Light brown horse with white stripe across forehead and muzzle running outside in fenced paddock

UConn Horses for Sale

The UConn Equine Program has several school horses looking for retirement. Information about the available horses can be found below. For additional details or to schedule a visit, please complete the inquiry form at the bottom of the page. Inquiries will be handled in the order in which they are received, and we appreciate your patience as we work through responses.

Selected Retirement Horses for Sale

Dark brown Morgan Mare

Emma

2006 Morgan Mare

UC Emma “Emma” is a 19-year-old bay Morgan mare bred, born, and raised at UConn standing 15hh. After making her way through the training program, she successfully participated in our lesson programs. She excelled in Western, Hunt Seat, Dressage, and community programs and was a favorite for many. Emma requires daily eye medication, but is an easy keeper, happy barefoot, and gets along with everyone. She is great for the vet and farrier. Emma has not been ridden for a couple of years; however, she could still do light (walk/trot) flat work and trails.

Price: Sale Pending

Bay Thoroughbred Gelding.

Chukker

2001 Thoroughbred Gelding

Chukker is a 24-year-old bay thoroughbred gelding standing ~15.2 hh. After a successful career in polo, Chukker was generously donated to UConn and has spent the past 5 years teaching many students and community members how to play polo and loving it! After his years of dedication to our program, it is time for him to retire to a life of ease. He would be the perfect companion. Chukker is great for the farrier, clips, loads, and loves spending time in turnout with friends.

Price: Sale Pending

Black FresianX Mare.

Mystique

2002 FresianX Mare

Mystique is a 22-year-old black FresianX mare standing 16hh. After being donated to UConn in 2012, she quickly became a staple within our lesson programs. Mystique is well loved by our Western, Hunt Seat, and Dressage teams, as well as the community lesson riders. After giving her all to our program, it is time for her to find her forever home. Mystique has a history of a check ligament injury but would be suitable for light under saddle work, trails, or as a companion horse. She is great for the farrier and vet, an easy keeper, barefoot, and is great in turnout with others.

Price: Sale Pending

Light Brown Thoroughbred Mare.

Pampita

2003 Thoroughbred Mare

Pampita is a 22-year-old thoroughbred mare standing ~16 hands. Pampita was donated in 2013 and has spent more than a decade as a pillar of the UConn polo program. She has truly loved her job and taught countless players over the years. After her years of dedication to our program, it is time for her to retire from polo to a life of ease. She would be perfect for someone looking to have a companion horse that would be happy to do some light riding. Pampita is great for the vet and farrier, clips, loads, and can get along with anyone.

Price: Sale Pending

Brown Thoroughbred Mare.

Lucia

2001 Thoroughbred Mare

Lucia is a 24-year-old thoroughbred mare standing ~15.2 hands. After being donated in 2013, Lucia has spent the last 12 years teaching students and the community how much heart a horse can put into their job and to respect a horse that takes her job seriously. Although she still loves her job, it is time for her to retire from polo to a less demanding life. She would be perfect for someone looking for a light hacking, stick and ball, trail, or companion horse, but not suitable for beginner riders. Lucia is great for the vet and farrier, clips, loads, and is great in turnout with others.

Price: Sale Pending

Thoroughbred Cross Mare.

Princess

2004 Thoroughbred Cross Mare

Princess is a 21-year-old ~14.3 hand thoroughbred cross mare who donated in 2013. She has spent many years teaching students in both our equitation and polo programs. Although she has been a wonderful teacher over the years, it is time for her to step back and have an easier life. Princess would be best for a home with a small adult or youth interested in taking her on trails, light flat work, or would be happy being a companion horse. Princess is great for the vet and farrier, clips, loads, and is great in turnout with others and is often used as a babysitter.

Price: $1000

Closed Bidding - UC Flor de Mayo Only

*Bidding Closed*

The UConn Department of Animal Science is pleased to announce a one-time closed bidding for a horse from our equine program. This unique opportunity allows interested individuals and parties to bid on a horse that would excel as a lower-level dressage, 4H, or hunter/jumper with an amateur or advanced young rider.

UC Flor de Mayo

2018 Morgan Mare

UC Flor de Mayo “Flo” is a 7-year-old Morgan mare standing at 15hh. Flo is by UC Doc Sanchez and out of Friend Charity Rose. Flo truly is a versatile horse. She has three solid, comfortable gaits under saddle. She was started over fences but has not jumped since the fall. Flo loves to go on trail rides and takes all obstacles, including water, bravely. She ties, bathes, and stands for the vet and farrier. Flo had a trailering incident in Nov. of last year and is doing well with retraining, however, she will need to ship in a stock trailer or trailer with box stall. The injury she sustained during the incident is completely resolved and she is back in full under saddle work with no impact on her future career. Her friendly demeaner and go with the “flo” attitude lends her to be a fun lower-level dressage, 4H, or hunter/jumper with an amateur or advanced young rider.

Bidding Information

Please review the following information prior to placing your bid.

*Note: Reserve Applies.*

  • Only written bids submitted via email to horseunitoffice@uconn.edu, including the bidder's name, phone number, address, and offer price, prior to June 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, will be accepted. No exceptions will be made. Any bids that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.
  • All bids will be tallied after the deadline, and the party with the highest bid will win the horse and be notified by the end of the day on June 26, 2025.
  • If payment is not received within 72 hours of notification, or if the winning bidder rescinds their offer, the next highest bid will be accepted.
  • Appointments to view the horse can be made by using the form provided below. *Note: Bids will not be accepted through the form.*
  • Health information is available upon request.

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