Our Horses

Gypsy

Colour / Sex – Grey Mare
Breed - Stock Horse
Born 2010
Height – 14.1HH

Gypsy's life revolves around food; she's so passionate about that she'll pull you across the ground for a dried leaf! It that sassiness is a trait of our grey mares, as Gypsy certainly has her share of—cue the eye roll! Until recently, she has been ridden by our more skilled intermediate riders. While she has her own opinions, she boasts a fantastic jump, if you ride her straight and go with her, she tends to leap earlier than most. Gypsy is highly responsive to the rider's seat, breathing, and heartbeat; if you're relaxed, she will be too, and you can even bring her to a stop with your breath. We've also started using Gypsy for our adult beginners in the round yard, as she thrives with minimal movement and gentle cues.

Reggie

Colour / Sex - Brown Gelding with Star
Breed - Part Arab
Born 2007
Height - 14 HH

Reggie does not like to stand out in the crowd, he is your, let's get the job done, no nonsense kind of chap. He is in the middle of the herd, knows his place and is quite happy to be there. Reggie does love a muddy puddle and rest assured; he will have wallowed in said puddle in time for afternoon lessons! Reggie can be found looking after our intermediate riders. He is a popular fellow, due to him being forward and responsive. If allowed he can be a little whizzy in the canter, but when reminded the rules, he drops back to a lovely stride. He is also quite partial to popping over a few jumps, ears pricked - getting it done Reggie!

Whisky

Colour / Sex - Chestnut Gelding
Breed - Quarter Horse
Born 2014
Height - 14.2 HH

Whisky is such a sweet boy. He is very friendly with us humans and his herd, just wants to be one of the gang, not stand out, but happy to be in the mix. His best buddy and partner in crime is Kevin – the terrible duo are always up to mischief. You can rely on Whisky for an affectionate cuddle and for those quiet shared moments of reflection. Now, if you are after an active go 'getum' walk, Whisky is not your man, he is more of a Sunday afternoon stroll guy. You will find Whisky helping our beginners and intermediate riders - he certainly brings out the confidence in all who ride him, being such a reliable chap, with no risk of super excess speed!! Unless there are snacks – the boy loves a treat!!!!

Kevin

Colour / Sex - Bay Gelding
Breed - Thoroughbred
Born 2015
Height - 16hh

Kevin is as long as he is tall, and he's a true gentle giant! With a heart of gold, there's not a mean bone in his body. He boasts the biggest personality in the herd, and every client falls in love with him. While he suits intermediate to experienced riders due his big stride, Kevin can work beautifully in a lovely frame once you know how to engage him—when you do, it feels like you’re floating. However, don't expect him to become a pro showjumper anytime soon! Playful and full of mischief, he’s often found creating mayhem in the paddock and stables alongside his partner in crime, Whisky!

Tonto

Colour / Sex - Pinto (Paint) Gelding
Breed - Bitza! (Pony)
Born 2011
Height - 13.2 HH

Our little pocket rocket chap. He sometimes likes to pretend 'he's all that' (17hh stallion is his stature, in his head) with a little head toss going into canter! Cheeky ponies!!! Our smaller intermediate riders get to whiz around on this demon, especially on gymkhana days, Tonto is the one to beat! However, he is now maturing nicely to also be considerate with our beginner riders, helping them with their first bumpy rides, teaching them patience and perseverance (we didn't say he makes it easy for them!). Tonto seems to go unscathed in the herd - thinking he's the Alpha Male - he's not, maybe he's just too nimble on his toes to get out of trouble quickly.

Cricket

Colour/Sex - Liver Chestnut Mare with Blaze
Breed - Thoroughbred
Born 2002
Height - 15HH

Cricket is a sweetheart. She has such a lovely nature for an orange chestnut mare, always tries to please her rider when ridden. Yep, she can be a little ‘mare ish’ in the stable, sweet 98% of the time. The other 2% is where we cannot hide the orange mare in her! Cricket is ridden by our more established beginner riders and upwards. She is quite a bouncy girl with a short stride, but responsive to the leg and pops into the canter nicely to help riders with picking up the canter lead. She certainly helps teach you to ride straight, as she is a little wibbly wobbly, but with ears forward and asking where to go next! Cricket has taken Marley under her wing in the herd dynamics, her mother nature kicking in.

Marley

Colour / Sex– Brown Gelding with blaze
Breed - Quarter Horse
Born 2010
Height - 13.3HH

Now this is where you cannot let first impressions spook you! Marley does not come across as the friendliest of fellas, in fact one could say he is grumpy, rude, a little prickly even… Not quite the poster boy for a riding school pony. But do not let that fool you, if you ignore his false bravado, he is the sweetest fella, loves a head rub, a little scritch behind the ear. Marley is an absolute legend with our beginners, from children to small adults. He is responsive to the legs and hands, not to fast, nice, and balanced, not bouncy, knows his job, a little packaged unicorn for us instructors when it comes to assisting new riders on their equine journey. Ok, not always a unicorn, as we are not riding bicycles here folks, but he is close!! Marley now hangs out with Cricket after his best mate Barney retired.

Bronson

Colour / Sex – Chestnut Gelding, Blaze with Snip
Breed – Quarter Horse
Born -2007
Height – 15.2hh

What a chap. Our chunky monkey of the herd. As with our Grey mares and their Sass, maybe the orange boys were cut from the same laid-back cloth!! Not much phases this fella, I think a box of firecrackers could go off next to him and he would perhaps raise an eyebrow! Bronson is our Alpha Male! He is a man a few words, not needed, the eyebrow lift, swagger and stature of the man do it all for him. Bronson is kind, soft, forgiving, empathic, ohh and lazy. He is ridden by our beginners and intermediate riders; you are going to feel nothing but safe on this fella. He is solid and so not going to charge off into the sunset with you. BUT you are certainly going to learn how to use all the correct aids to encourage him to move along, but once you have mastered the aids, and the lightbulb moment happens, the ride will be so satisfying!

