Meet the Horses of Laughing Buck Farm
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Poppy |
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COOPER is our very special UNICORN! This beautiful grey quarter horse gelding used to be a highly competitive jumper! He is now a lovely teacher and friend in our riding programs. You will see him helping kiddos learn how to ride or dressed up as a majestic unicorn for magical photoshoots!
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Poppy is a sweet, sensitive Thoroughbred mare. She has big, floaty gaits and challenges her riders to be as sweet and soft as she is. She is our tallest herd member at over 16hh. Poppy's bigger movement helps her students learn core control and strength, and her sensitivity teaches them to tune in and focus.
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Prince |
Drizzle |
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PRINCE is our big, goofy, loveable halflinger gelding. He is so sweet and patient but will search you for snacks every chance he gets! He is a favorite amongst our adaptive riders, and he is also trained in driving!
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Drizzle is a female mule, which is called a "Molly". She is a cross between a miniature donkey sire and a miniature horse dam. Her full adult size is very small, and therefore she is appealing to littler students. She's smart, sassy, mischievous, and kind. She especially enjoys teaching kids about the joys of riding for the first time, and her fuzzy, frizzy fur is so soft to snuggle.
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Turtle |
Chip |
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TURTLE is a retired barrel horse (Quarter Horse) who ironically is super fast! He enjoys our more advanced riders and is forward, sensitive, and silly.
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CHIP a dark bay quarter horse gelding, who was a western lesson horse previously. He has incredibly smooth gaits and the sweetest disposition. He is owned by one of our instructors, Rachel!
Harley |
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Ranger is a sweet, sensitive quarter horse gelding who was previously used as a trail horse, and was a rescue needing a home when his owner sadly passed away. He loves little kids and is very affectionate and kind.
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Harley is a sweet, forward, sensitive draft Cross gelding. He excels at teaching students to be light in their aids, and relaxed as a rider. He especially helps students learn how to tune in and connect.
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Horses we remember with love... Some Retired, Some Over the Rainbow Bridge
Recently Retired
Lass |
Chester |
Ladybug
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LASS is our therapy mammoth DONKEY! That's right, and you can hear her calling out to kids and everyone on the farm for love and affection. She is as sweet as they come and so patient. Lass is owned by our program director, Rachel K. Lass is now retired and living at Rachel's farm, Hee-Haw Halfway House, and being the queen amongst her mini donkeys.
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Horses don't get more kind than Chester. He is head of the herd -- strong and sweet -- and loves kids! Chester is a lineback dun quarter horse. Chester is now retired from our riding program due to age but is enjoying his remaining years in our herd.
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LADYBUG has a mellow, easygoing personality. So many of our riders enjoy lessons on her. She loves to give kisses and be groomed! Often when grooming she will doze off because she is so relaxed with her rider. She is a lovely chestnut quarter horse. Ladybug is now retired from our riding program due to age and is living happily down the road at a neighbor's farm.
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Forever in our Hearts...
Rupert
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RUPERT was an aged Thoroughbred gelding who was originally a rescue from the slaughter pipeline. He turned into a sensitive, kind, and fun mount for kids, and really enjoyed showing beginners the ropes. RUPERT had serious health complications and passed away peacefully in 2024.
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Zippy |
Calvin
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ZIPPY was our super handsome paint gelding. He worked in our adaptive riding program and with the help of some very talented young riders. We remember him for his great attitude and forward gait.
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CALVIN was our superstar lessons horse. Gifted from our barn manager, Kat, he had lots of energy and is super sweet. He loved his job at Laughing Buck Farm and enjoyed hanging with his horse buddies at the farm. RIP, Calvin.
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Syria
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Sassy |
Ginger
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SYRIA was our energetic Morgan. She was curious and loved to move out, but was very sensitive to the rider. She had stolen the hearts of many here at Laughing Buck Farm.
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SASSAFRASS (SASSY!) was our superstar pony for about 10 years. She started as a pony for our boys and every farm kid fell in love with her. Calm and unflappable, she loved children and would stand patiently while being groomed. She took such good care of our beginning riders. RIP, Sassy.
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GINGER was our shy, sweet pony. Kids got to practice being quiet and patient with her and love her gentle nature.
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Magic
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Clifford |
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MAGIC was Rosemary's heart horse. She was a palomino with a nose as soft as velvet. RIP, Magic.
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CLIFFORD the big red horse was our gentle giant. With a heart of gold, he was gentle with beginning riders but loved to stretch his legs when he got a chance. RIP, Clifford.
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