion Sire]
Dam: Samantha Marshall
[Multiple World Champion
Producer]
What a teddy bear of a colt! Burly, big boned and muscled
already. This colt has almost all of his 7 siblings in the show
ring -- and boy have they been successful!!! Two are already World
Champions, with championships in Open, Non-Pro and Youth. They are
also extremely versatile with Top Tens at World/Nationals in Hunter
Under Saddle, Hunter In Hand, Western Riding, Trail, Western Pleasure --
they do it all!! I'm sure this little guy will be following in their
talented hoofprints! We are retiring his mother this year -- this will be the last of the fabulous Sammy babies!
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Dealer Calls The Hand
"Dealer"
25 March 2008
Sorrel Colt
Sire: All Hands On Zip [multiple World Champion;
Bronze Medallion World/National Champion Sire]
Dam: Strawscootin Suzy
[World Champion Producer;
Reserve National Champion Producer]
BIG BIG BIG -- this colt will be a top HUS prospect. All 4
siblings are out there winning in the show ring in Hunter Under Saddle
and Hunter In Hand! Full brother to our junior stallion.
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Play A Hand In Vegas
"Vegas"
1 April 2008
Sorrel Filly
Sire: All Hands On Zip [multiple World Champion;
Bronze Medallion World/National Champion Sire]
Dam: Ease To The Edge (JC)
Wowie zowie! Look at those legs! And is she ever a beauty -- long
elegant neck, very correct legs, great shoulder. This one is a
serious HUS prospect. And she's a sweetie too!
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Winning Hand
"Winnie"
1 April 2008
Sorrel & white Filly
Sire: All Hands On Zip [multiple World Champion;
Bronze Medallion World/National Champion Sire]
Dam: Mistress Of Wind
Cute, cute. cute! This sweet faced filly has the look to be
noticed in the show ring. Gorgeous conformation, feminine
appearance -- no doubt this beauty is a girly girl! Excellent
topline promises strength to go with the looks. Tremendous
hangtime at the trot makes this girl a HUS prospect no doubt!
- "Rouletta"
25 May 2008
BLACK Filly with charactersitics
Sire: Fabuluke (AQHA)
[Congress Champion; Reserve Congress Champion Sire]
Dam: Zippa Clipse (show daughter of All Hands On Zip)
[Res. National Champion Producer]
WOW!!!! This big girl was an amazing 157 pounds at birth! There's no doubt that the future is bright this this big girl. She is one of the top Huntseat prospects in the country. Bloodlines, size and disposition to be a great one!
2007 Babies
(l to r: Dusty, Copy and
Fancy)
Our babies are
collectively the best group of babies in the country. They
represent the leading sires, and are out of mares who are proven
producers or show mares in their own right. These babies will
likely take you into the show ring and win. In today's economy, it
only makes sense to buy a prospect that has a high potential for
success. Contact us to find out about terms. Remember,
repeat buyers always receive special consideration!
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Handwritten
N Dust -- New Photos 25 June!
"Dusty"
23 March 2007
Sorrel and White Colt
Sire: All Hands On Zip
Dam: Mistress Of The Winds
Color, color, color! The first baby from this cross and we
couldn't be happier! HUS tall and bloodlines to go to the top!
This baby will mature well over 16 hands. Stallion prospect for
those so inclined.
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Handwritten Joebilee
"Jubilee"
14 April 2007
Sorrel Filly -- REGULAR PAPERS!
Sire: Hot Diggity Joe (AQHA)
[AQHA World Show
Top Ten & Congress Finalist Hunter Under Saddle by Congress and World Champion Blazing
Hot]
Dam: Zippa Clipse (point earning daughter of All Hands On Zip)
[Res. National Champion Producer]
Exceptionally nice filly that has the bloodlines and conformation to be
one of the top competitors in the industry. Looking for a futurity
prospect? This could be the one!
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A Handwritten Fancy -- New Photos 25 June!
"Fancy"
20 May 2007
Sorrel Filly
Sire: All Hands On Zip
Dam: Super Swankie (AQHA)
This filly is perfect! Gorgeous and talented. She is
eligible for the 2009 Just For Pleasure Stallion Service Auction money
in the Color Hunter Under Saddle Class and she will be a top contender!
Congratulations
to the following on the purchases of horses from
Hopes Creek Ranch in 2008.
Please keep us updated with news and pictures which
we will post on your perennial personal webpage!!
