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Moving cows on Marley, July 2010 |
Jumping Harry, June 2008 |
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Ginger
Born in 2000, this 14.1 hand, sorrel Quarter
Horse is as patient and sensible as a horse can be. She came
to Moccasin Lake Ranch as a four year old and quickly became
a favorite because of her gentle nature and responsiveness
as a saddle horse. This careful mare allows even the smallest
of riders to lead, groom, and clean her hooves with confidence.
Under saddle, Ginger is popular in the arena and on the trails
with riders of all abilities. Started as a cutting horse,
Ginger occasionally gets to show off her moves as we move
cattle around the ranch.
Ginger is owned and generously loaned
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Little Black
Little Black became Tulie B's pony
when she was 7 years old. Her years of attention and training
have turned him into a fabulous pony in the arena, on the
trails and chasing cows. Little Black was born around 1986.
He is a 13.1 hand, black Welsh/Quarter Horse cross. His large
personality packed into a user-friendly size draws the smaller
riders to him. Black's responsiveness and obedience
under saddle quickly builds confidence in the youngest of
riders, making him invaluable for all of our kids programs.
Black is owned and generously loaned by
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Finesse
Finesse joined Methow Valley Riding Unlimited
in February, 2007. Born in 1996, Finesse is a lovely black,
14.1+ hand Morgan/Quarter Horse cross. She is an intelligent
mare with extensive training and quality gaits. Finesse has
the athleticism and talent to challenge our most advance riders,
while also being quiet and patient enough for beginners. She
excels at dressage, jumping, lunging and long-lining, making
her a valuable addition to our therapeutic, educational and
sport riding programs.
Finesse is owned by Methow Valley
Riding Unlimited. |
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Buttons
Buttons joined the
Methow Valley Riding Unlimited family in August
2007. Born in 1996, she is a 16 hand Percheron/Appaloosa cross.
She is big and powerful, but gentle and calm. Her dressage training
and even, comfortable gaits make her a pleasure to ride. She
is steady and dependable over jumps and on the trails. Buttons
is a fabulous vaulting horse, as well as becoming
an integral part of our therapeutic and sport riding programs.
Buttons is owned by Methow Valley
Riding Unlimited
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Midnight
Midnight arrived in the Methow Valley in 1996 after living in Arlington as a former pack horse. Born in 1991, she is a 14.2 hand welsh morgan cross. Although feisty and spirited, she is dependable, patient, calm, and not easily spooked. Midnight is an excellent ride for beginners and is a versatile teacher and competitor.
Midnight is owned by Cassidy Butler
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Henry
Born in 1995, Henry is a 15.3 chestnut quarter horse thoroughbred cross. He has the smoothest canter of any horse on the ranch and is a super honest jumper - an excellent teacher for learning jumpers. Henry is reliable, useful, and a relaxed and dependable trail horse.
Henry is owned by Methow Valley
Riding Unlimited
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| Retired |
2004 MVRU Horse of the Year |
Brownie
Brownie
was the very first program horse of Methow Valley Riding Unlimited.
He was a very important part of the program since 1993, leading
the way in our therapeutic riding and vaulting programs, in addition
to teaching many beginners how to enjoy riding. Born in 1988, Brownie
is a dark brown, 15 hand Paso Fino/ Thoroughbred cross gelding.
With his love for attention, and his big heart, he has worked patiently
with scores of children and adults.
Currently retired with his best friend, Ricky, Brownie is owned by Methow Valley
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Caramela
Caramela is short-coupled, light on her
feet and very bright and alert. This 14.3 hand buckskin Quarter
Horse was born in 1986. She has been a careful and sensitive hippotherapy
horse and has also taught more experienced riders to ride quietly
with good body awareness. Now in semi-retirement she is still a trail horse extraordinaire.
Caramela is owned and generously
loaned by Jim Pigott of Moccasin Lake Ranch.
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2003 MVRU Horse Of The Year |
2007 MVRU Horse Of The Year |
Ricky
Ricky, affectionately known as our “Little
Lippizan”, is an accomplished dressage pony, jumper,
trail horse and cow pony. He is well balanced, well trained
and great on the lunge line, as well as being the smartest
fellow on the ranch! Ricky was born in the late 1980’s.
He is 13.3 hands tall and a flea-bitten grey Welsh/Connemara
cross. He is clever enough to know when a rider needs to be
challenged and experienced enough to know when to behave perfectly.
Ricky has been an integral part of our therapeutic, educational
and sport riding program for many years.
Ricky is enjoying his retirement with occasional cameo appearances at Moccasin Lake Ranch. |
Poco
Poco was one of Methow Valley Riding Unlimited's
most reliable and absolutely dependable program horses. Born in 1988, Poco is a striking 15.1 hand tri-colored Paint gelding enjoying his retirement at Moccasin Lake Ranch.
Poco is owned and generously
loaned by Gaye Pigott of Moccasin Lake Ranch.
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2002 MVRU Horse of the Year
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annieb@mvriding.org
PO Box 58 Winthrop
WA 98862 (509)
996-9881
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