Author: john

  • Bracken

    bracken
    Bracken came to us as an “uncatchable” pony, but apparently no one told him that. A favourite with the kids as he’s extremely cute and lovable. He’s also become the yard toy-boy with a string of girlfriends!
    Born: 2002
    Height (HH): 11
    Colour: Dark Bay
    Sex: Gelding
    Breed: Welsh Section A
    Best Friend: Indy
    Favourite Job: Group Lessons
    Likes: Chasing the ladies!
    Dislikes: Being on his own
    Naughty Habit: Chasing the ladies!
    Riders: All standards

     

  • Chester

    chester
    Always cheerful, Chester loves to work and is always pleased to be out and about. He really loves to jump, but is happy to do just about anything as long as there’s a carrot in it for him.
    Born: 2003
    Height (HH): 15.2
    Colour: Strawberry Roan
    Sex: Gelding
    Breed: Irish Draught X
    Best Friend: A ladies man – All the ladies
    Favourite Job: Jumping and Hacking
    Likes: Being in his cosy stable
    Dislikes: Having to stay in the field past lunchtime
    Naughty Habit: Undoing rider’s boots and coats
    Riders: All standards

     

  • Corky

    Corky

     coming-soon
    Corky (Giant Stone Boy). He’s been with us for a couple of years now, and has become a firm favourite with some of our customers. He is very gentle and kind on the ground, and loves being groomed!
    Born: 2005
    Height (HH): 14
    Colour: Bay
    Sex: Gelding
    Breed: Irish Cob
    Best Friend: Paddy
    Favourite Job: Hacking
    Likes: Being groomed
    Dislikes: Being caught before coming in time
    Naughty Habit: None
    Riders: All standards

     

  • Daisy

     Daisy
    Daisy, (The Longhouse Daisy). Came to us in 2019 to fill Pedro’s shoes, but as she’s much younger she has a lot more get-up-and-go! She’s super pretty and has lots of admirers.
    Born: 2008
    Height (HH): 11.2
    Colour: Palomino
    Sex: Mare
    Breed: Welsh Section B
    Best Friend: Indy
    Favourite Job: Pony Parties
    Likes: Going Fast
    Dislikes: Having her girth tightened
    Naughty Habit: Stealing Patch’s hay
    Riders: All standards

     

  • Dandy

    Dandy

     coming-soon
    Dandy, (Dwyran Friday Man).  Originally bred here at the stables, he left many years ago due to “teenage” behaviour. These days he’s a reformed character, and is a bit of a star.
    Born: 1996
    Height (HH): 13
    Colour: Bright Bay
    Sex: Gelding
    Breed: Welsh Section C
    Best Friend: Jingo
    Favourite Job: Jumping
    Likes: Being groomed
    Dislikes: Being left behind
    Naughty Habit: Knocking over his water
    Riders: All standards

     

  • Danny

    Danny

     Danny  
    Danny arrived in 2021 and has been a big hit. He hadn’t done much for a few years before coming to us, but his schooling is coming back to him nicely.
    Born: 2007
    Height (HH): 14hh
    Colour: Grey
    Sex: Gelding
    Breed: Connemara X
    Best Friend: Spencer, but he has a few
    Favourite Job: Gymkhana Games
    Likes: Cuddles
    Dislikes: Hacking on his own
    Naughty Habit: Not going anywhere alone
    Riders: Any
       

     

  • Diego

    Diego

     Diego
    Diego.  A very sweet pony with a mane down to his knees.  Diego will have a go at anything even if he does look a bit confused at times!
    Born: 2007
    Height (HH): 13
    Colour: Skewbald
    Sex: Gelding
    Breed: Gyspy Cob
    Best Friend: Jingo
    Favourite Job: Hacking
    Likes: Snoozing in his stall
    Dislikes: Having his ears touched
    Naughty Habit: Stopping by the mirror in the school
    Riders: All standards

     

  • Donnie

    donnie
    Donnie, (Don Luso), is a schoolmaster for experienced riders looking for a more challenging  lesson. Donnie has bags of talent in all disciplines but would secretly love to be a happy hacker.
    Born: 2002
    Height (HH): 16
    Colour: Chestnut
    Sex: Gelding
    Breed: Lusitano X Warmblood
    Best Friend: Ze
    Favourite Job: Dressage and jumping
    Likes: Cuddles
    Dislikes: Having his saddle put on
    Naughty Habit: Pushing his haynet over the door
    Riders: Advanced school work only

     

  • Gus

    Gus

    gus
    Gus, (Dwyran Dewin Du), was bred here at the centre, as was his mother Missie.  Gus is a great character who is always fun to be around. He loves to play and is bound to pick up anything not nailed down!
    Born: 2006
    Height (HH): 16.2
    Colour: Dark Bay
    Sex: Gelding
    Breed: Welsh Cob X
    Best Friend: Stilton
    Favourite Job: Dressage
    Likes: Attention
    Dislikes: Being Ignored
    Naughty Habit: Door Banging
    Riders: All standards

     

  • Hero

    Hero

     Hero  
    Hero (Caherogan Hero) came to us from Essex as a six-year-old, although he was originally bred in Ireland. He’s very mature for his years and happy to turn his hoof to anything.
    Born: 2009
    Height (HH): 16.2hh
    Colour: Skewbald
    Sex: Gelding
    Breed: Irish Sports Horse
    Best Friend: Paddy
    Favourite Job: Beach rides
    Likes: Hay (all the hay, all the time)
    Dislikes: Running out of hay
    Naughty Habit: Snacking on rides (he’s not that bad, but he’s an angel otherwise)
    Riders: All Standards