Our Horses
Bentley
Birthdate: January 1, 2007
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Haflinger
Height: 14 hands
Weight: 1200 lbs
Color: Chestnut with flaxen mane and tail
Markings: Star, stripe, snip
Disposition: In your pocket any time he can, willing to learn, quick under saddle, walks nicely with you after he has been warmed up, nosey, sometimes walks out of the shower stalls when hooking him up
Likes: The green ball, people, attention, Sparky, being brushed behind the ears on the neck, when people get off of him (he grunts), sometimes itchy against you (his face is itchy)
Dislikes: Heel or tight grips with your legs, bathes, to stand in the cross ties alone
Weight limit: 200 lbs
History: Bentley came to Royal T Ranch as a weanling. Haflingers wait until they are four years old to be started under saddle. He was started many times, but it finally clicked when he was about seven. Bentley was worked with and heavily desensitized in 2015 in order to become a successful HART horse. Currently, he is being used as a HART horse and does great with all riders.
Bentley is looking for a sponsor for 2018!
Cocoa
Birthdate: June 1, 2013
Sex: Mare
Breed: Miniature Horse
Height: 8.3 hands (35 inches)
Weight: 295 lbs
Color: Bay
Markings: Star and stripe on her face
Disposition: A definite leader, will stand quietly to let kids and adults pet her
Likes: Hart, eating grass when coming out of the pasture, walking in the Haunted Horsey Hustle (especially saying hi to the buffalo), enjoys meeting new people at events, being body clipped
Dislikes: Baths, being tied up
Weight limit: 40 lbs
History: Rescued with Hart when she was 6 months old. She was unhandled and untouched. Cocoa and Hart spent their first weeks at HART in the big stall at the barn so they were easier to catch; they only went back and forth from the stall to the arena several times a day for exercise until they were able to be caught. Then they got to go out to the pasture and became more people friendly. Now she won’t leave you alone and loves people. Currently, Cocoa travels to HART events with Hart.
Cocoa is looking for a sponsor for 2018!
Doll
Birthdate: May 1, 1998
Sex: Mare
Breed: Quarter Horse
Height: 15.3 hands
Weight: 1340 lbs
Color: Chestnut
Markings: 3 stockings, blaze
Disposition: Quiet, cinchy (if you go too fast/mainly western cinch), moves off leg, rider must move their seat with her side to side motion to sit or she will go fast, will stand without being tied, easy going, outstanding long trot, naturally level head, all around horse, head of the mares (without being mean), gets a sore back with a rider who doesn’t move with her.
Likes: To be rubbed on the neck and on the chest, to have a job, willing to work and get sweaty, trail rides, showing, the hay field, treats
Dislikes: Being cinched too fast otherwise nothing else
Weight limit: 200 lbs
History: Doll was bred to be a barrel horse, but she did not have the speed to keep up with barrel horses. She was sold to CJ and she worked with Doll to become a pleasure horse. Doll has spent many weekends taking care of riders at horse shows or on trail rides. Recently she got pulled back out for a show season and is used for HART lessons as well. If you get on her and match her rhythm, you will fall in love. Doll’s registered name is Top Notch Socks. Doll was diagnosed with Cushing's disease in 2018.
Doll is looking for a sponsor for 2018 !
Curly
Birthdate: January 1, 2000
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Quarab (Quarter Horse/Arabian)
Height: 14.3 hands
Weight: 1070 lbs
Color: Chestnut with flaxen mane and tail
Markings: Star, stripe, snip, 2 stockings
Disposition: Quiet, easy going, can be used for multiple riders, smooth canter
Likes: Attention and to be groomed, giving students rides
Dislikes: Loading into a trailer
Weight limit: 150 lbs
History: Curly came to Royal T to be started under saddle at the age of 3. Curly’s owner kept him between Royal T and Sunny Meadows until he was bought by Royal T in 2011. Currently, Curly is ridden for both HART and Royal T lessons.
Curly is looking for a sponsor for 2018!
