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Horses in covers standing in the yards beside the arena at sunrise

Meet the horses

Thirteen horses and ponies, each chosen for a calm, kind nature. Every rider is matched with the horse that suits them.

  • Arthur, a tall dark horse, standing beside another dark horse in the stables

    Arthur

    ActiveSponsored by Holmes Solutions

    Height
    16.2hh
    Breed
    Warmblood/Stationbred cross gelding
    Best with
    Riders learning to ride independently

    Before coming to RDA, Arthur had a career as an advanced dressage horse and a dressage schoolmaster teaching adults to ride. He has a big long stride and is a favourite for riders learning to ride independently.

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  • Beetle, a dark bay horse with a teal halter, in his yard

    Beetle

    ActiveLooking for a sponsor

    Height
    16.1hh
    Breed
    Thoroughbred gelding
    Best with
    Calm, steady sessions

    Beetle was bred on Muzzle Station and has been a trekking horse, including completing three cavalcades. He is quiet and gentle but not very brave.

    More about Beetle

  • Bessy, a brown mare with a white blaze, looking over her yard rail

    Bessy

    ActiveLooking for a sponsor

    Height
    13.3hh
    Breed
    Mare with some Arab breeding
    Best with
    Therapy riders

    Bessy is a 'been-there-done-that' pony including years of involvement at pony club. She has a sweet, gentle nature and is wonderful for our therapy riders.

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  • Billy, a chestnut horse with a wide white blaze, looking at the camera

    Billy

    ActiveLooking for a sponsor

    Height
    14.3hh
    Breed
    Arab/Quarterhorse/Stationbred gelding
    Best with
    Riders moving from on-lead to off-lead

    Billy has done lots of pony club, trekking and cowboy challenges. His niche is riders who are learning to be independent, as he works equally well on and off lead.

    More about Billy

  • Copper, a chestnut horse with a white blaze, in a head-and-shoulders portrait

    Copper

    ActiveLooking for a sponsor

    Height
    15.1hh
    Breed
    Clydesdale cross gelding
    Best with
    Therapy riders

    Copper did lots of trekking before he came to RDA, including two cavalcades. He is patient and easy going. Not much bothers him, and he is a wonderful horse for our therapy riders.

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  • Kit, a young bay mare, standing in her yard

    Kit

    In trainingSponsored by The Golden Mile Motel and Tavern

    Height
    14.2hh
    Breed
    Standardbred mare
    Best with
    A few riders while she learns

    Kit was six years old when she was gifted to us in 2025. She trained in harness but was too slow and never raced, even though her racing name was Rocket! She is learning how to work in the RDA programme and has started helping a few riders in session.

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  • Pixie, a small brown pony with a pink lead rope, standing on grass by a lake

    Pixie

    ActiveLooking for a sponsor

    Height
    11.1hh
    Breed
    Welsh pony mare
    Best with
    Smaller riders, all programmes

    Pixie is a versatile pony who can be used in all the RDA programmes. She is wonderful with our smaller riders but not a fan of bubbles.

    More about Pixie

  • Horses in covers grazing in a frosty paddock at sunrise (photo of Rocco to come)

    Rocco

    ActiveSponsored by Rosemary Pringle

    Height
    14.3hh
    Breed
    Northland bush pony gelding
    Best with
    New riders starting the programme

    Rocco has been at RDA for a long time. Before that he was a showjumper and his show name was Rockstar. He is wonderful with all kinds of riders and is often the first horse a rider will work with when they join.

    More about Rocco

  • Savvy, a golden palomino pony with a pale mane

    Savvy

    ActiveLooking for a sponsor

    Height
    12hh
    Breed
    Palomino mare
    Best with
    Every kind of rider

    Savvy is a fabulous pony who adapts to the needs of all kinds of riders. She can teach someone to ride independently and work just as well with a therapy rider who needs lots of support. Savvy is our golden girl and we can't imagine RDA without her.

    More about Savvy

  • Tiger, a chestnut Arab horse with a white stripe down his face

    Tiger

    ActiveLooking for a sponsor

    Height
    15.1hh
    Breed
    Arab gelding
    Best with
    All programmes, new volunteers

    Tiger is a hugely valuable member of the RDA team. He can be used for all our programmes and is gentle and sweet. He is often the first horse a volunteer learns to work with, and he looks after his riders with care.

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  • Timmy, a small bay pony with a white face, by a gate

    Timmy

    ActiveLooking for a sponsor

    Height
    12hh
    Breed
    Gelding
    Best with
    Lead-rein and therapy riders

    Timmy has had a long and interesting life. He has done lots of pony club and spent the last few years teaching children to ride. He can be very forward off the lead, but is a wonderful lead-rein pony and fantastic with our therapy riders.

    More about Timmy

  • Zeus, a tall bay horse with a navy halter

    Zeus

    ActiveLooking for a sponsor

    Height
    16hh
    Breed
    Warmblood gelding
    Best with
    All programmes

    Zeus is a favourite for lots of riders and volunteers. He is a gentle giant who competed in dressage before coming to RDA. Zeus takes wonderful care of his rider.

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  • Zion, a small grey pony with a white mane and black halter

    Zion

    ActiveSponsored by Bayleys Real Estate

    Height
    11hh
    Breed
    Welsh gelding
    Best with
    Games and grooming sessions

    Zion is a cheeky wee guy. He loves people and is very happy being fussed over and having his mane styled by our riders. He loves playing games, often picking up the activities in his teeth. He can be speedy when excited, but he always makes people laugh.

    More about Zion