Bentley
Birthdate: January 1, 2007
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Haflinger
Height: 13.3 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jack
Birthdate: January 1, 2012
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Haflinger
Height: 14 hands
Weight: 1300 lbs
Color: Chestnut with flaxen mane and tail
Markings: Star
Disposition: Very sweet, gentle, and calm. He is willing to learn and is a fast learner. Steady, even trot. Also very handsome.
Likes: Checking out stalls other than his own when coming in at night, hugs, treats, and his friends; while riding he neighs to them. Likes to have his face scratched.
Dislikes: Not having as much food as he wants, being handled harshly, and whips
Weight limit: 200 lbs
History: Was intended to be part of HART when it was first started, but ended up traveling with his sibling, Jill, to another farm to learn how to drive a cart. He's no longer needed in that role so he came back to rejoin the HART team. When he first arrived at Royal T Ranch he would spook at everything. He didn't like when people patted him, had trust issues, and wouldn't let anyone catch him in the pasture, which he's still working on. One of our volunteers started working with him under saddle in the fall of 2019 and while he's still in training, he's become a super chill guy and is looking forward to being a full time HART horse. He is siblings with Bentley, Jill, and Sugar.
Jill
Birthdate: January 1, 2011
Sex: Mare
Breed: Haflinger
Height: 12.3 hands
Weight: 1300 lbs
Color: Chestnut with flaxen mane and tail
Markings: None
Disposition: Soft hearted, very kind, and gentle. Quick to get comfortable with situations. Passive. Gentle personality. She has lots of trust and almost nothing phases her.
Likes: Food, checking out HART classes, watching the other horses
Dislikes: None
Weight limit: 200 lbs
History: Was intended to be part of HART when it was first started, but ended up traveling with her sibling, Jack, to another farm to learn how to drive a cart. She's no longer needed in that role so she came back to rejoin the HART team. She has a wonderful, willing attitude and we look forward to welcoming her as a full time HART horse. She is also siblings with Bentley, and Sugar.
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.
Max
Birthdate: January 1, 2002
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Friesian Morgan cross
Height: 14.3 hands
Weight: 1250 lbs
Color: Black
Markings: Snip, star, partial stripe, and one hind sock
Disposition: He is boss of the pasture when one of the other bosses wants a break. Calm personality for grooming. Pleasant and willing with the right rider. Has hidden talents.
Likes: Being a jumper, being groomed, treats
Dislikes: Dewormer, curb chain headstall
Weight limit: 175 lbs
History: Previously trained in dressage and jumping.
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 Tomorrow Valley Veterinary Service to assure quality medical treatment when necessary.
- The horses are evaluated on an individual basis for their nutritional needs; these 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.
- Equine massage is available for each horse on an as-needed basis to relieve soreness.
We promise to care for each and every horse daily with exceptional care!
