Equine Staff
Meet the incredible horses who call EquiCenter home!
Each of our herd members is unique and offers a different ride for our participants, but they all have one thing in common, they are incredibly special and help change lives each time they step into the ring.
BENJI
25-year-old Clydesdale Cross Gelding
Benji joined the EquiCenter herd in 2011 after a career as a eventer, which reached all the way to the preliminary level! His high level of training has been an asset to our program by allowing our students to lean from his responsiveness and engaging gaits. He is a large horse standing 17 hands and can make any rider feel like they're on top of the world!
HARLEY
20-year-old Irish Draught Gelding
A 20 year old Irish Draft gelding standing 16.2 hands tall, Harley has been with the EquiCenter since 2008. Harley was a former jumper and now loves his second career as a therapy horse – he is considered the jokester around the barn.
MACK
21-year-old Welsh Pony Gelding
This petite 14 hand little man is an 21 year old Welsh pony. He loves getting groomed and taking long walks in the fields.
REBECCA
24-year-old Belgian Cross Mare
Rebecca is a 24-year-old Belgian Cross who joined our program after retiring as a fox hunter living in Virginia. She stands around 16 hands tall and is a stoic, strong mare who has been a blessing to our EquiCenter family. Don’t let her belly fool you – she can still get a move on when she wants to!
SMOKEY
14-year-old Percheron / Quarter Horse
A 14 year old Percheron/Quarter horse gelding, Smoky has overcome his shy nature to quickly become a favorite here at EquiCenter. Smokey stands around 16.1 hands tall.
STARR
19-year-old Percheron
She is a 19 year old Percheron/Thoroughbred standing 17.2 hands tall. She has retired from Fox Hunting in Geneseo and is now part of our team serving Veterans.
WINSTON
23-year-old Quarter Horse Gelding
Standing at 15 hands high, this quarter horse is an experienced gentleman at 23 years old. He was a lesson horse at a different barn in his past and is now enjoying the lighter work of a therapeutic riding barn in his golden years.
AUTUMN
11-year-old Percheron Cross Mare
Autumn joined the EquiCenter herd in 2014. She is 16.2 hands high and impressively wide! Autumn is one of the youngest horses in our herd and is a great teacher for our independent adult riders as they learn so more advanced riding skills. Because she is still young, our staff is always working to give Autumn more experiences and she often goes on off farm adventures to trail ride, cross country schoolings, trail trials and more!
BUDDY
19-year-old Minature Gelding
Buddy joined the EquiCenter herd in 2008. He is one of two miniature horses that calls EquiCenter home. He stands 33 inches high and although he is not ridden, he does a variety of horsemanship lessons. Buddy is trained to drive and helps teach our participants how to groom, lead and even long line.
CARISSA
18-year-old Haflinger Mare
Carissa joined the EquiCenter herd in 2013. She stands 14.2 hands high and makes a great mount for both children and adult riders! Carissa is tolerant and patient as her riders play games and use props in their lessons. She is also a favorite trail mount with her sure footed and quiet nature!
MAVRICK
20-year-old Thoroughbred Gelding
Handsome Mavrick is just about 20 years old, standing at 16.1 hands and has had the extensive career. He was a racehorse until 7 years old, then had a successful eventing career then got his bronze medal in dressage and now enjoys his lighter workload as a therapy horse.
RAYNE
27-year-old Percheron / Quarter
He is the golden child of EquiCenter. He is a 27 year old Percheron/Quarter Horse cross standing around 16.2 hands tall, who has been with the EquiCenter since 2006. Rayne came to us after a long and successful career as a fox hunter in Geneseo hunt country. This special horse can actually sense seizures and will come to a stop when he knows the student is on the verge of having a seizure.
RITCHIE
24-year-old Miniature Gelding
Ritchie is a 24 year old miniature gelding who is new to our program this past year. He came from Begin Again Horse Rescue and was looking for his next career. He became great friends with Buddy and has enjoyed his new job teaching students how to groom and lead horses.
SPIRIT
19-year-old Fresian / Irish Cobb Cross
Spirit joined the EquiCenter herd in 2011. Before joining our herd he competed through 1st level dressage. Spirit has fit right in and has guided numerous riders through their journey toward independence. While he might be bold in color, in reality he seeks security and guidance from those who ride him. This level of sensitivity makes him a perfect match for our advanced students as they practice being a steady, predictable leader.
WALLY
16-year-old Haflinger Gelding
Our newest addition who has just joined the herd is Wally, a 14 hand Haflinger. Although he was a bit stubborn to start, he has softened up and is now a joy to work with.
"One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar." -Helen keller
Our horses make our programs possible.
Each of our horses is carefully managed to keep them healthy and happy to continue their important work. It costs $5,000 a year to care for a horse in our herd. If you are interested in making a gift to support our herd, please use the button below.