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!