Meet the Equine Team

Monkey

D.O.B: 2008

Breed: Cob

Height: 16.1hh

Colour: Skewbald

Gender: Gelding

Monkey came to HorseWorld in June 2019 to help out with the Discovery programme. He has lots of handling and riding experience from his previous home, making him a real asset to the team. Monkey loves his work and enjoys interacting with all the young people.

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.

Kira

D.O.B: 2005

Breed: New Forest X

Height: 14hh

Colour: Bay

Gender: Mare

Kira came to HorseWorld in January 2013, when she was seized by the RSPCA. She is a sweet but sassy mare. Kira is a much-loved member of the Discovery team and enjoys working with the students, Kira is our longest serving Discovery horse.

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.

Flower

Flower

D.O.B: 2004

Breed: Welsh Cob

Height: 14.3hh

Colour: Bay

Gender: Mare

Flower came to HorseWorld on loan to help with the Discovery programme. In her previous home Flower had done a bit of everything so she came to HorseWorld with a lot of knowledge and experience.  Today Flower enjoys a quieter life on Discovery and likes being groomed.

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.

Flicka

D.O.B: 2002

Breed: Shire x TB

Height: 16hh

Colour: Bay

Gender: Mare

Flicka arrived at HorseWorld in 2007 after her owner could no longer care for her. Flicka has lots of riding experience from being out on loan homes, she joined Discovery in 2018 when she was ready for a quieter life. Today she is semi-retired but still enjoys getting attention from the Discovery students.

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.