Duke
Age: 21 years
Height: 14.3hh
Breed: QH type/ possibly mustang x
Gender: Gelding
Suitable for: Light riding, groundwork, companion
Adoption fee: $TBD
Personality: Super smart little horse with good conformation but lots of holes in his foundation. From what we can piece together, he hasn't had many owners in his life. He spent over a decade with a family who lightly trail rode him (he followed behind the others) but no formal training. With a little bit of time, relationship and groundwork... someone is going to have a really neat horse! Coming to the rescue sort of blew his mind after living in a quiet backyard for a long time. It's been months and he's still adjusting to life here. He'll need to be brought along slowly.
Restrictions: Unknown
In a foster home
In a foster home
Our Madeline
Age: 37 years
Height: 14.1hh
Breed: Morgan/ Arabian
Gender: Mare
Sadly, we lost Our Maddie in February 2021. She is missed more than words can convey. Rest Peacefully old girl.
Permanent Resident in our lesson program
Personality: Don't tell Maddie she's a senior; she has NO idea! She takes extra special care of our little riders while teaching them valuable lessons. She LOVES her job and we cherish her!
Scotch
Age: 18 years
Height: 12.2hh
Breed: Pony blend
Gender: Gelding
We tragically lost Scotch to colic in March 2022. His loss has shaken our world and he will be missed forever.
Permanent Resident in our lesson program
Personality: Just one cool dude that everyone loves! He prefers a bossy rider and is a wonderful teacher. Janessa acquired him years ago as an owner surrender because no one could catch him in the field. All he wanted was a cookie! He now lets almost everyone catch him.
ADOPTED!
Dash
Age: 13 years
Height: 14hh
Breed: QH Morgan blend
Gender: Gelding
New resident in our lesson program! We'll see what he thinks of it all!
Personality: Inquisitive, calm but cautious.
Restrictions: none
In a foster home
Our permanent residents and lesson program ponies are shown below. Oh, how we love them so!
They are NOT available for adoption, however they are available for lessons and leases!
Emmett
Age: 14 years
Height: 14.1hh
Breed: QH blend
Gender: Gelding
Resident in our lesson program. Available for half-lease.
Personality: Good natured and sweet. Emmett is super willing to teach the kids everything. He has an extensive resume with his previous owner and seems to be a jack of all trades with his easy going personality.
Restrictions: none
Keegan
Age: 8 years
Height: 12hh
Breed: Pony blend
Gender: Gelding
Resident in our lesson program and currently being leased! He's such a cool dude!
Personality: Inquisitive, calm, mischievous and into everything!
Restrictions: none
Jazzy
Age: 23 ish years
Height: 12.2hh
Breed: Grade pony
Gender: Mare
In our lesson program but telling us she is done. We are looking for her perfect retirement situation. Update: Jazzy has found a semi-retirement spot! She is happy!
Personality: Sassy but been there, done that!
Restrictions: Age related
Ima Chocolate Diamond
Age: 12 years
Height: 15hh
Breed: AQHA
Gender: Mare
Suitable for: Riding, groundwork, companion
Adoption fee: $TBD
Personality: Ima acts young and stressed right now. We can't imagine what she's been through in her short life. As a yearling she was shown in halter classes but who knows after that. It appears she's been forced to do a lot in her life. She makes fairly good decisions despite that and we are aiming to go at her pace. She's blossoming into a beautiful horse!
Restrictions: unknown
Midnight Show
Age: 23 years
Height: 15.3hh
Breed: Thoroughbred
Gender: Mare
Suitable for: Light riding, groundwork, companion
Adoption fee: $TBD
Personality: Midnight is sweet and honest. Truly a NICE mare. We don't know much about her history. We know she's been from auction to rescue to multiple homes and is now with us. She is currently in our lesson program being used for groundwork. She'd love her own person to bond with, continue to build her posture through groundwork and one day lightly ride her!
