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HB Versatile Equine, Desert Hills, AZ (2026)

08/23/2026

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PLEASE NOTE: Captain is not located at our facility. Trust me, I’d love to have this guy here because he is an absolute blast, but our facility isn’t adequate for properly showing him to anyone wanting to jump. I know his previous owner as well as the facility where he is currently located and am happy to answer questions and forward contact information to interested parties.Located near Cave Creek & Pinnacle Peak 85050

Meet Captain Crunch! Captain is a 14 year old, 13.2 hand mule who has spent the last two years as part of a smaller lesson program. In their words, “He truly is a special boy!” And after seeing what this guy has done for so many riders, I completely understand why. Captain was recently moved to a much larger lesson facility with significantly more horses and activity. He has been given time to settle, but ultimately everyone involved feels the environment is simply a little too much for him. He has shown more anxiety there than anyone who knows Captain has previously seen. A smaller facility, lesson program, or family environment seems to be where this guy is happiest and what everyone wants for him long term.

Over the years, Captain has taught riders of all ages to trot, canter, and even cross their first jumps. With beginners, this has always been done under trainer supervision and guidance. He has babysat countless riders on a lunge line and seems to know exactly when he needs to slow things down and take care of them. Captain LOVES to jump. Mainly been cross rails, but he has comfortably jumped up to 2’. He’s forgiving, finds distances for his rider, and will take a jump even when his rider doesn’t give him the prettiest approach. He is extremely smooth through all his gaits, has nice transitions, and gives his rider a great balance of forward movement while still having plenty of “whoa.” Captain has also been hauled and shown at different arenas and tends to get plenty of attention wherever he goes. there’s just something pretty darn cute about a mule cruising around with all the horses! His previous barn has nothing but wonderful things to say about him. The only reason he originally left was because his owner was stepping away from the horse business to spend more time raising her family.

Now for the full disclosure, because we want his next person to know exactly who Captain is.

Captain can root and pull on the reins if a rider becomes too heavy-handed. This had improved tremendously with riding him in an O-ring snaffle 3-piece Kimberwick setup.
He also seems to know the second a veterinarian steps onto the property. Routine vaccines and exams are easiest when done in his stall. He isn’t mean—he simply knows what’s coming. Captain has no problem leaving his buddies and will happily go ride on his own. However, if his neighbors are taken away and he is left behind, he may pace in his stall. Nothing extreme, but it is something his next home should know. When being led by younger or inexperienced handlers, Captain can occasionally decide he’d like to go on his own little “adventure.” A chain has been an easy correction, and once he knows it’s there, the behavior generally disappears. For that reason, I would want inexperienced handlers to have knowledgeable supervision.For a full body clip, sedation is needed.

Being built like your typical mule, a crupper works best to prevent everything from sliding forward. Captain has primarily been ridden English but does just fine Western as well. He neck reins nicely at the walk, while at the trot and canter he does best with direct rein cues. Captain has also been trail ridden and isn’t easily bothered outside, although he is most comfortable with a buddy. He enjoys getting out and genuinely likes having something to do. On the ground, he loads himself into the trailer and backs out nicely. He ties normally or in cross ties, picks up all four feet, is good for the farrier, and absolutely LOVES baths, grooming, and attention. He enjoys turnout, especially with a buddy, and has always gotten along well with others. Captain absolutely has the ability to continue in a lesson program and can be ridden by a variety of riders. For beginners, I would recommend trainer supervision so everyone stays consistent and little habits aren’t accidentally created. A confident intermediate rider should be able to enjoy Captain independently. He has always been extremely well cared for, is an easy keeper, and currently requires no special maintenance. Captain is current on hoof care, teeth, shots, and deworming.
This guy really is special. He has taught a lot of riders, forgiven a lot of learning moments, and brought a lot of smiles along the way. Now the goal is simply to find the environment where Captain can settle back in, be himself, and continue doing what he enjoys.

08/15/2026

We have so many clients on here that have reached out for information about our Rottweilers! Here is some information about our upcoming litters.

We are so excited to announce that we are expecting TWO litters! 🐾

Millie & Judge
It’s no lie, this is one of our favorite crosses! We are fortunate enough to own all four grandparents, which is something we have worked incredibly hard to accomplish as breeders. We know these lines inside and out, and we are so excited for this cross again.

Nada & Rambo
This will be their first litter together, and we are just as excited about this cross! We own the parents of Nada. Tilly, her mom is who started our program. We have high hopes for these puppies and can’t wait to see the combination of these two.

