Equestrian Lesson Horses

"Base" Base Jumper

2013, Bay, Thoroughbred Gelding, 15.3 Hands

Base has a very sweet and goofy personality and absolutely loves attention. Currently, he is working on training/first level dressage and we are hoping to continue his dressage education into some higher levels.

Carmella

2004, Grey, Lipizzaner Mare, 14.2 Hands

Carmella is a sweetheart who is always looking out for her rider’s safety.  She will carry a variety of our riders, whether they are just learning or working on training level dressage.

"Cuba" Cuba Libre

2004, Chestnut, Holsteiner Gelding, 17.0 Hands

Cuba is a sweet and gentle guy that is as honest as can be over fences. In addition to jumping in the arena he enjoys dressage and going out in the fields for some cross country. He tries hard to please and is sure to put a smile on your face after a good ride.

"Danika" Double D Danika

2009, Brunblakk, Norwegian Fjord Mare, 14.0 Hands

Danika is one of our cute and uniquely colored ponies we have in the herd. She came to us with an eventing back ground and being shown in Pony Club events. She enjoys jumping both in and out of the arena and also showing off her dressage and western skills.

"D.C." Dawson’s Creek

2003, Black, Oldenburg Gelding, 16.3 Hands

D.C. is one of our upper level dressage horses that loves showing off his fun dressage movements. He absolutely loves his changes and extended gaits and giving students a great feeling of collected movements.

"Digger" Spitfire Gold Digger

2006, Bay, Appendix Gelding, 16.0 Hands

Digger came to us with a background in dressage but has found his passion of jumping with us. He absolutely loves showing off in the stadium ring and out in the cross country field. He is always up for a challenge and loves creating a great partnership with his riders.

DJ

2000, Bay, Holsteiner Gelding, 15.1 Hands

DJ loves to jump and is not afraid of a good challenge, even when it comes to height. With a very sweet personality and a "go get 'em" type attitude he has become a favorite among our students for both jumping and eventing.

Durante

2010, Bay, Hanoverian Gelding, 16.1 Hands

Durante has a very sweet personality and enjoys dressage work, trail riding, and even a bit of liberty work. He is a beautiful mover and is schooling First level dressage movements and higher. We are excited to see him continue to develop as a lesson horse and teach a variety of our riders.

"Ethan" Capstone

2009, Chestnut, Thoroughbred Gelding, 16.1 Hands

Ethan is one of our steady lesson horses that came with a lot of experience on the hunter circuit. He challenges his riders to have accurate and the correct timing of aids and  loves jumping and dressage.

Fettuccine

2009, Chestnut Leopard, Appaloosa Gelding, 14.3 Hands

Fettuccine has a goofy and sweet personality and came to us with a trail riding and trail obstacle background. He is very smart and has quickly learned the basics in dressage, western, jumping and even a little eventing. We plan to continue his education in the variety of disciplines and are excited to see him grow.

"Fig" Franziska

2015, Bay, Westphalian Mare, 16.3 Hands

Fig just made the journey all the way from California to join the herd. She has a strong dressage foundation and has been trained in movements through Third level. We are excited to have her settle into the program and teach our students in dressage classes that are ready to learn some of the upper level and collected movements.

"Fletcher" Midnight Fletcher

2012, Bay, Thoroughbred Gelding, 16.1 Hands

Fletcher is a recent addition to our herd with a background in the Hunter ring. He is big smooth gaits and we have loved having him learn the ropes of dressage. Currently, he is schooling training and first level movements with our students.

"Fox" Fabregé Fuchs

1998, Chestnut, Trakehner/AQHA Cross Gelding, 15.1 Hands

Although the oldest horse in our herd, Fox doesn't let his age show and still loves his job of teaching students. He has been used in a variety of our classes over the years but is currently enjoying dressage work, trail riding and even a little bit of western.

Freya

2005, Bay, Belgian Warmblood Mare, 16.2 Hands

Freya is one of our upper level dressage horses that is competing 1st and 2nd level dressage while also schooling some higher level movements. When not in the dressage ring she enjoys occasional jumping and trail riding.

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"Glitter" Bold Glitter

2016, Fleabitten Gray, Thoroughbred Mare, 16.0 Hands

Glitter is a recent addition to our herd and came to us with a great start in dressage. She is a sweet mare with smooth gaits and we are looking forward to continuing her education in dressage and working her over fences.

"Harri" Harrisburg

2003, Fleabitten Grey, Thoroughbred Gelding, 16.1 Hands

Harri is a big mover with a goofy personality. He is used in both jumping and dressage classes and is always a favorite for our students to learn on. Whether it be working on training and first level dressage or jumping in the arena, he is happy to work and help teach his riders.

