AGE & BREED:

1999 Chestnut Morgan Gelding

JOINED PROGRAM:

June 2024

GET TO KNOW CHASE

Everyone knows Chase! For years Chase was used for English riding lessons.

CHASE’S 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.

AGE & BREED:

2011 Bay Thoroughbred Gelding

JOINED PROGRAM:

March 2025

GET TO KNOW FOREST

Forest is a highly trained, now retired, Three Day Event horse. Eventing is a discipline requiring all-around performance for a horse - Day One is a dressage test, Day Two is cross-country jumping and other speed and endurance tests, and Day Three is show jumping.

FOREST’S IMPACT

Forest, for all his skill, is a kind, responsive horse, perfect for our independent and advanced riders!

AGE & BREED:

1998 Flea-Bitten Gray Percheron/Thoroughbred Mare

JOINED PROGRAM:

May 2022

GET TO KNOW HAZEL

Prior to joining our program, Hazel competed in dressage. She was also a lesson horse for aspiring dressage riders.

HAZEL’S 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.

AGE & BREED:

2003 Red Roan Arabian/Appaloosa Mare

JOINED PROGRAM:

March 2016

GET TO KNOW LOLLIPOP

Prior to joining our program, Lollipop was an English and western pleasure show horse.

LOLLIPOP’S 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!

AGE & BREED:

2014 Dun Norwegian Fjord Gelding

JOINED PROGRAM:

April 2021

GET TO KNOW OLIVER

Prior to joining our program, Oliver was trained to pull a cart for his paraplegic owner.

OLIVER’S IMPACT

Oliver is a crowd favorite. He has a social and goofy personality. You’ll 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!

AGE & BREED:

2011 Flaxen Liver Chestnut Welsh Pony Mare

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.

PATSY’S 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.

AGE & BREED:

2002 Chestnut Quarter Horse Mare

JOINED PROGRAM:

September 2024

GET TO KNOW SARAH

Prior to joining our program, Sarah competed in both 4-H and Open shows, under the name ‘The Tiger Version.’

SARAH’S IMPACT

Sarah has a calm and patient demeanor. She is very smart, knows what to do, and is a good teacher, often being a rider’s first lesson off a lead line! She is all business, and our instructors and riders have come to rely on her steady, easy ways.

AGE & BREED:

2013 Bay Quarter Pony/Hackney Gelding

JOINED PROGRAM:

February 2024

GET TO KNOW TRIGGER

Prior to joining our program, Trigger was a little kid's barrel horse and lesson pony.

TRIGGER’S IMPACT

Trigger is one of a kind "He is his own pony". Trigger’s 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.