- "Betty"
Congratulations to Jennifer Wiese of
California on the purchase of this gorgeous filly! Jennifer loved the full brother so much that she had to have the sister, so Betty is gonna be a 'California Girl'! We can't
wait to see Jennifer and Betty out there in the show ring -- it
should definitely be another winning team!!
- Ripple N Zip
Congratulations to Kristi on the
purchase of this wonderful gelding! Kristi has not done much riding the past cou0ple of years but is ready to get back in the game with this talented youngster. I can't wait to se them out there loping slowly around the pen -- you'll know them when you see them -- Kristi will be the one wiht the big smile on her face! Good luck girlfriend -- we'll be cheering for you!!!
- All About Me
Congratulations to Cheyenne on the
purchase of this big talented gelding! Cheyenne was looking
for a great horse to go forward in her Youth classes at the
National level and we think that 'Encore' will get that done for
her! Watch for Cheyenne and Encore in the Youth events, and
Dawna Harwell and Encore in the Open level competition!
- "Dibs"
Congratulations to Ann Livingston of
Dripping Springs, Texas, on the purchase of this elegant colt!
We expect great things out of this pair in the Hunter Jumper
world, and hopefully we can steal him away occasionally to show
him oof at the Appaloosa shows!
- "Dream"
Congratulations to Andrea Horning of New
York on the purchase of this beauty! Andrea has been
watching this filly closely and finally decided she had to have
her. We are thrilled to have another fabulous AHOZ baby out
on the East Coast and we look for great things from this pair in
Hunter In Hand and Lounge Line next year!
Congratulations
to the following on the purchases of horses from
Hopes Creek Ranch in 2007.
Please keep us updated with news and pictures which
we will post on your perennial personal webpage!!
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Lads
Velvet Hands
Congratulations to Mary Lynn France on the
purchase of this beautiful and talented filly! Velvet caught
Mary Lynn's eye as a Lounge Line prospect for this year.
Velvet certainly has the soft, pretty movement required to excel at
this event, so we are hoping for great things at the big shows!
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Play Your Best Hand
Congratulations to Ann Livingston of Dripping Springs, TX on the
purchase of our beautiful baby. We are so excited that this
special horse will be living just down the road and has the best
home EVER!
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Handwritten N Choc
Congratulations to Jennifer Wiese of
California on the purchase of this fabulous colt! We can't
wait to see Jennifer and Choc out there in the show ring -- it
should definitely be a winning team!!
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Handwritten
Verse
Congratulations to Susan and Steven
Thibodeaux of Florida on the purchase of this lovely filly!
The Thibodeaux have big plans for this filly -- watch for them in
the Just For Pleasure futuriy program as a 2 Year old, and until
then, with Steven as a Longeliner!
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Hands
Off My Hottie
Congratulations to
Jennifer Wiese on the purchase of this fabulous filly! We are very
excited to get this filly into a wonderful show home where we are certain
she will be treated well and trained to her potential! Watch for
Jennifer and Hottie in the show ring next year in Lounge Line and Hunter
In Hand!
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Handwritten N Spring
Congratulations to Lori & Tony Pieprzyca on
the purchase of this gorgeous filly! They have plans to show
this beauty in HUS and HIH classes, as well as over fences. We
can't wait to cheer them on when they hit the shows right here in
Texas!!!
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Handwritten Poetry
Congratulations to Cathy & Alan Wood of
Wood Show Horses on the purchase of this excellent colt You
can be sure to see this fancy colt next year in the yearling classes
at the major shows, and then on to the hunter under saddle classes
as a two year old! We are very excited about this match-up!!
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Handwritten Cash
Congratulations to Daphne Wood of
Monticello, Florida, on the purchase of this classy colt!
Daphne will be preparing this talented youngster for a career Over
Fences. We can't wait to hear of their successes!
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Hand Made In Time
Congratulations to Ann Livingston of Dripping Springs, TX on the
purchase of this fabulous BIG yearling. Oxie is the sweetest
boy ever and this is the perfect home for him! We can't wait to see Ox
and Ann out on the Hunter/Jumper circuit and we hope to see them some at
the Appaloosa shows too!!!
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Hands Of
Chiffon
Congratulations to
Katrina Nadratowski on acquiring this fabulous filly -- Katrina has big plans for
CJ and I know that she is destined to be a
great one!
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Edward Zipper Hands
Congratulations to Jennifer Wiese of
California on the purchase of this outstanding and beautiful
gelding! We can't
wait to see Jennifer and Eddie out there in the World and National
show ring for Jennifer's last year of Novice Non-Pro!!! We'll be
out there cheering for you!
