Meet the Horses

Forest

AGE & BREED:
2011 Thoroughbred Gelding
JOINED PROGRAM:
March 2025
GET TO KNOW FOREST
Forest is a highly trained, now retired, Three Day Event horse. Eventing is a discipline requiring all-around performance for a horse - Day One is a dressage test, Day Two is cross-country jumping and other speed and endurance tests, and Day Three is show jumping.
FOREST’S IMPACT
Forest, for all his skill, is a kind, responsive horse, perfect for our independent and advanced riders!
Hazel

AGE & BREED:
1998 Percheron/Thoroughbred Mare
JOINED PROGRAM:
May 2022
GET TO KNOW HAZEL
Prior to joining our program, Hazel competed in dressage shows as well as being a lesson horse for her trainer.
HAZEL’S IMPACT
Hazel is smooth, comfortable, and rhythmic. Instructors choose Hazel often to teach riders how to post, as she is willing, patient, and predictable. Her uphill build sits riders in a nice postural position.
Lollipop

AGE & BREED:
2003 Arabian/Appaloosa Mare
JOINED PROGRAM:
March 2016
GET TO KNOW LOLLIPOP
Prior to joining our program, Lollipop was an English and western pleasure show horse.
LOLLIPOP’S IMPACT
Lollipop is beauty and brains. She enjoys work and respects a good challenge. She does best with our intermediate riders who are working on independent skills. At breakfast and dinner, she always whinnies in excitement for her food. Lollipop was our Horse of the Year in 2020!
Mavis

AGE & BREED:
2013 Quarter Horse Mare
JOINED PROGRAM:
June 2025
GET TO KNOW MAVIS
Before joining the Morning Dove herd, Mavis was a rodeo event horse! She was trained to ride bridle-less, going only with a neck rope.
MAVIS’ IMPACT
With her smaller size and calm demeanor, Mavis is perfect for our smaller, younger riders. She has proven herself both dependable and kind, and has quickly become a favorite! Her lovely coloring and sweet face add to her appeal as well!
Sarah

AGE & BREED:
2002 Quarter Horse Mare
JOINED PROGRAM:
September 2024
GET TO KNOW SARAH
Prior to joining our program, Sarah competed in both 4-H and Open shows, under the name ‘The Tiger Version.’
SARAH’S IMPACT
Sarah has a calm and patient demeanor. She is very smart, knows what to do, and is a good teacher, often being a rider’s first lesson off a lead line! She is all business, and our instructors and riders have come to rely on her steady, easy ways.
Tango

AGE & BREED:
2004 Selle Francaise Gelding
JOINED PROGRAM:
May 2025
GET TO KNOW TANGO
The Selle Francais is a warmblood known for their athleticism and strength.
TANGO’S IMPACT
Patient and content with a slow and steady pace, Tango is ideal for beginner and less balanced or confident riders. He teaches our riders that big is not always scary!
Watson

AGE & BREED:
2001 Hanoverian Gelding
JOINED PROGRAM:
September 2025
GET TO KNOW WATSON
With his huge, powerful appearance, Watson can be rather intimidating! But don’t be fooled, he has the personality of a Labrador retriever, and would climb into your lap if he could!
WATSON’S IMPACT
New to our program, we anticipate Watson to be our go-to boy to help our taller but less independent riders gain confidence and core strength while riding his sweeping walk.
Coco

AGE & BREED:
2011 Quarter Horse Mare
JOINED PROGRAM:
September 2025
GET TO KNOW COCO
Wise for her years, Coco has done a variety of jobs before coming to Morning Dove. She has worked in the Western disciplines and trained with a young rider as a Hunter, where her lovely movements and her golden color made her a stunner in the show ring.
COCO’S IMPACT
Since joining the Morning Dove herd, Coco has quickly become a favorite. Her sweet temperament and patience makes her an ideal teacher for our young participants. She adores children, and loves to cuddle! She may just follow you around like a puppy!