Full Name: Gibralter
Breed: Connemara/Arabian Cross
Height: 15.2 hands
Age: 19 years
Buggie is an 19 year old Connemara/Arabian Cross. Buggie was donated to Sprout from another therapeutic riding center when they closed their doors, and we are so happy to have this amazing horse. Buggie stands 15.2 and serves as the mount for most of our teens and young adult riders. His calm nature radiates to everyone in his presence, both in and out of the saddle. Buggie loves attention and is frequently painted during our camps and community events. Buggie is a talented horse that is a budding dressage star as well!
Compassionate and kind, Buggie’s gentle spirit quiets a rider’s soul.
Cricket
2002 Quarter Horse
Full Name: Cupcake
Breed: Caspian
Height: 13.2 hands
Age: 18 years
Dior
2010 Swedish Warmblood
Full Name: Duke’s Ransom
Breed: Clydesdale/Thoroughbred Cross
Height: 16.1 hands
Age: 22 years
Duke, is a “been there done that” horse. In his 20 plus years, this Clydesdale/Thoroughbred cross has done everything from driving, trail riding, fox hunting, JPR, eventing, local schooling shows and Pony Club!
Duke brings many years of experience, confidence and tolerance to Sprout. Duke is trustworthy with our riders and loves to work! As the biggest horse in the herd (standing at 16.2 hands), Duke is used for our adult clients and will be utilized in our new Equine Services for Heroes program (a program that serves the needs of military and veterans). Duke quickly assimilated into the Sprout lifestyle. He is trained to take wheelchair mounts, works on dressage in the indoor, trail rides and is great with games! We are thankful for the generous donation of Duke from the Howard family, he is treasured by the Sprout Family!
As the great guardian, Duke watches over the Sprout herd and empowers riders with his strength and valor. Thank you to the Fitzgerald family for your sponsorship of Duke.
Full Name: Bright Star
Breed: Connemara Cross
Height: 15.2 Hands
Full Name: Pixie Dust
Breed: Welsh Cross
Height: 12.3 hands
Age: 8 years
Our young pony’s friendly demeanor and affectionate nature makes him every rider’s best friend. Freckles has shown at Upperville Colt & Horse Show in leadline and has competed in the hunter ring with children. Thank you to the Waldron family for your sponsorship of Freckles.
Eugene
2001 Welsh Pony
Full Name: Lurton
Breed: Dutch Riding Pony
Height: 14.2
Full Name: Kaiteland's Lucky
Breed: Miniature Horse
Height: 36 inches
Age: 20 years
Lucky is a prized individual and four-in-hand driving miniature horse owned by Belle Grey Farm. In his years he has competed at the national and local level and loves to strut his stuff! He has a strong work-ethic, sense of self and a love for all children - making him a perfect addition to our equine movement therapy and therapeutic riding programs. Lucky cares for and teaches Sprout’s smallest riders (starting at 18 months). His riders love his bouncy gait and sweet disposition!
Full Name: ``Fjord`` Built Fjord Tuff
Breed: Norwegian Fjord
Height: 14.1 hands
Age: 20 years
Fjord is owned by Tammy Martin, of Great Falls, Va. Fjord has had a long career in US Eventing Area 2. He has been shown in eventing and dressage and has taught numerous riders the ropes of riding. In his ripe age of 20, he is ready to continue teaching children how to canter on the lunge line and independently. He may even start his own therapeutic vaulting team!
Full Name: Peter Loon
Breed: Dartmoor/TB Cross
Height: 14.2 hands
Age: 10 years
Peter is a 10 year old Dartmoor/TB cross pony, that stands 14.2 hands high. Before coming to Sprout, Peter was a hunt pony, and excelled in field trials. Peter qualified for the 13+ Junior Field Hunter Championships before coming to Sprout!
Peter’s hunt career ended when he had an accident with a deer during an outing. After that time, Peter was wary of the hunt field. Peter came to Sprout in the fall of 2012 and quickly worked into the program. As a former hunt pony, Peter is quiet and brave. Peter loves children and is patient and forgiving. Peter loves to be groomed and kissed on his muzzle!
Sweet Peter is a true Virginia-bred gentleman. He easily understands and adapts to each rider with quiet reassurance. Please consider sponsoring Peter this year!
Frisco
2002 Quarter Horse
Full Name: Mischief Maker
Breed: Welsh Cross
Height: 14.1 hands
Age: 11 years
Owned by Lori Sullivan and registered with USEF, Sawyer has competed in hunters and jumpers. He has a good head, kind heart and is a patient teacher. Sawyer has taken many children from short stirrup divisions to pony divisions and has taught hundreds of children how to walk, trot and canter!
Full Name: Connect The Spots
Breed: Welsh/POA
Height: 13.2 hands
Full Name: Thor
Breed: Percheron/Welsh
Height: 16 hands
Full Name: Wanderjahr GHHH
Breed: Haflinger
Height: 15 hands
Age: 10 years
Formerly known as WanderjahrGHHH, Toasty is a Virginia home-bred and registered Haflinger gelding. He spent his early years with Michael and Kari LaBell and came to Sprout in late 2015. Although he was professionally trained to drive, Toasty prefers his career as a therapeutic riding horse. His inquisitive nature and rhythmic gait make him a great partner for individuals needing movement therapy. Because Toasty was green under saddle, the staff at Sprout have worked to bring him along through flatwork, trail riding (desensitization) and basic dressage.
