Meet the Horses

LESSON HORSE

"Irish is an 18 year old 15.2 Percheron/Quarter Horse cross gelding. He is my favorite horse on the farm because he is the most trustworthy and gentle horse I ride. He clears every jump we ride with willingness and an easy stride. He loves any treats you can give him and is very sweet."  -Ellie Parsons, age 13

OWNER HORSE

"Mouse aka Rocket Mouse.  Mouse is my 22 year old dun quarter pony.  I love him so much.  He loves to jump and go fast but he takes good care of me. We are working on jumping higher and in control.   He likes dressage too!  Mouse loves cookies and carrots." -  Lilia Rogers, age 10

LESSON HORSE

"Strawberry is a 22 year old 14.2  Quarter Horse mare.  She is my favorite horse because she loves to jump and has such a funny personality. She also loves dressage and cross country, and her favorite treats are carrots." -Ella Norman, 11 years old  

LESSON HORSE

"Lucy is a 15h TB mare. She is a flea-bitten gray. I love Lucy because she is the sweetest horse and she’s very gentle. Lucy is a beautiful jumper and she loves doing Dressage. She even went to IEA Nationals for Dressage where she won a T.I.P (Thoroughbred Incentive Program) award." -Sophia McCarthy, Age 14 

LESSON HORSE

“Baloo is a 22 year old 13.2 Arabian Pony  gelding.  He is a special pony to me because he has  taught me  so much as a rider. His speed makes riding him challenging and fun. Baloo is a comedian and has the best, goofy  personality.” – Avery Barwick, age 15

LESSON HORSE

"Meet Samantha, she is a super sweet 25 yo dark bay OTTB mare. She loves to walk, trot and canter! She also loves to play  around with poles. She is very gentle and fun for anyone. She is a  perfect beginner friendly mare and has taught tons of people how to  ride! - Ava Stambaugh  

LESSON/OWNER HORSE

"Teddy Bear aka Sir Tedsalot is my 28 year old Palomino quarter pony. Teddy loves to cuddle and jump.  He loves cross country, trail riding and is good at dressage too. He always takes good care of me.  I share him with some of the lesson students."  - Lilia Rogers, age 10

BOARDER HORSE

"Hershey is a 15-year-old Arabian X Paint Mare. She is 13 hands. Hershey is a championship Games Pony and loves to go fast & win! She absolutely loves bananas. Hershey is my favorite pony because she was my 10th birthday present and my best friend!"    -Aubrey G., age 10

LESSON/OWNER HORSE "Glory is my 30+ year old 10h Welsh Mountain pony.  I learned to ride on her when I was 3 and we cantered when I turned 5. I love Glory because she is sweet and fast.  We play games and jump little jumps.  She is retired most of the time." -  Lilia Rogers, age 10

BOARDER HORSE

"Cash (Stash the Cash) is a 6 yr old 16.3hh OTTB gelding that raced 27 times in his first career. He is being restarted in Hunters discipline. Cash has a very kind, and curious personality that loves people, horses, and all the other animals at the barn." - Jules Rock  

BOARDER HORSE

"Vegas is a 20 year old 13.1 Chincoteague Pony. He enjoys rolling, eating and kisses. He has taught many kids how to canter and is just an all around good pony." -  Brooke Craumer, Age 7

LESSON HORSE

"Sierra (aka Sierra Mist) is a 15h 8yo Paint/Hungarian mare. I love Sierra Mist because she's fun, spunky, and keeps me on my toes. She loves going on trail rides, playing games, and is really good at jumping. Her favorite treats are Stud Muffins and peppermints." - Abigail Durst, age 15

LESSON HORSE

" Billie is a 12 yo 15.2 hand grey OTTB mare. She competed in Eventing and Dressage in the 2024 Retired Racehorse Project Makeover with the Talbot Run team and one of our junior riders. Billie was formerly a brood mare, but now loves eventing especially cross country. Billie has such a sweet  personality, loves attention and will never turn down a treat." - Sophia Perry 

LESSON HORSE

 "Bonzai is a 15 year old 15.2hh Paint gelding. I love him so much because he has the best attitude and never acts up! He loves to jump, and also LOVES his treats! I think one of his most favorite things to  do though, is roll!"

