Appin Melody
(Melody)

Melody is a 28 year old registered Hackney pony mare who has been a part
of our farm for 19 years. She is extremely spunky and spirited, with a devilish
sense of humor. Melody was a Pony Club mount for two years before she
found her calling as a mounted Games horse. Melody is a delight to be
around, although her intelligence can sometimes get her into trouble. She
believes strongly that riders should always expect the unexpected and works
hard to ensure her students are well versed in adapting to change!














Vertically Challenged
(D2)

D2 is a prime example of good things coming in small packages. Whether it's
going cross-country jumping, playing mounted games, or teaching students
how to feed ponies, he's our favorite Shetland with an attitude!    














Belle Star
(Bella)

Talk about a Cinderella story. A few months ago, Bella didn't even have a
name, and now she's becoming one of our favorite lesson horses. With a
trot as smooth as glass and a genuinely sweet disposition, our Bella has
definitely gone from pauper to princess!











Melody's Minstral
(Min)

Min is our baby, although he's 19 years old. His mother, Melody, is very
proud of her son, as he teaches young riders the benefit of soft hands and a
good seat. Min will be MJ's new demonstration games pony, thanks to the
efforts of our dedicated "crash test dummy" (pictured above).











Fiorprise
(Bud)

Bud is a handsome 18 year old chestnut Thoroughbred gelding who is
skilled at introducing new riders to the joys of horsemanship. This eventing
season, Bud is going to take some of our more experienced students
cross-country jumping. We can't wait to see him fly!













Dab O' Paint
(Babie)

Babie is just that, a sweet, highly intelligent "child". At 8 years old, she is
really starting to shine. She is a very special horse, who doesn't believe she
is a horse at all! She loves to be in your "pocket" and will be the first to greet
you if you visit her in the field. We delight in Babie's progress and look
forward to helping her reach her potential!















Nora Charles
(Nora)

Standing at almost 17 hands, Nora is our resident gentle giant. She is
beautiful, friendly, and eager to please. (And we're not just saying that
because we love her!) We plan on taking Nora out to local shows and events
in the Spring, where we know she will do well. Make sure if you see Nora in
the field you tell her what a pretty girl she is. (She never seems to get tired
of hearing it!










A Lil' Speck of Gold Dust
(Dusty)

Dusty, a 13.2 hand,18 year old red roan Appaloosa, is one of the best
lesson horses on the farm. Owned by the Alloco family, Dusty is not only a
pleasure to ride, but a handsome devil as well. We are very fortunate to
have him as a teacher in our program, as those of you who have ridden him
well know!
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