The Horses and Their Boy. (in progress)
Horses of the Deck
Aspen
BREED: Thoroughbred mare
HANDS: 16.2
LEVEL: Intermediate
NOTES: Not for the beginner. Needs a dedicated rider. Hunter-jumper prospect, knows dressage but prefers more active challenges. English saddle only.
Carlotta
BREED: Quarter Horse mare
HANDS: 15.3
LEVEL: Beginner
NOTES: Easy stride, gentle with beginner riders. Can be spunky with a surer hand. Enjoys long trail rides, very sure-footed on unfamiliar ground. English or Western saddle.
The Painted Dutchman a.k.a. "Dutch"
BREED: Warmblood cross
HANDS: 17.1
LEVEL: Intermediate
NOTES: Dressage prospect, smooth mover. Needs steady hand due to inexperience. Works best with a forward rider.
Jazzing It Up a.k.a. "Jazzy"
BREED: Quarter Horse gelding
HANDS: 15.7
LEVEL: Beginner
NOTES: A bit spirited, but good with older beginner riders. Quick on transitions, does low jumps, barrels or poles. Western saddle only.