Meet the Horses

Meet our Horses

Our horses are carefully selected for the specific needs of our riders and the types of services we are offering. We have considered their health and soundness, gaits and manner of going, attitude, temperament and manners along with their previous training and use and finally adaptability. Once the preliminary selection or acquisition of a horse is made, the trial period begins. Working with the horse during this period allows time to determine whether he will fit into our program. The following horses have been accepted into our program and are undergoing continuous specialized training for our needs.

Rick

Rick is a 1993 Belgian gelding. Weighing in at 2,000 lbs and standing 17.2 hands, Rick is too large to work in our therapeutic riding program. However, he does pull our wagon for field trips and special events here at the farm as well as representing Midnight Farm in parades. Though big, Rick is extremely gentle and well-trained and is always happy to visit with guests here at the farm. He is truly a gentle giant!

Hailie's Speedy Comet aka “Comet”

Donated by the DeCamp Family
Comet is a 1996 American Quarter Horse gelding. He is the 2006 World Champion Youth All-Around Horse in the IBHA. Comet is a strong weight-carrier with a very calm temperament. He is very patient and understanding of the needs of our most active riders. Comet's experience in the show ring makes him a reliable, well-trained horse who can provide a challenge for more advanced riders in addition to gently providing lessons for beginners.

Fever, Give Me a Chance aka “Chance”

Donated by the Strouse Family
Chance is a 2003 American Paint Horse gelding. He loves attention and is always ready to make friends with anyone who comes through the barn. Chance is a strong horse with a willing attitude and a nice smooth trot his riders love. He is currently our youngest horse and is working hard to learn the ins and outs of therapeutic riding.

Color Me Vanzi, aka "Vanzi"

Donated by the Haberkorn Family
Vanzi is a 1998 American Quarter Horse gelding. Before coming to Midnight Farm, Vanzi enjoyed a successful show career with AQHA. Vanzi has a narrow build and is an excellent choice for riders who have difficulty sitting a horse with a wider build. He is very friendly and energetic and loves to interact with his riders and farm visitors alike.

Four Forty Too aka “Koko”

KoKo is a 1986 American Paint Horse Mare. She is the senior citizen of our barn with a gentle spirit and kind disposition. Koko had a very long and extensive show career before coming to Midnight Farm. She is a Superior Youth Horsemanship and Superior Western Pleasure horse. This great little mare has over 1000 performance points in APHA competition. A smaller, kind “old faithful” who will happily trot around the arena with our smallest riders. Well trained in varied disciplines, she is an excellent beginner lesson horse. KoKo is very “people friendly” and loves to be groomed and petted.

Louie

Louie is a 2000 pinto gelding. Louie comes to Midnight Farm after previously working in another therapeutic riding program. Short and stout, Louie carries adult riders who may need a little more physical support from sidewalkers, as well as being a great size for our smaller riders. Louie has a very sweet nature and is very sensitive to the needs of his rider. He loves attention and will happily visit with guests here at the farm all day long!

Awesome Golden Glo aka "Aussie"

Donated by the Srouse Family
Aussie is a 2001 American Quarter Horse gelding. He is the 2008 and 2009 Youth 13 and Under All-Around Champion in the PHBA. Well-trained, calm and patient, Aussie is a trusty mount for our smaller riders who are full of energy. He is also short and stout, so he is a great option for our adult riders who need a lot of physical support, and his extensive show experience makes him a skilled teacher for our independent riders. Aussie is a horse of many talents who is full of 'personality' and is a favorite of riders and volunteers alike.

Buster

Buster is a 2004 pony gelding. He is very friendly and curious and loves people. Buster is always interested in whatever is going on at the farm, and always willing to visit with our guests to make friends. Though not used in our riding classes, Buster does give pony rides at special events here at the farm and also works in our day camps. Buster is great for ground work in these camps, as his smaller size can be less intimidating than the larger horses.

Lulu

Lulu is a 2003 pony mare. She is smaller than Buster and is a little more shy and reserved than he is, though you will often hear her neighing at you when you come in the barn. When working, Lulu is quiet, kind and loves to be brushed. She and Buster are good friends and can often be found out in the pasture with Rick. In this group, Lulu is the smallest but is also the boss, proving that it's all about attitude! Lulu works with Buster in the day camps and giving pony rides to the smallest riders at our special events.

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