Our team of horses
Each member of our herd is unique and offers a different experience for our participants. But they all have one thing in common—they are incredibly special and help change lives.

Abby
Percheron/TB Cross Mare
Alf is a 25-year-old Haflinger pony standing about 14 hands tall. He is cute and calm, making him the perfect therapeutic riding pony for kids.

Asher
Percheron/Morgan Cross Gelding
Asher is a young Percheron/Morgan cross gelding who recently arrived. At just three years old, he already shows the calm and willing temperament ideal for therapeutic riding. He’ll continue training over the next six to twelve months, and we anticipate a long, successful future with our program.

Bree
Quarter Pony Mare
Bree is 25 years old and stands around 14 hands tall. With experience as an eventing pony, she is well-prepared for her current responsibilities. At EquiCenter, Bree plays an essential role in working with children, as her calm demeanor and background contribute to building confidence and skills.

Carissa
Haflinger Mare
Carissa is a 23-year-old Haflinger mare and stands at 14.2 hands tall. She makes a great mount for both children and adults! She is tolerant and patient, especially when her riders play games and use lesson props. Her sure footedness and quiet nature make her a favorite on the trails.

Clover
Irish Draught Gelding
After retiring from his fox-hunting days in Geneseo, Clover came to us needing a less physically challenging job. He is a 26-year-old Irish Draught standing just over 16 hands tall. He has a sweet, easygoing personality that makes him a favorite of many.

Gabby
Percheron Mare
Gabby is a 22-year-old Percheron mare. She was adopted from Lollypop Farm many years ago but came to EquiCenter in the fall of 2024 when her owner was ready to find her a new career. She has a background in trail riding and hunter paces.

JP
Argentinian Thoroughbred
JP (John Paul) is an 18-year-old Argentinian Thoroughbred gelding. Born in Argentina, he spent his life traveling the country playing polo. Since he's already seen so much, it was an easy transition to his job here at EquiCenter.

Liddle
Morgan Gelding
Liddle is an 8-year-old Morgan gelding. Liddle has a background in competing in Morgan shows, until he was purchased by one of our EquiCenter riding instructors. She determined that he had a great temperament to be an adaptive riding horse, so he is here working toward that goal. Liddle has a really big personality!

Mack
Welsh Pony Gelding
This petite man is a 26-year-old Welsh pony who stands 14 hands tall. He loves getting groomed and taking long walks in the field. His small stature makes him the perfect size for the littles or anyone needing more confidence.

Mini Max
Miniature Gelding
Mini Max, a 13-year-old Miniature gelding, was rescued from Begin Again Horse Rescue. Although his past remains a mystery, Mini Max seamlessly integrated into our program from day one, showcasing his adaptability and positive spirit.

Obi
Percheron/QH Gelding
Obi (Oberon) is a stunning 11-year-old, dapple grey Percheron/Quarter Horse cross gelding. With a background in natural horsemanship and dressage, Obi brings a wealth of experience to the team. His sweet and handsome demeanor makes him a beloved addition to our group.

Paige
Tennessee Walking Horse
Before coming to EquiCenter, Paige was teaching dressage lessons locally. Paige absolutely thrives as an adaptive riding horse and has definitely found her calling. She is our only gaited horse in the program.

Scout
Paint Pony Gelding
Scout is a 27-year-old Paint Pony gelding who has a long history of being a 4H pony, competing in everything from jumping to barrel racing. He hasn’t been with us long, but nearly every day someone recognizes Scout from his previous endeavors! He is enjoying retirement from riding.

Shyann
Haflinger Mare
Shyann, a 15-year-old Haflinger mare standing at 15.1 hands tall, was a trail horse before she came to EquiCenter this year. Following some months of training over the summer, she has recently joined our adaptive riding program!

Strauss
Oldenburg Gelding
Strauss is an 8-year-old Warmblood gelding from Wellington, Florida. He had trouble sweating in the Florida heat, so his owner sent him to college at Cornell University to be a part of their Division 1 Equestrian Team. He was very loved there, but the jumping was a bit too much on his body, so the coach reached out to EquiCenter. Strauss is the tallest horse on property at a towering 18 hands.

Wally
Haflinger Gelding
Wally is a 20-year-old, 14-hands tall Haflinger gelding. Although he was a bit stubborn to start, he has softened up and is now a joy to work with.