Fiona
Birthdate: January 1, 2011
Sex: Jenny
Breed: Standard Donkey
Height: 9.2 hands (38 inches)
Weight: 330 lbs
Color: Gray
Markings: Cross on her back
Disposition: In your pocket, naughty in the morning going outside, brays for attention and when she is happy
Likes: Attention, to be noticed, playing with Hart, to bray
Dislikes: Sometimes being by herself, intrigued by dogs and cats by will go after them
Weight limit: 60 lbs
History: Looking for a pony from the Amish, came home with a donkey. Currently, Fiona is traveling with Hart and Cocoa to HART events.
Thank you Patti Martin for sponsoring Fiona !
Gem
Birthdate: January 1, 2002
Sex: Mare
Breed: Welsh pony
Height: 12 hands
Weight: 670 lbs
Color: Bay
Markings: Left hind coronet stocking
Disposition: Relaxed, sweetheart, easy going
Likes: To be pampered, trail riding, Kendra, to take advantage of her rider, to go by the gate so she can be done
Dislikes: Staying on the rail in the arena
Weight limit: 60 lbs
History: Bought in September of 2016. Used for HART and Royal T lessons. Currently, Gem is waiting for his little rider, Kendra, to come ride her.
Gem is looking for a sponsor for 2018 !
Hart
Birthdate: July 1, 2013
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Miniature Horse
Height: 9.1 hands (37 inches)
Weight: 300 lbs
Color: Liver Chestnut and white
Markings: Pinto, heart on his forehead, 3 stockings, striped hooves
Disposition: First one to come when you call his name, friendly, nosey, easy going, willing, impatient sometimes
Likes: Attention, girls, playing with Fiona, eating grass when coming out the barn at night, meeting new people at events
Dislikes: When he doesn’t get grain at night, sassy mares, baths, being tied up
Weight limit: 40 lbs
History: Rescued in November of 2013. Unhandled and untouched. He and Cocoa spent the first weeks in the big stall at the barn, so it was easier to catch them; only went back and forth from the stall to the arena several times a day for exercise until they were able to be caught on a regular basis. Then they got to go out in the pasture and became more people friendly. Had upper fixation of the patella. Surgery corrected the problem in 2016. Hart is the mascot of HART Equine Therapy Center, Inc. and can’t get enough attention from people.
Hart is looking for a sponsor for 2018!
Joker
Birthdate: January 1, 2002
Sex: Gelding
Breed: POA/Morgan
Height: 14.2 hands
Weight: 1080 lbs
Color: Grey
Markings: Mottling of the eyes and nose
Disposition: Quiet, willing, bouncy trot, fast canter, confident, jokester
Likes: Mud puddles, being dirty, to play with water bottles and zippers
Dislikes: Doesn’t have any
Weight limit: 175 lbs
History: Rescued from inexperienced horse people in October 2012. When Joker came to the ranch, he only stood on the 2 hind feet when being ridden. A former student, Jenna, started working with him on a biweekly basis. Soon he was riding well on all 4 feet, learning the barrel pattern and how to do a flying lead change. He had a debut at the county fair and at local gymkhanas. Currently Joker is being used in lessons for both HART and Royal T Ranch.
Joker is looking for a sponsor for 2018!
Justine
Birthdate: July 4, 1990
Sex: Mare
Breed: Morab
Height: 14.0 hands
Weight: 960 lbs
Color: Black
Markings: None
Disposition: Quiet under saddle, dances while being in the wash rack, has speed when asked
Likes: Cantering and little kids
Dislikes: Being alone in the cross ties
Weight limit: 75 lbs
History: Justine is the oldest horse in the barn; she has been at the ranch since 2006. Justine has been to many trail rides, horse shows, county fairs, Midwest Horse Fair, Breyerfest, and even had her debut at Minnesota Horse Fair as a yearling. Currently, Justine is being used as a HART horse and an occasional Royal T Ranch lesson horse.
Thank you to the WHO organization for sponsoring Justine for the year! Thanks also to the WHO for sponsoring Justine's cushing's medication for the year!
