Anthem(Southern Anthem) Anthem affectionately goes by Thumb or Thumbolina. Anthem was born in 2006 and is our tallest horse. This lovely bay has a white star and is missing his right eye due to Uveitis. He raced 29 times and earned $230,034. Anthem is a kind sensitive soul who prefers to slow it down and go for a short stroll. He was kindly donated to Square Peg by Sarah Nigro in 2020 through GraceLynne Dressage.
Bruce(Bruce’s Dream) This big guy joined us in August of 2016. Bruce had eleven starts and won $315,024. He has settled well into the barn and has an easy time becoming best bros with whomever he is with in turned out. Old racing injuries may hinder his athleticism a bit, but he has become a staple to the lesson program and a favorite for his solid, strong stature and expressive attitude. Bruce lives a lovely retired life next to the ocean in Half Moon Bay
Click here for Bruce’s Dream racing history.
Bubba(My B Bubba T) Bubba’s personality is all expression and attitude–and even so he has this lovely sweetness to him. While still in training, this leggy dude loves the trail and smelling poop. A tru bay with not a lick of white Bubba is sure to grow into a favorite program horse over the next few years.
Cecil(Cee’s for Clever) Our grey dressage pony, Cecil, was born in 2004 and made a little over $110,000 while racing. This sweet dude can smile, bow, and count, but his real skills lie in the dressage court. He is a fantastic mover and has found his niche helping people develop their posting trot on the lunge line. Cecil enjoys calm, attentive riders, and building relationships with his students. Cecil lives at our Sonoma facility, Cadence Farm.
Click here to check out Cee’s for Clever racing history.
Charlie (Sleight of Hoof) Goofy boy Charlie has all the swagger. A confident and curious gelding, Charlie lives at our Sonoma location and is still learning the ropes of teaching Square Peg learners. He loves to show off, dig in water troughs, and play with his buddies Freddy and Pal.
Curtis(Extra Fifty) We are smitten with this monocled gelding! Curtis was involved in a pasture accident during his layup time and had his left eye fully removed. He is quirky, energetic, and loves to cuddle. His lack of an eye has yet to slow him down – in contrast he leads the craziness in turnout and has found a friend in Stanley. Curtis is slowly becoming a go-to horse for many of our kids for his unflappable attitude and fantastic work in-hand. Curtis lives in Half Moon Bay, Ca.
Click here for Extra Fifty’s racing history.
Freddy(Fravel)
Eli(Eel Point)
Danny Boy is owned by staff member, Becca Knopf and her sister Rachael. Originally a lesson horse at Morning Star Farm where they grew up riding, he became a “dropout” from the program and they were able to welcome him into the family in 2004. From the ages of 10 and 13, Becca and Rachael participated in 4H and local schooling shows with this Connemara/Pony cross. He went to college with Rachael and learned how to work cows and do dressage. After both sisters finished college he competed successfully in 1st and 2nd level dressage. Now in his mid-twenties he is happy answering yes and no questions, going on trail rides and doing an occasional walk, trot, canter lesson for Square Peg families. Square Peg is honored to be able to give him fun work(with treats!) to do with his forever girls, Rachael and Becca. Danny lives at our Sonoma satellite facility, Cadence Farm.
Dodge
Bear(Green with Eddie) This intelligent bay boy joined us in April 2020 and is catching on quick. Born on March 18, 2014 he had a successful racing career earning $134,570 in 11 starts. He loves to play and learn and we are excited to continue working with him in the program.
Click here for Green with Eddie’s racing history
Henry(Momotombo) Born in 2003, Henry made over whooping $110,000 on the track. He is coming along as a lunge-line and in-hand lesson horse. He has a huge heart and tries his best in every activity we throw his way. This big guy give kisses, makes farting noises with his lips and will answer your question with a nod. He is becoming a barn favorite with many of the teenagers because of his swinging walk, lifted trot and thunderous canter. Henry resides at Cadence Farm in Sonoma.
Click here for Momotombo’s racing history.
