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Meet Our Horses
We have over 50 horses each with their own character and carefully selected to work in the school.
Underneath each image is the horses name, their (passport name) and a little bit about them.
Place your mouse on the image to learn more about each of our horses individual characters.
 Nechta 200517.3hh Bay Mare Anglo Dutch Warmblood "I'm Nechta, a bay mare, I'm am the biggest horse at Kingsmead. I LOVE my lessons with Chris although he does make me work hard! I also lead many of the hacks, which must make me very important. I also love jumping although I don't work in the riding school!" Please come and say hello! |  TomTom (tom Tom Boy)17hh Flea-bitten Grey Gelding "I am owned by Patricia who works in the office and I am on working livery at Kingsmead. I am really good and help new riders get started. I am patient and really responsive." |
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 Miles (The Milestone Man)16hh Dun Gelding Irish Draught "I am told I am very handsome! I am not a novice ride, as I can worry a bit, however, once you know me you will realise I am really kind and want to do my best. I can get a bit stiff in cold weather so have a full wardrobe of rugs for winter!" |  Edward (Leanonleo) 200515.3hh Bay Thoroughbred "I used to be a racehorse, so I am an equine athlete. I only raced a few times and never won a race, some would say I wasn't a very good racehorse... they are wrong I was just very careful and looked after myself and my jockey. I can be a little opinionated if I think we are going too far or too fast but otherwise love hacking. I love to keep the staff on their toes with my round the clock care, I need a little extra attention and love." |
 Millie (2006)16hh Bay Mare Irish Sports Horse Co Owned "I think I am the most important horse on the yard (but not everyone agrees) however I am definitely the prettiest. I am very talented when I want to be and will jump for fun. I can be a little grumpy in my stable, you can ask a member of staff how it is best to approach me!" |  Turbo (Lightning Jack) 200815.2hh Blagdon Bay Gelding Irish Cob "I have been told they need ten of me here! I am a very good boy and love helping people learn to ride. I am friendly and loveable and always try my hardest in the school. I am learning to jump and think I am getting quite good. I was Kingsmead Horse of the Year in 2017." |
 Barney (Tiloak Barney)Grey Gelding 2011 "People say I am very kind and gentle in my stable although I can be a bit more challenging when ridden, just ask about me and corners in the school! When I was born I was a chestnut colour and even more unusual I have a twin brother (it is a shame he is not here at Kingsmead!)" |  Falco15.2hh Dun Gelding Falco is very well schooled and a lovely character |
 Robbie (Clogheen Roberto)Piebald Gelding 2007 "I am one of the bigger and most reliable horses at Kingsmead! I love to teach people to canter and I think it is a compliment when people say I am like an armchair. I was Kingsmead Horse of the Year in 2018!" |  Winston (2007)15.1hh piebald gelding "I like being in the riding school where I teach riders of all standards. I am excellent with nervous or disabled riders on the lane although like riders with soft hands in the school. On the yard I like to keep myself to myself, I like to stand in my stable and watch what is happening on the yard!". |
 Rohan (Creagh Boscoe)15 hh Grey Gelding "I have come all the way from Ireland and really quite like life at Kingsmead. I have been told that I am quite talented but then I seem to get my legs in a muddle and get it all wrong. I am very cheeky and have a wicked sense of humour. I enjoy hacking and lessons". |  Warrior (Fairfield Warrior) 200615 hh piebald gelding "I am the bosses horse (and dont I know it!) I love to our weekly lessons and will show of what I have learnt in the group lessons! Out hacking I am voice controlled which is OK for me and my mum but other people don't always know the right noises! I will do a few lessons, especially if anyone wants to learn walk to canter". |
 Skye (Lilly Ann III)15hh Blue & White Mare 2009 Connemara x cob "I think I am rather special as I am Chloe's pony. I try really hard to do the things she asks me to do and she loves me for being a good girl. My best friend is Warrior, we call to each other when the other one is working which is cute." |  Puzzle (Kingsmead Puzzle Solved)201215hh Piebald Gelding - Irish Cob "I came from Ireland and somewhere along the line I became very suspicious of people. The family have given me time to feel safe and I have rewarded their patience by turning into a lovely riding school cob. I am so keen to learn and always try my best." |
 Nico (Nico Tir Na Nog) 200215hh Spotted (Appolosa) "I am am on loan from Free Rein. At first I was surprised to find myself teaching again I then remembered how much I enjoyed it! I have to watch my diet as I had laminitis once but that is better here." |  Mr PYou can call me 'P'. I am on loan to Kingsmead. I wasn't ready to retire so my owner offered me to Kingsmead where I could keep busy and be with lots of friends. I enjoy lessons and like to say hello to other horses and people!" |
 Badger (Ashhill Duncan) 200714hh Dun and White gelding Connemara cross "I am a very clever pony and will only work hard if you ask me to! I can jump quite high and enjoy hacking although I sometimes pretend I am scared (I am only messing around!) If you take my cross country I will show you how brave I am, I love jumping big hedges". I was horse of the year in 2019 |  Henry (Midnight Cassonova) 200514.3 Connemara x "I came from a riding school up north; I was a little unsure when I arrived, but I quickly settled into the herd and I must admit I am loving life. I do a bit of everything with adults and children. You can call me Happy Henry!" |
