Bar O Family Farms

07/09/2026

We got to Celebrate the freedoms God has blessed us with. in our small-town Fourth of July parade, as we pulled the cannons thru 🇺🇸In God We Trust. 🇺🇸

06/19/2026

Last baby of the year. Crystal did not disappoint. A mare we bought last fall that was in foal. Excited to see her baby from Wh***ey next year. Quality over quantity
Blue roan filly that will be available at weanling (Draft/quarter cross)

05/25/2026

Let me show you an absolutely full made ,stout and family friendly gelding
We are proud to offer this guy forsale to the public. We have owned him since he was weaned and have done all the training right here on our farm.
He is so friendly and kind in every way,just want to be your friend. He's super broke and stays soft in the bridle,collects up nicely when asked,been roped off of ,tries to please in every situation.
Besides being beautiful and friendly he is also very well bred. By Guthrie City Limits and out of an own daughter of Playing Stylish
If you are looking for an all around type guy , he is your man.
We feel he has potential in the show pen if you want as his extended trot is super floaty . The option are endless with this guy.
He is currently barefoot up front and has sliders on behind. Has always been sound for us. He is UTD on vaccinations,dewormer and dental.

15.2H and thick made

We have used him for almost anything here on our farm including teaching beginners to have confidence. O also he drives really well if you like that. A True Unicorn
He carries our brand and we like everything about him

Video https://youtu.be/ntY_1sL4ae8?feature=shared

Call with any questions 217-972-2373

Offered for sale here at home private treaty.
Located in Sullivan IL 61951

01/25/2026

Heres one that we had the pleasure of starting and knew he was special Good job Ivan on putting on the finishing touches
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Gm6dJSAK7/?mibextid=wwXIfr

A fancy all-around gelding coming from the training of Ivan Raber sells for $30,000! 🔻

By $2.5 Million Sire, Bamacat and out of a proven producer mare, this gelding has been used all over the ranch, has a big turnaround and is set up the right way for the new owners.

Hip No. 359 | King Country Bamacat
(Bamacat x King County Sun, by Playin Stylish)
May 2, 2023 red dun gelding
Consigned by Ivan Raber

12/26/2025

Ended out Christmas Day by lightly starting one of our 2 yr old draft cross c**ts. Thankful for healthy horses,and the opportunity to help shape what these young horses will become.Merry Christmas from our barn to yours 🤍🎄🤍🎄

12/18/2025

News flash 🔥
Wh***ey will be available to a limited number of outside mares this coming season
100% color producer
6 panel negative
Outstanding pedigree
Disposition to burn
We are super excited to see his first crop in 2026
Contracts available $650 LFG

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July to everyone.

Enjoy those kids all you can. They grow up to fast.
This was a few years back

05/25/2025

For all you Equine enthusiasts this coming Fri 5/30/25 you should check out the events at the 5 Star Horse sale.
On Friday morning 7:30 AM will be the finals for a c**t starting challenge that was started 12/1/24. A group of us local guys all started with a unstarted 2 yr old horse to see who could get one broke the best in 6 months.
On Jan 18 which is basically 6 weeks in we had a get together at Elmer Millers (5 Star Arena) to show the progress we had made. It consisted of catching,saddling,obstacle course and some free style and was a judged. The points earned there will carry over to the finals.
Friday will be a more advanced obstacle course and free style and will be judged by 3 different judges with highest scores winning
Certainly something that I have thoroughly enjoyed My c**t is a 2023 AQHA gelding by Bama Cat and out of daughter of Playing Stylish
So come on out to cheer on your favorite trainer 6 total
Reuben Otto
Devon Herschberger
Daniel Diener
Merlin Otto
Nelson Herchberger
Lamar Chupp

This is something that will happen next year as well so if you want to get on list to compete reach out to the committee

And then the 5 Star Horse Sale preview starts at 9:00 and the sale at 1:00Pm
They have a outstanding set of horses consigned


05/01/2025

Banjo is loving life in CA. We love getting updates like this

Banjo is great! Everyone loves him and he's the prettiest on the ranch! Here he is Saturday with a developmentally disabled youth. We have a few handicapped kids riding with us and are developing their riding skills wonderfully. Thanks again for reaching out to me. Banjo is a special horse.

04/27/2025

Talk about class ,size and shape take a good hard look at Casper. With all that mane and tail he is sure to catch your eye
A Percheron/Quarter cross gelding that is 4 years old and wise beyond his age. We have owned him since he was a weanling and done all the training here on our farm. He has the best disposition and is super friendly and is your best friend.
We have used him for all the chores here at home- ponying c**ts,moving cattle,dragging the arena,wagon rides. Really about anything you can imagine.
He is super confident on the trails and crosses water with ease and is really chill in new surroundings.
We have not had any soundness issues with him at all and is able to be left barefoot if you prefer. He has good structure with good bone but still not clumsy.
I feel he has a lot of potential as an English horse as he is forward and uphill. But rides western,bareback or whatever you prefer. And is good turned out with others or in a stall. He doesn’t need to be ridden regularly to stay good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlbGw4UXrX0

Buy with confidence he is safe,sound and legit in every way.
We would love to have you come try him here at home and can help arrange transportation anywhere in the USA

He is listed on HorseBid Auction ends 5-5-25

https://bid.horsebid.com/lots/view/4-GNJ8VK/casper-

Feel free to call to discuss 217-972-2373