Our Horses

The origins of the Quarter Horse can be traced to Colonial America. Farmers in the Carolinas and Virginia began to trade for the faster horses that were being bred by the Chickasaw Indians. These quick Indian ponies were Spanish Barbs, brought into Florida by early Spanish explorers and colonists. There …

Dark Storm, an Arabian Stallion. From the ancient deserts of the Middle East evolved the oldest known breed of riding horse, the Arabian. Now one of the most popular breeds in America, the Arabians’ incredible energy, intelligence and gentle disposition allow riders to excel in most equine sports and activities. …

Kerry, an American Cream mare. The American Cream Draft Horse is the only breed of draft horse that can claim to be native to the United States. The roots of this rare breed go back to the early 1900’s and “Old Granny”, a mare of draft breeding with a cream-colored …

Einstein, an American Mustang stallion. The American Mustang is a descendant of the first horses introduced into North America by the Spanish Conquistadores. During the last two centuries some genetic influence has occurred from U.S. Cavalry mounts and ranch horses which have run loose among the herds of wild horses …

Lucky, a half-Arabian, half-Irish Draught mare. In the early part of the 20th century, the Irish farmer needed a more versatile horse than the popular heavy draft. He needed an animal that could work the land throughout the week, go fox-hunting all day Saturday, jumping anything he faced, and then …

Belmonte, a Belgian cross gelding. The Belgian, as the name implies, is native to the country of Belgium. This little country is blessed with fertile soil and abundant rainfall providing farmers with the excellent pastures and the hay and grain necessary to develop a heavy, powerful breed of horse. Belgium …

Confetti, a Saddlebred gelding. The American Saddlebred horse can trace its roots to the natural-gaited Galloway and Hobbie horses which came to North America from the British Isles. These hardy little horses thrived and grew in the new environment, and through selective breeding the NarragansettPacer was developed along the eastern …

Sonny, a Percheron gelding. The Percheron breed derives its name from Le Perche, an old province about 53 by 66 miles located some 50 miles southwest of Paris. From the earliest known times, the people of Le Perche have been breeders of horses. Traditionally, it has been a breed with …

Gus Gus, an American Shetland Pony. In general, American Shetland Ponies are a refined version of both the British Shetland and their early American ancestors. With well-planned selective breeding and cultivation for more than 120 years, the result is an appealing pony that continues to grow in popularity. By nature, …

Brooks, an Appaloosa gelding. The rich and fascinating history of the Appaloosa breed is as unique as its colorful spotted coat patterns. The Spanish introduced horses to Mexico in the 1500s. Following the Pueblo Revolt, horses rapidly spread throughout North America, reaching the Northwest around 1700. The Nez Perce tribe …