SCHOOL HORSES

Troy

This is Troy pictured here with Mel. He has been with us since he was 18 months old and is now 6 years old and 15.1hh. He is a lovely boy and is currently being schooled by Mel for showjumping. She hopes to start entering him in competitions later this year.

Storm

This is Storm ridden here by Kelly. He is a 15.3hh highland cross and just loves to please.

Little Miss Madam

Madam is now 8 years old and is a welsh section A pony. She has a very sweet nature and is good with the smallest of riders. She can jump and is great at games. She is ridden here by Emma who is one of our regular pony clubbers.

Billy

Billy is a 7 year old Connemara pony and is 14.2hh. He has a wonderful nature and is a very clever pony. The vet has now had another look at Billy's hoofs and decided he no longer needs to have an operation as they are improving. We are pleased to report Billy's feet continue to improve and he is now able to be ridden again. Welcome back Billy!!

Tyson

We've had Tyson since he was a baby - he's now 6 years old and is 17.3hh. He is a wonderful riding horse and despite his size is very fast and will even pop over a jump! He is a favourite with both adults and children in the riding school and he loves taking part in Marymass parade and races each year. And just for fun - he loves nothing more than a gallop along the beach with his dad (Alex). He's bossy, stubborn and likes to get his own way....but we love him anyway!

Pharoah

Pharoah is a 6 year old Clydesdale gelding who's been with us since he was 2. He's 17.3hh and looks so much like Tyson it's not easy to tell them apart. Pharoah is forward going, great to ride and loves to jump. He has a really sweet nature and is so laid back you can lie next to him when he's asleep in the field and he will just continue to snore! Despite most people thinking of them as carthorses - heavy horses such as Clydesdales and Shires actually make wonderful riding horses.

Peanut

This is Peanut ridden here by Morven. Peanut is 8 years old and is a Shetland pony. He is very cute and cuddly. He grows a big thick coat in winter to keep him warm which we clip off in summer to keep him cool.

Little Miss Nancy

Little Miss Nancy (left) has now been with us for over 15 years and was Kelly and Mel's first pony. When the girls were 4-12 years we toured the shows with Nancy picking up trophys medals and several hundred of rossettes along the way. We all had many years of fun with her and she was so safe and so good natured she gave the girls the confidence to continue and retain their love of horses and riding so much so that they have now chosen to have careers with horses and the passion all started with Nancy.

We reckon Nancy could now be around 30 years old and starting to look a bit frail so have decided it's time to retire her from riding. She still loves the children to groom and fuss over her though. She is quite happy with her stable companion Princessa (right) who is also retired as due to severe arthritis in her back legs is unable to be ridden.

Hopefully they'll both have a long and happy retirement.

Cassie

This is Mel riding Cassie who is 13 years old and is 14.1hh.

She is ½ thoroughbred and ½ connemara and we've had her for about 4 years.

Cassie had 2 foals before coming to us.

She is a super fun pony and can turn her hoof to most things. Mel rode her in the Irvine Marymass parade last year then went on to race in the 14.2 pony sprint. Wonder if they'll have another go this year?

King

This is King who is an Irish Draft type pony. He's 13.2hh and belongs to Courtney. King is ridden here by Meghan who is one of our regular pony clubbers.

Angel

Angel is a welsh section A pony.

She loves fun things such as racing, jumping and games - but equally enjoys a long hack out on the country roads. She is a very loving pony and is a favourite with everyone. She is pictured here with Georgia and Caryn at this year's Marymass parade - which she just loves!

Rosie

Rosie is an 11 year old Welsh Section A pony ridden here by Ellie. She belongs to Ellie and Caira who kindly allow us to use her in the riding school. She has a wonderful sweet nature and can turn her hoof to pretty much anything. Rosie loves games, jumping and hacking out. She loves lots of attention and is a big favourite of the children. Pictured here - Ellie and Rosie have just won a rosette for clear round jumping!

Bandit

Bandit is a Registered New Forest Pony and is now 5 years old. He's been with us since he was a small foal.

He has already won many rosettes for showing, fancy dress and clear round jumping. He has a wonderful nature and is a favourite with everyone. Good Boy Bandit! Here Mel is riding him in the warm up ring at Rowallan

Pickles

This is Caryn riding Pickles who is another of our New Forest Ponies. Like all the New Forests he is good natured and takes everything in his stride.

He is now broken and going very nicely and is proving to be a bit of a whiz kid at jumping and games!