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Our Horses at Ranchlands Equestrian Centre
Reggie
Born: 2007
Part arab/ and something else
Height: 14 hands
Dark Brown Gelding with Star
Reggie is quite a popular fellow, forward and responsive, but he is his own person, and between classes, will take his ride to the fence to unsaddle him ( he hopes)
Ink
Born- about 1996
Height: 13 hands
Black Gelding with Faint Star
Ink is forward going, happy to do anything that is asked…. except jumping. He does not like bending his legs too much. Ink has just retired, but still lives here, as has much to offer in the Equine Assisted Learning- Recently retired to a lovely paddock with his mates
Marley
Breed: Quarter Horse
Age: 2010
Height: 13.3 hands
Brown Gelding
Marley can be quite mischievous and playful, Barney is his best mate, and follows him everywhere. A nice calm horse to ride.
Barney
Breed -Part Quarter horse
Born- about 1998
Height: 15 hands
Dark Bay Gelding with Faint Star
Very affectionate and obliging most of the time. Can be ridden from beginners to advanced
INDIE
Breed: Australian pony mare
Height 12.3 hands
Can be so sweet, and then a bit naughty, once you get her going, really smooth trot and canter, need to be assertive, otherwise will take advantage, so a good horse for improving your skills
Leo
Breed: Appaloosa
Leopard Gelding
Leo can always be seen at Ranchlands with Maggie by his side, he is absolutely in love with her and doesn’t go anywhere without her. He is very reactive to his rider and can be wonderful with complete beginners, but on the other hand, will go flat-out back to the other horses with capable riders. Very challenging
Storm
Breed: Thoroughbred
Height: 16 hands
Brown Gelding with interrupted stripe
Storm is the Alpha Male of the herd, so in the arena likes his space. He is best with the reasonably experienced riders and has a very bouncy trot! He is a lovely ride, if you have the skills and he is happy to oblige. 15 years of service and just retired with his girlfriend Lizzie and mate Ink
Lizzie
Age: 1992
Height 14 hands
Black Mare
Most riders at Ranchlands begin their journey with Lizzie, she is quietest horse you will ever meet (she’s not nicknamed ‘Lazy Lizzie’ for nothing.)
Lizzie is the Alpha Mare in the herd, which means she’s the Boss! This also means she must remain the calmest horse, to keep the herd at ease at all times, this also shows when riding her. She expels as little as possible but is a great confidence booster.
Lizzie has also shown to have a special affinity with people with Autism and is a great asset to Riding with the Disabled. Lizzie is truly the back bone of Ranchlands, we couldn’t do it without her. (just retired)
Maggie
Breed: Quarter Horse
Height: 14 hands
Born 1991
Palomino Mare wth Star and Snip
Maggie is very obedient and obliging, caters for all levels of riders, and is also a wonderful contributor in Riding for Disabled. She can be found hanging out with Leo as she has been the ‘Girlfriend’ title.
Rosie
Age: 1992
Height 14 hands
Chestnut Mare with Faint Star
Rosie can be ridden by all levels of riders, she is forward going and is a pleasant ride. Although, she is not keen being saddled, especially the girth part, nothing a few carrots wont fix!
Moose
Breed: Thoroughbred
Born 2009
Height: 16.2 hands
Brown Mare with Blaze
Moose is an off the track Thoroughbred, as she was too big and heavy to race. You can find Moose by the side of Lizzie, as she learns the ropes to become Alpha Mare. If you observe long enough, you can see her bossing the herd but still respects Lizzie. Moose is very popular with riders as she has a beautiful, smooth stride, but don’t let her size intimidate you, we have had some of our smaller riders show her how it’s done in the arena.
Cricket
Breed Thorobred
Born 2001
Height 15 hands
Chestnut Mare with Blaze and off white foot
Cricket has a lovely nature, Always tries to please her rider, as long as they stay quiet and still on er back.
She is the only mother her, and has had 5 foals.She was a brood mare on the station and the occassional stock horse for beginners
Gypsey
Breed: Stock Horse
Born 2009
Height: 14.1hands
Gypsy’s whole life, is all about food, she is obsessed, and will drag you across the ground to a dry leaf. But she really does try to please when riding her, if she understands what you are telling her.
FELIX
Breed: T/bred cross
Born 2009
Height: 16 hands
The sweetest horse, very affectionate, and playful, the clown of the place, favourite pastime is eating manure, everyone who rides him, falls in love with him