HORSES AND PONIES

With no ponies and horses there would be no                            South Bucks RDA Group.

 Our horses and ponies are all very different shapes and sizes, and come in all colours (including ones which seem to be grass-stained and muddy, no matter how often they’re groomed and bathed). However, from our smallest ponies to our international standard dressage horses, they all share something special…

…the willingness to work with riders of all abilities.

Our ponies and horses are our key assets – as well as being much-loved friends.

 

Horses and Ponies working at South Bucks RDA:

Wolfie (Prince Charming) : Born 1997, 15hh, Chestnut Warmblood

Wolfie (Prince Charming)

Born 1997, 15hh, Chestnut Warmblood

Wolfie is owned by the Group. He is a school master, having been a Pony Club dressage pony.  He likes to show more able riders what he knows, but also looks after those just starting out on their riding journey.

Mabel (Criminal Girl) : Born 1998, 16hh, Bay Thoroughbred x Irish Draft

Mabel (Criminal Girl)

Born 1998, 16hh, Bay Thoroughbred x Irish Draft

Mabel is a lovely natured school mistress on loan to the Group who took her owner, Jackie Gower, to medium level competition. She is able to educate our more able riders yet look after those that are starting out on their riding journey.

Billy (Kilmurray Billy) : Born 2003, 14hh, Grey Connemara

Billy (Kilmurray Billy)

Born 2003, 14hh, Grey Connemara

Billy is on loan from the Gardner family, where he was actively involved in pony club activities. He is very versatile, working at every level.

Pip (Pennyroyal Master Pip) : Born 2006, 12.2hh, Bay British Riding Pony

Pip (Pennyroyal Master Pip)

Born 2006, 12.2hh, Bay British Riding Pony

Pip was bought for the Group with money donated by Karen Blackie, he is a firm favourite with riders and volunteers and has become a key member of the fundraising team.

Duke (Blackwood Duke) : Born 2012, 14.1hh, Piebald Cob

Duke (Blackwood Duke)

Born 2012, 14.1hh, Piebald Cob

Duke is owned by the Group. He works with a variety of our riders and loves to hack around the woods.  He has competed in Dressage at the Regional Show and National Championships.

Freddie : Born 2016, 13hh, Piebald Cob

Freddie

Born 2016, 13hh, Piebald Cob

Freddie is owned by the Group and is our youngest recruit.   He is proving to be a cheeky member of our team, and is a great favourite with riders and volunteers.

Wilma (Warrior) : Born 2005, 16.1hh, Chestnut Warmblood

Wilma (Warrior)

Born 2005, 16.1hh, Chestnut Warmblood

Wilma is on loan to the Group and is proving to be a kind and gentle soul, he is very popular with riders and volunteers.

Athene (Athene Lindebjerg) : Born 2007, 17hh, Danish Warmblood

Athene (Athene Lindebjerg)

Born 2007, 17hh, Danish Warmblood

Athene is on loan to the group from Mrs Diane Redfern. She has won nine International Gold Medals with two different Para riders.  She is kind and gentle despite her size and has an amazing walk.

Chequers : Born 2006, 13.2hh, Piebald Cob

Chequers

Born 2006, 13.2hh, Piebald Cob

Chequers is owned by the Group.  He is an experienced family pony, who support our riders at all levels and has successfully competed at the RDA National Championships.

Harpa : Born 2012, 16.2hh Chestnut Lusitano X

Harpa

Born 2012, 16.2hh Chestnut Lusitano X

Harpa is leased by the Group, she has already successfully competed with her riders at the Regional Show, she will support our participants who want to work independently.

Rosie : Born 2000, Chestnut Roan Welsh Cob

Rosie

Born 2000, Chestnut Roan Welsh Cob

Rosie is on loan from Cady Bruno and has competed in all pony club activities, she will support our participants at all levels.

Bailey : Born 2009, 12hh, Grey Welsh Mountain Pony

Bailey

Born 2009, 12hh, Grey Welsh Mountain Pony

Bailey was gifted to the Group by Dr Jackie Crawford, he is a very popular and cheeky member of our equine team, working with riders of all levels.

Peggy (Penelope’s Sunset) : Born 2006, 15hh, Skewbald Welsh Part Bred

Peggy (Penelope’s Sunset)

Born 2006, 15hh, Skewbald Welsh Part Bred

Peggy is on loan to the Group, she is a lovely kind mare who is now a firm favourite, and proving to be very versatile working with all of our riders.  She is a great personality.

Click here to see details of horses that have served South Bucks RDA