Meet the Equine Team
Archie
D.O.B: 2007
Breed: Appaloosa X
Height: 14.3hh
Colour: Appaloosa
Gender: Gelding
Archie arrived at HorseWorld in January 2013 as part of an RSPCA seizure. He was very underweight, neglected, and had terrible rain scald across his back. Once healthy, Archie was rehomed but returned in 2021 and joined the Discovery Team, he is a very sensitive horse who takes lots of reassurance from his handler, he loves working with the young people and the grooms.
Lunar
D.O.B: 2013
Breed: Welsh X
Height: 13hh
Colour: Bay Roan
Gender: Mare
Lunar was born at HorseWorld in 2013 after her mum was rescued. Lunar was rehomed as a youngster to gain some experience and when she returned the staff thought Lunar would make an excellent Discovery pony. Today Lunar enjoys getting lots of attention from the Discovery students and doing the obstacle course.
Red
Red
D.O.B: 2006
Breed: Irish Sports Pony
Height: 14.1hh
Colour: Chestnut
Gender: Gelding
Red came to HorseWorld on loan in 2018 to help with Discovery. Red is a huge asset to the team and a true gentleman. Red is a firm favourite with students and staff, he is high maintenance and likes to get his needs met!
Charlie
D.O.B: 2011
Breed: Shetland
Height: 9hh
Colour: Chestnut
Gender: Gelding
Charlie was rescued in 2020 in terrible condition. He was suffering from a condition called laminitis and his hooves were very overgrown. It took Charlie many months to recover but once he did it was clear he would make an excellent Discovery pony. He is one of the smallest on the team but he has the biggest personality!
Beth
D.O.B: 2009
Breed: Shetland
Height: 8.3hh
Colour: Black
Gender: Mare
Beth arrived at HorseWorld in 2012 after being rescued with 9 other Shetlands. She is a sweet mare who has taken a long time to come out of her shell. Beth is one of the newest members of the team, she enjoys doing the obstacle course.
Sox
D.O.B: 2007
Breed: Welsh sec A
Height: 11hh
Colour: Chestnut roan
Gender: Mare
Sox arrived at HorseWorld in 2013 in foal, she later gave birth to Ruby. Sox spent some time out on loan homes to get some life experience. She passed her Discovery training in 2024, she is a quiet sweet natured pony who enjoys getting lots of attention.
Tilly
D.O.B: 2010
Breed: Mule
Height: 11hh
Colour: Bay
Gender: Mare
Tilly came to HorseWorld in 2022 after her owner passed away and she lost her companion. Tilly is quiet and sensitive mare who takes time to come out of her shell. Tilly is at the start of her Discovery training, she loves the obstacles and rolling in the school.
Cowslip and Barnaby
D.O.B: 2005 & 2007
Breed: Donkey
Height: 10hh
Colour: Grey & Black
Gender: Mare & Gelding
Cowslip came to HorseWorld due to overbreeding in the New Forest and Barnaby when his owner could no longer care for him. Donkeys are very closely bonded and must do everything together, they live with their best friend Tilly and also enjoy being groomed and rolling in the sand.
Bertie
D.O.B: 2017
Breed: Shetland
Height: 8hh
Colour: Dun
Gender: Gelding
Bertie came to HorseWorld in 2023 as part of a seizure of a group of stallion Shetlands. He was very nervous of people and new environments when he arrived but his confidence has grown massively, he now enjoys human interaction and his inquisitive character has come out. Bertie is still in training for Discovery but we think he will make a great addition to the Discovery herd.
Ash
D.O.B: 2017
Breed: Cob
Height: 12hh
Colour: Piebald
Gender: Mare
Ash came to HorseWorld in 2022 as part of a seizure of a group of cobs who were all pregnant and underweight. Soon after arrival Ash gave birth to a colt called Oakley. Ash has been out on a loan home where she gained lots of life experience, when Ash returned to HorseWorld it was decided she would make a great Discovery pony due to her relaxed nature
Perry
D.O.B: 2016
Breed: Welsh Pony
Height: 12hh
Colour: Chestnut
Gender: Mare
Perry was born at HorseWorld in2016 after her mum Sierra was rescued with a large group of other horses. Perry has been out on a loan home to gain some life experience and returned to HorseWorld in2022. Perry is at the start of her Discovery training, she is very sweet natured and enjoys attention but can be anxious initially and nervous of new people.
Jasper
D.O.B: 2018
Breed: Welsh Pony
Height: 12.2hh
Colour: Black
Gender: Gelding
Jasper came to HorseWorld in 2020 with 2 other horses, he had not received much handling but otherwise was in good condition. Jasper started groundwork training the following year and progressed really well, proving to be a very sweet natured pony. Jasper recently started training to be a Discovery horse and we think he will make a great addition to the team.
Iris
D.O.B: 2002
Breed: Shetland X
Height: 9hh
Colour: Skewbald
Gender: Mare
Iris came to HorseWorld in 2002 as a foal as part of a big organisational rescue. After maturing Iris was taught how to drive and went on to a driving loan home where she gained lots of life experience, when Iris returned to HorseWorld it was clear she would be a great fit for discovery due to her experience and love for human interaction.
Megan
D.O.B: 2010
Breed: Donkey
Height: 10.1hh
Colour: Grey
Gender: Jenny
Megan came to Horseworld in 2024 after her companion passed away and her owner could no longer care for her. Megan is a sensitive donkey but enjoys learning new things. Megan is new to Discovery but is doing very well with her all training and is learning to long rein.
Rio
D.O.B: 2014
Breed: Cob
Height: 12hh
Colour: Piebald
Gender: Gelding
Rio arrived at HorseWorld in 2016after being seized with one other horse. Rio has been on loan homes where he was ridden but returned due to lameness issues and it was later discovered he has a mild neurological condition. Due to Rio’s calm nature staff thought he would make an excellent Discovery pony, he has recently started his training and is taking everything in his stride.
Elsa
D.O.B: 2009
Breed: Welsh Sec A
Height: 11hh
Colour: Grey
Gender: Mare
Elsa arrived at HorseWorld in 2020 with 4 others and was pregnant on arrival with Buttons. Elsa had limited handling so was very nervous and took a long time to trust humans. Elsa is now at the start of her Discovery training, she has been doing very well so far and is starting to settle in.
Benji
D.O.B: 2009
Breed: Connemara X
Height: 13.2hh
Colour: Grey
Gender: Gelding
Benji came to HorseWorld in 2023 after his owners could no longer care for him and he lost his companion. Benji has recently started his Discovery training, he enjoys his work and we think he will make a great addition to the team.