- Audrey Buchanan, age 14

RETIRED

"Logan is an 18 year old Off Track Thoroughbred (OTTB) gelding,  standing at 16.2hh. While he was a lesson horse he loved to jump and  took riders to competitions in Pony Club and home shows. Now Logan  spends his days in the retirement field eating all the grass he wants  and getting spoiled with lots of treats." - Rain Albert, age 22

LESSON HORSE

"Daaghn is the cutest little man you will  ever meet! But, don’t let his looks fool you, he is a monster for a treat. :) He is so willing to do anything you want and he loves to run around in the field with his friends. - Cornelia Sievers  

BOARDER HORSE

"Hobbes is a 13 year old 14.2 Arabian cross who came from an Eventing barn in Culpeper, VA and loves to jump. However, he also learned to love to gallop and now is an excellent mounted games pony. Hobbes sun-bleaches in the summer to a dark brown but is black in the fall and winter." - Matt Brown

OWNER HORSE

"Brisk is a 22-year-old 15-hand Hanovarian gelding. Brisk is a dressage horse who has shown in Prix. Saint George by Ms. Robin. Brisk loves any type of treats, apples, carrots, peppermints, you name it and he loves it." - Sofia Braun, age 16

LESSON HORSE

 "Cleo is a 16 year old, 15.3 OTTB mare. She's  proficient at dressage, and was even featured as Best Draw by IEA. She's  also a good pick for jumping small courses, but can be a little forward  sometimes. She loves trail riding most of all. Cleo is known  for her love of peppermints, and sometimes will even tilt her head like a  dog when asking for one!" - Anna Rodgers, age 18  

BOARDER HORSE

"Call of the Songbird or Wren to his friends is a 2014 Dutch Harness horse. He’s currently competing 2nd level and he dabbles in some show jumping as well. Don’t let his big size fool you, he acts like a big dog. He loves treats." - Sophia Braun 

LESSON HORSES

"This Gotland sibling trio are favorites  at Talbot Run, consisting of Tusse, Mathilda and Turbo. They are full of  personality and have taught many beginner lessons. They always put a smile on my face especially when they decide to be escape artists. They love trail rides and teaching kids the basics of riding." - Piper Fabry 

LESSON HORSE

"Royal is a beautiful 26yr old Quarter Horse Chestnut Gelding with a full white blaze. Trust me, he knows he is handsome. Royal is my favorite horse at the barn because he does all the fancy Dressage moves, perfects every test, and really enjoys music. Royal gives amazing hugs and sloppy kisses, but you have to earn them! He is the best and I love him so  much!" - Amani Amalgro, age 12

LESSON HORSE

"Wednesday is an OTTB and was a broodmare who won 1st in Show Jumping and 2nd in Eventing at the 2023 Retired Racehorse Project Makeover with the Talbot Run team and one of our junior riders. Her favorite thing to do is  showjumping. She is a very sweet, loving horse with lots of personality, and cuteness. - Avery Barwick  

 LESSON HORSE

"Chase is an 18-year-old 16.2 hand  OTTB. He can often  be recognized by the odd star on his head in the shape of a check-mark. He loves to go fast but he makes up for it with the amount of effort he puts into EVERYTHING. You can trust this horse will give 110% every time you work with  him. He is great with kids as well as adults." -Ellie Ketteran, age 13
 

BOARDER HORSE

"Popcorn (or Poppie) is an 8 year old OTTB  mare. She's such a sweet and honest horse! She loves to jump, run  around the field with her friends and her favorite treat is carrots. She's taught me so much and made me enjoy showing again when I first started riding at Talbot Run!" - Josie Janelli 
 

BOARDER HORSE

"Sundown is a Canadian sport horse. He is  the best he has taught me so much. He loves dressage, show jumping, and cross country. He likes pretty much any treat and is my best friend!!" -  Cornelia Sievers

BOARDER HORSE

"Louie is a 6 year old OTTB who loves naps, riding around the fields, trails with his friends, and believes arena work should be optional. His hobbies include sunbathing, playing with his horse buddies, and giving you side-eye when asked to canter. A  lovable, moody goofball with a heart of gold and a brain that occasionally goes on vacation." - Rylie Perry  

BOARDER HORSE

"Ace of Hearts is a 2016 Morgan Haflinger  cross! He is the sweetest horse to ride and to hang out with. He loves to showjump, event, and eat treats! Ace may be on the smaller side but  he packs a big punch and is a blast to ride! He has taught me everything over the last few years and is the best friend anyone could ask for." - Eleanor Bayly 

BOARDER HORSE

"This is Leo. He is an 11 year old  OTTB. Leo absolutely loves cantering through fields and jumping as well! He really enjoys getting his belly scratched, and getting treats. Leo never fails to impress me, and he has really put the fun back into riding for me in the 2 years that I have had him!" - Mia Stultz