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Equine
Experiential'sSM Equine Coaches
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We are fortunate to have a herd of remarkable horses
to assist us with our experiential learning programs.
Only well-qualified,
friendly horses are used for these activities.
Click to Enlarge | Ares is a
true Florida native. He was born here on the farm and has never been
away from home. Trish has always loved palominos, so she bred Athena to
Kid, who is a palomino. Of course, it is impossible to get a palomino
from a dark bay mare but she tried anyways. As it turned out, Ares is a
blood bay color with a lightness around his eyes and muzzle that shows
that tiny bit of color influence from his daddy. He’s very proud of his
“smiling” trick and will show off for anyone who encourages him. Ares is
part of all the programs at the ranch. |
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Born: February 1, 2000
Breed: Standardbred/Quarter Horse
Foaled: Ocala, Florida
Dam: Andros Athena
Height: 15.1 hh
Sire: Kid Tama
Color: Blood Bay
Sex: Gelding
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Athena
Click to Enlarge | Athena is
another home bred who was born on Trish’s farm in Ontario. Like many
“snowbirds,” she soon headed south to Florida. After relocating to the
Sunshine State as a weanling, Athena raced for several years in trotting
races and was later sold when Trish started training thoroughbreds. Two
years later, Trish watched Athena win a race, but realized the mare was
being abused horribly, so she bought her back. Athena has had four
foals, Ares being her first. She is involved in the Equine Experiential
Learning programs and can be ridden. Athena’s former days on the track
are just memories now and she is quite content to be driven around the
farm’s lane ways at a much quieter pace when hitched to a two-wheel
cart. |
| Horse Description: |
Born: February 16, 1991 Breed:
Standardbred
Foaled: Schomberg, Ont. Canada
Dam: Tay View Rhia
Height: 14.3 hh
Sire: NV Worthy
Color: Dark Bay
Sex: Mare
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| Chief |
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Click to Enlarge | Chief was
purchased out of a prominent yearling sale in Lexington, Kentucky. After
training here on the farm, he went to the racetrack. He broke his hock
as a three-year-old and although the vet said he would never run again,
he was healed and raced again. Chief almost always hit the board but
never broke his maiden, meaning he never won a race. He retired from
racing in 2002 after developing a bone spur in his foot. He is part of
our Equine Experiential Learning programs and helps people learn about
themselves. |
| Horse Description: |
Born: May 14, 1996
Breed: Thoroughbred
Foaled: Midway, Kentucky
Dam: River Guide
Height: 15.3 hh
Sire: Chief Honcho
Color: Chestnut
Sex: Gelding |
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Justice |
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Click to Enlarge | After a
riding vacation in 2001 at Paradise Ranch in Buffalo, Wyoming, Trish
promptly fell in love with Quarter Horses raised in the West. Later that
summer she jumped at the chance to purchase Tru High Bid,
(affectionately known as Justice), sight unseen from a ranch auction in
Idaho. Due to several trailering misadventures, it took two weeks for
Justice to cross the country to his new home in Florida. But once he
arrived, he settled right in and soon became Trish’s trail horse for
several years. Trish's husband Gary is now his regular rider as they hit
the trails all over Central Florida. Justice loves being part of all the
programs at the ranch. |
| Horse Description: |
Born: April 18, 1989
Breed: Quarter Horse
Foaled: Moore, Idaho
Dam: Bids Mandy Rose
Height: 15 hh
Sire: Tru Trus Grand
Color: Palomino
Sex: Gelding |
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Hollywood |
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Click to Enlarge | Light Years
Ahead (known around the barn as Hollywood) was purchased from a sale in
Lexington, Kentucky as a yearling. Trish broke and trained him to sell
in a two year old in training sale but fell in love with his gregarious
and fun loving personality. After turning down an offer for $100,000,
she saw a talent in him that she hoped he would take to the race track.
