Patrick(Penman) This little guy was born in 2017 and started in Ireland, then moved to the US in July 2019. After 4 unimpressive racing starts his owners made the decision to retire hime from a racing career. While small, standing only at 15.1hh, he is full of importance and confidence and has already proved to be a quick study with steady nerves. We are looking forward to developing him into what we think will be a brilliant program horse.
Tado(Libertado) came to us from our friends at Horse Boy in Texas. A sensitive and sweet lusitano he is tall for the breed standing at almost 16 hands. His good attitude about everything makes him our go-to guy for jumping 3ft 6in oxers, to backriding and trail rides, lunge-line lessons, and piaffe. He now lives with our friends in Virginia at C.H.A.T.S. and is able to live out 24/7, experience snow, and have some of the best medical care around if needed.
Classica(Estrella Cali) Although Classica’s race career was a bit of a dud, we are very sure of one thing-–we love this horse and she is invaluable to our program! Owned by Dave Lawson, Classica has been used for polo, jumping, trail rides, and teaching lessons. We are so grateful to Dave for continuing to let us work with his sweet mare. Classy keeps all of her students safe, and is the perfect horse for the slow, quiet trot so many of our kids want and need. Classica lives at our Sonoma satellite facility, Cadence Farm. Thank you Dave Lawson for the use of your wonderful horse.
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Mateo(Clever Royal) Mateo now goes by the name Clever at his new home at the Spring Down Equestrian Center. He is learning to jump, picking up flying changes, and participating in schooling shows. We think he probably has people pretty enamored by his lovely gaits and sweet demeanor.
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Melville Melville is a big and handsome son of Street Cry—with a racing career to be proud of. While he was unable to be a riding horse due to injuries, he was smart and learning a ton of tricks while he is with us. Our wonderful friend Pam decided she would welcome her home to this funny and darling guy. We are so grateful for Pam opening her paddock up and providing Melville with a loving and forever home.
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Rickie, Rico, and Sam We are so grateful to the Mitton family for taking in three Square Peg horses into their Pescadero ranch. Rickie was a star lesson pony for years, and now is a trail companion to the Mitton’s son. Sam had been at Square Peg for almost eight years before retiring to the Mitton’s pasture alongside their oldest mare. He raced for years, and deserves to live out his years eating grass and enjoying the coastal breeze. Rico was a young OTTB that was only at Square Peg a few months before we decided he needed sometime to be a horse in a quiet and open environment.
Leroi
When we offered to take in and foster a starving mare from horrible circumstances the van arrived with not one, but TWO foster projects. LeRoi hobbled out of the trailer and into our hearts. We were told he was “a fancy show horse” but that he was sent to auction when his lameness became cost prohibitive. Our spectacular team of veterinarian, acupuncturist, farrier and chiropractic professionals, sponsored in large part by Chris Wilson and Mary Burns, helped us to get this beautiful animal back on his feet. Leroi was a sweet soul who tried his hardest despite the pain. We thank him for carrying our students. As of December 2013, LeRoi now resides in a lovely flat paddock at the base of Mt. Shasta looking over lavender fields with our friends at Humanity For Horses. Thank you HFH!
Gold Emblem
This handsome gelding was adopted within one month of being at our ranch! Congratulations to Salim and Rob on adopting Gold Emblem; he is in training well and loving his new home.
Mitchell’s Day
Square Peg volunteer, Aaron Schneider, found his next horse with us! Mitchell’s Day, aka Mitch, is a 2007 gelding who found his niche in eventing with Aaron. He is currently eventing with Liz Hall’s students & resides at the Woodside Horse park.
Mach
This sweet dude, donated by the Stanford Polo team, resided in our program for 4 years before he was retired to the polo pony pasture at Webb Ranch. Mach was a versatile horse who enjoyed teaching students to canter, exploring the trails with Beetle, and even popping over jumps. We are so happy Mach is living out his years in the sunshine of Portola Valley.
Conner
Conner resided with us for almost 2 years before he found his forever home. Conner can jump the moon and was schooling Training level cross country fences his second time out on the course. Sigourney funneled Conner’s talent into an advanced lesson horse, as well as an event prospect. Conner found a home in Connecticut and will ship there in spring of 2015 after polo training throughout this winter!
Beetle left Square Peg mid-year 2015. Beetle is a superstar Argentine polo pony who doubled as a steady back-riding horse and lesson pony for Square Peg. Beetle has found his way back into the Square Peg family with prior volunteer and instructor, Farris Scott. He lives at Westwind Community Barn.
Manila
Manila is a 2000 quarter horse mare that Square Peg received from The HorseBoy Foundation, as she is the daughter of the mare who started the HorseBoy movement. Manila can jump the moon and is a sturdy and sensitive ride. Square Peg volunteer, Tessa Biggs, is now full leasing Manila. Manila lives at Tessa’s barn in Los Gatos & they plan on continuing Pony Club together & dabbling in some event shows next season! UPDATE- Manila and Tessa completed their first beginner novice event together and ended up in tenth place.
Finn(Autism Awakeness)
A 2007 TB gelding, Finn has found a home as a lesson horse for the program at Bear Creek Stables. Our wonderful volunteer Tessa lives next store and gives us updates his growing popularity as a lesson horse in his new home.
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Ace(Seven Bridges)
Ace joined the Square Peg herd as a 5 year old in 2015 having made about $50k on the track. A tall, lanky bay, Ace is a complete ham, always on the move and forever telling people he needs more treats. He lives at Bear Creek Stables and gives fantastic lunge line lessons to all.
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Jello(Xaleo) Jello was born in Brazil on December 23, 2002 and moved to California when he was 5 years old. He showed successfully in the dressage arena up to 3rd level. After sustaining injuries that would make it difficult to go back to his competitive career his owner decided he needed a lifestyle and job change, and he came to Square Peg! Jello is kind, tough, smart, and can still show off his dressage moves. Jello lives in Half Moon Bay, Ca. We are so thankful to Karen Dolkas for donating him to our program.
Georgia Daughter to Square Peg favorite Delilah, Georgia is a total unicorn horse. She is tall, solid, and so so sweet. While intended to have been a competitive jumping horse, Georgia’s legs prevent her from having a competition career, which is a benefit to us as she is one of the sweetest big ladies we have ever met. While not currently used in the program due to lingering injuries we expect her to make a full recovery and be magical creature for our families.
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Roger(Roger That) This leggy black 2016 strikes quite a pose, but we know him to be quite a snuggler. Roger will let you fully hug his head and seems to enjoy any scratches that human hands provide him. While he is still recovering from racing injuries we are excited for this sweet guys future. Roger lives at Cadence Farm.
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