Xantung
Lusitano Gelding
Xantung (pronounced Shan-tung or affectionately known as Sha Sha) is a 22-year-old Lusitano gelding. He's spent most of his life in Belgium, only recently coming to the USA. He has extensive dressage training and has taken his role as a therapeutic riding horse very seriously! He has quickly become a fan favorite.

Alf
Haflinger Gelding
Alf is a 25-year-old Haflinger pony standing about 14 hands tall. He is cute and calm, making him the perfect therapeutic riding pony for kids.
Beacon
Mustang Gelding
Originally from Green Mountain, Wyoming, Beacon is an 11-year-old Black Mustang gelding. His name references satellite communications used in the military, where signals are sent out to connect with the beacon.

Carina
Hanoverian Mare
Carina stands about 16 hands tall and has a history of doing many hunter/jumper competitions as well as being a lesson horse. At 27 years old, her jumping days are behind her and she has settled well into her life of giving adaptive riding lessons.

Chaos
Buckskin Miniature Gelding
Chaos is a 7-year-old Buckskin Pinto Miniature horse. He lived a life of leisure before finding a career at EquiCenter. You can often find him out on a walk around the property and he loves all the attention he gets in lessons!

Dusty
Belgian Cross Gelding
Dusty is a 27-year-old Belgian Cross gelding with a heart of gold who formerly was a proud member of the Rochester Police Department’s Mounted Patrol. He adored his days on duty, especially meeting new people. Now in retirement, he's a welcome addition to the team.

Hero
Thoroughbred Gelding
Hero is a 15-year-old OTTB gelding. He was most recently used as a lesson horse at a local stable and before that, he was a fox hunter and a Sidesaddle Champion of Virginia! It was very easy for him to slip into the lesson life routine again!

Lexus
Haflinger Cross Mare
Lexus is a 14-year-old Haflinger cross mare. She has some jumping in her background but trail riding has her heart! She came to us in 2023 and has quickly earned a solid place in the herd.

Luna
Paint/Draft Cross Mare
Luna has grown up in our program! She is a Paint/Draft cross and just turned 7 years old this year. She has gone through three years of extensive training for her role and has started to take on some lessons of her own! She is the friendliest horse and loves attention from everyone.

Max
Percheron Cross Gelding
Max is a 14-year-old Percheron cross gelding. He was primarily a dressage mount but now is ready to take things a little easier. He dabbled in cart pulling and is now enjoying life as part of the EquiCenter herd.

Moose
Quarter Horse Gelding
Moose, a 30-year-old Quarter Horse hailing from Buffalo, has chosen to spend his retirement at EquiCenter. Known for his kindness, patience, and universal adoration, this sophisticated gentleman stands approximately 15.1 hands tall.

Paddy
Connemara Pony Gelding
Paddy, our 19-year-old Connemara Pony, stands at a height of 14.1 hands. Since joining us nearly four years ago, he has seamlessly integrated into our team and become a valued member. With his time-tested presence and unwavering spirit, Paddy enriches our herd in countless ways.

Ranger
Mustang Gelding
Ranger is 12 years old and stands about 14.3 hands. He has been here for almost 7 years and loves trail rides and basic dressage. He loves people and attention, is patient, and is always willing to learn new things.

Shadow
Spanish Mustang Gelding
Shadow is a 19-year-old Spanish Mustang Gelding standing at 15.2 hands tall. He joined EquiCenter in 2025 and was in training over the summer but has recently begun in lessons this past session!

Starr
Percheron Cross Mare
Starr is a 23-year-old Percheron/Thoroughbred mare standing 17.2 hands tall who is retired from fox hunting in Geneseo. As one of our biggest horses, she serves veterans and adults with special needs.

Tango
Mustang Gelding
Tango is an 8-year-old Bay Mustang gelding. He stands well to be groomed, picks up feet easily, and has been on a trailer. He is now getting saddles and lunged in preparation for riding.

Winston
Quarter Horse Gelding
Standing at 15 hands tall, this Quarter Horse is an experienced gentleman at 28 years old. He was a lesson horse at a different barn and is now enjoying the lighter work of a horsemanship program in his golden years.
Photographs courtesy of Maria Spinelli
Our horses make our programs possible
All of our horses are expertly handled and thoroughly loved to keep them healthy and happy to continue
their important work. It costs over $5,000 a year to care for a horse in our herd. If you are interested in
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