Meet The Horses
Apache16.1hh skewbald irish cob gelding (born 2000). We have owned Apache since 2005. He is a fun, safe ride who especially likes his gallops along the beach! We use him for both novice and experienced riders and he frequently does the longer rides as he is so reliable. He has a loveable nature , but is very partial to a sandwich – so watch your lunch if you’re on a picnic ride with him!! |
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Basil (Peahill Basil)14hh black registered fell gelding (born 1998). Basil came to us in the summer of 2010 and is primarily my son’s pony although he does work in the centre sometimes! He is a real character who is known to try and use his massive bulk to get his own way!! He is very sweet with it, so you can’t stay cross with him for long. He has got the most amazing mane and tail and is a very handsome chap (and he knows it!!). He did very well in fell pony classes in 2011 and we plan to do more showing with him in 2012 season. |
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Bramble 14.2hh black fell x gelding (born 1997). We have owned Bramble for many years and he is firm favourite with many regulars. We did briefly sell him in 2011, but he ended up back here with us - where he is obviously destined to stay! |
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Ebony11.2hh brown Shetland x mare (born 2005). Ebony came to us in spring 2009 as a just backed 4 year old. By the summer she was taken small children on beach rides! She is such a sweetie with the calmest, gentlest nature. As well as looking after the children on her rides, she also acts as a surrogate mum to Poppy! |
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Ernie (Bybeck Ernie)14hh black registered fell gelding (born 2004). Ernie is the latest arrival at Murthwaite and is settling in very well. He has a very loveable and gentle nature and is very nosy!! I am sure he will prove to be a firm favourite over the coming months. |
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Fallon14.1hh piebald cob mare (born 1996). Fallon has been with us since the winter of 2002, which makes her one of the longest standing Murthwaite horses. She will look after the most nervous rider on the beach, but is always ready for a gallop if the opportunity arises! She has also been known to climb a few mountains having taken part in all our longer trail rides. |
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Father Ted15hh bay irish cob gelding (born 2001). Father Ted is, as you would expect with a name like that, a real character! He is a pleasure to ride, and our more experienced riders request him all the time as he is arguably the fastest horse we have on the beach gallops (although Tom may have something to say about this!). He also enjoys his mountain climbing and takes part in the longer trail and day rides |
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Freckle12.3hh appaloosa gelding (born May 2007). Freckle is a real sweetie and loves being groomed and fussed over. He enjojys his beach rides and is exceptionally laid back for such a young pony, although can be very fast when the opportunity arises. He is a firm favourite with pony club and other regular children. |
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Inara (Lownthwaite Inara)13.2hh black registered fell filly (born 2008). Lownthwaite Inara is my personal pony who I bought to bring on when I tragically lost my old competition mare in summer of 2010. Inara was born on the fells in May 2008 and is a real stunner. I show Inara regularly in the Fell Pony classes. We had a great year in 2011 winning the fell pony youngstock class at Ponies UK Championship as well as getting placed every time out. In 2012 I am planning to start some novice ridden classes with her whilst continuing her education. |
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Jamie11.2hh grey welsh mountain pony gelding (born 1989). Jamie has always been here! We bought him in 2001 before we opened as a riding school and he reluctantly buckled down to some work, although he would much rather be in the field relaxing! He is a bit of a character who is getting on a bit in years now so manages to get away with just doing short lead rein rides! |
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Jazz14.1hh chestnut welsh cob mare (born 1988). Jazz arrived at Murthwaite in February 2001 and has stayed here ever since. Jazz is getting on in years a bit now, but likes nothing more than a good gallop along the beach. I don’t think she will ever retire fully – she just loves her job so much and I’m convinced it keeps her young. Jazz is Murthwaite Green and will have a place here until the end of her life. |
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Joe16hh piebald irish cob gelding (born 2001). Joe has been here since 2005 and is one of the favourites of Murthwaite Green. He is such a fun horse that belies his more heavyweight appearance! He is a great school horse and is therefore used a lot in lessons. His favourite pastime is the beach gallops and he just loves the sea – he will paddle deeper than any of the others!! He is also a fantastic trail ride horse and will cross any terrain without a second glance. |
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Keith (Dalehead Keith)14hh Black registered Fell gelding (born 2007).Keith has settled in to Murthwaite Green and is now like an old friend. We backed him over the Spring of 2011 and he is now leading rides along the beach. He is very gentle and accepting and Ioves his rides out. He has a very loveable nature and is laid back and sensible. Him and Basil have become firm friends. |
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Kittycob x thoroughbred filly (born June 2010). Kitty came to us almost by accident - we certainly weren't looking for another project. When she arrived she was barely handled so needed a lot of work building up her confidence. She has come on leaps and bounds and loves being out with the other horses in the paddock. Her favourite thing is to be groomed out on the yard where she can be with the other horses. Although it will be a while before we can use her in the centre, she is a pleasure to have around and has a lovely calm and gentle nature. |
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Lotto (Lownthwaite Lotto)Lotto is a registered fell pony filly (born in 2011). She is also Inara's half sister (sharing the same mum). She was born at the Lownthwaite stud which is on the Howgill Fells nr Penrith. Lotto will be shown in hand over the next couple of years before bringing into work at the riding school. |
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Poppy(Small!) registered Shetland pony filly (born 2008). Poppy came to us with Ebony: we didn’t actually go to buy a Shetland pony yearling, it just sort of happened!! They aren’t related, but Poppy has adopted Ebony as her mum and Ebony doesn’t seem to mind over much!! She doesn’t do much other than maybe stand and be groomed by pony club (and this she does reluctantly!). She will be 3 in May 2011 so we will probably start to lightly back her in winter 2011 with a view to her doing more in 2012. |
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Razzle (Lownthwaite Razzmatazz)Razzle is a registered fell pony colt (born June 2011). Razzle is also Inara's half brother (sharing the same father). He was also born up on the Howgill Fells nr Penrith. He will be gelded in the Spring of 2012 and we will continue to educate him and handle him before he is ready to be brought into work at the riding school. |
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Sparkle14.2hh black dales x mare (born 1999). Sparkle came to us in 2009 and has fast become a firm favourite with many of our regular riders. She is a lovely ride in the school and can pop a course of jumps with no problems. She is responsive, yet sensible and loves the beach rides. She does however, seem at home on the fells – she just loved the trail rides that she did last year and I am sure she would have gone on forever. She is such an honest and loveable horse. |
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Stanley14.2hh black Clydesdale x gelding (born 2005). We bought Stanley as a very lightly backed 4 year old in 2009 and he has gone from strength to strength. We have watched him grow and mature (I think he was only about 13.2 when we bought him!. He is a lovely ride on the beach and has also done a couple of our longer trails as back up horse. |
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Tom15.2hh skewbald irish cob gelding (born 1995). Tom has been here since 2004 and is only happy if he is leading the ride – as far as Tom is concerned, at the front is his rightful place –he sulks if he is anywhere else!! Tom is an amazing lead horse – he will go anywhere and has led all the trail rides over mountains and fells and through rivers. He is probably one of the most trusting and honest horses I have ever owned. He, like Apache, is partial to your lunch and will do anything to mug you for your sandwiches!!!
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