Our Animals
We currently have a herd of 20 horses and ponies, 2 donkeys, and 3 cats. Read a bit about them on this page.
Aiglon
Colour:
Grey
Breed:
Camargue
Born:
2010
Aiglon is a busy chap, very curious, and loves a cuddle.
Blue
Colour:
Piebald
Breed:
Cob pony
Born:
2019
Blue is a tenacious character. He is a bright and clever pony, who learns quickly. This means we have to think a bit quicker than him!
Gizmo
Colour:
Grey
Breed:
Welsh section A
Born:
2016
Gizmo is the smallest pony on the yard. She has the biggest personality and the fluffiest coat ever!
Marcel
Colour:
Leopard spot appaloosa
Breed:
Appaloosa
Born:
2012
Marvellous Marcel. He can turn his hoof to anything. He can be an absolute dote on the lead rein, and step it up a gear for those learning to canter. Mr Reliable!
Morgan
Colour:
Black
Breed:
Cob pony
Born:
2018
Darling Morgan can be shy, and can also be a bit shy of a hairbursh at times. He is a young horse but mature for his years. Though he is still learning himself, he helps all the children and young people learn along with him.
Orlando
Colour:
Grey
Breed:
Arab
Born:
2010
Orlando, handsome, charming, and the most gentle nature. Orlando is very sweet-natured, and generous of spirit. His quiet and reassuring energy carries to all those he meets.
Seamus
Colour:
Brown
Breed:
Donkey
Born:
2006
Séamus is a little more timid than Ruairí, but always first in line for a sneaky snack.
Vectrix
Colour:
Grey
Breed:
Camargue
Born:
2009
Vectrix has been described more like a puppy than a horse! He has a playful and biddable nature, but with a cheeky streak.
Athos
Colour:
Grey
Breed:
Camargue
Born:
2010
Athos is very suave, intelligent, charming, and a keen gourmet. He oozes gallic charisma.
Cariad
Colour:
Chestnut
Breed:
Welsh Section C
Born:
2014
Cariad belongs to our Yard Manager, she has moved from rural Wales to London and is taking to city life very nicely.
Honey
Colour:
Chestnut
Breed:
Irish pony
Born:
2016
Honey came to us with her friend Bee. She is quite the worker honey bee, always busy and quick on her feet.
Miss Piggy
Colour:
Skewbald
Breed:
Cob pony
Born:
2013
Miss Piggy is an icon! Miss Piggy gives so much, and has quite the fan club, but of course she does, she is fabulous!
Natcho
Colour:
Chestnut
Breed:
Welsh section D
Born:
2005
Natcho is our strapping welsh section D, Cymru am Byth! He loves to have a Cwtch (Welsh for cuddle).
Raboliot
Colour:
Grey
Breed:
Camargue
Born:
2005
Raboliot was our premier Camargue. He hacked (with a team) from the Camargue to London in Summer 2010, and the Pony Centre has been his home ever since. Raboliot knows his job well, and he also knows all the tricks! He has a great sense of humour.
Seth
Colour:
Grey
Breed:
Camargue
Born:
2006
Seth is wonderfully talented. He's a sensitive chap and gives everything great consideration.
Willow
Colour:
Skewbald
Breed:
Cob
Born:
2007
Willow is a beautiful traditional coloured cob. She restarted her ridden career for us after some time off, and is a firm favourite with all who work with her.
Bee
Colour:
Black
Breed:
Fell pony
Born:
2010
Bee is for beautiful! Her long flowing mane and tail gives her endless amounts of attention. Bee is quite happy at a more relaxed pace, but once she gets going she is a real Black Beauty.
Cats
Colour:
Piebald
Breed:
Cat
Born:
Unknown
We also have a triad of piebald cats, the boss being Ace who will make himself known to you as he is a very esteemed gourmet and food critic.
Lissa
Colour:
Chestnut
Breed:
Welsh section A
Born:
1997
Lissa is our oldest pony, but doddery she is not. She puts her pony wisdom to excellent use often teaching children who are just off the lead rein.
Monty
Colour:
Leopard spot appaloosa
Breed:
Appaloosa pony
Born:
2010
Monty is one of the cheekiest boys on the yard. He's quite a vocal chap and you can often hear him calling to his friends.
Nounnat
Colour:
Grey
Breed:
Camargue
Born:
2001
Nounnat is the only mare and oldest of the Camargue bunch! However she still has a big spring in her step.
Ruairi
Colour:
Brown
Breed:
Donkey
Born:
2006
Ruairí is often the instigator of the Donkey Zoomies!
Sparky
Colour:
Chestnut
Breed:
Welsh section C
Born:
2011
Sparky has lots of fiery energy but has a soft cuddly side to her. Sometimes she shows off her red-headed side.