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

Sidan is a lovely pony who has been on the circuit as a showing pony. She has flashy movements and a burst of speed if the rider asks for it, but has a lovely temperament and is amazing with our younger riders.
Kindly loaned to us by Helen Mackay

DOB — 1999
Age in 2023 — 24
Height — 11.3hh
Arrival at STE — October 2021

Bobby

Bobby is a lovely pony, who loves his cuddles! He is great teaching new riders the ropes, but also enjoys stepping up with the more confident riders to canter and even jump.
Bobby is owned by STE.

DOB — 2006
Age in 2023 — 17
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 2023 — 14
Height — 12.3hh
Arrival at STE —  July 2021

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 2023 — 23
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 2023 — 18
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 2023 — 17
Height — 14.3hh
Arrival at STE — February 2022

Barney

Barney has come from a private home where he looked after his owner and gave her the confidence in her riding to move on to another horse. Barney is a bit wide and wobbly, but is a lovely calm horse who is a big help to beginner riders, but is also able to step up for our more advanced riders.
Barney is owned by STE.

DOB — 2012
Age in 2023 — 11
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 2023 — 16
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 2023 — 18
Height — 15.3hh
Arrival at STE — September 2021