Royal T
Birthdate: June 24, 1994
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Arabian
Height: 13.3 hands
Weight: 940 lbs
Color: Chestnut
Markings: Star, stripe, snip, white belly spot, 4 various stockings
Disposition: Sweet, dances in the cross ties, quiet under saddle, low chance of spook, doesn't canter well due to navicular
Likes: To canter, little kids
Dislikes: To be alone
Weight limit: 50 lbs
History: CJ bought Royal T as her first horse when she was 9 years old. He was very green, so CJ did the finishing work on Roy. The barn, Royal T Ranch, was named after him. They had an outstanding bond of a horse and rider. CJ showed Roy in 4H and took him to the State 4H horse show. After Roy was done being shown, he was used as a lesson horse and eventually a HART horse. He is a great horse for little beginners to start on. Royal T was diagnosed with Cushing's disease in 2017.
Royal T is looking for a sponsor for 2018!
Thanks Tianna Vobora for supplying Royal T's hay for the year!
Little Tuff
Birthdate: January 2006
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Hackney pony
Height: 11.3 hands (47 inches)
Weight: 530 lbs
Color: Bay
Markings: Four ankle stockings, star, stripe, snip
Disposition: He needs someone to trust and be the leader, sometimes is unsure on things, kind eye, he is trying to work his way up the totem pole in his pasture
Likes: Kim, follower, attention
Dislikes: Quick action (still getting used to things), standing in the cross ties by himself
Weight limit: 75 lbs
History: Bought by Kim when he was 10 years old with the goal of him being a perfect size for HART lessons and little kids learning to ride in Royal T lessons. When bought his name was Tuff. Since there already was a Tuffy in the barn, the new Tuff’s name would be Little Tuff. There isn’t much we know about his past. He was broke out as a nine year old, which is very late for a horse or pony. Kim, Michaela, and Kirsty went to look at him and we decided to bring him home. It was an interesting situation. Little Tuff was being worked by Michaela, 11 year old, in order to be broke and desensitized for HART lessons and Royal T lessons. He is taking longer than anticipated, but he is getting there and becoming more comfortable with everything.
Little Tuff is looking for a sponsor for 2018 !
Minnie
Birthdate: March 13, 1997
Sex: Mare
Breed: Haflinger
Height: 13.1 hands
Weight: 1040 lbs
Color: Chestnut with flaxen mane and tail
Markings: Blaze, flaxen mane and tail, 4 pastern socks
Disposition: Easy trot, confidence builder, doesn’t mind loud noises, quiet easy gaits, green at the canter, laid back, doesn’t mind being by herself, can be ridden anywhere inside or out, is not neck reined, flicks her nose when the reins are tight for a long period of time
Likes: Treats, her job, parades and trail rides
Dislikes: Going close to barrels, a tight rein for a long period of time, to put her ears forward for pictures (this picture is rare)
Weight limit: 150 lbs
History: Purchased as a 10 year old. Had been trained to drive in the past, single or double. Minnie was started under saddle after she came to Royal T. Minnie has been to many parades, county fairs and open horse shows. Currently, Minnie is being used as a “go to” HART lesson horse. She is perfect for the job and she will tolerate any rider.
Thank you Linda Melski for your sponsorship of Minnie in March of 2018!
Raja
Birthdate: January 1, 2011
Sex: Mare
Breed: Pinto Pony
Height: 13.1 hands
Weight: 775 lbs
Color: Bay pinto
Markings: Tobiano
Disposition: Quiet, gentle, willing to please, green broke, easy going, bouncy western jog
Likes: People, to be groomed, to poop in her water bucket, English riding
Dislikes: Dogs and clippers
Weight limit: 130 lbs
History: Purchased by Royal T in October, 2016 as a potential HART lesson horse. One of the Royal T students is using her for a project to put more miles on her and show her locally. Even though Raja is young, she has been used in HART lessons only a month after she arrived….that shows us what a wonderful, versatile pony she is. We are looking forward to see her gain more confidence with time and be a long-lasting addition to the HART family.
Raja is looking for a sponsor for 2018 !