Full Name: Twizzler
Breed: Quarter Pony
Height: 14.3 hands
Age: 21 years
Full Name: VIP Z
Breed: Dutch Warmblood
Height: 16.2 hands
Age: 17 years
Pepper
2002 Quarter Horse
Tzar
2006 Belgian Quarter Horse
Full Name: VIP Z
Breed: Dutch Warmblood
Height: 16.2 hands
Age: 17 years
In Greener Pastures
Full Name: Chester Cheeto
Breed: Haflinger
Height: 13.2 hands
Age: 15 years
Phin is a 15 year old Haflinger gelding. Known as “the tank” at Sprout, he is small and stocky. Phin was the first horse at Sprout and is one of our most reliable and trustworthy mounts! Phin is a very friendly and curious pony, and loves to be around people. When he is in the ring, its “go time” and he loves to work! Phin excels at ground-work lessons, and is a great team-player when completing obstacle courses and doing games. Phin has learned how to carry a side saddle, pull a cart (in progress), and paint pictures!
Proud Phin is a true “phavorite” in the barn. His charismatic personality and unstoppable work ethic helps each rider achieve their fullest potential. Thank you to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church for your sponsorship of Phin.
Full Name: Picturesque Too Blue
Breed: Welsh Pony
Height: 13.1 hands
Age: 14 years
Blue is owned by Zoe & Maureen Wilcox. He is registered with the VPBA and has competed in dressage, hunters and jumpers. He has even been out fox hunting! Blue brings a wealth of knowledge from his experience in and out of the show ring. Blue loves children and his patient temperament helps them feel comfortable and confident as they begin their riding journey!
Full Name: My Little Dreamboat
Breed: Welsh Pony
Height: 12.1
Age: 20 years
Cowboy came to Sprout in the Fall of 2013 after many successful years in the show ring. This little guy brings many years of experience with children to our team. Small in stature but large in heart, Cowboy gives his riders courage and confidence. Thank you to the Fitzgerald family for your sponsorship of Cowboy.
Cowboy works primarily as our Equine Movement Therapy pony. Through this he serves as a physical therapist for some of our youngest riders. Cowboy is sweet and calm. He enjoys being groomed and is always ready for a quiet scratch under his chin. Cowboy is patient and sure footed in the ring, as he carefully carries his little friends during their lessons.
Full Name: Super Duper Teddy
Breed: Hanoverian
Height: 16.1 hands
Age: 24 years
David is a wonderful Hanoverian gelding who grew up in the hunter show ring, jumping courses, and carrying many riders to the ribbons! He is retired from his show career and enjoys his current job of helping others. David absolutely loves to be groomed and bathed, and adores people! Although he is big, he is calm and trustworthy.
The resident King. David’s regal demeanor makes every rider feel special. Thank you to the Millar family for your sponsorship of David.
Full Name: Pick Up Man
Breed: American Paint Horse
Height: 15.2 hands
Age: 22 years
Pacman spent his younger days in the show ring and his middle age doing competitive trail riding. Pacman was loaned to Sprout in the Fall of 2013 to help out temporarily but he seems to have found his next calling in life and has taken up permanent residence. He is a very gentle guy who is often described as safe, safe, safe for any rider at any skill level. He loves his job at Sprout but most of all he loves peppermints so if you happen to have one in your pocket you’ll have a friend for life. Please consider sponsoring Pacman this year!
Full Name: Pop's Top Deck
Breed: American Quarter Horse
Height: 14.3 hands
Age: 16 years
Pippin, also known as Pop’s Top Deck, is a well-known AQHA horse in Northern Virginia. People all around know and love him for his calm and happy nature. Pippin is steadfast, trustworthy and well-rounded. Sprout utilizes his training and education to help teach new riders how to properly use their aids and become independent equestrians!
Full Name: Condeur S
Breed: Oldenburg
Height: 16.1 hands
Age: 14 years
Salsa
2004 Holsteiner
Full Name: Valdelamadre Centalyn
Breed: Holsteiner
Height: 15.2 hands
Jack
2010 Shetland X POA
Full Name: Captain Jack
Breed: Shetland X POA
Height: 38 inches
Age: 7 years
Captain Jack was rescued from the kill pen at the Cranbury Horse Auction in New Jersey. We don't know what Jack's life was like before he was rescued but we do know that he has a big personality and he loves to drive! Jack has been with the program since 2014 and has stolen the hearts of lots of people.
Full Name: Whippoorwill Keep Dancing
Breed: Morgan
Height:
Age: 18 years
Dancer was born in 1999 in Connecticut. He is a chestnut Morgan. He is very smart and loves to work. In 2010 he was on the United States Equestrian Team for Combined Driving and represented our country in Italy at the world combined driving singles championships with Anna's dad, Bob Koopman. Today at Sprout he uses his education to teach people how to ride and drive. He loves to be picked and loves pleasing people.
Experienced and smart, Dancer the carriage horse teaches his students driving fundamentals with ease and excellence. Thank you to the Koopman family for your sponsorship of Dancer.
Cash
2006 Tennessee Walking Horse
Full Name: Cashing In At The Ritz
Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse
Height: 15.2 hands