Our Horses

Layla: a Belgian Draft Mare

Color: Roan with light Mane and Tail

Layla is hard to miss; she is extremely impressive, large with a flowing mane and tail. She is what is commonly thought of as a draft or work horse, though I doubt she has ever ploughed a field in her life. At TEC she is a riding horse, she is the horse that takes care of our larger riders. She does so with ease and without complaint. In her case “Big is Beautiful”.

Luna: a Norwegian Fiord Mare

Color: Dun with dorsal stripe

It is hard to describe how wonderful Luna is! She has a glorious mane that stands up on end; she is round and cuddly, with a wonderful, disposition. She is a huge favorite with anyone who comes to TEC. Many a rider had their first riding experience on Luna. She has been at TEC for quite a while. She was originally a driving pony. She has occasionally taken maternity leave from TEC to raise a couple of foals. She is currently on loan to TEC.

Gizmo: a Quarterhorse Cross

Gizmo is a 14 year old Quarter Horse X gelding. He is a big boy at 16.1 hands. His color is an unusual dun dapple grey that seems to be continually changing. He is easy to recognize among the other darker horses in the group.
Gizmo joined our team in January of 2008. Before arriving at TEC, Gizmo was being shown at training level dressage at local shows. He has adapted very well to his life at TEC. Gizmo is a very laid back fellow (which did not bode well for his dressage career). He is as steady as they come. He is a favorite of our riders because of his very gentle manners. Gizmo has been a great addition to our equine team. He is a confidence booster for our riders; they have come to trust that Gizmo will take care of them. He is also often ridden independently by some of our more advanced riders. He does it all very willingly. He eagerly greets all visitors and is always ready to be petted. Gizmo has adapted very well to his new career!

Cinder: an American Paint

Color: Bay/White Tobiano

Cinder is a wonderful girl. She has a very comfortable stride and even temperament. She is beautiful and sweet, she truly enjoys working with our riders. Cinder is steady no matter what is going on around her, if you’ve never ridden a horse before, she’s perfect for you. You can always count on Cinder to take care of her rider.