As Light Years Ahead won his maiden race at Tampa Bay Downs, tears
streamed down her face, while watching her very first race horse prance
into the winner’s circle. After suffering an injury later in the season,
she bred him to several mares and enjoyed raising his foals. Many of
them raced successfully. He is now a gelding and happily participating
in the Equine Experiential Learning programs on the ranch. |
| Horse Description: |
Born: March 9, 1996 Breed: Thoroughbred
Foaled: Lexington, Kentucky
Dam: Little Betty Blue
Height: 16.0 hh
Sire: Majestic Light
Color: Grey
Sex: Gelding
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| Patch |
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Click to Enlarge | Trish
decided to add Double Fancy Wrangler (or Patch, as he’s known on the
farm) to the herd in 2001, and bought him sight unseen from a ranch
auction in South Dakota that same year. When he finally arrived after a
long trailer ride, she was thrilled to discover he is truly a nice
horse. She’s been blessed to enjoy Patch as her personal riding horse as
they’ve experienced many Florida trails together over the years. Patch
is part of all the programs offered at the ranch. |
| Horse Description: |
Born: April 27, 1998 Breed: Quarter Horse
Foaled: Whitehorse, South Dakota
Dam: Fancy Fancy Bar
Height: 15.2 hh
Sire: Wranglers Dun Packin
Color: Grey
Sex: Gelding
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| Rose |
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Rose was purchased as a yearling at auction in Lexington, Kentucky.
After training at the farm, she raced a few times as a three-year-old.
An unfortunate habit of pawing at the fences resulted in an injury to
her tendon that same year. After she healed, Trish decided to breed her
instead of putting her back in training. Rose has had four foals, with
Luke being her last. She is sound and could be ridden with some
retraining. She is currently helping teach in our Equine Experiential
Learning programs. |
| Horse Description: |
Born: February 2, 1996 Breed: Thoroughbred
Foaled: Lexington, Kentucky
Dam: Azadeh
Height: 15.2 hh
Sire: Pistols & Roses
Color: Grey
Sex: Mare
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Click to Enlarge | Twilight
Sasha, or Sasha for short, is a home bred sired by Trish’s stallion,
Light Years Ahead. Although she raced a few times, she just didn’t have
the “fire” necessary to be a successful racehorse. Sasha has been in
dressage training, but is now joining her friends to help teach here on
the ranch. With the right volunteer to ride and train her, she could be
a valuable part of our youth mentoring program. |
| Horse Description: |
Born: April 1, 2002 Breed: Thoroughbred
Foaled: Ocala, Florida
Dam: Cox’s Miss
Height: 15.3 hh
Sire: Light Years Ahead
Color: Grey
Sex: Mare
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| Solo |
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Solanos Nu Chex goes by his barn name of Solo. He is a beautiful
buckskin quarter horse that was purchased in
Ocala after being trained for National reining competition, but not
quite having the right stuff to make the big time. Since then, he
has been trail riding with Shoni and enjoying the green pastures of the
farm. Playful and somewhat unpredictable, Solo is always
interesting. He loves to “kiss” and gets excited when encouraged by
treats. As our youngest coach, Solo brings a lot to our Equine
Experiential Learning programs. |
| Horse Description: |
Born: March 23, 2004
Breed: Quarter Horse
Foaled: Ocala, Florida
Dam: Solanos Peppy San
Height: 14.1 hh
Sire: Nu Chex To Cash
Color: Buckskin
Sex: Gelding
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| Snow
Fire |
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Click to Enlarge | Snow Fire is
our beloved old mare. She is an American White Draft/QH mix which
originated out of Belgium. She has the cremelo coloring with pink skin and beautiful blue
eyes. Although her age is unknown,
she is a valuable part of all our Equine Experiential Learning programs.
Her blue eyes can see right into your soul and she will provide you with
essential feedback with her years of wisdom. |
| Horse Description: |
Born: Unknown
Breed: Mix
Height: 14.2 hh
Color: White
Sex: Mare |
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All activities are
done on the ground and no horse experience is necessary.
Dress for the weather for this outdoor experience.
Please
contact us today
to schedule your session!
We are willing to work with ANY budget & special agenda
you have! |
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