A Bit About Our Horses At Greenbriar

The instructors at Greenbriar Riding Academy have several different criteria for matching students and their horses, such as the experience and size of the rider, and temperament and performance of the horse.  Although students may have a favorite, they will be assigned different horses as their experience increases, so they can become familiar with and understand the differences each new mount presents.  

It takes a special horse or pony to become a Greenbriar school horse.  Here are some who have made the grade:

Our Current Horses

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2006 QH filly.   Appropriately named, she's a spunky, athletic filly hoping to join the program soon.

1998 Arabian mare who teaches our intermediate and advanced riders patience and persistence.

She’s a 2005 QH mare who’s the leader of our ‘girl’ herd.   We’ve just started her under saddle in 2009 and she’s showing us just how smart she is!

This 2006 QH filly has a terrific temperament and willingly does what’s asked of her.    AKA the “Yes, ma’am” girl.   She’s quickly becoming a favorite for the student trail rides.

2002 sire of ‘Ravyn’, ‘Soren’ & ‘Bravo’.    Now a gelding, Jack has moved on to his second career as a lesson horse.   He’s one of our top jumping horses and reserved for our intermediate and advanced riders.   He’s a joy to ride in the arena or on the trails.

Born in the1980’s he’s the “Perfect Pony”.   He is one of the favorites among our young riders.  Trigger joined us in 2003 and has given hundreds of students their first ride.

She’s the baby of the barn!   This QH filly is out of Pal by Jack.   She looks like her daddy and acts like her mamma.   Born in 2008, we’ll get to watch her grow up.

Our other “Perfect Pony” from the 1980’s.   She’s been at Greenbriar since 2003.  You’ll see her in the Pee Wee Pony Camps as well as in lessons.   She also gives many young riders their first riding experience.

A great all around horse, he teaches beginner through advanced riders.  He's a real favorite in lessons and on the trails.  Although not spotted, this 2002 Paint is owned by Riley Ballantyne.  She calls him her gorgeous boy!

2003 QH gelding.  Earl is the ‘Leader of the Pack’ in the boys’ pasture.  He’s a great trail horse, but he’ll keep you on your toes in the arena.  Very smart!

A QH gelding born in 2007, he’s a son of Jack.  He’s got a playful, kind personality.  We’re looking forward to training him this fall.

QH gelding born in 2007, son of Jack.  Another quiet personality coupled with an athletic build, this guy has it all.

1994 QH/Percheron cross.  He’s Geline’s private horse and used only in special lessons.

2006 Irish Sport Horse out of Anna by Mountain Pearl.  His riding career really gets underway this year.  He was used in the Trainer camp last year and had all of his groundwork done.  He’s a full brother to Glider.

2004 Irish Sport Horse out of Anna by Mountain Pearl.  Incredibly playful and rather mischievous, he’s currently not in the lesson program.  He’s a full brother to Clancey.

2006 Paint gelding.  Casper is beginning his career as a lesson horse this winter.  He’s proving to be very quiet and reliable.

2005 QH gelding.  What a smooth ride!  He loves to please and makes lessons fun.  He also enjoys our student trail rides.

2004 Paint gelding.  Don’t let his name fool you, he’s as steady as they come.  'Mr. Reliable' on the trial rides.

1996 TB/QH cross.  Hunter is a favorite in the lesson program.  He’s free moving and tall which makes for an exciting ride.

1996 Morgan type gelding.  He’s handsome, awesome and loved by many!  He can be used for students of all levels.

1993 Arabian, daughter of Dolly.  She's a smooth trotter with lots of energy.

All around great pony, leased from a family from Mount Vernon.

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