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Hand Made Chambray
Congratulations to Frontier Appaloosas on the purchase of
Sally. She will be joining her full brother Zip N Tango and sister
Honeysuckle Hands in Bascara, Spain, and I'm sure will be enjoying life
tremendously!
Congratulations
to the following on the purchases of horses from
Hopes Creek Ranch in 2006.
Please keep us updated with news and pictures which
we will post on your perennial personal webpage!!
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Hands Up For
Sangria
Congratulations to Terry Thompson on the
purchase of this gorgeous and talented filly! Terry intends to
start working with Sangria in hand and longeline, and is looking
towards her competing in these classes at the big shows. It will be very exciting to watch this
filly compete here in Texas!!!
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"Chenille"
Congratulations to Kathy Walton, Colorado Springs, Colorado, on the
purchase of this excellent filly! We will be watching with
great anticipation to see Kathy and Chenille in the Hunter In Hand
classes and then under saddle!!
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Ideal
Congratulations to Ann
Livingston of Austin, Texas, on the purchase of this big, handsome
gelding! This is the best fit for a horse EVER! Ann will
be training and promoting Hank as an over fences horse. I am
so happy to see these two together and know that Hank is well loved!
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"Ramie"
Congratulations to Amber Niess of San
Diego, California on the purchase of this excellent colt!
Amber had always admired the older brother, Charleston, and
absolutely loves the look of this youngster. I know they will
do superbly well and I am excited to watch Ramie grow up under such
a practiced and loving hand. Best wishes to you both!!
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Lads Straw
Chianti
Congratulations to Betty Linton on the
purchase of our sweet Chianti! I know she will have a great
home and I look forward to hearing about how well she has trained
you to do her bidding! She is lovely filly and I hope you love
her as much as we did.
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Cabernet
Congratulations to the new owners
of this gorgeous, well-bred filly. I hope that you will enjoy
watching her play in the pasture as much as we did.
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Handmade Perfection (Satin)
Congratulations to Paul and
Ruthie Stewart on the purchase of this perfect colt! Paul and
Ruthie own Cupid, Satin's big brother, and are very excited to see if
this youngster will be as talented as big brother!
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Handmade Gabardine
Congratulations
to Rachel Lucht on the purchase on this
fine little filly! We are very excited to watch
Rachel and Gabby prepare for the 4-H futurity classes from
yearling through 3 year old. We hope to see them both in the show ring at
the regional Appaloosa Shows as well. We'll be cheering
for you and our little Gabby!!!
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Cashmere Hands
Congratulations to
Katrina and Connie Nadratowski on the purchase of this elegant filly --
they have big plans for Cashie and I know that she is destined to be a
great one!
Congratulations
to the following on the purchases of horses from
Hopes Creek Ranch in 2005.
Please keep us updated with news and pictures which
we will post on your perennial personal webpage!!
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Hands Off My Rosé
Congratulations to Cammy Leier, Las Vegas,
Nevada, on the purchase of this extremely talented filly. I
know that she is destined for great things, as is her young trainer,
Anthony Leier! Watch for these two in the show ring in the
near future (and maybe Cammy will get a turn too!) in Yearling
Hunter In Hand. We can't wait to see you out there in the big
shows!
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Hands Off Emma
Congratulations to Kelly Barnhill,
Jarrettsville, Maryland, on the purchase of this wonderful, sweet
mare. I wish you many happy moments spent with Emma -- in the
show ring and in the barn. We are thrilled to have our
beautiful Emma going to such a loving and fun home! We can't
wait to see you next year at the big shows!
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Gotta Swanky Cadence
Cadence was always a farm favorite and I think he will continue to
be at his new home with Kathy Walton in Colorado Springs,
Colorado. I know that he will continue to be the barn clown
and the center of attention in this excellent new home! Watch
for Cadence in limited shows next year as he prepares for a
promising career in Western Pleasure.
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Merlot
Congratulations to Kristi Albin on the
purchase of this handsome, talented colt! Kristi intends to
start working with Merlot in hand and longeline, and looks forward
to his 2 year old year. It will be very exciting to watch this
colt grow up here in Texas!!!
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Step Up The Tempo
Congratulations to Connie Kirkman on the purchase of this big,
gorgeous colt! Connie intends to start working with Tempo in
hand and get him started slowly under saddle next year. This
should be a super match and we can't wait to see them in the show
ring!!