With two litters coming close together, we also want to make it clear that the litters will not be raised in the same home. Each litter will receive the same individual attention, hands-on care and socialization that we put into every litter we raise. There will be no cutting corners or limited socialization because we have two litters at once. Each litter will be given the time and attention needed to work through their important developmental milestones and get the best start possible before heading to their new families.

We have put a lot of time, work and thought into both of these crosses, and we cannot wait to welcome these babies!

As always, we are happy to answer any questions!
602-515-1534

08/07/2026

SOLD

Cole Charming Rebel is a 13 year old AQHA palomino mare standing 15 hands. Belle has been with the same owner since she was a yearling. She was originally started by a cow horse trainer and then spent most of her life trail riding and being enjoyed. She has never been competed on and overall has had a pretty easy life. Over the last few years, through no fault of her own, Belle spent more time hanging out than being ridden. Most recently, I’ve put a solid 30+ day arena tune-up on her, and honestly, she has been a lot of fun. In my opinion, Belle is that perfect mix of mare grit, willingness, and wanting to please. She thrives when she has something to do, and you can tell she genuinely wants her own person. She will literally follow me around the arena with nothing on her. We’ve spent a lot of time working on body control, rebalancing, and getting her soft and supple again. The knowledge was already there it was really just a matter of bringing everything back together. Belle walks, has a jog you could sit for days, long trots beautifully, and canters. She carries herself nicely, moves off leg and body pressure, and has a great stop. She will neck rein around, although I wouldn’t call her a finished one-finger neck rein type. I also believe she would be stunning under English too! I would not classify Belle as a beginner horse. She will do best with a confident, assertive, yet quiet rider who can appreciate a mare with some feel and personality. She’s the type that I truly believe would walk through fire for her person once that relationship is there. I could also see a handy youth taking Belle a long way. She has the versatility to become a really nice all around horse, and with some additional work, I wouldn’t overlook her for the barrel pen either. She’s built for it, has some grit, and genuinely enjoys having a job.
On the trails, Belle isn’t a spooky type and has more of a walk-out style. Most of her previous trail experience was longer rides out in open country rather than riding through neighborhoods. Even after having an extended period of time off, she never offered to buck or show any nasty behavior. If anything, she was simply a little impatient at first, and that has improved dramatically since going back into consistent work. Belle is an easy keeper and currently requires no special feed or maintenance. She’s barefoot and doing well that way. She ties, bathes, loads easily, and backs out of the trailer. I would genuinely love to see someone enjoy this mare as much as I have and go do something with her. She has a lot to offer and deserves a person who will appreciate the kind of mare she is. Belle is current on shots, deworming, and teeth, and is scheduled to have her feet done next week.

08/01/2026

SOLD

Cute As A Button is a 14-year-old ESEF registered pony standing 13 hands. She is absolutely adorable, has great conformation, and is an absolute sweetheart. Buttons has been an asset to a lesson program for years. This pony LOVES to jump! She is comfortable from cross rails up to 2’6”, although she has primarily been kept around the 2’. She is the ultimate show packer and has introduced countless riders to the walk-trot ring. With more show miles than anyone could count, she has proven to be just as dependable away from home as she is in her own arena. She has also been apart of the IEA program. While primarily being ridden English, Buttons also rides quietly Western without missing a beat.
Not only is she wonderful in the arena, but she’s also an exceptional trail pony. She heads down the trail with a level head, enjoys being out, and isn’t bothered by dogs, traffic, or the commotion that comes with everyday riding. Her ground manners are equally impressive. She’s kind around children, clips, bathes, ties, cross ties, lunges, stands well for the farrier, and practically loads herself into the trailer. She’s been barefoot for years, is an easy keeper, and does not require a special diet. Buttons is an incredible pony, but like many seasoned lesson horses, she benefits from an occasional refresher to keep her sharp. The “worst” you may see is her get a little sticky when asked to move forward. A light reminder with a crop or small bumper spurs is generally all she needs, and even then, it’s uncommon. Buttons has never offered bucking, rearing, or bolting. For riders wanting to jump full courses, she does best with a rider who is assertive to keep her moving forward and maintaining her rhythm. If she feels an unstable rider, she will slow down and take care of them. She has always been exceptionally well cared for. To help keep her feeling her best during heavier workloads typically in the spring and fall her owner gives her Equioxx as needed. She also had her hocks injected for the first time this July as part of routine maintenance. Current hock and stifle X-rays are available from her recent evaluation. Buttons is current on feet, teeth, vaccinations, and deworming.

