Lesson Horses

RP the Peppy Cashier is a 2000 sorrel overo 16.2hh paint gelding.  He used to be a 3 day event horse but got sore jumping higher so in 2009 we bought him.  He is a great confidence builder teaching beginner riders and jumpers as he will jump anything without over jumping. He has a nice smooth slow small strided canter.  He was also trained to drive & competed in Battle of the Breeds.

Miss Skippin Fashion is a 2001 dark brown tobiano 15.1hh paint mare.  Had 2 foals, trail rode and showed up to 3’ jumpers before becoming a lesson horse in 2009.  jumper video.  She can be ridden by beginners.  Her trot is slow and smooth, but she goes easily.

Shandah (Ima Special Dee Too) is a 1995 palomino 15.2hh mare that I have known since she was 3.  After a few of my students owning her I bought her for a lesson horse in 2010.  She is a great all-round horse, with jumping, cattle penning, trail, western pleasure and reining experience.  She is steady and willing.  She doesn’t like her saddle done up, so make sure she’s tied short and leave her feed bag on her nose so she can tell you her opinion of it.

Masters Candy Bar is a 2001 15hh chestnut tovero APHA mare I have raised.  Started in spring of 2004 and after only 20 rides went to 3 open shows and trail rides including a week in the mountains!  Excellent All-round horse. Videos: English Jumping CrossCountry  Candy joined the lesson program in 2012 after a few years of students leasing her.  She is ridden mainly by beginners now.

Masters Red Twizzler is a 2004 15.1hh sorrel solid paint gelding I have raised.  He is smooth and laid back.  Twizzler joined the lesson program summer 2012 after being leased for a  few years. He has smooth gaits, a big stride and enjoys jumping, and trail riding, but wishes he could skip the saddle tightening part.

Masters Irish Mocha is a 2006 palomino solid 15.3hh paint gelding I have raised from a foal.  He was previously leased to a student and was Lisa's competition horse for Spruce Meadows Battle of the Breeds in Driving, Barrels and Trail Obstacles and other horse shows when he was 4. We also ride him in the mountains and on trail rides. He does flat lessons now, as he gets sore jumping. He just wishes he didn’t have to get his girth done up.  Candy and Peanut are his full siblings.  Peaches and Twizzler are half siblings.  He was also trained to drive & competed in Battle of the Breeds.

Jello is a 2010 black 13hh Connemara cross pony mare.  She was purchased in May 2021 and does beginner and jumping lessons.  Aug 2023 she injured her right eye and had it removed.  She should go back to doing lessons in October.

Crème (Coys Creama the Crop), is Foxy’s half sister, a 2000 light palomino QH 15.2hh mare.  She is used for all levels of riders, but doesn’t like heavy riders.  She is willing and steers easily and jumps from any distance and will set the correct pace and do her lead changes.  She knows the routine well.

 

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Zeus is a 2000 QH saddlebred 15.1hh gelding.  Zeus likes to jump, and will jump anything from any distance without over jumping. He is not for our beginner riders, as he can get fast if he thinks that is what the rider wants.  He also enjoys trail rides and trips to the mountains.

Lethal Lily is a 2000 bay TB 16.3hh mare got in 2015.  She is very forward and loves to jump.  Great for our more experienced riders that can sit quietly, using their seat and legs aids effectively and control her stride length.  She was on the track as a 3 year old but only ran 3 races, winning almost $11K.

Beauty is a 2000 palomino 14.3hh QH mare we got in 2015 from a previous student that outgrew her.  She is great for any level rider but can be stubborn at times.  She has been to lots of horse shows and trail rides too.

Masters Fuzzy Peaches is a 2005 Palomino Overo paint 15hh mare.  I raised her and when she was 2, sold her to a student who trained and showed her in 4-H and open shows and took jumping lessons for years.  She no longer had time for her so I bought her back for a lesson horse in 2017.  She does mainly flat lessons now but has jumped in the past.  She is sweet like a peach, except when tightening her saddle.  Twizzler is her full brother.  Candy, Peanut & Mocha are her half siblings.

