Allington Lane, West End,
              Southampton,
              Hampshire SO30 3HQ
023 8047 3370

Our Horses

April

Height: 17.1hh

Colour: Flea-bitten Grey

Breed: Irish Sports Horse

April is one of our most advanced horses suitable only for experienced riders. She is a perfect choice for BHS Stage 3 and 4 riders. April performs stunningly in flatwork, jumping and Cross Country. She loves hacking out, galloping in the fields and enjoys being groomed, ideally topped up with loads of fuss and attention.

Izzy

Height: 15.2hh

Colour: Strawberry Roan

Breed: Welsh Cob Section D

Izzy is currently returning to work after a period of box rest. She is building her strength and fitness to rejoin the riding school and enjoying quiet hacks round the bridleway. Izzy is a forward going horse suitable for advanced riders who would like to work on their flatwork.

Bluebell

Height: 15.1hh

Colour: Grey

Breed: Cob Cross

Bluebell is a natural jumper, she absolutely loves jumping, particularly our Cross Country course. Bluebell has joined our riding school quite recently and she is still learning, therefore requires more advanced riders. She is a sweet natured mare, who is already becoming a favourite amongst our customers.

Skibu

Height: 17.1hh

Colour: Bay

Breed: Irish Draught x Thoroughbred

Skibu is our beloved gentle giant, who gave confidence to so many of our riders. Skibu is now semi retired and only works with some of our beginners, enjoys quiet walk outs around the bridleway and supports Riding for the Disabled Association riders. Skibu loves being groomed, especially if there is a prospect of treats or carrots.

Dante

Height: 14.2hh

Colour: Chestnut

Breed: Welsh Section D Cross

Dante is such a character! Born here at Gleneagles, he became an integral part of our riding school. Dante is great for riders of all abilities: beginners, novice and advanced customers. Dante is suitable for children, teenagers and small adults. He absolutely loves food and treats, catching cheeky snacks whilst hacking out but can be a little grumpy to tack up.

Deli

Height: 15.1hh

Colour: Dark Bay

Breed: Welsh Cob

One in a million? That would be Deli, our incredible all rounder. Deli is our assessment horse, who never puts her hoof wrong and gave confidence to so many of our riders. Whether complete beginners, riders starting jumping or doing their first Cross Country clinic, Deli is the firm favourite. She loves hacking out and galloping in the fields.

Ribena

Height: 11.2hh

Colour: Dark Bay

Breed: Exmoor Pony

Ribena may be a small pony but she has a big personality. Ribena is an ideal pony for children, whether complete beginners or advanced little riders. Ribena is great on the lead, perfect for independent riding, and enjoys flatwork, jumping and hacking out. She enabled so many of our young riders to progress with their skills and confidence.

Ollie

Height: 11.2hh

Colour: Grey

Breed: Welsh Section A Pony

Ollie is a cheeky little pony with the loudest neigh on the yard. Ollie is a great lead rein pony and is often used in our tiny tot sessions and children’s beginner lessons. He loves attention and going out to graze. His best friend is a Shire livery horse – they are such a great duo!

Benny

Height: 13hh

Colour: Black

Breed: Cob

Benny is a lovely little cob perfect for young riders and teenagers. He is suitable for all levels, often chosen by beginner and novice riders. Benny enjoys flatwork and hacking out. He doesn’t mind joining the Pony Club’s Gymkhana games from time to time.

Danny

Height: 13.2hh

Colour: Chestnut

Breed: New Forest Pony

Danny is a superb pony for our little riders, whether beginners, novice or advanced. He enjoys flatwork, jumping and hacking out. Danny absolutely loves treats and he learned to ask for them with his hoof. He is a great character, but can be a little grumpy when tacked up.

Kimi

Height: 12.2hh

Colour: Bay

Breed: British Riding Pony

Everybody on the yard adores Kimi, our delightful little pony who just loves cuddles. She has the sweetest nature and helped a lot of children to build their confidence around horses. Kimi is suitable for little riders of all abilities. She is a very talented dressage pony with the most extravagant trot and also enjoys popping over a jump or two.

Babe

Height: 13.1hh

Colour: Roan

Breed: New Forest Pony

Babe is an ex hunting pony and a firm favourite amongst our Pony Club riders. She is forward going and really great to jump, what makes Babe a perfect choice for our Cross Country days and clinics. She is suitable for older children and teenage riders. Babe joins our beginners lessons, but is preferred by our novice and advanced riders.

Flower

Height: 13hh

Colour: Piebald

Breed: Cob

Flower is one of our Rescue ponies and came to us from Blue Cross together with Fig and Tilly. After training with our staff, Flower joined the riding school and became a great all rounder suitable for children, teenagers and small adults. She may be a small cob, but she braves really big jumps.

