Horse Leasing and Sales
POA: “Apache of Summerset”
Apache
21 year old liver chestnut blanket Pony of the Americas gelding
Every barn needs a steady pony to teach kids the ropes, and Apache is our guy! As with most ponies, Apache can have a mind of his own, but deep down he is a sweet guy with a heart of gold. He's up for anything and has taken many kids for their first ride
AHA: Lirabella B "Belle" 16 year old chestnut Arabian mare
Belle
Belle is as close as you can get to riding a cloud! She has beautiful gaits and a lot of talent for all sorts of things, especially jumping. Her intelligence, willingness, and sweet personality has made Belle a favorite among staff and advanced students alike!
**** FULLY LEASED *****
16 year old bay spotted varnish roan Appaloosa mare
Cici
Cici ("C C" stands for Cookies and Cream!) is a tough little mare with tons of talent. She is a great western mount and neck reins like a champ, but throw an English saddle on and she'll happily bomb around a jump course or a dressage test. Out in the field she is the indisputable "boss mare," and takes care of her rider just as well as she does her herd.
(AQHA “Cosmic Investment”) - 19 year old chestnut QH
Cosmo ****Sold****
Retired from his days on the national circuit, Cosmo is a western pleasure machine. He can be a bit of a grumpy old man, but if you win him over with peppermints he will turn on the charm and bring you home lots of ribbons. He is a great teacher, as he makes you really get your cues right!
(APHA: “A Special Caramel”) - 18 year old buckskin overo
Dixie
Dixie has been there and done that. She knows her job and does it well. She may be slowing down in her old age, but she's still ready to truck around beginners and help them develop their confidence at the walk and trot. Every once in a while she likes to compete in our Buckle/Cup series and show those youngsters how it's done!
AQHA: “Bodollys Double Take” - 21 year old chestnut Quarter
Double Take ****Retired****
The longest serving member of our lesson program was Double Take! He is very independent, but likes to work. For our advanced riders he was a fantastic jumper, and has a dreamy canter! He could also be ridden western, and enjoyed taking up the rear on trail rides. **** Double Take has been officially retired. ****
10 year old sorrel sabino pony mare
Gemma
Gemma is a feisty little red-headed pony and one of the barn favorites! Once she trusts you she is a great partner for trails or small jump courses. She loves to be brushed and is very gentle with new riders, but for more experienced kids she can be a very fun ride!
5 year old black Shetland Pony Gelding
Hamilton
Hamilton is the smallest member of our herd, but he makes up for it with huge talent and personality! He can pull a cart, carry a rider, and even dress up as a unicorn for special events!
At only 10 hands tall, he's the perfect size for kids to learn the ropes and gain confidence in handling horses.
7 YO Chestnut Thoroughbred Gelding
Shanghaied
Shanghaied retired from racing in 2017 and is now loving his new life as a school horse! He's a jack of all trades and can help teach our riders dressage, jumping, or western riding. He has competed at the RRP Thoroughbred Makeover and Dressage at Devon.
Shanghaied is owned by instructor Cynthia Kurtz.
9 year old chestnut Appendix Quarter Horse gelding
Snakebite
Snakey is a quiet, lazy, gelding, but if you want to learn to canter and jump he's your guy. Don't let his size intimidate you: he's a big gentle giant who loves kids!
**** SOLD **** Congratulations to Mike H, our newest boarder!
26 year old chestnut Quarter Horse mare
Stella
Stella is our beloved matriarch. She may be old, but someone clearly forgot to tell her! She can still walk, trot, and canter, and is a great teacher! She's spunky, but has left her young and crazy days behind her and is as reliable as the day is long; just don't get between her and food. She loves to be brushed, especially her long thick mane!
Stella is currently half leased.
AQHA: “CS Tracy Seminole” - 8 year old brown Quarter Pony g
Stonewall
Affectionately known as "The Dude," for his abiding nature, Stonewall is as solid as can be. He may be small, but he makes up for his stature with a big personality. He doesn't know very many fancy cues under saddle, but he will walk and trot around the arena all day. His gentle nature makes him an amazing horse for beginners, especially those who need a confidence boost.