Pip

Colour / Sex – Chestnut Mare
Breed – Quarter Horse
Born 2010
Height – 14.1HH

Pip is just lovely. She really is a sweetheart on the ground and the in the saddle, not saying she is an angel, she can test beginners and show her stubborn side, but on the whole is a compliant girl which is unusual for an orange mare!! You do not find her getting into mischief in the paddock, although she will stand her ground, she will be found not far away from Obi, they have become fast friends.

She is relatively new to the herd only joining us in 2023, but in the short time has become a firm favourite with our beginner riders, with both children and small adults, a nice balanced gait easing them along the way in their riding journey. She has adapted well into the riding school life and is very responsive to the rider's seat, breathe and small aids.

Pip has a very funky brand – check it out next time you are here.

Obi

Colour / Sex – Bay Gelding with Star and Snip
Breed – Stockhorse
Born –
Height – 15.2hh

One of the kindest gentlest horses you will ever meet! Obi you are a true gentleman and a handsome one at that! Obi likes the quiet life, you will not find him in the thick of herd life, he sticks to the fringes, watching, ever cautious. But once he lets you in x

Obi was initially ridden by our intermediate riders, he has very smooth paces and is quite responsive to the aids. He wants to please and do the right thing by his rider. His gentle manner has seen him assist with the more advanced beginner riders once they are balanced, testing out their aids, he is that next step in the ladder of progression up the herd horses. He loves Miss Pip and will be at her side in the paddock.

Lil Bob

Colour / Sex – Liver Chestnut Gelding
Breed – Quarter Horse
Born 2016
Height – 14.2HH

Lil Bob was not blessed with the handsome gene. He has a few nicknames, Wonky Donkey and Melman. A lump on his head, wonky eyes, and big head and splayed legs…. He is PERFECT. We love him. He has the softest coat in the herd and a gorgeous liver chestnut colour to boot. Although he is a chilled-out dude, he is beautifully responsive to your seat, legs, and hands, he really does test your riding ability.

Lil Bob is ridden by our more experienced intermediate and advanced riders. His responsiveness to aids is lovely and engaging, helping riders to understand lateral movements, the weight of your seat and when and where to ask the questions. Also turns out Lil Bob is Clark Kent, pop on a cape and he throws out those front legs and gives it his all, flying over jumps. What a dude!!

Rango

Colour / Sex – Bay Gelding
Breed – Thoroughbred
Born -
Height – 15.2hh

Rango has the mane and tail from pony adverts! Such a handsome man. He is new to the herd, only arriving in 2024. It did not take long for him to assert himself, a few altercations with Bronson were had and we seem to now be at an understanding in herd rankings….

Rango is ridden by our intermediate to advanced riders, he has a large stride so can be quite bouncy, which would unseat our beginner riders. He has a heart of gold and gives his all for his rider, since joining Ranchlands he has been learning to jump and is progressing nicely, gaining confidence from his riders. With his gentle nature and kind outlook he will be a firm favourite with Ranchlands riders.

Sky

Colour / Sex – Bay Mare with Star
Breed – Thoroughbred
Born - 2018
Height – 15.1hh

Sky is new to the herd in 2025. She is a chunky mare who is still understanding that she cannot use that weight on the ground to get her own way. However, that size and attitude she has used to wield her assertiveness in the paddock with the herd. It will be interesting to watch the dynamics as she settles in.

Sky is being ridden by our advanced and more accomplished intermediate riders whilst she is introduced to riding school life and progresses her schooling. She is taking it all in her stride and all who ride her are enjoying her addition to the herd.

Blueberry

Colour / Sex – Fleabitten Grey
Breed – Stockhorse
Born - 2003
Height – 15hh

Blueberry is also a new to the herd in 2025. She came from a property and was successful in her job, she was a broodmare, and taught people how to ride due to her kind and gentle nature.

She has been introduced to riding school life with the more advanced riders, now happily taking the intermediate riders around the arena. We are hopeful that her role will progress once she learns the Ranchlands ropes to look after our beginner riders and help them on their equine journey.

We are thrilled that Blueberry has taken a shine to Maggie, she is quite protective of her, and they are always together

Maggie - Retired

Colour / Sex – Palamino Mare
Breed – Palamino
Born - 1991
Height – 14.1hh

Maggie is now fully retired and has been at Ranchlands for 20 years. She is very much a well-loved member of the Ranchlands family. She would have many tales to tell from whizzing around with advanced riders in her younger days to looking after our beginner tots in her later years with such care and kindness. Maggie also received Australian Riding for the Disabled Horse for the Year in 2018 - she is that Special x

Maggie still does help Jenny with the Equine Assisted Learning programs - and you will find her being a grooming model in school holiday programs, her nature being perfectly suited.

Patsy - Retired

Colour / Sex – Bay Mare
Breed – Thoroughbred
Born - 1995
Height – 15hh

Ohhhh Patsy. Patsy is hands down the sweetest girl we have. It is no secret that she is Jenny’s favourite (and we are not supposed to have favourites!!). Patsy came to Ranchlands later in her life. A safe place where she could live out her days, with love, pats, and cuddles.

Patsy is also fully retired. After helping many beginners on their equine journey, she now loves helping Jenny in the Equine Assisted Learning space. As she loves humans, she is perfect for these sessions and has helped so many individuals over the last few years. She really is one of a kind x