Moose
(In Memory)
Moose was the first horse we had at Hidden Palms Ranch and the one who started it all. He was a Thoroughbred, a retired racehorse, but as laid back and gentle as they come. He was the kind of horse anyone could hop on and ride regardless of their experience. Moose was a favorite at camps and for our kids horse experience. He died peacefully at the age of 23 on July 27, 2019. We will always have a special place in our hearts for Moose!
Marigold
Marigold was our second addition to the ranch so has become the matriarch. Many people fall in love with her golden color, called Palomino, and say she looks like the Barbie horse they had growing up. She is a sassy girl who is definitely the boss of the herd, but she is very affectionate too. It has been said that she has the "softest nose in the world". Marigold is most often used as our "lead horse" since she likes to be up front, but is available for guests to ride as well.
Willow
Willow is a beautiful Paint mare who is as sweet as they come. She loves people and attention and is always willing to come greet you in the field. She is great on the trail and is willing to lead or follow. She prefers to be up near the front of the group, and can be a bit competitive with Sawyer for the second position behind Marigold. She has become quite bonded with Toby, and he is enamored with her as well. We have all fallen for her and her gentleness.
Toby
Toby is a Quarter Horse mix gelding who just wants everyone to get along. He is low man on the totem pole and never stirs up any trouble. When he came to HPR, he was immediately accepted by the rest of the herd. Even Marigold likes him, and that’s saying a lot! He is very affectionate and loves to be around people. He likes to take his time on the trail to ensure you have a relaxing ride. Everyone agrees, once you meet him you can’t help but fall in love!
Maverick
Maverick is a beautiful sorrel Mustang gelding. His mom was captured during a BLM ( Bureau of Land Management) roundup of the Little Owyhee herd in Nevada. She delivered Maverick in a Mustang holding facility in California where he stayed until he was 2. He was then adopted during the Mustang Makeover program and eventually made his way to Florida. He is a big boy with a sweet, goofy personality. He loves water and food, and likes to snack along the trail as much as possible. We are glad to have him as part of the team!
Sawyer
Sawyer is a Quarter Horse buckskin gelding. He loves people and attention, and will follow you around the pasture like a puppy. He has a playful personality, and loves to cause trouble by pulling off everyone’s fly masks. He’s always a favorite with the kids since he looks like Spirit! He prefers to be up near the front of the group on the trail, and can usually be found competing over second place with Willow.
Vanity
Vanity is an Appendix (Thoroughbred/Quarter horse cross) mare. She is a an easy going, laid back kind of girl who prefers to be on the trail with her friends over being left behind. Her calm demeanor makes her a perfect fit for new or timid riders. She has long legs, and is currently our tallest horse at 16.1 hands.
Rosie
Rosie is a Haflinger mare. Haflingers are sturdy horses originally from Austria. They are known for their easy temperaments, and Rosie fits the bill! She has a beautiful long wavy mane and tail, bright eyes, and a sweet personality. She’s also a bit of a ham who loves the camera! We use Rosie for our trail rides and our children’s horse experience. Kids and adults alike fall in love with her. She has been described as a Barbie horse and a My Little Pony!
River
River is a Quarter Horse mare. She is super sweet and affectionate, and loves to be around people. She is slow and steady on the trail, making her great for any level rider. River is our youngest horse at 7 years old. She has fit into the herd nicely, but has no trouble letting the other horses know how she feels if they do something she doesn’t like. Her favorite thing to do is snack.
Sully
Sully is a Belgian/Quarter Horse cross. He is a big boy, but a gentle giant! We named him after the big friendly monster in Monsters, Inc. He is the newest kid on the block and has stolen Rosie’s heart. They are best buddies. His big wide body makes him super comfortable to ride, like riding on a Lazy Boy!
Tucker
Tucker is a Quarter Horse gelding. He is a sweet boy that loves to be loved on. He is very playful, and can often be seen goofing off with Maverick and Sawyer. He is happy to lead or follow on the trail, so he is used for guests as well as a lead horse.