Our horses are the most important part of our lesson program! Every horse we ride teaches us something, and all of ours are great assistant trainers and are worth their weight in gold! Take a moment to learn about each of them.
Asha – 2023 Dutch Harness Horse mare
Asha is a young prospect for Danielle. She will be sent for breaking in the spring, but is currently working on ground manners and learning about life on the farm.
Asha is from Long Meadow Equine Rescue.
Beija – 2013 Paint x Sugarbush Sport Horse mare
Show Name: Kiss & Tell
Beija belongs to Kelly. Kelly takes her on all kinds of adventures and she always seems game for them! She goes in our Intermediate and Advanced lessons as well.
Branson – 2009 bay 15.1h Arabian/QH gelding
Show Name: Third Time’s The Charm
Branson has turned out to be a great Jumper! He is occasionally found in the lesson program as well, but his occasional attitude prevents him from being in it regularly.
Branson is owned by Sydney.
Chase – 2017 chestnut grade QH (maybe some Paso Fino??!) gelding
Chase is a super fun little guy! His preferred speed is fast, but he will go whatever speed his rider asks him for. He has really taken to jumping and is quite popular in the lesson program. His nickname is Hot Dog 🙂
Chase is half leased by Karsyn.
Chumley – 2002 bay leopard 14.3h Appaloosa gelding
Chumley is a super friendly guy. He tries really hard and is pretty comfortable!
Chumley is half leased by Kristina.
Cider – 2016 OTTB chestnut mare
Jockey Club name – Coach Machen
Cider is from Long Meadow Equine Rescue. She came to us as a rehab project (her feet were in horrible shape and she needed to gain weight) and has been in quarantine since October. She recently was cleared to go out with other horses and hopefully we’ll be able to start working with her soon. Her ground manners have been good the whole time she’s been here, both for grooming and farrier work, so hopefully she’ll also be good to ride!
Cleo – 2002 black grade QH mare
Cleo is a wonderful addition to our lesson program! She’s really sweet and seems pretty unflappable. She can be cranky to tack up, but she’s a good horse to ride!
Cole – 2003 black Mountain Pleasure Horse gelding
Cole is a sweet soul that sometimes gaits, but most of the time does walk, trot and canter just fine. He also seems to enjoy jumping!
Cole belongs to Maddie.
Cricket – ~2009 grey 14.1h QH/Arab mare
We got Cricket from Long Meadow Equine Rescue. While she started out a very green large pony, she has finished up to be a really talented jumping machine!
Cricket belongs to Hannah.
Daisy – 1997ish grey 14h pony mare
Daisy came from a hunter/jumper farm in Aldie, VA. She is super smooth and a favorite among the WTC students!
Dell – 1998 15.3h chestnut AQHA gelding
Dell came from Hunter’s Edge Horse Farm and is a great lesson horse here as well. He is perfect for our walk, trot and individual canter lessons!
Dell is owned by Shana.
Eleanor – 2018 dark bay 15.3h OTTB mare
Registered Name: Regal Honor
Eleanor was adopted through New Vocations. She’s a super quiet girl who was retired from racing for being “non-competitive”. She’s got a great brain, but can be little particular about how she’s ridden. We’re hoping that she will be introduced to the lesson program at some point.
Elvis – 2007 dark bay 15.2h Standardbred/draft? gelding
Elvis was recently purchased from a family. They adopted him from a rescue in PA. He was an Amish driving horse. So far he’s proven to be a really good citizen that is trying to figure out what we want.
Ember – 2019 black 16.2 Dutch Harness Horse mare
Registered Name: Midnight Pearl
Ember was adopted from Colby’s Crew. She’s a super quiet girl is taking to her training really well.
Ginny is half leasing Ember.
Finn – 2002 chestnut 14.3h QH cross gelding
Show Name: Mischief Managed
Finn has very smooth gaits for a large pony/small horse. Aside from his less than perfect ground manners, he is a great lesson horse!
Franklin – ~2000 chestnut Morgan gelding
Show Name: Hey, It’s Franklin
Franklin was recently adopted from Colby’s Crew Rescue. He’s a very aged buggy horse, but he has plenty of energy left. He’s already going in lower level lessons and has a growing fan club!
Ginger – 2001 chestnut 14.1h QH/Welsh mare
Show Name: Ginger Snap
Ginger has VERY smooth gaits and is great for all levels of riders. Her steering isn’t always the best and she can sometimes get a little quick, but everyone seems to like riding her! Doesn’t hurt that she’s super comfy.
Gus – 2011 16h Draft/Paint/Walking Horse (?!?! who knows) gelding
Show Name: With Gusto
Gus has a GREAT personality and tries super hard to figure out what you want to do. He’s very smooth both at the canter and over jumps.
Gus is half leased by Yosi.
Hopie – 2000 chestnut 16.1h AQHA gelding
Registered Name: Hopie Arwen
Hopie is a homebred boy! His gaits are great but his size is amazing! Neither his mom or dad were anywhere close to his height! Hopie has been retired to the trail barn to live out his days.
