Our Horses and Ponies
We are really lucky at STE to have a fabulous range of horses and ponies for our clients to learn with and gain experience from.
They have all come from private homes and are very kindly loaned to us by their owners.
Our four-legged friends are described below from smallest to tallest.
Sidan
Kindly loaned to us by Helen Mackay
DOB — 1999
Age in 2022 — 23
Height — 11.3hh
Arrival at STE — October 2021
Bobby
Bobby is owned by STE.
DOB — 2006
Age in 2022 — 16
Height — 11.3hh
Arrival at STE — February 2022
Oliver
Oliver came from a riding school down the road from STE. With his small size he is a great addition for our riders who are learning the basics, but he also likes to step it up to jump and do lots of canter!
Oliver is owned by STE.
DOB — 2009
Age in 2022 — 13
Height — 12.3hh
Arrival at STE — July 2021
Mickey
Mickey is an amazing pony, having done all types of Pony Club activities in his time. He has a lovely long, forward stride and will adapt to the level of the rider with endless patience. He’s a superstar.
He unfortunately only has one eye which makes him easy to spot on the yard but it does mean he needs to be approached carefully.
Kindly loaned to us by Caroline Willis.
DOB — 1996
Age in 2022 — 26
Height — 14.1hh
Arrival at STE — April 2017
Wizard
Wizard’s level of dressage and jumping ability is impressive. He has competed at British Dressage Medium level, has been successful in 90cm and 1m jumping and eventing, both for Pony Club and NSEA, where he has been at the National Championships for all 3 disciplines over several years. He is now enjoying the lovely arena at STE and able to teach his pupils correct aids, all lateral work, and a degree of collection, as well as thoroughly enjoying his jumping.
Kindly loaned to us by Alison Craig and Eleanor Craig-Fisher.
DOB — 2000
Age in 2022 — 22
Height — 14.2hh
Arrival at STE — August 2016
Roxy
Roxy was a keen Pony Club pony who is winding down in her workload to join our team at STE. She loves her dressage and jumping, and is lovely and calm with our riders. Roxy can be a bit head-shy with quick actions around her, so make sure to be nice and quiet when around her.
Kindly loaned to us by Kathryn Rye.
DOB — 2005
Age in 2022 — 17
Height — 14.1hh
Arrival at STE — June 2021
Red
Red is an absolute gem! He is fantastic in giving riders the confidence to ride and loves having a go in all spheres of riding, including hacking, jumping and more!
Red is owned by STE.
DOB — 2006
Age in 2022 — 16
Height — 14.3hh
Arrival at STE — February 2022
Barney
Barney is owned by STE.
DOB — 2012
Age in 2022 — 10
Height — 15.1hh
Arrival at STE — November 2022
Charlie
Charlie is a lovely addition to our STE Family. He has an established medium trot, an onward bound canter and has successfully competed with his owner in a range of disciplines at local riding club level, including showing, dressage, jumping and Le Trec. He has attended a range of training clinics, including cross country and horse agility and has also proved himself to be a very capable showjumper.
Kindly loaned to us by Romina Costantini.
DOB — 2007
Age in 2022 — 15
Height — 15.1hh
Arrival at STE — August 2018
Mouse
Mouse comes from a private home where she used to compete in show jumping and showing. She’s been a top intermediate working hunter and even went to HOYS (Horse of the Year Show)! She enjoys her jumping and her dressage and will be used for lessons with our more advanced riders as well as the staff.
Kindly loaned to us by Tamara Strapp.
DOB — 2005
Age in 2022 — 17
Height — 15.3hh
Arrival at STE — September 2021