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Meet The Herd

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Alaska

Grey Quarter Horse x Paint Mare

Alaska is used for both western and hunt seat lessons by riders of all skill levels. She is owned by Assistant Instructor Mackenzie Garner.

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Eeyore

Grey Quarter Horse Gelding

Eeyore loves teaching walk/trot lessons and being painted by summer camps!

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Lenny

Chestnut Thoroughbred Gelding

Lenny used to be a Children's Hunter horse. The team used Lenny in IHSA competitions for many years. Now he is enjoying retirement and the occasional lesson.

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Nala

Bay Thoroughbred Mare

Nala joined the heard in Fall 2021. She loves to jump, and is used in the advanced hunter lessons. The team hopes to eventually use her in IHSA. Nala is Coach Becky's personal horse.

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Parker

Buckskin Pony Mare

Parker is a large pony used primarily by children and petite adults. She is used for western and hunt seat lessons, and has a very cute jump!

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Roany

Roan Quarter Horse Mare

Roany is one of Coach Becky's favorite horses. She is used mainly for western lessons but has jumped cross-rails on occasion. Sometimes Roany travels with the team to the IHSA shows.

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Whinny

Bay Quarter Horse Mare

Whinny has a large personal bubble. She can be very sweet but does not always like others in her space. Whinny is used in both western and hunt seat lessons, traveling to all of the IHSA shows with the team.

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Colby

Chestnut Quarter Horse Gelding

Colby is a retired western pleasure horse. He is learning how to go "fast" and even jump! Students love to ride Colby because he is very comfortable. His favorite thing to do is chew on his reins!

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Emma

Chestnut Draft Mare

Emma was an amish plow horse in her past life. She is used for western and hunt seat lessons. Emma is very comfortable to ride, making her an excellent trail horse!

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Mocha

Bay Quarter Horse Mare

Mocha teaches western and hunt seat lessons. She is an excellent horse for teaching riders to canter because she does not go very far. In the past she has been used as a walk/trot horse in IHSA.

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Nora

Chestnut Mare

Nora does a little bit of everything! She is used in both western and hunt seat lessons by riders of all skill levels. She has an excellent turn on the forehand!

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Peaches

Chestnut Pony Mare

Peaches is one of two ponies at Tightfit Stables! She has taught many students how to ride. Peaches has earned her retirement and teaches a beginner lesson from time to time.

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Sky

Bay Appendix Quarter Horse Mare

Sky is a favorite among many students! She is fun to jump, making her an excellent ride at the IHSA shows. Sky recently started being used in the western lessons, the team hopes to take her to the western IHSA shows too!

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