Kim
& Ray:
Owners and managers of HHF, Kim & Ray are
both graduates of Laurentian University and hold Honours degrees in
Physical and Health Education (BPHE). Kim has been teaching for many years
and has had experience teaching at a therapeutic riding facility. Ray has
been riding for over 25 years and is called upon to assist whenever
needed. Both are St. John Ambulance volunteers in the Therapy Dog program.
Together since high school, Kim and Ray enjoy sharing their lives with
their many, many pets. Running the farm and everything associated with it
is something they hope to do for many years to come!
Alexa:
This year marks Alexa’s ninth
year here at HHF. Alexa graduated from the University of Guelph with an
Honours degree in Animal Biology and a minor in Agriculture (BSc), and is
now pursuing a Masters in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and Guelph. She has
been riding since the age of four and has been teaching here for the past
seven years. Alexa has also volunteered at a therapeutic riding facility
and currently fosters dogs in Guelph.
Alanna:
Alanna is now a senior student
in high school. She has been learning lessons from both the humans and
horses at Hangar Haven Farm for nearly ten years. She has won multiple
ribbons and championships at the local schooling and jumper shows and
volunteers at HHF whenever possible. Though sciences have become her
forte, she also finds great joy in the arts. Alanna hopes to continue her
devotion to horses through school and beyond. She is a valued member of
our HHF family and with her warm personality and smile she makes everyone
who comes to the farm feel at home. Alanna has taught many riders and
continues to be involved in all aspects of the farm.
Polo
(CB Suspense):*Champion Show Horse*
Older, flea-bitten
grey, 15 hh Arabian who thinks he is still a three year old! Polo is great
for the more advanced rider as he loves to jump and show off.
Blue
(Pin Blue Terrier): *Champion Show Horse*
Teenaged 14.2 hh
Paint/Hackney cross who is too smart for his own good! Blue is ridden by
riders of all levels and is an extremely talented boy. Blue excells in the
jumper show ring.
Rogue (Wata Rogue): *Ribbon Winning Show
Horse*
Teenaged 14.1 hh bay Quarter Horse/Welsh cross. Rogue is
pleasantly plump so he makes a very comfortable ride for students of all
levels. Before he came to us, Rogue was quite the show pony and won many
ribbons in the show ring.
Gamble (What are the Odds): *Champion Show
Pony*
Gamble is a 11.3 hh, teenaged Shetland paint pony. Even though
his nickname is “Speedy Gonzales” he is a very kind and playful pony who
is an excellent little jumper, bringing home ribbons in various classes.
Gamble is a fun ride for everyone!
Strapper (On Good Advice):*Ribbon Winning
Show Pony*
The smallest pony in our herd at 11 hh, Strapper is a
teenaged black Shetland pony cross. Strapper is very calm and will stand
for hours to be brushed. He is a good choice for our smallest riders, but
whoever rides him must be determined because he can be a bit stubborn!
Charmer (Rainbow's Charm): *Champion Show
Horse*
Charmer is an teenaged, 15.2 hh chestnut Appaloosa/Quarter
Horse cross. He’s a pretty laid back guy and is a good choice for all
ability levels. Once you get him going, Charmer has a lovely rocking horse
canter and can easily jump 3'. Charmer has many championships to his name.
Wellington (He's So Regal): *Champion Show
Horse*
Wellington is a young, 16 hh black and white Paint/Percheron
cross gelding. "Welly" is by far the widest horse in the barn and is great
over fences and on the flat. He is honest and brave to every jump and when
not being used as a show/camp horse, he enjoys going out on the hunt
field.
Major (Full Circle): *Champion Show Horse*
Major is a teenaged, 15.3 hh dark bay Quarter Horse-Percheron cross. Riders of all ability levels can enjoy this horse. He's great for beginner lessons and 3' jumper courses. In addition to this, Major is a reliable hunt-horse and enjoys galloping through the fields.
Cruise (Cruise Control): *Champion Show Horse*
Cruise is a young 15.2 hh Clydesdale/Hackney cross. He is a superstar on the hunt field, and also excels in the jumper ring. Although he is a draft cross he can turn on a dime! He has three very comfortable gaits, and is the best horse to gain confidence jumping with. Cruise is a favourite of many of our riders.
Mosaic (Definitely Different): *Champion Show Horse*
Mosaic is a young, 16.2 hh Clydesdale/Thoroughbred/Paint Cross. Although young, he has already been hunting and performs fabulously. In the ring, he is learning about flat-work and jumps. Mosaic is an extremely kind horse with impeccable ground manners. He is very unique looking and has quite a large fan club at the farm!
Jac (Cadillac Jac):*Champion Show Horse*
Jac is a young 14.2 hh black Canadian gelding. Before coming to us, Jac competeted sucessfully in many hunter shows. He is now taking things a bit easier in our lesson program, and is already getting quite the fan club!
Boarder's Horses
Hollister (Partner in Crime):*Ribbon Winning Show Horse*
Hollister is a young, bay, 16 hh Holsteiner/Warmblood gelding. He is a wonderful hunt horse, and a Grand-Prix trained jumper. He has a very kind and calm nature. While he is a boarder, Hollister is also used in the lesson program.
Rokey (Taproot Rokaby):
Elderly 14.1 hh bay Morgan Horse. In his younger years, Rokey was a show horse but is now enjoying his retirement here on the farm.
Rocky:
Rocky is a young, roan 15.1 hh Quarter horse.
Callie:*Ribbon Winning Show Horse*
Callie is a teenaged, 15.1 hh, black, Thoroughbred-Morgan cross. Callie was formerly used for eventing competitions, later switching to dressage, and is now enjoying her career as a lovely all-around mount.
Liam:
Liam is a teenaged, 15.3 hh chestnut Appendix gelding. Liam is very well trained in dressage, and is a well-behaved boy!
Bosco:
Bosco is a young 16 hh bay Quarter Horse gelding. Bosco winters at HHF. He is a lovely hunter horse, and hopes to be competing in the near future.