She is only being rehomed because her current barn is stepping away from the lesson business to focus on raising their own children. Buttons will be an incredible addition to another family or lesson program, and she’s ready to continue doing what she loves. She will be missed and owners would love to stay in contact for updates. Her video is a lot longer than most, but we had hours of footage to sort through because we wanted to show just how special this little pony truly is.

07/20/2026

SOLD
Meet Walker! He is a 7 year old grade Quarter Horse gelding standing 14.3 hands. He’s a sweet, good minded gelding with a quiet, easygoing personality that’s hard not to like. Walker has previously been used for ranch work, sorting cattle, and plenty of trail riding. In the arena, he’s straightforward and honest. He walks, trots, and canters off cue, neck reins, moves off leg pressure, and pivots with ease. He’s more on the laid back side not looking to go anywhere fast but he’s also not one you have to constantly nag to keep moving. If you continuously kick on him, he may swish his tail, but that’s the extent of it. Walker has never offered any bad behavior and stays consistent, even with time off. Out on the trail, he’s just as enjoyable. He cruises along with confidence, pays attention to his surroundings without looking for things to worry about. If something does catch his eye, it’s usually just a slight head tilt or a small step before he goes right back to work. He rides out well alone or in a group and is comfortable around traffic, dogs, bicycles, and other everyday distractions. Having been used on a ranch, Walker is comfortable around cattle, ropes, and the day to day activities that come with ranch life. He’s the kind that’s happy to put in a day’s work without making things complicated. On the ground, he’s just as enjoyable. Walker has excellent manners, enjoys attention, and genuinely likes being around people. He bathes, ties quietly, loads, lunges, and stands well to be groomed and saddled. Walker is a well rounded gelding with a great mind and the versatility to do a little bit of everything. Whether you’re looking for a dependable trail partner, a ranch horse, or a nice all-around riding horse, he’s the kind that’s easy to enjoy. He is current on hoof care, teeth, shots, and deworming.

07/16/2026

SOLD
JJ Poco Hi Brow is a 5 year old AQHA bay gelding standing 14.1 hands. He has a nice, build, a great demeanor, and is ready to become someone’s number one. Through no fault of his own, JJ has spent time on and off the back burner, but he has always stayed honest and retained everything. He has a true go with the flow attitude and genuinely wants to please his rider. He’s had all the groundwork done. Lunges, ties quietly, loads, picks up all four feet, hauls well, and stands to be groomed and saddled. He has a solid foundation and naturally wants to stay soft and focused rather than looking for mischief. Under saddle, JJ walks, trots, and canters, knows his leads, moves off leg pressure, and works well off body cues. He has been exposed to cattle and ropes and has played around with barrel drills. Since he’s been here, I’ve thrown a little bit of everything at him, and he continues to take it all in stride. Out on the trail, JJ has overall does well. He isn’t out looking for things to spook at, and if something does catch his attention, it’s usually just a slight step or head tilt. Most of his riding has been on open trails rather than through neighborhoods, but he has done well with traffic, dogs, and bicycles. JJ has been well cared for and hasn’t been over used. I could easily see him making a jam-up heel or breakaway horse, but he also has the mind and ability to become a nice all-around guy. He’s sensible enough that a handy youth could continue his training and have a lot of fun with him. JJ is current on trimming, teeth, shots, and deworming.

07/13/2026

SOLD
We sold Copper three years ago and I absolutely loved him then just as much as I do now. Everything about this gelding is special, and someone is going to gain an incredible partner and family horse.

Copper Creek is a 13 year old APHA sorrel gelding standing 14.1 hands. Not only is he a handsome guy, but he’s one of the sweetest horses you’ll have the pleasure of being around. He is an own son of Metallic Cat and has previous NCHA earnings. With his original owner, Copper was used for sorting, team penning, and trail riding. He has also been on camping trips, traveled through South Dakota, and even ridden the wilderness trails around Mount Rushmore. Over the past three years, he has continued doing what he loves hitting the trails. Not just neighborhood rides, but true backcountry adventures through all types of terrain. He confidently crosses water, rocks, logs, washes, and whatever else is in his path. One of the things I love most about Copper is his versatility. From seniors to kids, experienced riders to beginners, he adjusts to his rider and takes care of them. Everyone who rides him enjoys him. In the arena, Copper is broke the way you hope they all are. He has all the buttons but doesn’t make his rider use them all. He has smooth transitions, is responsive, side-passes, pivots, and is simply enjoyable to ride. He can play on barrels and poles, as he so well trained he will do just about anything for his rider. He would also excel in ranch classes or could easily go back to the cutting pen if someone chose that path. Copper is the kind that can sit for a while and come back the exact same honest horse every ride. His ground manners are excellent, he bathes, clips, ties, loads, and is great for the farrier. He’s an easy keeper and has always been exceptionally well cared for. Copper is the kind of horse that’s hard to replace but with life changes he deserves more. He’ll be an asset to any barn and is suitable for just about anyone looking for a kind, versatile, and dependable partner. He is current on hoof care, teeth, shots, and deworming.

