Meet Our Horses
Horses are the heart of our program
Our horses are selected by our professionally trained staff for their gentle nature, good temperament, and ability to work with a variety of riders and volunteers. We lease 9-10 therapy horses from the months of March-November and they return home for their much needed break during the winter months. If you’re interested in donating to help our wonderful team of horses, please visit our Donate Page or click on the Donate Button at the top right of any page.
Maggie
Gender: Mare
Breed: Clydesdale/Welsh Cross
Owner: Jinx Fox
Maggie has a blue eye which makes her really unique! She has been in our program for a couple years now. Being one of the bigger horses in the herd, Maggie is often called upon to assist in classes with students with cognitive and physical disabilities. She is incredibly gentle, a gentle giant if you will. Maggie was voted Horse of the Year for Ride with Pride in 2023, and she earned every bit of that accolade!
Eddy
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Arabian
Owner: Sally Mann
Eddy is the cornerstone of our program! He truly enjoys his job at Ride with Pride! He is friendly and personable, and quickly becomes everyone’s favorite. Eddy caters to our littlest riders, being that his small size makes him appear quite cute and cuddly. Eddy has quite a storied past! He and his owner enjoyed competing in endurance rides, and before that Eddy was a racehorse! Since Eddy is so perfect, he is often brought out for Volunteer Orientations, where we joke that he basically teaches the volunteers how its done.
Montana
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse
Owner: Tina and Alan Grove
Montana has been with the program a few years now and he has proven to be one of our most popular horses! Being a TWH means he has really smooth gaits which a lot of our students appreciate. Montana is the perfect trail riding partner, as he is brave and often leads the group! Fun fact about being a blue roan is he is truly a horse of a different color! With each season, Montana’s coat changes from light grey to black and back again!
Scotty
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade Quarter Horse
Owner: Meagan Ryan
Scotty has been with the program a few years now! Scotty is a retired foxhunter and has a ‘been there done that attitude.’ Scotty is often regarded as our most challenging horse, and many students make it a goal to learn how to work with him! Fun Fact: Scotty and one of his riders represented Ride with Pride at the 2023 TRAV Horseshow at the Horse Center in Lexington VA, where the pair won many ribbons, including Champion! Their dedication to each other is proof of that hard work pays off!
Bandolier
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Spanish Mustang, or Choctaw
Owner: Julie Bullock DVM
Choctaw Mustangs are known for being quite personable and extremely hardy, and anyone who has met Bandolier, know this to be so true! Smaller in stature, Bandolier is a friend to our littlest students. His steady footedness and bravery help establish trust early on in new relationships. He is consistent and dependable, both extremely important qualities for a Ride with Pride program horse!
Frej
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Knabstrupper
Owner: Sophia Bryant
Frej is completely blind but does not let that stop him! He has been a wonderful addition to our program! Frej is a big horse, but he loves to work with the smallest of riders. He is incredibly inspiring, and has made some really special connections with his riders. Be sure to read his whole story!
Lady
Gender: Mare
Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse
Owner: Mayme and Becky White
Lady is often called upon for our littlest riders! As a TWH, her walk is really smooth, making her a good choice for riders with mobility challenges. She is really patient and kind, and does really well with the students who may be a bit more wiggly. Lady is also the perfect bareback riding horse, as she is a comfy as your favorite couch! She is a sweet mare when she’s working with her students, but she is Queen Bee in the field with her girlfriends!
Margaret
Gender: Mare
Breed: Thoroughbred
Owner: Josie Elliott
Margaret is a former children’s show horse! An injury took her out of the show ring, but she was a lesson horse and pasture buddy for a few years before landing softly at Ride with Pride! She is quiet and gentle and loves attention! She is a nice tall horse who can accommodate lots of different riders! She has lots of buttons making her super fun to ride for our more advanced/independent riders! She loves hanging out with her friends in the field or napping in the shade.
Micah
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse
Owner: Robin Moore
Micah has some serious training in his past, including working cattle! Micah arrived at Ride With Pride to help with Winter Program in 2023, and he stepped right into that role! Micah is incredibly versatile and rideable, teaching many different types of students! He is all business almost all of the time!
Moose
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Cleveland Bay
Owner: Sarah Westman
Moose is one of our bigger horses! He is an experienced vaulting horse! His big, cadenced steps are beneficial to many of riders, especially those with balance and mobility difficulties. He is very lovable and enjoys being groomed! He is extremely well trained, and because he so steady and dependable, some of our independent riders are able to advance their riding skills when working with him!
Banjo
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse
Owner: Jamie Via
Banjo is our silliest horse! He is always so happy to see his favorite people and he loves to meet new people! While he is silly on the ground being groomed and tacked, he is all business once he is in the riding arena! He is curious, and patient, allowing our students to tackle new skills! You may have seen Banjo and Carolyn on TV in a commercial for Ride with Pride! Banjo was also in a Civil War Reenactment movie!
