Sold 2006
Shon Three pictures below are Shon at his
home in Tullahoma, Tennessee with his owner
Susan (bottom) and her daughter, Sarah, (top two
pics). The Stovalls keep in touch and regularly
give us updates about how well Shon is doing,
complete with lots of pictures! Shon was definitely
one of my favorites, and I'm so happy that he went
to such a loving home.
Where are they now?
Sorrows End Farm - Success Stories
In case you're wondering about a horse that came through Sorrows End, here are some of the ones that have gone on to new homes. We always love
updates! If you have a Sorrows End graduate, we'd love to hear from you and see pictures.
Sold October 2005
Shakespeare A 29-year-old (1977)
retired TB, Shakespeare has gone on
to his new career in Southwest
Virginia as a babysitter. We hear he's
doing well with his buddy and living
out his retirement days in leisure, with
plenty of children to pet him and feed
him treats.
Sold August 2009 Cat Nippin A 2001 TB, Cat Nippin is an off-the-track Thoroughbred who bowed a tendon steeplechasing. She was rehabbed and retrained at Sorrows End, and is now foxhunting and jumping second flight, sound and happy in her new career. We're proud of her!
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Sold June 2006 Taylor A 7-year-old (1999) TB, Taylor has been sold to Melissa Beall in Memphis, TN. He is pinning ribbons at the hunter shows already and we're very proud!
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Sold July 2006
Alphie A 1999 TB, Alphie is now competing in jumpers
and also teaching some lessons. His owners are
impressed with this horse's character and jumping ability,
as I always was, and he's become a barn favorite.
September 2008, update: Alphie has come home to
Sorrows End. His owner sadly did not have time for him
and gave him back to the farm. He is now living happily
back home and we're glad to have him back - he was
always one of my favorites. Here he is, back home,
showing! Rider is Sarah Winward.
Sold December 2006
Garrison A 6-year-old
(2000) TB gelding,
Garrison is now showing
interscholastic in
Fredericksburg, VA, area.
(Pictured left at an
interscholastic show - he
looks great and we're
proud of him!)
Sold February
2007
Walt A 7-year-old
(2000) TB/Hanoverian,
Walt was sent to
Sorrows End for
training by his
breeders, Sutton Place
Farm, and has since
been sold and is now
foxhunting and eventing.
Sold November 2007
Patrick A 1990 QH gelding, Patrick now
gives rides to a very nice family's grandchildren,
so he gets to live out his days toting around
tots! He's certainly earned his retirement.
Sold December 2007
South By Gosh A
1999 TB gelding, "Southy"
has also been sold to
Carl Westmoreland. Last
we heard he was being
called "Chester" and living
in Roan Mountain, Tenn.
Sold December 2007
Gallahad A 2003 QH gelding, Gallahad was here for a total of 2 months before
he found his new home. He is now owned by Jennie Folkes in North Carolina and
goes by the name "Big Boy." She just loves him and has sent some wonderful
pictures of him showing - and winning!! (below, right - Jennie and "Big Boy")
"Shon"
Sold July 2008
Stella A 1999 TB mare and former steeplechaser, Stella
has been purchased by Elyse Shriber of California. Stella
now lives in Limestone, Tenn., and we look forward to
hearing of her progress. (picture at left, Stella at her new
home, showing off her great jumping ability)
Sold February 2009 Clarion Code Clarion is a 2006 Thoroughbred gelding, bred by Sutton Place Farm and trained as a 2- and 3-year- old at Sorrows End. A big horse, level-headed and sweet, he was sold after 4 months of training! Clarion is now owned by Susan Kaestner of Nashville, Tenn., and she plans to event with him. (pictures at right, Clarion with Susan, and his first time at a real water obstacle. 8-09. This is definitely an eventer in the making - quickly handling it like an old pro.
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