The Herd
Meet the horses
Nibbles
Owned by Mary Benson
Breed: Pony of America
DOB: April 6th, 2008
Sir Nibbles has been at NTRC since 2021. And yes he does live up to the name nibbles, watch your fingers ;) He is very playful, never fails to meet you at the gate and loves the little kids in programming. He is so short you often don't know when he is in the stall until he whinnies and stretches his neck up to say hello!
Tator
Owned by Brent and Jolene Harris
Breed: Fresian x Tennessee Walker x Quarter horse
DOB: 2007
Tator has been at NTRC since 2023. He used to be a trail horse. He is a ‘Heinz 57’ horse as we like to call him. His unique breeding bring a interesting feel to his gait. He is an easy keeper and very affectionate guy when out in the pasture.
Wyatt
Owned by Anne Marie Restrepo
Breed: Appendix
DOB: 2006
Wyatt has been at NTRC since the end of 2023. He competed in hunter jumpers but lately was just a trail horse around home. He prefers the slower speed to life like Tikki but man can he run! He is ever the curious fellow and loves when we try new excersise/toys/events with him. He can tend to get bored easily but he copes by resting his eyes.
Minis - Pete & Snickers
Owned by NTRC
Breed: Miniature Horses
DOB: 2006
Used for unmounted sessions, Pete and Snickers are the perfect mascots for NTRC and beloved by everyone on the farm.
Diego
Owned by Rachel Graves
Breed: Warmblood
DOB: 2009
Diego has been at NTRC since 2022 and his previous job was in show jumping. He is super playful and loves interacting with all the volunteers, riders, guests and staff. Something fun about Diego is that he loves a good neck scratch!
Sonny
Owned by Randy Lykins
Breed: Quarter Horse
DOB: April 17th, 2002
Sonny has been at NTRC since 2022. Sonny used to be a roping horse. He is so loving and gentle with his riders. He does it all from the lead line to advanced riders! You can often see him napping in the field around noon when he uses the round bale as a pillow.
Sugar
Owned by Jennifer Taylor
Breed: Quarter Pony
DOB: 2009
Sugar has been at NTRC since end of 2023. Previously a pleasure horse periodically trail rode. He LOVES playing with the cones and barrels during lessons and has a distinct deep whinny can be heard across the farm.
Whiskers
Owned by Amy and Gale O’Neal
Breed: Tennessee Walker x Andalusian x quarter horse
DOB: 2003
Whiskers has been at NTRC since 2023. He used to be a trail horse. He has a fast pedal to him and he loves when he gets to use it
Yankee
Owned by Kaye Johnson
Breed: Morgan
DOB: 3/1/1999
Yankee has been at NTRC since 2022. He used to compete in a handful of events. He is a joy to ride and warms up to new challenges quickly.
Zeb
Owned by Brent and Jolene Harris
Breed: Quarter Pony
DOB: 2001
Zeb has been at NTRC since 2018. He is a been there done that! He doesn’t even need a volunteer to do his job since he’s done this for so many years!! He is the longest reigning equine partner at NTRC!
Tikki
Owned by Joy Snyder
Breed: Thoroughbred
DOB: 2009
Tikki has been at NTRC since 2022 and used to compete as a hunter jumper. Many come in thinking one thing about Tikki as some perceive his breed as one thing and they come to find out he is the mellowest guy we have! He takes care of his riders to the highest degree.
