2004, Bay, Quarter Horse Mare, 14.1 Hands

Bailey is a sweet and sassy little mare that thrives on consistent work.  She enjoys helping students grow in their riding in all disciplines. Whether it be jumping, dressage, western, trail riding, and even cross country, Bailey loves to do it all.

(Photo by Hannah Williamson '19)

2013, Bay, Thoroughbred Gelding, 16.1 Hands

Base is a recent addition to our herd who has a very sweet and goofy personality. He works hard to please his rider and enjoys doing training level dressage and low level jumping. Currently, Base is getting some time off to rehab but we are eagerly waiting for his healing to be complete so he can get back to work.

2008, Chestnut, Thoroughbred Mare, 15.2 Hands

Bindy is recent addition to our herd and she is settling in well! She has a background in eventing and had competed through Training level prior to her joining the herd. She is a very sweet and sensitive mare and we can't wait for her to settle into the role of being a lesson horse.

2009, Black and White Paint Mare, 15.0 Hands

Bluprint has a back ground in western riding and loves to show off her slow and steady jog. When not teaching students about western riding she enjoys working on training level dressage or just going out for a nice trail ride. She has a sweet personality and loves teaching all levels of riders. A fun fact about Bluprint is she has one blue and and one brown eye making her one to stand out amongst our lesson herd.

(Photo by Cassidy Kuhlmann '23)

2004, Grey, Lipizzaner Mare, 14.2 Hands

Carmella is a sweetheart who is always looking out for her rider’s safety.  She will carry riders working on second and third level dressage as well as beginners learning how to trot.

(Photo by Brooke Nolin '19)

2003, Bay, Canadian Sport Horse Mare, 15.2 Hands

This mare is fearless when it comes to jumping, whether it be in the arena or out in the fields she will take her rider over it all. She is very sweet and will put her all into whatever you ask.

(Photo by Hannah Williamson '19)

2004, Chestnut, Holsteiner Gelding, 17.2 Hands

Cuba is a sweet and gentle guy that is as honest as can be over fences. In addition to jumping in the arena he enjoys dressage and has even started trying out some cross country. He tries hard to please and is sure to put a smile on your face after a good ride.

2003, Black, Oldenburg Gelding, 17.0 Hands

All the way from California, D.C. has been a great addition to our herd. He is a very mellow guy and is capable of teaching students the upper level dressage movements.

(Photo by Abigail Forsberg '22)

2006, Bay, Appendix Gelding, 16.1 Hands

Digger came to us with a background in dressage but recently has turned into one of our top jumpers. He absolutely loves showing off in the stadium ring and this year we have started him out in the cross country field to try out eventing. He is always up for a challenge and loves creating a great partnership with his riders.

2000, Bay, Holsteiner Gelding, 15.3 Hands

DJ is the newest addition to our herd and he is settling in well as a lesson horse. He loves to jump and is not afraid of a good challenge, even when it comes to height. With a very sweet personality and a "go get 'em" type attitude he will is sure to be another favorite among the herd.

2009, Chestnut, Thoroughbred Gelding, 16.1 Hands

Ethan is an excellent lesson horse and challenges his riders to have accurate and the correct timing of aids. He loves jumping and dressage. He also loves trying new things such as hunter paces, cross country, and trail riding.

(Photo by Abigail Forsberg '22)

1998, Chestnut, Trakehner/AQHA Cross Gelding, 15.2 Hands

Fox has trained through third level dressage and is quietly enthusiastic on the trail. His favorite things to do is jump through, whether it be in the arena or out in the cross country field. Add that to his good looks, and you have a really fancy, lovable lesson horse.

(Photo by Hannah Williamson '19)

2005, Bay, Belgian Warmblood Mare, 17.1 Hands

Freya is currently competing 2nd level dressage while also schooling higher level movements. She enjoys occasional jumping and trail riding when she isn’t playing in her field or doing dressage.

(Photo by Megan Stapley Photography)

2011, Chestnut, Thoroughbred Gelding, 16.2 Hands

Handsome is a new addition to our herd and has a background in eventing. Having competed through Training level prior to her joining the herd, he is sure to be a great addition to help teach our students. He has large smooth gaits and enjoys teaching students in our upper level jumping classes.

2003, Fleabitten Grey, Thoroughbred Gelding, 16.2 Hands

Harri has been a great addition to our herd, carrying riders up through Training level eventing and First Level dressage. He loves to give his riders confidence over fences and have a fun time while doing it.

