Our EQUINE Staff

Liberty is a Quarter Horse Mare that is Dapple Grey. Liberty was purchased with a few other horses when the ranch changed ownership. Liberty is approximately 16 years old and is currently one of our alpha mares. She loves to head the trail rides but only if her boyfriend CJ comes with her. Look for Liberty, she'll be the one sneaking a snack!

LIKES: Any and ALL Kinds of Food 

Dislikes: Other Mares, Being Caught

Frank and Beans are our Brothers.  We originally went to purchase only Frank and his previous owners mentioned that him and his brother had never been separated. So after much thought we decided to bring both boys home with us and vowed to never separate the two. Franck and Beans are Quarter Horses. Frank is a Blue Roan and 25 years old  and Beans is a Bay and 24 years old.

Likes: Carrots and Apples  Dislikes: Fly Spray, Baths, Being Seperated 

The horse on the left is Mr. Blue and he has recently gone to a retirement home.  The horse on the right is Ladybird.  She is a 22 year old Belgian Mare who we purchased from a breeding farm in Southern Il.  Ladybird is so big she had to be delivered to our facility because we didn't have a trailer large enough to pick her up with. She is a VERY docile and gentle ride.

Likes: The Short Distance Slow Paced Trail Rides 

Dislikes: Getting her nails done and Other Girls that try to take her food 

Miracle joined our family by default six years ago.  She was brought to our facility as part of our Boarding Services and one day her owner just never came back.  So we took he in with open arms as a 6 year old UNBROKEN paint mare.  Now she has molded into our program nicely. She is very laid back and passive. She does her job well. 

Likes: Baths, Grooming   Dislikes: Other Mares other than Abi 

This is Abi our rescue pony. We purchased her at an auction and it wasn't until we got her home that we realized she has been sedated. After MUCH TLC Abi fits in nicely to our program. She is no longer afraid of humans but in her eyes she "tolerates" us. She is the pick for most of our young riders for her size and gentle trail manners.  Abi is a huge part of our 4H program and has been successfully shown for the past 6 years. Abi is a Bay Quater Pony and is 17 years old.

Likes: Horse Shows, Miracle and Trail Rides  Dislikes: Mean People

This is Stormy, a 6 year old Miniature Horse. She is Miracles sister..not by blood obviously. :) We acquired Stormy the same way we got Miracle and from the same owner. Stormy is full grown and not afraid of any of the bigger horses. She can hold her own. We use Stormy for our school and therapy groups.

Stormy has been relocated to another farm where she is getting broke to drive a cart. How Exciting!

Likes: GRASS and Wendy    Dislikes: BATHS, shots, and tangles

This is Kash. He is a 13 year old American Paint Horse. He was purchased in Southern Il and is a favorite by our trail riders mostly because of his Palomino color. He is ridden mostly by one of our guides, Melissa, who spoils him regularly. He's a go with the flow type of guy!

LIKES: Treats, Melissa, and Trail Rides 

Dislikes: Itch Weed, Wormer, Kisses, and Jumping

This is Shadow. She is a 14 year old Blue Roan Appaloosa Mare.  She was purchased in Tennessee where she was used as a family trail horse.  She is most commonly recognized as the horse with no tail and the beautiful color.  It is a characteristic of this breed to have very thin hair and Shadow definitely fits the bill.

Likes: Her Friends Precious and Anna  Dislikes: ANY KIND OF BUGS!

 This is Anna a 16 year old Tennessee Walking horse mare.  She was purchased from the same family in Tennessee that Shadow came from.  Anna was actually a rescue as she was found by the animal control wandering loose.  She was brought to our facility in foal and she gave birth to a beautiful jet black filly.  Anna is today a pick for our trail riders due to her comfortable ride. Anna is ridden and spoiled by one of our most valued customers Wendy Wedekind. The two are quite the pair.

Likes: Riders with Gentle Hands and Wendy  Dislikes: Being left behind

This is Chico. He is our Ladies Man is quite a favorite among our other female horses.  Chico is also a favorite among our trail riders for his VERY laid back personality. Chico is a 19 year old Appaloosa Gelding and he is guaranteed to win your heart.  Just look for the horse with the mo-hawk!