 Oki Doki (Old Oak Beauty) 200714.2hh Grey Gelding Connemara X "I can be rather moody, I do apologise, I just get carried away and think I need to boss everyone around. I have quite a complicated story to tell. I find it all rather stressful but Fiona can tell you more." |  Billy (Seafrun) 200714hh Grey Gelding Connemara "I enjoy my work and am a really good riding school pony. I can do lessons, hack and I love to jump. I am told I need to stand up for myself in the field as I do get bitten by the other horses but that just shows I am a nice person!" |
 PatchPiebald Gelding 2011 I am a very good boy (or so I am told by the boss); I do what is asked of me without complaining and always work hard. If you get close you will notice I have a bald patch on my quarters this is where I was burnt before I came to Kingsmead. It might get smaller although it is a permanent scar." |  Otter14.2 Bay Gelding Irish Cob "I like being at Kingsmead and teaching people how to ride. I also enjoy learning new things and I am told that I am a very kind boy, gentle natured boy who tries his best!" |
 Eddie (Ballyhyland Eddie) 200814 hh Brown Irish Cob "I am a real softy at heart but prefer to be on my own; when I first came to Kingsmead I was a little unsure about what I had to do however now I like riding school life. People love me because I always give my best and I am known as steady Eddie!" |  Noddy 201514 hh bay gelding "I am on loan from Free Rein Rescue, I had a difficult start in life although feel happy here at Kingsmead. I LOVE hacking and am looking forward to doing more. We leave in a small herd, we were all a bit shy or unsettled in other herds but have formed great friendships." |
 Oscar14 hh Grey Gelding "Look at me, you must admit I look cute! Before I came to Kingsmead I was very frightened of people and it took me 5 hours to be caught; then it was three weeks before I would let Fiona touch my head. She was very patient with me and taught me I could trust people. Now I just want to play and have cuddles. I have been given time and I am just about ready to work in the school". |  AxlBay Gelding 2008 "I love living out in the fields with my best friend Badger. We play fight a lot of the time and I really enjoy it! I am getting better when I am ridden and will really look after you out hacking. My favourite thing is cross country when I can be bold and clever!" |
 Ivan (Severnvale Ivan) 200813.3hh Black gelding Fell Pony "Despite my name I really am not terrible; I am a lovable pony who will try very hard for his rider although sometimes I do get left behind the ride. I am always mentioned when people do their Native Breeds Pony Club badge as I a a pure bred fell pony. I love being in the fields with my small herd." |  Rocky 200614hh Piebald Gelding "Along with Millie and Nechta I have been at KEC the longest. You cannot take my for granted as I can be very cheeky although I know when to be good (especially if Chris is around - I was Chris's first pony so we do have a pact!)" |
 Misty13.2hh grey mare "I am part owned by the Juby family. Being in a riding school is very different from my old family home however I am learning to behave and I love hacking. |  Apples (aka Brambles) 199912.3 Strawberry Roan Mare - Native Pony "I moved from another riding school which was a bit scary as I had been there a long time. I really like and know my job and enjoy teaching young people to ride. I like apples!" |
 Roxy12.3hh Piebald Mare "I am best friends with Haribo and we look alike too! I do a lot of the children's lessons and also enjoy hacking. I love riding school life!" |  Buttons (Pantomime Princess) 200812.2hh Bay Mare New Forest X "I do like to think I'm a little princess! I have a bit of an attitude but everyone thinks I'm cute so I like to think I get away with it. When I am good I am very good, but I will remind people you can never take a girl for granted!" |
 Haribo12.2hh piebald gelding "I am the yard sweetie; children always smile when they are told they are riding me. I can do pretty much everything and give all our riders a lot of confidence. Fiona says she would like to clone me - I think that is a compliment!" |  Ruby (2009)13 hh Black Mare Fell X Pony "I like doing the lessons and love the land and doing hacks. I am very strong so can carry small adults and children. I am used to be driven in a cart and sometimes you will see me out on the roads. I am part owned by Ellie". |
 William11hh Chestnut gelding |  Saskia 201712hh black mare on loan from Free Rein Rescue. |
 Black Jack (Zephyr) 200611hh Black Dartmoor Pony "I was a little cheeky when I first arrived however I have learnt to enjoy taking lead reins and I have now progressed to lessons. Little children love me!" |  Joey (2008)"I love being one of the smallest ponies on the yard, I am a little cheeky although very friendly. If I can I will get out at night so I can go and talk to the other horses. Nechta looks down on me but I think she is a little scared!" |
 Gizmo (Merrylegs) 2007"I am always up to mischief with my best friend Joey, we like to break into the lodge to come to say hello when our pony day children are having their lunch, or even look in on the staff training! Despite this, when being ridden I am very calm and patient with my rider. I was one of the smallest ponies on the yard until Dinky came along, she makes us look quite big!" |  Dinky (Dinky Dora) 2011"I am Dinky by name and Dinky by nature! I am full of sass. At the end of 2020, I was very poorly and given a 20% chance of survival but showed everyone, including the vet, that I am a real fighter. I really enjoy my RDA work and show real patience with those who are nervous. I love life at Kingsmead and am now their mascot!" |
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