Angel is a 14.3 hand arabian cross mare. Her soft chestnut coat and huge brown eyes make her seem like a large teddy bear. She is sensitive but brave and is always ready to go when asked. She has had a lot of trail experience in her past but is also able to offer a smooth ride to our students in the arena. Her sweet attitude and willingness to learn new things have endeared her to all of us!

Blaze is a dark roan, 15.3 hand mare who has lived at the farm since she was 4 years old. She has been an all around horse with a special talent for jumping. She has become a reliable mount for our advanced riders who are learning how to ride with a purpose. Her curiosity and courageous attitude make her a great confidence builder for our students.

Boomer is a black, 16.2 hand appendix quarter horse gelding who has lived on the farm since he was 4 years old. He started his career as a Pony Club levels horse and now helps our advanced riders learn the principles of dressage, basic jumping and general riding skills. His favorite place to be is on the trails carrying children and adults with ease. Bathed, clipped and shined he has a beautiful presence in the arena!

Flash, a quarter horse with a sweet disposition, has spent most of his life as a top notch cutting horse and trail partner. His easy going gait and patience makes him a wonderful part of our program. Flash was donated by his owner who wanted him to continue giving his talents to children and beginner riders.

Fits is a 14.1 hand Connemara/Welsh pony cross. He was previously a successful hunter show ponyand then a lesson pony in a local able bodied riding program. He owner graciously donated him to us when Fits decided he was ready for change. His height and broad back make for a secure place for the rider with challenged balance. Fits is his gentle nature and emotional connection with our students. He is also known for kisses!

Gator is a 15.1 hand chestnut paint gelding with a sweet disposition and big, lovable brown eyes. He has had an extensive show career as a western pleasure horse and is now moving on to his next job as a much loved therapy horse. He is a great size for children and adults. His versatility and friendly attitude make him a perfect match for our program.

Ibby is a 15 hand palomino quarter horse gelding. He has done it all from western pleasure to hunter over fences. His size and smooth gait are perfect for so many of our challenged riders. He is teaching several students to canter and jump. He loves to ride the trails!

King is a jet black quarter horse who, according to some of the children, looks like The Black Stallion. King traveled most of the mountain trails in North Carolina and Virginia in his younger years. Although his trail days are over, he is a partner to our students who are not able to tackle the more difficult trails on the farm. He is willing to carry those who have the most physical challenges.

Pet is an Amish bred pony with a big personality in a small body. She is the boss mare and is willing to let anyone know that in case they forget! However, her heart is as big as her personality and she'll win you over with her sweet brown eyes and steady gait. She carries some of our most involved riders with care.

Sassy is a small, bay shetland/hackney pony cross who lives up to his name. His talents far outweigh his small size! He is willing to carry our smallest riders carefully, but he really loves to help our beginners learn how to trot. He is the quintessential “plucky” pony with a sweet face and a mighty big heart. He’ll find food faster than any other horse in the barn and always gets a big reaction from everyone he meets!

Skip is an American Quarter Horse who was generously donated by his long-time owners. He is a very sweet guy with huge, curious eyes and an even bigger heart. He loves to be groomed and petted, and he is very thoughtful and considerate around groups of people. He is nice and slow for our beginners but also has a great trot and canter gait that will give our experienced riders lots of practice. He is gentle and kind, and wants to please his riders very much.

Thomas the Train (aka Thomas) is a black and white Welsh Cob who has worked his way into the program and our hearts. Thomas was generously donated by his previous owner who had taught him how to be a lesson horse as well as a jumper and eventer. His large frame and unflappable attitude make him a perfect match for Riverwood's riders who need steady support.

Tony is a Belgian draft horse. His past careers included carriage driving, plowing and trail riding. Now, he is a pro at teaching riders the skills they need to ride a big guy like himself. His sweet face and feathery coat can make any person smile and want to give him a big hug. He has proven to be a wonderful mount for our program and is truly a gentle giant.