07/12/2026

SOLD

Meet Cochise! He is a 6 year old gray tobiano Paint gelding standing 13 hands. While we aren’t completely sure on his breeding, we do believe he may have some gaited breeding mixed in. He’s not our typical type of horse that comes through the barn, but his owners are wonderful clients of ours and have been completely open and honest about him. They purchased Cochise about a year ago, and he’s been a lot of fun. They do hours of trail riding in Elgin, where he’s covered all kinds of terrain. Around the barn he’s earned the nickname “little mountain goat” because he’ll confidently climb hills, cross water, navigate rocky washes, and step over just about anything in his path. He’s used to cattle, will push/chase them and the occasional wildlife that appears out of nowhere, and none of it seems to phase him. He genuinely enjoys getting out on the trails and covering some ground. His owners have also put a lot of time into groundwork, desensitizing, and building his confidence. He carries himself well on the trail, isn’t a spooky horse, and truly enjoys having a job.
As much as they love Cochise, life has changed and they’ve made the difficult decision to find him the right next home.
In the arena, Cochise still has room to improve. He has forward movement and could use some continued tuning, especially with carrying his head and softening through his body. Some of that may simply come from the possibility of gaited breeding. He has a nice neck rein, a good stop, and backs. Cochise would be best suited for a handy youth or smaller adult who enjoys riding outside and continue on with him. He is not being advertised as a first pony or beginner horse. He’ll do best with someone comfortable riding a forward horse and willing to keep building on the great trail foundation he already has. On the ground, he’s easy to have around. He ties, bathes, loads, picks up all four feet, packs, and gets along well with other horses. He’s an easy keeper and is shod all the way around. One thing to know… if you expect him to stay as spotless as he looks in his pictures, I’m going to burst your bubble now it probably isn’t happening. 😂 This guy absolutely loves to lay down and enjoy himself. He is current on hoof care, teeth, shots, and deworming.

Finding the right home is far more important to his owners than making money. They’re completely supportive of someone continuing his training and even selling him later on but would like first right of refusal or to know where he goes. They simply don’t want to see him passed from owner to owner without purpose.

https://youtu.be/Fok45E9C-mQ?is=JI8cyJHKEF4NcUJP

07/09/2026

How cute is this gelding, Gilley. We didn’t even fully list him before a long time client of ours snatched him up!

07/06/2026

SOLD
Dudley is a 12-year-old (age verified) chestnut Appaloosa gelding standing 14.1 hands with a cute build and an incredibly sweet personality. Over the years, Dudley has primarily been used as a trail horse with occasional outings to sort cattle. He’s seen all types of terrain, crossed a variety of obstacles, and has been exposed to many different environments. He has a nice, comfortable walk and genuinely enjoys being out on the trail. He can go out alone, he may nicker if another horse calls to him first, he continues on without any fuss. He also rides well in a group and isn’t bothered by traffic, ATVs, bicycles, or dogs. Dudley isn’t limited to the trails as he’s quite handy in the arena. He walk, trots, and canters. If given the choice, he’d probably rather stick to walking and trotting not because he can’t canter, but simply because that’s his preferred pace.
He can be ridden both Western and English and has a true one hand neck rein. Dudley pivots, moves off leg pressure, flexions, headsets and side passes. Since he’s spent most of his time trail riding, we’ve been legging him back up with a light refresher in the arena, and he’s picked everything right back up.I’ve personally put beginners on Dudley and hauled him to several different arenas while he’s been with us. He’s a very cool and overall an easy gelding. He isn’t looking to cause problems and seems patient. Dudley absolutely loves attention! He enjoys being groomed, bathed, stands quietly tied, is easy to tack up, loads well in the trailer, and is a gentleman for the farrier.
He has had no previous health issues and is an easy keeper. He is current on his feet, teeth, vaccinations, and deworming. If you’re looking for a kind, honest trail partner that also has a solid foundation in the arena, Dudley is a wonderful gelding.

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