Jimmie – 2018 dark bay 15.2h OTTB gelding
Registered Name: Jaime Jamel
Jimmie is a young guy that seems really eager to learn. He definitely has some opinions and they occasionally come out in misbehavior, but overall he’s a fun ride.
Jimmie is owned by Maeve & Catherine.
Kai – 2015 bay 16h Dutch Harness Horse mare
Show Name: Yippee Kai Yay
Kai was adopted from Colby’s Crew Rescue . They got her from an auction in 2022 and felt that she had little to no handling prior to that. They sent her to a trainer who put a really nice foundation of groundwork and initial riding on her. She’s really coming along in her training and has competed in a few Jumper shows and started to go in some lessons. She’s not a brave soul, but she LOVES to jump!
She was diagnosed with Head Shakers Syndrome, but we are working with vets to come up with the best management plan. So far, we seem to have found a fairly good combination.
Kodi – 2002 ApHC 15.1h gelding
Registered Name: Kodiak Cassanova
Kodi is a lazy boy that teaches riders to be assertive and how to use a driving seat aid (or he doesn’t move…). But he is very capable once you get him going. He’s great for teaching people to jump since he’s so quiet and honest to the fences!
Kodi is half leased by Paula.
Ladybug – 2007 APHA 15.1h chestnut mare
Registered Name: WOR Sparkling Image
Ladybug is a very sweet mare that is wonderful for walk/trot lesson horse. She is super smooth and not interested in going too fast.
Mango – 1999 chestnut QH mare
Mango is from Long Meadow Equine Rescue. She is a perfect walk/trot pony for little ones. If you ever see her swaying by the gate, she’s telling you she’s ready for more food 🙂 She’s a weaver, which is a vice, but is kind of cute.
Miles – 2005 bay AQHA gelding
Miles is a really sweet, big boy. Due to some injuries, he is a great walking companion.
Miles is owned by Krista.
Mojo – 2014 Thoroughbred gelding
Mojo is a big guy that is a talented jumper! He lives at the trail barn.
Mojo is owned by Jennifer.
Montana – 2004 Paint gelding
Montana is a low key guy that is great asset to the lesson program. Montana used to be owned by Ella Warns.
Montana is owned by Kristina and Emma.
Moose – 2016 Dutch Harness Horse gelding
Moose is a new project horse adopted from Colby’s Crew Rescue. So far he’s a very calm guy that, while he needs more education, appears to be very willing. We’re looking forward to seeing how he comes along!
Moose is owned by Abby.
Nemo – 2003 Arab/TB? 15h chestnut gelding
Show Name: Just Keep Swimming
Nemo was a super cute mover and jumper back in the day! He’s now retired and lives up at the trail barn.
Nemo is owned by Jennifer.
Pepper – 2015 bay roan AQHA 14.3h mare
Pepper is a fun horse that has a great brain! After recovering from a bowed tendon, Pepper is doing great with Marlowe and goes in quite a few lessons!
Pepper is owned by Marlowe.
Popcorn – 2005 palomino grade QH mare
Popcorn is from Colby’s Crew. She has taken to lessons quickly and is a really good girl. She’s still learning about jumping, but she’s definitely willing to try!
Popcorn is owned by Nora.
Skittles – 2005 chestnut grade QH mare
Skittles is from Long Meadow Equine Rescue. Originally, we got her as a walk/trot horse. She thought that was pretty boring though and has really taken to jumping. She requires a little more steering than some of our other lesson horses, but she’s a good girl.
Skittles is half leased by Ella.
Snickerdoodle – 2004 palomino grade pony gelding
Snickerdoodle is from Colby’s Crew. While he’s an older gentleman, he has a lot of spunk to him. He’s super fun to ride and SO adorable! He’s starting to be used in lessons and we’re hoping he’ll be a popular choice this year. He is currently WTC and going over small jumps.
Titus – 2009 dun 14.3h Paint gelding
Show Name: Titus
Titus belongs to Madi. He is a great little guy with a pretty amazing jump! He’s pretty popular since he’s so cute, but also because he’s such a good boy to ride (even for little kids!). You need to have sticky legs if he thinks the jump is scary though – his knees come up to his eyeballs!!
Titus is half leased by Chelsea.
Tyler – 2004 chestnut 15h QH cross gelding
We are leasing Tyler from a local owner. In his prime he did Beginner Novice eventing! But he had been sitting for a couple years before we got him. Now that we’ve gotten him back into shape, he’s become very popular in the jumping lessons!
Volt – 2011 bay 14.3h Cleveland bay/QH gelding
Registered Name: Frostyoak Bolt
Volt is from the Bridgewater Equestrian program. We LOVE him at our farm 🙂
Volt is half leased by Lilli.
Ziggy – 2019 grey QH gelding
Ziggy is a super cute boy that seems to be pretty unflappable! He lives at the trail barn.
Ziggy is owned by Jennifer.