Hermes(Mythical Storm) Hermes raced in Southern California before heading north and ending up at Square Peg in late 2015. He has a great brain, wonderful build, and a curiosity to learn. Staff are in love with his dignity, attitude, and work ethic. His easygoing nature and intelligence have enabled him to be used in the program with huge success. The team is thrilled to have this gem for years to come. Hermes lives at our Sonoma satellite facility, Cadence Farm.
Click here for Mythical Storm’s racing history.
Mateo(Clever Royal) Mateo or “TayTay” has returned to us from Spring Down Equestrian Center and has loved transitioning back to Square Peg’s programs. He has loved learning how to be ridden bridle less. as well as the freedom to go on more trails since returning to Square Peg.
Click here for Clever Royal’s racing history
Molly
Moso(Ermoso) Moso arrived in California from Texas in May 2018. This pony-like Lusitano is motivated to jump! While well schooled in dressage, this dun baroque horse perks up and thrives off cantering straight towards a big vertical jump, and sending his short strong body flying over to the other side. He is a ham and love to learn new tricks—already perfecting a bow and smile. Staff are excited to teach and continue to learn more from this cute and quirky horse.
Mowgli(Escribano) Mowgli came to Square Peg in summer of 2016 from Florida. Originally from Spain, this gentle giant Andalusian decided that being a competition dressage horse was not in the cards. Mowgli’s inquisitiveness, smooth gaits, and long back make him the perfect back-riding horse. A huge fan of snacks, trail rides, and rolling around in piles of hay, we are incredibly lucky to have this sweet horse in our tribe. Mowgli now lives at our Sonoma satellite facility, Cadence Farm. We are honored by the Miner Foundation for the 2017 sponsorship of Escribano.
Pal(Palaleo)
Pip(Maven)
Phil(Bojangles) Phillip, Phils-y, or Phil, is an adorable 2002 retired hunter show pony. He is loving the change of pace as a member of the Square Peg herd. His small size and unflappable attitude ensure that he will be a successful pony for everything from longe-line lessons to trail rides for years to come.
Simon
Skiff Born in March of 2014 this sweet guy came to us in spring of 2017–too gangly and uncoordinated to be any success at racing. We turned him out with his buddy Triton for about 8 months, and when we brought him back in he had grown 4 inches taller and filled out into a handsome and handy little horse! We are so thrilled how smart and athletic this little noodle has become. He has been working under saddle and his sweet nature and can-do attitude is showing us what a delightful program horse he is becoming. Skiff lives at our Sonoma satellite facility, Cadence Farm.
Suerte
So happy to see my big boy Fifty has a great home. Thank you.
Dear Debbie – we are so in love with him ;-)
Hi there,
I was wondering if you still have a gelding name fighting furrari.?
We do! He’s fat and happy and living with us. ;-)
Hi Joelle. This is Tara. I follow your Facebook page and am blown away by all that you’ve achieved!! Alberto and I are looking for polo prospects and Patrick caught my eye. Do you sell or adopt horses out of your program?
Hi Tara – email me at joell@squarepegfoundation.org – I think we can help you out ;-). So great to hear from you!
All such beautiful horses! Inside and outside.
Hello, Did you guys ever have a horse by the name of Link aka “deep consideration”? I adopted him for a short time woth carma :)
Hi Kalynn, Unfortunately, Deep Consideration aka Link is not a name we recognize. Thanks for trying to check in on a formerly adopted horse. We hope you find him!
Hello! I’m looking for information about a horse that may have been in your program at one point name Eel Point ‘Eli’. I have his 2 year old 1/2 brother in Virginia and I would love to know if he’s still around. Thank you!
Hi Brooks, Yes, We still have Eli! He is at our Sonoma location. email me at becca@squarepegfoundation.org and I will send you photos!
Where is Bear? He is always in my heart and I think of him often.
Hi Jennifer, Bear is still with us at our Coastside location. He is happy, healthy, and helping a lot of folks. Come and visit!