Lottie

Height: 14hh

Colour: Skewbald

Breed: Cob

Lottie has joined us recently and after a few months of training with our staff, she was ready for her debut in the riding school. She proved to be an eager learner and quickly became a favourite amongst our staff and customers. Lottie can be a little nervous at times as being in the school is still quite a new experience, but she has a lovely nature that suits so many of our riders, including beginners, novices and those more advanced.

Marco

Height: 14hh

Colour: Flea-bitten Grey

Breed: Connemara

Marco is one of our most popular ponies and there is a reason why! He is an amazing character adored by so many of our customers. Marco is great for beginners and novice riders practicing their flatwork and jumping in the school. This clever pony learned how to open his stable door, so he sometimes goes off exploring the yard. Marco is fun to ride out on a hack, but he can be a bit wary of strange objects.

Tilly

Height: 14hh

Colour: Black

Breed: Cob

Tilly came to us as a Blue Cross rescue together with her friends Fig and Flower. She joined the riding school after completing her education with our staff. Tilly is a lovely, forward going pony who is absolutely bombproof when hacking out and often joins our forest rides. She is a great choice for a bit more experienced young riders or adults.

Patience

Height: 14hh

Colour: Skewbald

Breed: Welsh Cross

Patty’s name truly reflects her nature and personality making her a perfect pony for the children who are ready to progress from the beginners lessons and start riding independently without a leader. Patty is best friends with Deli and you might be lucky to spot them grooming each other when waiting for their lessons. Patty is perfect for beginners and a little nervous riders.

Dreamer

Height: 14.1hh

Colour: Dapple Grey

Breed: Welsh Section D x Thoroughbred

Dreamer is one of our most advanced horses and is suitable only for experienced riders. She has only just finished her training with our staff and joined the riding school. Dreamer is very sensitive and forward going horse, therefore requires more advanced riders. She is a very sweet natured and curious horse who adores affection and spending time with our staff.

Bobby

Height: 14.1hh

Colour: Palomino

Breed: Welsh Cross Pony

Bobby is our little dressage superstar and is great for the novice and intermediate riders. He is suitable for young riders and small adults who are joining the flatwork or jumping lessons. Bobby has a lot of character and he just loves riding out in the fields, especially the gallops – it is his favourite thing to do.

Charlie

Height: 14hh

Colour: Chestnut

Breed: New Forest Pony

Charlie is a very talented showjumper. Our ‘Chase me Charlie’ champ might be a small pony, but he flies over some of the biggest jumps and courses. Charlie is a great choice for novice and advanced young riders and small adults wanting to further develop their jumping and flatwork. Charlie needs more confident riders as he can be a little nervous at times.

Matilda

Height: 14.1hh

Colour: Skewbald

Breed: Cob

Matilda came to us recently together with her friend Lottie. She is still going through her education training with our staff and making progress every ride. Hopefully Matilda will be joining the riding school soon.

Romeo

Height: 15.1hh

Colour: Dark Bay

Breed: Cob

Romeo is a Traditional Gypsy Cob and looks very handsome with his magnificent mane and feathers. He is a strong and sturdy horse and is often favoured by our stronger riders as he can be a bit cheeky sometimes. Romeo is suitable for novice and advanced riders and he is a good choice for adult beginners.

Mario

Height: 14.1hh

Colour: Skewbald

Breed: Cob

Mario is quite a character, he is a bit of a horse introvert and prefers to go out on his own, ideally somewhere close to the yard, so that he can keep an eye on everything. He is suitable for riders of various abilities, but requires more advanced riders for jumping, as he finds it quite excitable. Mario is never a boring ride.

Hector

Height: 14.1hh

Colour: Bay

Breed: Welsh Section D Pony

Hector is a lovely pony who will turn his hoof to anything, what makes him a great all rounder. He is an excellent choice for a range of disciplines including flatwork, dressage and jumping. Hector has really lovely paces and performs a great extended trot ideal for dressage tests. He is suitable for beginners, novice and advanced riders.

Fig

Height: 14hh

Colour: Piebald

Breed: Cob

Cobs indeed can, and Fig is the proof of that! Fig was rescued by the Blue Cross and came to us together with Tilly and Flower. After completing her training with our staff, she was ready to join the riding school and quickly became a firm favourite. Fig is a talented jumper and performs beautiful flatwork. She loves hacking out and is completely bombproof. Fig is suitable for all levels riders.

Red

Height: 16.1hh

Colour: Chestnut

Breed: Maxi Cob

Red arrived here at Gleneagles very recently and he is still finding his hoofs. He came to us over from the Isle of Wight and is currently working with our staff to join the riding school. Red is a stunning horse, but he is a rather sensitive chap, therefore will require more confident riders.

Gypsy

Height: 14.3hh

Colour: Piebald

Breed: Cob

Gypsy joined us only recently, around the same time as Red, and they quickly became friends. You might spot them together in our fields. Gypsy is currently working with our staff and already joining some of the lessons. He will hopefully become part of the Riding School very soon.