Sparky
Birthdate: May 22, 2001
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Arabian
Height: 15.1 hands
Weight: 1130 lbs
Color: Bay
Markings: Front right pastern stocking, star
Disposition: Personable and sweet, smooth gaits, easy canter, like to walk off when mounting, itchy sheath- can kick at it
Likes: Carrying sticks in his mouth, attention, grooming, little kids, showing off at shows, work in general
Dislikes: Trail rides, carts and buggies
Weight limit: 175 lbs
History: Sparky was purchased as a weanling by Royal T Ranch. He was trained by CJ Glaza when he was 3 years old. Excelled at showing both Western and English pleasure. Sparky was pulled out of the pasture to go to a fun show last summer. He did great and enjoyed it. Currently, Sparky is being used as a HART horse and he enjoys his job. He also is used sometimes for other lessons.
Sparky is looking for a sponsor for 2018 !
Sparky Blue
Birthdate: January 1, 2006
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Welsh Pinto Pony
Height: 13.2 hands
Weight: 1070 lbs
Color: Black and White Pinto
Markings: Tobiano
Disposition: Can be jumpy, dirty, unsure on new things, easy going, sweet, in your pocket, quiet, low man on the totem pole in his pasture.
Likes: Rolling in the mud, very attentive and observant, love
Dislikes: Having his hind feet trimmed by farrier, new things
Weight limit: 150 lbs
History: Sparky was bought in July 2016. Kim was looking for a pony to add to the lesson program. When Kim and Kirsty went to look at him he was very quiet, calm, and easy going. Not to mention he was gorgeous with those blue eyes! He would make a perfect addition to the program with some consistent work. He was broke to ride, but not finished. Sparky was his name, however, Royal T already had a Sparky at the barn. He was given a nickname of Sparky Blue because of his blue eyes. Currently, Sparky Blue is in training, but could use the exercise and consistent work schedule. Sparky Blue has been used in HART lessons for the experienced rider, but coming new in 2017, watch for him to shine!
Sparky Blue is looking for a sponsor for 2018 !
Spirit
Birthdate: June 9, 2004
Sex: Gelding
Breed: ¾ Arabian, ¼ Paint
Height: 15.2 hands
Weight: 1170 lbs
Color: Strawberry chestnut roan
Markings: Bald face, 4 full white socks, other overo pinto markings
Disposition: Personable, sweet, quiet, loves to smell humans with his soft nose, can have a bouncy trot, does toss his head, can get a sore back. Watch out if you are riding him and his nose is sniffing the ground, he may want to roll.
Likes: Little kids, apples and carrots, attention, grooming
Dislikes: Touching his face, doesn’t like being tied to moving things (sliding doors)
Weight limit: 150 lbs
History: Spirit was born at Royal T Ranch in 2004. He was started under saddle as a 3 year old by Jenna Pankratz, who was11 years old. Has been to gymkhanas, shows and trail rides. Currently, Spirit hasn’t been used much. He has started to short stride in his back legs. Can’t figure out what is going on with the guy, but he is very willing to be ridden by the little girls!
Spirit is looking for a sponsor for 2018 !
Sugar
Birthdate: January 2009
Sex: Mare
Breed: Haflinger
Height: 12.3 hands
Weight: 1060 lbs
Color: Chestnut with flaxen mane and tail
Markings: Blaze
Disposition: Willing wide load! Very sturdy, blind in her right eye, lazy, very affectionate, likes people, likes any attention, in your pocket horse, first horse to come to you in the pasture, has a problem with her weight, not much go to her, does not know how to canter, does not neck rein
Likes: Food, running to her stall at night (stay out of her way), getting her grazing muzzle off, attention, being groomed.
Dislikes: Working for long periods of time, waiting for her treats
Weight limit: 200 lbs
History: Sugar was rescued in December of 2013 as a five year old. She was trained by the Amish and doesn’t typically canter under saddle, but if you jump at her and scare her she will take off like a rocket! When she arrived she sat for a year at the barn and then they started using her under saddle. She has always been easy. She joined HART in summer of 2015. Currently, she is still being used as a HART lesson horse and is great for it! She is a solid, sturdy, calm horse for any student to learn on. She also is very fun on a trail ride.
