Waco, TX
(254) 716-9588
Nate Ballerino Performance horse sale
WIMPYSBLUEYEDCOLONEL
"Emoji"
Shockingly beautiful and masterfully trained, this gelding is a true delight to ride and is enjoyable for any level rider! Soft and supple with a strong work ethic making him a top pick when choosing your mount for the day. Emoji is a trained Reiner and has all the buttons to prove it. He has breath taking lead departures, easy to guide circles, big turns and a smooth sliding stop. No silly business in any situation and keeps a level head with or without speed. Rides around super cute under english tack and enjoys it as well! Emoji is a true gentleman in and out of the arena and truly is an old soul. He is extremely easy to operate and is very forgiving for any level of rider but also has the ability to match a rider of any level. Emoji has been rode outside on the trails and handles any and all obstacles you throw at him. He would excel in the ranch riding, VRH or any of the Reining classes.
Please Call Nate Ballerino at 254-716-9588 with any questions. Nation Wide shipping can be arranged.
Magnums specialdream
Nemo
Trained and shown successfully in the reining with an LTE of $470 and rides around with the athleticism and competence to prove it! He is sired by Gunners special Nite who won 235 k and produced in excess of 8 million dollars. This handsome, friendly gelding is the first to greet you and makes for an enjoyable, uncomplicated ride. Walks out on a loose rein, has a soft steady trot and a correct collected lope. Changes leads and has an iconic, earth-shattering stop! Rides english as well and is a true gentleman schooling on the flat or over fences. Has potential to make a nice lower level hunter or even make a splash in the dressage arena! Nemo has been pen roped on and takes right to it with all the confidence you could ask for. An absolute doll to ride whether it’s in the arena or outside. Doesn’t mind to get dirty and cruise down the trail crossing logs and creeks encountering wildlife and uncertain terrain. Hop on him bareback or saddle him up and take him to work, he is the same easy going guy every time! This is an incredible talented young gelding with a bright future. Nemo is eligible for the Royal Crown & Gold Buckle Futurity. Please call Nate Ballerino at 254-716-9588 with any questions. Nation wide shipping can be arranged.
Hugh Betcha
"Cherry"
Where first class meet functional!
This five star mare has been a superstar her entire career and the future looks even brighter! A trained cutter with an LTE of $16,472 NCHA. This sweet girl is by the great Thomas E Hughes who won over 390 k and out of a money Earning and producing daughter of Cheno pep. Cherry is a tried and true veteran in the show pen and can easily continue down that victory lane. She has been used outside doctoring cattle, sorting pairs and even dragging plenty in the branding pen! No matter which discipline you choose she handles each ride with style and grace.
Well trained and seasoned in the arena she takes her leads with ease, turns and stops correct every time, and is fun and easy to get along with.
She rides quiet outside alone or in a group and is a real pleasure if you’re just craving a leisurely stroll. Unfazed by dogs, children or equipment and takes every other aspect of life in stride as well. No mareish tendencies or any unsavory qualities whatsoever. This is a horse that will have you eager to get to the barn each day and step off with a smile after each ride.
Please Call Nate Ballerino at 254-716-9588 with any questions. Nation wide shipping can be arranged.
Moonlight N Stars
"Dory"
Friendly flashy and fun! This versatile mare has the training and ability to make your next ranch riding, ranch versatility or roping partner. Dory is sired by the great Magnum Chic Dream who is a 12 million dollar sire. She has spent her time In a reining program and has all of the size, shape and heart you could ask for wrapped in the best color, bay!
Make no mistake, she’s not just a pretty face! This mare rides around correct and is easy to get along with no matter what task or discipline. Executes all reining maneuvers, and has seen her fair share of long days on the ranch covering rough country and completing daily tasks. Side passes to open and close gates, leads, loads, ties, bathes, clips etc A good-natured mare and a pleasure to be around; she would be a phenomenal addition to any family or program!
Crowd my Mind
"Diamond"
Diamond is a 5 year old Dun mare by SG Frozen Enterpize who won 274 k NRHA and Produced in excess of 3 million dollars and is out of a money earning daughter of Wimpys Little Step. She stands 15 hands and is the perfect size to take on any job. Diamond has spent 2 years in a reining program and does all the maneuvers flawlessly. She is a HUGE Stopper, has big turns and picture perfect lead departures. This mare has a heart of gold and is the first to greet you in the barn everyday. She is very kind and gentle. Diamond has been the favorite for the kiddo to hop on and cool out or handle around the barn. While this mare is quiet and easy to be around she is a lot of horse in all the right ways. Diamond has been pen roped on and is lightly started on the calf sled. Diamond has been rode outside and handles terrain with ease. This Is one Fancy mare that can continue her reining career or can transition into a heel/breakaway horse over night. Please call Nate Ballerino at 254-716-9588 with any questions. National Wide Shipping can be arranged.
lil Shiney Scooter
"Moped"
This is a cool little guy sired by the great Scooter Kat who won over 600 k NRCHA and out of Shiners Diamond Cat who earned 149 k in her show career. Moped has spent 2 years in a cowhorse program and was shown at the NRHCA Futurity. He is super fun and easy to operate in and out of the show pen. Moped takes both his leads with a classy little lead departure has a huge sliding stop, Spins both ways, stays soft, supple and has an incredible attitude about anything new. He is non pro friendly or could transition into a breakaway horse over night. Moped is eligible for the Riata Buckle, Royal Crown and Gold Buckle Futurity.