Whiskey by Request is was purchased June 2016.  He is a 1998 QH/TB.  He’s 16.2hh has been jumping most of his life and is also good for flat work.  He has a neurological condition called Shivers, so does lift his hind legs higher than normal and has a hard time backing up.  He mainly does beginner flat lessons now.  He is willing and steady, easy to steer and knows his transitions well.

Java is a 2001 black 16hh warmblood cross gelding that has been used for trail riding, clinics, jumping & eventing.  He was purchased Oct 2018 and does jumping and flat lessons.  He is steady and will jump anything so great for those learning to jump.

Solo Victory SR is a 2007 16hh bay Trakehner gelding purchased in September 2018.  He had an injury to his right eye so he doesn’t see well on that side.  He enjoys jumping and dressage.  He doesn’t often over jump, making him suitable for those learning to jump up to intermediate jumping students, as long as they don't pull over the jump. 

Masters Peanut Brittle is a 2010 chestnut solid 15.2hh paint gelding I have raised from a foal.  He is also one of Lisa’s trail riding horses for going to the mountains. He has lots of power with his hind end and sometimes he puts in more effort than necessary and over jumps.  He also likes gymkhana events.  Candy and Mocha are his full siblings, and Peaches and Twizzler half siblings.

Mint (Beauty Beheld), left, is a 2000 14.3hh black pinto arab mare purchased October 2017.  She has done 4-H, jumping and trail rides in the past and had a foal May 2017.  She is calm and smooth to ride.  She does mainly beginner lessons for all ages of riders but still enjoys the occasional fun horse show too.

Chief is a 2006 15.2hh sorrel overo paint gelding.  He has done 4-H, jumping, trails, obstacles.  He was purchased October 2018.  He does flat and jumping lessons with intermediate riders as he can be stubborn to steer sometimes and take advantage of inexperienced riders.

Naomi (Zippos Stolen Porsche) is a 2008 sorrel overo 15hh paint mare.  She was trained for western pleasure and also enjoys trail rides.  She has a smooth slow lope, and small stride, but is still easy to get going.  She can be ridden English also but doesn’t jump.

Loxley is a 2004 17hh bay Canadian Warmblood gelding (Holsteiner/TB) that joined our program in January 2020 after a couple years of being retired.  He was used for dressage and eventing before that.  He does mainly intermediate flat, dressage or jumping lessons as he has lots of buttons those riders enjoy but can be confusing to a more beginner rider.

Sprite is a 11.2hh chestnut Shetland pony 2015 gelding, bought October 2021.  He has been ridden flat and jumping by intermediate kids and small adults.  As he is young he needs riders that can steer and sit well.

 

Foxy (Majors Sly Fox), is Crème’s half sister, a 2000 dark buckskin QH 15hh mare.  Riders must move slowly around her head or they won't be able to catch or bridle her. She is smooth, slow and steady and does mainly beginner lessons for any size rider.  She has done many trail rides, mountain trips and shows in the past.

Pepsi is a 2005 dark bay WB cross 17hh gelding.  He is laid back and steady and has a springy trot and smooth canter.  He likes to jump, but doesn’t usually over jump.  We have to be really slow about tightening his girth and leave really loose until he gets into arena.  He was bought in June 2020.

Buddy (CF Canadian Monarch) is a 1999 15hh paint gelding purchased November 2017.  He will be doing beginner flat lessons for smaller riders as he is a bit stiff.  He is a friendly, calm natured gelding that is easy to get along with.  He has done dressage and drill team.

Cola is a 12hh bay dartmoor pony 2016 gelding, bought October 2021.  He has been ridden flat and jumping by experienced kids and small adults.  As he is young he needs riders that can steer and sit well.

Rocky is a 2012 13.1hh bay welsh POA cross appy gelding we bought fall 2019.  He was started flat, trail riding and jumping.  He has quickly figured out its less work to cooperate for our smaller less experienced students so mainly does beginner lessons now.