"Ivy" Grace Like Rain

2013, Fleabitten Grey, Oldenburg Mare, 16.1 Hands

Ivy is a quick learner and has had a good start over fences and base foundation in dressage and we are excited for her to work with our students and also continue to build her foundation to be a great lesson horse. Currently, she is being used in our jumping and dressage classes and is also a favorite for seat lessons on the lunge line.

"Jimmy" Statesman Jubilee

1999, Chestnut, Morgan Gelding, 14.3 Hands

Jimmy is one of our go to lesson horses and has a great work ethic while helping riders of all levels learn to succeed in their riding goals. He enjoys helping students learn through lessons on the lunge, dressage, and trail riding.

"Johnny" First Class II

2009, Bay, Warmblood Cross Gelding, 15.3 Hands

Johnny is a sweetheart who captures the heart of anyone who rides him. He enjoys dressage, jumping, and eventing. Being able to work with all levels of riders in a variety of classes makes him one of the favorites in our herd.

"Kiss" Goin' Blind

2017, Bay, Quarter Horse Gelding, 16.0 Hands

Kiss is a new addition and traveled all the way from Florida to join our herd. Although he is younger, he is a very sweet and mellow guy that works hard to please his riders. We are excited to see him continue to grow and develop in our program and teach a variety of our students in classes.

"LJ" Lil' Jac

2007, Chestnut, Quarter Horse Gelding, 14.1 Hands

LJ is a lease who comes to us during the school year and has a lot of western, team penning, and cow work training. He is a kind and quiet teacher and loves to work hard to please his riders. He also is happy to do some low level dressage and English flat work if needed.

"Lucca" Leucojum

2004, Gray, Dutch Warmblood Gelding, 15.3 Hands

Lucca comes from a show jumping background. He is super fun to jump and loves to teach his riders to help them learn and grow. He also has been doing great in our dressage classes working on First level movements and schooling some upper levels.

Mason

2008, Bay, Quarter Horse/Arabian Cross Gelding, 14.3 Hands

Mason is a sweetheart who loves doing a variety of things in our program. Trail riding is his favorite activity, but he also enjoys jumping, western, and lower level dressage.

"Mufasa" Laurel King Mufasa

2003, Bay, Morgan Gelding, 14.3 Hands

Mufasa is a curious and friendly guy and he loves to try hard and please his riders. He enjoys western, dressage, and trail rides and is also a favorite to use for seat lessons on the lunge line.

"Mulan" Better than a Boyfriend

2002, Black and White Paint, Friesian/Paint Cross Mare, 14.1 Hands

Mulan is small but mighty and is a favorite of both students and instructors due to her smooth gaits and sweet personality. She carries both beginners and more advanced dressage riders. Whether she is teaching a new rider or competing training level she is sure to win your heart.

"Otto" Knights Dream

2004, Black and White Paint, Friesian/Paint Cross Gelding, 16.0 Hands

Otto is one of our upper level dressage horses and allows our students to compete and school first and second level dressage l movements. He has a strong work ethic and is a favorite among the barn for both instructors and students.

Roo

2014, Chestnut, Thoroughbred Mare, 15.2 Hands

Roo is a new addition that is settling into our herd. She comes from a jumping background but has also been working on some training level dressage. We are excited to watch her develop as a lesson horse to be a well rounded addition in our program.

Rowan

2013, Chestnut, Andalusian/Pony Cross Mare, 13.2 Hands

Rowan is one of the littlest and cutest ponies in our herd but she isn't afraid to do big things! Coming all the way from Texas as a lease, she has been helping our riders in both dressage, jumping, and has even started a little bit of cross country. She is a people pleaser and will try her heart out to put a smile on her rider's face.

"Ryan" Jeronimo

2013, Chestnut, KWPN Gelding, 16.2 Hands

Ryan is one of our upper level dressage horses that is schooling 2nd and 3rd level movements. He has big smooth gaits and a goofy personality and has been a great addition to our herd.

Trixie

2002, Varnish Roan, Pony Cross Mare, 14.2 Hands

Trixie is a new addition to our herd and comes with a background in jumping. She has taught a variety of riders over fences and on the flat and we are excited to have her in our program to teach our students in a variety of classes.

Willon

2008, Bay, Zweibrücker Gelding, 16.1 Hands

Willon enjoys working on training level dressage and jumping big. He teaches riders to have a soft, elastic connection with the bit, and when they are successful he is a lovely mover. Willon has a kind heart and enjoys the many different riders that work with him.

"Zeus" Promise the Sky

2014, Bay, Thoroughbred Gelding, 16.1 Hands

Zeus is a new addition with a sweet and goofy personality. He has done a little bit of dressage and jumping we are hoping to continue his education in these areas to help turn him into a great lesson horse. With his big heart and willingness to try new things we are looking forward to seeing all he will be able to teach our students and accomplish as a lesson horse.

Photos by Abigail Forsberg '22, unless otherwise indicated.