Riding Horses

Retirees

I am so thankful to be able to retire my longtime friends on the new ranch!  These horses have meant so much to me as riding companions and friends. 

Raffon++ x Colata

1984 Gray Mare

"Carolina"

Carolina is a feminine and regal mare with long flowing mane and tail - she reminds me of the horse that carries off the princess in a fairy tale.  Her feminine exterior is in sharp contrast to her powerful strides and stunning athletic ability.  She moves with a purpose and can go for days.  

Carolina is also one of the most kind hearted horses I have ever met. 

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Raffon++ x Ralysabs Eclipse

1985 Chestnut Mare

"Melody"

Melody has an exotic, extended neck which she passes to her foals along with a long, full hip and huge eye.  Her foals have a wonderful "look at me" attitude yet are loving and sensible companions.  

You can see some of Melody's foals on her Foal Page.

Melody is a sweet mare who always tries.  As a trail horse she is sensible and trusting of her rider.  She takes new experiences well and usually does not have to repeat exposure to something more than once before she is used to it.  

Melody has a very western way of movement until you ask her to extend.  At an extended trot she moves out with animation and high action.  This is a natural talent - she has not been trained for it.  Who knows what we could have done with this talent if we had formally trained her.

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SQ Silhouette

This beautiful  mare sadly lost her loving owner of many years.  She will live at Wind Dancer Ranch the rest of her life - hanging out with fellow retirees in the pasture.
 

Gone to Greener Pastures

News

*  Skeeter joins the ranks of our riding horses!