Cooper is a 2006 pinto arab saddlebred cross 14.3hh gelding.  He joined our program in October 2022.  He has done dressage and jumping in the past as well as gymkhana and trail rides.  He is very friendly and likes to go so needs a calm experienced rider.  He is smooth to ride and willing to jump anything.

Peso is a 2000 Arab Tenessee Walker cross 16hh gelding.  He joined our program in October 2022.  He was previously leased to one of our junior jumping students and is now retired from jumping but back to do flat lessons after a couple years off.  He is very smooth and well trained with a few extra gaits for fun.

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Burrito is a 14.2hh 2015 sorrel QH gelding.  He was purchased Feb 2023 from another lesson barn where he was doing a couple lessons a week with intermediate English and Western riders.  He has jumped to 2’.  He will be used for our intermediate riders to start.  He is smooth and willing.

Sully (Padraig Rua) is a 2015 TB 16.1hh gelding.  He joined our program in September 2023.  He has jumping in the past as well as trail rides.  He will be ridden by our smaller experienced riders for now until we get to know him.  He did get a sore back in the past so want to keep him happy and healthy.

Marshmallow Kisses is a 2009 Palomino Tovero paint 15.1hh mare.  She belongs to one of my students and has done trails, polocrosse, jumping & western in the past.  She joined our program in Sept 2023.  She will be ridden mainly by our intermediate riders for flat and jumping.   Peaches, Twizzler, Candy, Peanut & Mocha are her half siblings.

Kaz is a 2007 Welsh Cob 15hh gelding.  He joined our program in September 2023.  He was previously a lesson horse at another facility and has been ridden English, western and done jumps to 2’   He is big and a bit pushy on the ground, but so far good to ride.  Not spooky and quite steady with a nice way of going, a springy trot and smooth canter.

Levi is a 2000 black roan appy paint cross 14.2hh gelding Joined our program in October 2023.  He has done pony club, 4-H, English, western, and trail rides.  He will be mainly ridden by our smaller riders for flat and jumping.  He is quickly becoming a favorite for many students.

Raven is a 2017 pinto 14.3hh mare that has been used for trail rides and western riding and is learning to jump.  She is smooth and willing so great for our intermediate riders.  She joined our program October 2023.

Nutmeg is a 2000 bay 15.2hh warmblood mare that joined our program October 2023.  She was used as a lesson horse in the past and goes over small jumps.  She is sweet and wlling to go but very nice and steady.

Mojo (Greastest Tribute) is a 2009 bay 16.3hh TB gelding that joined our program November 2023.  He was purchased in May and it took us a while to find a bit he likes, and he still doesn't want the bridle on, but is doing well in the arena and seems to like to jump.  He was previously a chuckwagon race horse.  He is smooth and steady, and a little on the lazy side.  Will be ridden by more experienced students to start.

Cadbury is a 2016 dark bay 16.1hh TB gelding that joined our program November 2023.  No tattoo so he didn’t race.  He is sweet and laid back but still young with a springy trot so will need a rider that can help guide him using proper leg aids.  He has done some jumping including cross country jumps. 

Cajun (Secret Trails) is a 2019 chestnut 16.2hh TB gelding that joined our program December 2023.  He was started for racing and lost 3 times, and then used for indian relay races, which he wasn’t fast enough for either.  He has started jumping and will be ridden by more experienced students to start.

Hershey (Wild Good) is a 2013 dark bay  16.1hh TB gelding that joined our program December 2023.  He won over $132K racing and has started jumping and will be ridden by more experienced students to start.

Chive (Finality’s Gold) is a 2010 bay 16.1hh TB mare that joined our program April 2024.  She was started for racing and only won 1/7 races as a 3 year old, then used for eventing for a few years and had 1 foal and is just getting back into shape.  She is sensitive and likes to go, so will be fun for our quiet experienced riders to jump.