Sugar is looking for a sponsor for 2018 !
Tuffy
Birthdate: June 16, 2005
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Morab
Height: 15.3 hands
Weight: 1290 lbs
Color: Bay
Markings: 4 ankle socks, minimal star
Disposition: Easy going, mouthy, sweet, willing to work up to a point, works off of leg pressure very well, to get to trot you have to squeeze your calves for 5 seconds or so before he actually trots off, tests new riders by being lazy and not wanting to work, you must be boss from the start, boss of the boys
Likes: To chew on things, attention, loves the green ball, treats, the hay field, trail riding, showing, people
Dislikes: Crop, sheath cleaning
Weight limit: 200 lbs
History: Tuffy has a very interesting past, definitely worth reading this one! Tuffy was born via C-section at Royal T Ranch dead. He was revived with CPR. His mother died giving birth, so he was what you call an orphan baby. He had his first trailer ride when he was 3 hours old to the vet clinic. He was named through a contest from the Great Lakes Morab Horse Association. Tuffy won his first blue ribbon in halter when he was two weeks old. Most of his training was done by a youth rider. Tuffy is an all-around horse and was shown in all events at pleasure shows. He has many blue ribbons under his belt. Currently, he is being used as a lesson horse and being worked as often as he can because the hay field is getting to him. He could use the exercise with his cresty neck. Tuffy has been to Midwest Horse Fair, Minnesota Horse Fair, Breyerfest in Kentucky, Morab National and Regional shows, Open shows, and loves to trail ride.
Registered name is: Just Tuff Enuff T
Tuffy is looking for a sponsor for 2018 !
Willie B
Birthdate: May 5, 2009
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Quarab (Quarter Horse/Arabian)
Height: 15.2 hands
Weight: 1190 lbs
Color: Dun
Markings: Dorsal stripe, star, one white sock
Disposition: Friendly, willing attitude, but needs a confident and patient teammate
Likes: Attention, consistent partner, trail rides, some arena work
Dislikes: New experiences are scary sometimes (be patient and slow), hands off his face when riding with a bit
Weight limit: 200 lbs
History: Will He B Dun was born at a friend’s house. He was then purchased by Royal T Ranch as a 2 year old. When Willie was 3 years old he went to Midwest Horse Fair and participated in a riding demo with Dan James of Double Dan Horsemanship. He was started under saddle by youth Mariah Kuntz. Over the years he has been ridden by a different array of students, been to county fair and open horse shows. Currently, Willie B is being used for Royal T Ranch lessons and HART lessons.
Willie is looking for a sponsor for 2018 !
Zorra
Birthdate: June 26, 2004
Sex: Mare
Breed: Morab
Height: 14.2 hands
Weight: 1130 lbs
Color: Bay
Markings: None
Disposition: Princess (This is Kim’s baby)
Likes: To be groomed and pampered, enjoys trail rides, being shown in Halter, and to be the leader on trail rides.
Dislikes: Other horses getting attention before her, performing in western or English riding classes, being pushed too hard to work
Weight limit: 200 lbs
History: Zorra was born at Royal T Ranch and was always a people lover. On many occasions as a foal at her mother’s side, she would leave her mother to be with people. Zorra’s show career started as a yearling, earning many 1st place ribbons and some Championship ribbons at Halter. Zorra has participated at Open, Regional and National level shows, along with county fairs and Midwest Horse Fair. Currently, Zorra is hanging out on at the ranch. She sometimes is used for HART lessons or occasional trail rides.
Zorra is looking for a sponsor for 2018 !
Are you interested in
knowing how we care for our horses?
- HART provides the best possible care for our four-legged team members.
- All horses have regular vaccinations, deworming and farrier schedules.
- HART has developed a personal relationship with Corriente Veterinary Service to assure quality medical treatment when necessary.
- The horses are evaluated on an individual basis for their nutritional needs which are met daily with quality feed and supplements.
- Our horses have regular turnout and have “vacation days” each week.
- Each horse is given regular one on one grooming time with volunteers before and after lessons to help with circulation.
We promise to care for each and every horse daily with exceptional care!
