Meet the Horses
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Casper
AGE & BREED:
24-year-old, Arabian
JOINED PROGRAM:
September 2023
GET TO KNOW CASPER
Prior to joining our program, Casper was a camp horse, jumper, trail ride and family horse.
CASPERβS IMPACT
Casper loves to work and have fun. He is a smooth ride and listens to his riders. He is a confidence-booster as most riders can ride him independently. His smaller base supports our smaller riders and helps them feel secure.
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Hazel
AGE & BREED:
24-year-old, Percheron/Thoroughbred
JOINED PROGRAM:
May 2022
GET TO KNOW HAZEL
Prior to joining our program, Hazel did dressage showing and lessons.
HAZELβS IMPACT
Hazel is smooth, comfortable, and rhythmic. She is willing, patient, and adapts quickly to new asks and things in the environment. Her uphill build sits riders in a nice postural position.
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Lollipop
AGE & BREED:
21-year-old, Arabian/Appaloosa
JOINED PROGRAM:
March 2016
GET TO KNOW LOLLIPOP
Prior to joining our program, Lollipop was an English and western pleasure show horse.
LOLLIPOPβS IMPACT
Lollipop is beauty and brains. She enjoys work and respects a good challenge. She does best with our most advanced riders who are working on independent skills. At breakfast and dinner, she always whinnies in excitement for her food. Lollipop was our Horse of the Year in 2020!
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Oliver
AGE & BREED:
10-year-old, Fjord
JOINED PROGRAM:
April 2021
GET TO KNOW OLIVER
Prior to joining our program, Oliver was trained to pull a cart for his paraplegic owner.
OLIVERβS IMPACT
Oliver is a crowd favorite. He has a social and goofy personality. Youβll find him in your pocket, always looking for treats. He has concussive, high movement, which serves our sensory seeking riders. His wide base of support helps with balance and posture. Oliver was our Horse of the Year in 2023!
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Trigger
AGE & BREED
11-year old, Quarter Pony/Hackney Cross
JOINED PROGRAM:
February 2024
GET TO KNOW TRIGGER
Prior to joining our program, Trigger was a little kid's barrel horse and lesson pony.
TRIGGERβS IMPACT
Trigger is one of a kind "He is his own pony". Triggerβs personality is always on display. He is small and sturdy and is a favorite with kids and riders. Trigger works hard in the ring and is at ease with all riders.
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Chase
AGE & BREED
25-year-old, Morgan
JOINED PROGRAM:
June 2024
GET TO KNOW CHASE
Everyone knows Chase! For years Chase was used for English riding lessons.
CHASEβS IMPACT
Chase works at his own pace - slow! He is a perfect horse for our program. He is gentle, intelligent, and very patient. His sturdy frame and calm demeanor makes him a favorite with nearly all riders.
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PATSY
AGE & BREED
13-year-old, Welsh Pony
JOINED PROGRAM:
June 2024
GET TO KNOW PATSY
Patsy was used for beginner jumper and English riding lessons before finding her way to Morning Dove.
PATSYβS IMPACT
With her tiny frame and loveable disposition, Patsy has been a great addition to Morning Dove. Because of her years of training, Patsy is used with smaller beginner riders as well as smaller more advanced riders. She is highly intelligent and loves working with kids.