Likes: Everything and Everyone  Dislikes: Nothing and no one
                                       

This is Tex.  His registered name is IMA SUPER TEXAN!  He is the horse that seems to get into everything. If any of the horses get out you can be sure Tex is the one who showed them the way.  He is our super sweet and calm boy. If you come out to visit us just look for Tex. He will be the horse standing under the manger!

Likes: Food, Being Sneaky, and Scout  Dislikes: Getting Caught being sneaky!

Meet C.J.  He is the Boss of our herd.  He is a registered appoloosa without any spots!  CJ is mister calm and relaxed.  He is the brains of our operation, all the other horses look to him for support.  CJ has been with us for 5 years and has been a much welcomed member. 

Likes: the ladies, walkin slow, and FOOD! Dislikes: Wormer

 This is Daisy Mae!  She is a Palomino Quater Horse.  Daisy is a retired 4-H show horse and is very popular among our trail riders and lesson students.  Daisy is friends with Abi and likes to ride in the back of the trail. She does like to snack while riding but is known for her passive "been there done that" tempermant.

Likes: Abi, Treats, and getting her feet done.  Dislikes: Standing still for overviews!

ACHOO! Looks like Precious had to sneeze for her picture!  Precious is a very sweet and quiet girl.  She is one of our taller but gentle horses.  Precious often gets confused with some of our other horses because she is mostly sorrel in color. 

Likes: Shadow and Anna   Dislikes:  Standing still while waiting for the trail ride to leave.

  Here he is.. the one and only SCOUT! He is by far one of the favorites. He is liked because of his painted color, size, and sweet tempermant.  Scout's registered name is IMA GOOD BOY SCOUT and that is SO true.  Other than sneaking a snack on the trail rides Scout is our golden trail horse. He follows the rules and is kind to his riders.

Likes: Tex, Eating, Baths  Dislikes:  ???

Princess is a 19 year old Saddlebred Mare.  She is very sweet by nature and super fun to ride.  She has a very comfortable gait that is very common of her breed.  Princess is easy when it comes to just about everything except keeping her fat!  Her breed is known for a smaller stature so we often are found sneaking her special treats!

Likes: Grooming, Her Weight Builder, and Keri   Dislikes:  Being totally alone.

Our very own royalty! Meet Heidi!  She is a 27 year young appolossa and boy does she have her spots.  She is a favorite among our trail riders for her beautiful looks! Heidi came to us as a retired show horse and is a wonderful addition to our family.  Heidi is a princess when is comes to anything not conveinent for her but.. WE LOVE HER!  Heidi likes to sneak her snacks on the trail ride but other than that she follows the rules perfectly!

Likes: Pampering, Snacks, Nap Time!

 Dislikes: Getting her saddle on, taking her medicine, leaving her friends, standing tied, but... WE LOVE HER!

Rocky, Rocky, Rocky!  He is one younger equine staff members and it shows.  Rocky still has a lot to learn when is comes to ettiquette.  Rocky is a very laid back boy but often shows his AGE!  He is very passive and not spooky or jumpy.  We classify him as LAID BACK!   Very sweet boy who will be Perfect for trails with maturity. Currently a guide/show horse.

Likes: Walkin Slow, Rolling in the sand, TAKIN HIS SWEET TIME! 

Dislikes:  Workin, Wormer, and Structure.. Rocky has his own agenda!

Of Course We can't forget "Flash Gordon". We just call him Gordon.  This is Stormy's boyfriend, you hardly see one without the other. He was donated to our facility and has definitely earned his keep. He is a 24 year old Shetland pony who currently just keeps Stormy busy.   RETIRED!

    Likes: Running in the Grass and Pedicures  Dislikes: When Stormy leaves him

Sadly Gordon Passed away this winter.  He will be GREATLY Missed by our entire family!

This is Bub. He is a retired Thourghbred Gelding.  Bub was purchased with the original string from Delshire Stables. After many hours of love form Gretchen a Rockin P Rough Rider 4H member Bub has gone on to compete in many English related shows.  Bub continues to excel at rail work and jumping.  He is one of our taller horses but his heart is just as big. We always know when Bub returns from a trail ride... He's always got to nicker when he comes around the corner to make sure we are all still here. Gotta love that Guy!

Likes: Gretchen, Jumping, Carrots 

  Dislikes: Plastic Bags and when his friends go out to pasture without him.  

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