Restrictions: Conformational
Gilbert
Age: 19 years
Height: 17hh
Breed: Thoroughbred
(Out of the Pocket)
Gender: Gelding
Suitable for: Light riding, groundwork, companion
Adoption fee: $TBD
Personality: Inquisitive, cautious and intelligent. He is a lot of horse. His cautious nature requires an experienced owner to guide him through stressful situations. He's come a long way in a year after spending nearly a decade in a field. Prior to that he had a career on the track and briefly as a Dressage horse. Gilly thrives going at his own pace. We have not yet ridden him due to going at his own pace but we feel it will be soon! He wants his own person! His fee will change as we work with him.
Restrictions: Out of work. Would need to be brought along slowly.
9Remington
Age: 9 years
Height: 13.2hh
Breed: Grade - possibly Haflinger x Gaited Breed
Gender: Gelding
Suitable for: Light riding, groundwork, companion
Adoption fee: $TBD
Personality: This adorable little dude needs an experienced person to help him navigate good decisions. He has had a lot of groundwork and some light riding over the past 2 years with a human that he trusted very much. He wants a bond with an experienced, patient human. He has come a really long way but his personality is on the nervous/ reactive side. He is not suitable for children or a lesson program.
Restrictions: Conformational
Oopsa Daisy
Age: 21 years
Height: 14.1hh
Breed: Welsh/ Arab
Gender: Mare
Sadly, Daisy lost her battle with colic in October 2020. Rest Peacefully sweet girl. You are missed.
Resident in our lesson program however if she fell in love with a child, we'd consider her adoption.
Personality: Some days she lives up to her pony mare reputation, other days she's a dream.
Restrictions: Laminitis, arthritis, EPSM .
Bravo
Age: 27 ish years
Height: 12.1hh
Breed: Hackney
Gender: Gelding
Resident lesson pony and freaking adorable! Available for lease.
Personality: Bravo loves his job and does it well! He is a wonderful teacher even if he can be grumpy at times. We love him dearly.
Restrictions: Age related
Sweet Caroline
Age: 27 years
Height: 10hh
Breed: Pony blend
Gender: Mare
There was only one thing left to do for Our Caroline and that was ease her pain. Caroline lost her battle with chronic illness in June 2023. Rest easy Caroline, you've touched so many lives.
Permanent Retiree from our lesson program
Personality: Sweet, well mannered and seen it all. Rescued by Janessa 20 years ago after being abandoned in a local backyard. She thrived giving pony rides, lessons, and taking care of her tiny passengers.
Restrictions: EPSM, IR, Arthritis, Laminitis which require multiple prescription medications.
In a foster home
Bailey
Age: 19 years
Height: 8hh
Breed: Miniature Horse
Gender: Mare
Permanent Resident in our lesson program
Personality: Sassy but kind.
She always tests her tiny people when off lead and is currently making strides to become our next wagon mini for our events.
Restrictions: none
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Fudge
Age: 32 years
Height: 15.1hh
Breed: AQHA (Olathe Orbit)
Gender: Gelding
Permanent Resident in our lesson program
Personality: Been there, done that with our founder and President for over 25 years. After being Janessa's trusty mount, he has influenced the lives of countless students.
Restrictions: Age related
Sunny
Age: 25 years
Height: 15hh
Breed: QH blend
Gender: Mare
Suitable for: Light riding, groundwork, companion
Adoption fee: $TBD
Personality: Sunny needs a patient friend who is willing and experienced enough to read her behavior and not force her to do anything but just continually ask her to do what's needed. She thrives with relational horsemanship and the more groundwork you do with her the better your bond will be. She will trail ride, beach ride, go to a show, she will do anything you ask her - IF you put the time in to earn her respect and trust.
Restrictions: Senior horse. She also has a traumatic history with vet, farrier and trailer loading. We have worked extensively with trailer loading and have very patient vets/ farrier. We have overcome every thing she presents us with patience and consistency. She will make someone a wonderful partner.
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