(Photo by Hannah Williamson '19)

1999, Chestnut, Morgan Gelding, 15.0 Hands

Jimmy is developing a quality work ethic while helping riders of all levels learn to succeed in their riding goals. He enjoys helping students learn through lessons on the lunge, dressage, trail riding, and jumping.

(Photo by Hannah Williamson '19)

2009, Bay, Warmblood Cross Gelding, 16.0 Hands

Johnny is a sweetheart who captures the heart of anyone who rides him. He enjoys dressage, jumping and trail riding and has a lot to teach his riders. This fall he even tried out cross country for the first time and was able to compete in his first horse trial!

(Photo by Hannah Williamson '19)

2007, Chestnut, Quarter Horse Gelding, 14.2 Hands

LJ is a lease horse who comes to us during the school year and has a lot of western, team penning, and cow work training. He is a kind and quiet teacher and loves to work hard to please his riders. He has also started some English flat work since coming to Houghton and has been enjoying it.

2002, Bay, Thoroughbred Gelding, 15.3 Hands

Magic is sweet, has nice gaits, and great form over fences. He is a staple in the lesson herd, and helps riders improve their equitation and feel for both dressage and jumping.

(Photo by Elissa Tyrell '17)

2008, Bay, Quarter Horse/Arabian Cross Gelding, 15.1 Hands

Mason is a sweetheart who loves doing a variety of things; he has just started cross country and is proving himself to be a nice little eventer. Trail riding is his favorite activity, but he also enjoys jumping, western, and lower level dressage.

(Photo by Hannah Williamson '19)

2003, Bay, Morgan Gelding, 15.1 Hands

Mufasa is a curious and friendly guy and he loves to try hard and please his riders. He enjoys doing dressage and is enjoys teaching riders Training and First level movements. Over the past couple of years we started putting some western training on him and it has become his favorite thing to work on and teach riders. Having a nice little jog and a lovely lope makes him a favorite.

2002, Black and White Paint, Friesian/Paint Cross Mare, 14.1 Hands

Mulan is small but mighty and is a favorite of both students and instructors due to her smooth gaits and sweet personality. She carries both beginners and more advanced dressage riders.

(Photo by Danielle Jennings '22)

2004, Black and White Paint, Friesian/Paint Cross Gelding, 16.2 Hands

Otto is currently schooling 2nd and 3rd level dressage movements and enjoys trail riding. In his time here at Houghton, he has developed a strong work ethic and is a favorite among the barn for both instructors and students.

(Photo by Brooke Nolin '19)

2011, Bay, Thoroughbred Mare, 16.0 Hands

Phoebe is our newest addition to the herd and is settling in well! She has the sweetest personality and is always up for a good ear scratch. As she settles into the life of being a lesson horse, she will be used in a variety of classes such as jumping, dressage and eventing.

2002, Chestnut, Thoroughbred Gelding, 16.1 Hands

Phoenix is an OTTB who is bold in everything he does. He came to us with an eventing background and had competed through training level. Currently, Phoenix enjoys doing dressage and also teaching riders to better use their seat during lunge line lessons.

2011, Flaxen Chestnut, Haflinger Gelding, 14.1 Hands

Prize is as sweet as can be and loves dabbling in a variety of disciplines. He enjoys western and trail riding but isn't afraid to work in the dressage ring as well.

2003, Chestnut, Thoroughbred Gelding, 16.1 Hands

Rio is sweet hunter jumper gelding that is being leased to us. He has nice smooth gaits and has been a great addition to our herd to help teach students in our jumping and dressage classes.

2013, Chestnut, Andalusian/Pony Cross Mare, 13.3 Hands

Rowan is one of the littlest and cutest ponies in our herd but she isn't afraid to do big things! Coming all the way from Texas as a lease, she has been helping our riders in both dressage, jumping, and has even started a little bit of cross country. She is a people pleaser and will try her heart out to put a smile on her rider's face.

2008, Chestnut, Thoroughbred Gelding, 16.2 Hands

Sigmund is a new addition to our herd and he is settling in quite nicely! He comes from a jumping back ground and is quickly learning the ropes of dressage and how to be a great lesson horse. Sigmund has a great attitude and tries his hardest with whatever is asked of him. We are excited to see him continue to develop into the great lesson horse we know he can be.

2008, Bay, Zweibrucker Gelding, 16.2 Hands

Willon enjoys dressage and jumping and is becoming a quality cross country mount. He teaches riders to have a soft, elastic connection with the bit, and when they are successful he is a lovely mover. Willon has a kind heart and enjoys the many different riders that work with him.