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Hand Me A Straw Berry
Congratulations to Marilyn Allen on the purchase of this big, pretty
filly. Marilyn intends to start showing StrawBerry in Hunter
Under Saddle and I think they will do very well indeed!
StrawBerry is in training with Terry Thompson Inc and will hopefully
be ready for the 2 Year Old classes this fall.
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Lily N Paradise
Congratulations to Elodie Maupas of France
on the purchase of this elegant filly! Watch for Lily in the show
ring in Europe in all-around events under the guidance of Linda
Long!
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All About Charleston
Charleston was purchased by a horse trader
who never voiced her intent to buy my sweet horse for re-sale.
I hope that this person someday understands how under-handed her
behavior is and somewhere, somehow she gets paid back in full.
I am sooooo sorry Charleston -- this was not what I ever
intended for you.
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Congratulations
to the following on the purchases of horses from
Hopes Creek Ranch in 2004.
Please keep us updated with news and pictures which
we will post on your perennial personal webpage!!
Jazzy Hands
Congratulations to the Weaver family of
Brownsville, Texas on the addition of this fine gelding to their
family. Jazz will be seen on the 4-H and open horse show
circuit ... and on the trails around his new home!
"Buttercup"
Congratulations to Ellen Lucas on the
purchase of this sweet gelding! Ellen is looking forward
to getting BC going as an all-arounder and showing on the open
circuit. And we're hoping that he spots out so both of
them can join us at the ApHC Shows!
Harmony N Paradise
Congratulations to Rosemary Royce, of Scottsdale, Arizona, on the
purchase of beautiful, sweet Harmony. He's an absolute
doll and I know you will enjoy him immensely! I can't wait
to meet you in person at the big shows -- and we'll be cheering
you on when you bring this of boy out into the ring!
All About Me
Congratulations to Ann
Livingston, of Austin, Texas, on the purchase of this awesome
baby! Ann plans to compete with Encore in the Open
Hunter/Jumper Circuit in Texas, and will also join us at the
Appaloosa Horse Shows in Hunter In Hand and Under Saddle
classes. It will be tons of fun watching this one grow up
in Texas!
Hand Me Cupid's Dart
Congratulations
to Shaye Boone and her wonderful family on
the purchase of this outstanding youngster! I
look forward to meeting up with them at the
big shows and cheering him on! Shaye hopes to
have Cupid at 2004 World in Longe Line and
Yearling Hunter In Hand -- watch for them
there!
Congratulations
to the following on the purchases of horses from
Hopes Creek Ranch in 2003.
Please keep us updated with news and pictures which
we will post on your perennial personal webpage!!
Cootie's Calypso
Congratulations
to Kayla Walkoviak on the purchase of this
nice little mare! Kayla plans to work with
Caly in the 4-H program in her area and
compete in local and regional shows. Best of
luck and always have fun!!
Hardtime N Zippo
Congratulaions
to Cyndi Reed on the purchase on this
wonderfully talented and handsome gelding! He
has been a favorite on the farm for a long
time and we are very glad that he went to a
loving show home. Can't wait to see you at
Nationals!!!
"Ivy"
Congratulaions
to Bruce Army on the purchase of this
outstanding colt. I am very pleased to see my
beautiful Ivy go to such a good show home!
Devine Paradise (Periwinkle)
Watch for
Dawn Hill and this classy guy in the show
ring in a year or two. This one can do it all
and what a 'looker'! Can't wait to see you
out there showing him off!
Miss Sugar Chick
Congratulations to Angela and
Dale Moore on the purchase of this nice mare
who is now in charge of teaching the kids all
about horses -- bring carrots, scratch tummy,
swat flies, etc!
All Hands Unzipped
Sweet
Copper has found a new home in Washington
state with his new owner Karri Owens. Karri
will be showing Copper in 2004 in a variety
of Non-Pro events.
All Hands For My Zip
I
am so excited to see what lies ahead for
Topaz and his new family, in Scottsdale, Arizona!!! Watch
here next year as we get those updates from
the show ring!
Zip N Tango
Congratulations
to Jason Flinn on the purchase of Tango.
Tango has gone to Bascara, Spain to serve as
the junior stallion at Frontier Appaloosas.
What a lucky guy!!
"Samba"
&
"Fandango"
Congratulations
to Paul and Cheryl Turney (and Samantha and
Cullen!) on the purchase of this handsome
colt and flashy filly. Best wishes for a
successful career in the Appaloosa industry!
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