To ensure that you get the most out of your lesson or hack at Bolton Gate, it is paramount that you
feel safe on the horse that you are provided with. We make it our continual job to make sure that
all of the horses on the farm are suitable for the job and are "riding school friendly".
They are well vetted and in tip top health thanks to all of our well knowledged staff. Below we have tried to give you just a bit of information of each one of the horse so that can familiarise yourself with them before deciding to book a lesson. If you have any enquiries about any of the ponies just give us a call or send us an email and we will put your mind at rest. Keep an eye out for up and coming horse events featuring some of the ponies below. Details of all shows will be available in the shop and also updated on the website. All abilities are welcome to take part in the events but they are only open to individuals who are our own riding school clients. Rosettes, sashes, tropheys and vouchers to spend in the shop are among some of the prizes available to be won at these Bolton Gate events.
NAME:
Sammy
HEIGHT:
11hh
MARE or GELDING:
Gelding
BEST FRIENDS:
Rupert, Pebbles
LIKES:
Showing off in the "Shetland Grandnational" which he always wins due to the fact that his legs are about an inch longer than his closest competitor.A very shy pony at times but cheeky and very affectionate.
NAME:
Pebbles
HEIGHT:
12.2hh
MARE or GELDING:
Mare
BEST FRIENDS:
Rupert, Fergie & Sammy
LIKES:
Playing gymkhana games, racing and jumping and being
plaited up for shows. She is a very pretty and dainty
pony, but nevertheless she has a really big heart and lots
of friends.
NAME:
Rupert
HEIGHT:
12.2h
MARE or GELDING:
Gelding
BEST FRIENDS:
Oscar, Sammy, Pebbles
LIKES:
Playing and rolling in the mud. Rupert always
tries his best to be the last in the stable by
running away from you at bed time, deciding eventually
to come in when all his friends have.
NAME:
Buddy
HEIGHT:
13hh
MARE or GELDING:
Gelding
BEST FRIENDS:
Frank, Jack, Monty
LIKES:
Buddy is a very handsome pony and cheeky with it.He loves jumping over
jumps but is quite steady and good for kids to learn on. He loves a good
roll out in the field with his friends but will never turn down a good cuddle.
NAME:
Bubbles
HEIGHT:
13hh
MARE or GELDING:
Mare
BEST FRIENDS:
Fergie, Pebbles & Sam
LIKES:
Jumping and getting very dirty in the field.Polos and Apples are also
high on Bubbles' list of likings.
NAME:
Fergie
HEIGHT:
14hh
MARE or GELDING:
Mare
BEST FRIENDS:
Cherrie & Maggie
LIKES:
Fergie is a very pretty girl, in fact she is that pretty she
could model bridles. She loves being dressed up for shows, and
quite often comes home with a rosette or two. She is a very agile pony.
NAME:
Oscar
HEIGHT:
14.2hh
MARE or GELDING:
Gelding
BEST FRIENDS:
Rupert, Sammy, Frankie & Monty
LIKES:
Oscar likes all kinds of treats such as polo mints, apples and carrots, and has
the longest tongue on the yard!!. He likes teaching both novice and experienced
riders, and changes his mood accordingly.Very accomodating.
NAME:
Jack
HEIGHT:
14.3hh
MARE or GELDING:
Gelding
BEST FRIENDS:
Frank, Buddy, Monty, Oscar & Louis
LIKES:
Jack likes to eat almost anything. Aptly nicknamed "Jumping Jack Flash", it goes
without saying that he loves jumping and showing off in the shows.
NAME:
Arnie
HEIGHT:
14.3hh
MARE or GELDING:
Gelding
BEST FRIENDS:
Oscar
LIKES:
Arnie likes to think he is the boss of the yard with his hogged mane, but the reality of it is that
he is a big softy, regardless of the fact that he is named after the Arnold Schwarzenegger.
NAME:
Cherrie
HEIGHT:
15hh
MARE or GELDING:
Mare
BEST FRIENDS:
Maggie (mainly!)
LIKES:
Cherrie is quite reserved and likes to keep herself to herself, a mysterious lady.
She is a little older than the rest of the ponies and wiser with it. Cherrie loves
going for hacks out on the park.
NAME:
Maggie
HEIGHT:
15hh
MARE or GELDING:
Mare
BEST FRIENDS:
Cherrie, Oscar & Fergie
LIKES:
Maggie likes going out on hacks and teaching in group lessons. She's a genuine
character on the yard and has very good manners. Unlike in mannerism,
but identical in appearance, Maggie looks like Cruella Deville.
NAME:
Max
HEIGHT:
MARE or GELDING:
Gelding
BEST FRIENDS:
Paddy.
LIKES:
My names Max, I'm a steady pony and I always take care when I am carrying novice riders. My best friend is Paddy, we love to groom each other whilst playing out in the fields.
NAME:
Paddy
HEIGHT:
15hh
MARE or GELDING:
Gelding
BEST FRIENDS:
Arnie & Oscar.
LIKES:
Paddy loves to eat everything in sight, but not children, he loves them. He loves
nothing more than to go out for a steady stroll on the park, occasionally unleasing
a scream of excitement.A big softy.
NAME:
Norman
HEIGHT:
MARE or GELDING:
Gelding
BEST FRIENDS:
Frankie, Monty, Solomon.
LIKES:
Norman enjoys hacking out on the country park, he's a steady ride and good with all levels of rider skill. Norman loves playing out in the field with his friends Frankie, Monty and Solomon.
NAME:
Monty
HEIGHT:
15.2hh
MARE or GELDING:
Gelding
BEST FRIENDS:
Frankie, Jack & Buddy
LIKES:
Monty likes most things that are edible. He can often be found scratching his back and legs
on anything he can find.He is a good all rounder when it comes to riding and
a nice steady teacher.
NAME:
Louis
HEIGHT:
15.2hh
MARE or GELDING:
Gelding
BEST FRIENDS:
Jack, Frankie
LIKES:
Louis is a very placid horse and there isn't much he doesnt like.
One of his favourite past times is rolling in the mud, this is mainly
because he is a grey horse and its his duty to do so.
NAME:
Frankie
HEIGHT:
16.3hh
MARE or GELDING:
Gelding
BEST FRIENDS:
Jack, Monty & Buddy
LIKES:
Frankie likes people to think that due to his size, that people are scared of him,
this would be so if it wasnt for the fact that he is a gentle giant.His nicknake
is "Funtime Frankie" and he is always a joy to ride.
NAME:
Solomon
HEIGHT:
18.1hh
MARE or GELDING:
Gelding
BEST FRIENDS:
Gas
LIKES:
Sol is our most recent recruit and he is nothing but a big friendly giant.
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