Horses

TEX
Quarter Horse

Tex is a wonderful addition to our herd. He got his name because he came from a ranch in Texas! He is an easy going and loveable guy, suitable for all levels. Tex is learning to jump and seems to really enjoy it! 

SONNY
Quarter Horse

Before joining MEC, Sonny was an Amish trail horse. Fun fact: Sonny's original name was Lightning but after meeting him, MEC decided "Sonny" was a better fit because of his easy-going demeanor.

JERRY

Standardbred

Jerry is a gelding born in 2016, proving to be a loving and goofy presence at the barn while he learns the ropes.

QUIN
Thoroughbred

Quin is one of our most experienced horses as an ex-racer. He is a super sweet and willing horse to chill with, though he is a little silly. 

OLIVER
Thoroughbred

Oliver began his career as a racehorse and then transitioned to eventing. He served as a fun mount for our upper-level riders. Oliver is educated on the flat, loves to jump, and is a total cuddle bug in the barn. His vibrant personality made him a great addition to our herd, and we thoroughly enjoyed having him around. He is enjoying his new home in New York. 

NOBLE / BLUE
Belgian/Quarter Horse

Noble now lives out west in Montana. She is trail riding and eventing with a loving home. Blue was acquired by our assistant farm manager who developed a close bond with her as a foal. She hopes to develop her into an eventing horse but is open to doing whatever discipline that Blue enjoys!

CLIFFORD
Belgian Draft

Clifford was a former police horse with the Montgomery County Park Police. He had a sweet disposition and a smooth trot, despite being new to dressage techniques and jumping. 

ROCKET
Red Roan Appaloosa

Rocket was our resident extrovert. He is always excited to meet new people and as sweet as can be. He recently converted over from Western to English riding, and he's doing his best to learn! He is a great horse for beginner riders and equestrians. Rocket is now enjoying his life elsewhere!

MAY
Chestnut Paint Quarter Horse

May was our feistiest addition to our herd. Though has a big personality and a lot of attitude, she definitely has a sweet side and was a great learning ride for our beginner riders.

LAYLA
Chestnut Thoroughbred

Layla is an off-track thoroughbred who is very honest, eager to please, and very sweet.  Layla has found her place at a thoroughbred center away from busy campus life where she is enjoying a more advanced training program.

ODYN
Black Friesian Cross

Odyn was our resident toddler. He is a very funny, goofy, playful horse who used to pull carriages. This handsome fella has found a new home and is currently enjoying running through fields!

BOONE
Dun

Boone was an adorable, loving horse who has been missed by many now that he has retired. He made an excellent beginner horse for many of our riders.

MOCHA
Bay

Mocha was one of the older members of our herd at 19 years old, but her spunk made it hard to tell!  She had a great work ethic and was an excellent teacher for our intermediate riders.

FINN
Chestnut Paint Quarter Horse

Finn was our farm's resident goofball! With his lovable personality, big ears, and mischievous demeanor, you couldn't help but smile when you saw him! Finn was a wonderful addition to our program and a great mount for our more advanced riders.

VINO
Seal Bay 

Vino joined us in the Fall of 2015 and fit in very nicely at pur farm! He loves to cuddle, and greeted every member with his sweet face and tons of enthusiasm! Vino left us to join another barn with our previous Head of Training, Rachel Grassick. We know he will enjoy grazing with new friends.

GENERAL
Grey Quarter Horse

General is a gray, 20 year old Quarter. He was the old man in the barn that is loved by all thanks to his sweet personality and forgiving manner. He is having more fun with some light riding and eating lots of grass.

MAX
Dark Bay Thoroughbred

Max has an in-your-pocket personality on the ground and is an intermediate/advanced horse. He has gone home to a family that will keep him involved in local eventing and hunting!

REGIS
Chestnut 

A local family fell in love with Regis' charm and thought that he would make the perfect addition to their herd. His best friend Finn will miss him, but now Regis will get to go on more trail rides and pal around with horses more his pace!

MERLOT
Dark Bay 

In his many amazing years of service, Merlot has been a skilled jumper and won his fair share of blue ribbons for MEC. Always known for his patience with students and club members, our old man Merlot has passed on, but he will continue to be a resource to the equine studies program!

KID
Red Roan Appaloosa

Known for this beautiful markings and mischievous personality, Kid was a favorite at the campus farm. He has left us to enjoy his retirement being lightly ridden, but greatly loved!

CHICO
Bay Paint 

A past favorite in the club, Chico was very knowledgeable with both dressage and jumping. He has retired with Taxi to a member's barn where he will be lightly ridden and able to eat all of the grass!