UC Don't Be Daft

Join us for our annual virtual horse sale, featuring horses from the University of Connecticut equine program. This online event gives prospective buyers the opportunity to explore the sale horses, review available information, and participate in bidding through our online auction platform. Sale Date: November 13-November 17, 2026 Bidding Opens: November 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST Bidding Closes: November 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST Auction Format: Online bidding at https://bid.wolfauctiongroup.com/ui/auctions/167581?category=All&subCategory=Active This is a soft close sale meaning lots will all begin to close at 7:00 PM with the time to bid resetting to 5 minutes after each new bid. Please pre-register to bid. Name: UC Don't Be Daft Breed: Morgan Registration: AMHA Age: 2023 Gender: Gelding Color: Chestnut Height: 14.3; expected ~15hh Notes: UC Don’t Be Daft, “Jack,” is a 2023 Morgan colt standing 14.3hh (expected to mature to 15+hh) by UC Battersea Xanadu (Chief of State x Battersea Ouida) and out of UC Serenity (UC Ringmaster x UC Faith). His sire, UC Battersea Xanadu, was successfully shown in hand and has been one of the top-producing stallions at UConn due to his impressive pedigree, temperament, and trainability. Jack’s paternal grandsire, Chief of State, excelled in multiple disciplines, including carriage, dressage, hunter over fences, and trail, earning numerous championships in both open and Morgan competition. On his maternal side, Jack’s grandsire, UC Ringmaster, was a two-time World English Pleasure Champion, earning the title in 1991 and 1993. His dam, UC Serenity, was a successful jumper type with impressive scope who was part of the UConn riding program before becoming a broodmare who has produced multiple quality foals. With his flowy gaits, willing attitude, and versatile Morgan breeding, Jack has potential for a variety of disciplines, including hunter, dressage, pleasure, or driving. Jack has established a solid foundation in ground manners, desensitization, and in-hand work. He stands quietly on cross-ties, bathes, loads, and stands well for the farrier. His groundwork includes steering, long-lining, and responding to cues through the reins in hand. He has been introduced to full tack and has been lightly started. Jack’s training, including his introductory under-saddle work, will continue until sold. He is current on all vaccinations, deworming, and Coggins.