Please call Nate Ballerino at 254-716-9588 with any questions. Nation Wide shipping can be arranged.
Cee Ya Chic
"Al Capone"
Al Capone is one of my favorite Stallions we have had the privilege of owning. This magnificent Gentleman is by the great Smart Chic Olena and has been in the right hands his whole life. Al Capone is a business man with all the brains, ability and talent to go far in anyone’s program. He has the prettiest lead departures, classy spins, rocking chair lope, easy lead changes and has a big sliding stop. If you are wanting a BIG Time head or heel prospect Al Capone is the man. This horse wants to do nothing but please, and you can point him in any direction and he will go into it with his whole heart. He is extremely well mannered, easy to handle and just an overall pure horse. Al Capone not only has a great gentle personality but is an athlete himself! He would also be a great candidate for the Ranch riding classes or the Ranch versatility classes , he reins phenomenal, making any task seem to easy! Al Capone is forsure a barn favorite around here and we hope he can find his special Home. He is eligible for the Riata Buckle, Royal Crown and Gold Buckle Futurity.
Please call Nate Ballerino at 254-716-9588 with any questions. Nation Wide shipping can be arranged.
Hopelessly D Voted
"Bossman"
LTE *$1574.00*
Bossman is one of the coolest Geldings we have offered for sale. He is Sired by Heavy Duty Chex who won over 120 k and out of a daughter of One Gun. He is trained in the Reining and is super easy to operate. Bossman is full of talent and heart making him the favorite for just about any job. He has the classiest spins, breath taking sliding stops, easy lead changes and one handed minimal effort circles. This Classy gentleman has absolutely no holes and has excelled in our program, making him easily one of the barn favorites and is always gentle with any amount of time off. Bossman has unmatched ground manners making him a breeze to clip, brush, wash, shoe , saddle and will cross any obstacles or terrain you throw at him with cadence and ease. He has been rode extensively on the ranch in all aspects of ranch work from doctoring sick cattle to dragging calves this Rockstar has seen it all. This is a really fancy gelding we feel will fit a wide variety of riders.
Please Call Nate Ballerino at 254-716-9588 with any questions. Nation wide shipping can be arranged.
Smooth Anna Rey
"Anna"
Anna is sired by the legendary Smooth as a Cat that won over half a Million dollars and produced in Excess of 37 million and out of a money earning and producing daughter of Dual Rey. Anna has spent 10 months in a cutting program and is witty and quick on her feet. She has been pen roped on and would make an exceptional Breakaway or heel horse. She has been rode outside and is lightly started on the calf dummy.
Please Call Nate Ballerino at 254-716-9588 with any questions. Nation wide shipping can be arranged.
Lacy Jo Cash
"Lacy"
Lacy is by Lil Joe cash who won over 279 k and produced in excess of 4 millions dollars and out of a money earning and producing daughter of Cat Ichi. She has been successfully shown in the ranch riding and is super easy to get along with. Lacy takes both her leads, has easy to operate spins and big sliding stops. She is started in the breakaway and has been hauled. She is Currently in Rope horse Training with Nick Travaglia. Please Call Nate Ballerino at 254-716-9588 or Nick Travaglia at 405-829-0539 with any questions. Nation wide shipping can be arranged.
The Graduate
"Rascal"
Rascal is a gorgeous red roan Stud colt by the horse Stevie Rey Von who won over 420 k and out of a money earning and producing daughter of Smart Little Lena. He will have 45 days under saddle by sale day and is showing potential. He takes both his leads and lopes quiet. This is a phenomenal prospect that is bred the very best and could go far in anyone discipline you choose.
He is quiet to be around but has all the athletic ability when asked. Rascal is Eligible for the Breeder's Invitational, National Cutting Horse Association Super Stakes, National Reining Breeders Classic, NRCHA Cow Horse Incentive, Riata Buckle, PCCHA Stakes, Chrome Cash, Gold Buckle Futurity, IQHA Ranch Horse Futurity, Royal Crown, and Legacy Bonus Program. Please Call Nate Ballerino at 254-716-9588 with any questions. Nation wide shipping can be arranged.
Louis Bottom Dollar
"Tabasco"
Tabasco is sired by Cattalou who won over 334k and out of a money earning daughter of Dual Rey. He is currently in training with Davide Facincani and is on track for the 2025 Futurity. This is a special colt that shows a lot of natural talent and style. He’s incredibly soft, trainable and has the heart to back it. He is Nominated into the NCHA Futurity and 6 panel NN. This is a big time colt that has been in good hands his whole life. He is eligible for the NCHA Superstakes, Breeders Invitational, NRCHA Cow Horse Incentive, Augusta Futurity, PCCHA Stallion Stakes, Southern Cutting Futurity and the Royal Crown Roping Futurity.
Please Call Nate Ballerino at 254-716-9588 or Davide Facincani at 817-308-9282 with any questions. Nation wide shipping can be arranged.
HSR Shiney Smooth
"Kate"
Meet Kate, an exceptionally trained mare that has been in a cowhorse program her whole life. This talented young mare has a bright future in the Cowhorse or could transition into a rope horse overnight. She takes her leads, has fast spins and sliding stops. This is an excellent prospect that could go anyway you choose. She has been used outside and pen roped on. Please Call Nate Ballerino at 254-716-9588 with any questions. Nation wide shipping can be arranged.