Meet the Ponies

At the heart of the Magpie Centre are our wonderful ponies – the gentle, four-legged stars who make everything we do possible. Each one has their own unique personality, strengths, and story, but they all share the same special gift: bringing joy, confidence, and independence to the people who ride and care for them. Whether they’re carrying a nervous first-time rider, helping someone build strength and balance, or simply offering a soft nose for a quiet moment of comfort, our ponies are true partners in the life-changing work of Riding for the Disabled.

Ava

Ava is a grey Irish Draught Mare and was born in 2008, she stands at 16.3hh which makes her the biggest horse at the centre. Ava is used for riding lessons.

Buddy

Buddy is a dark bay Irish cob gelding and was born in 2004. Buddy enjoys the retired life doing Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy sessions and stable management sessions.

Daphne

Daphne is a Dartmoor cross grey mare who was born in 2010 and stands at 12.3hh. Daphne is used for riding lessons.

Ginger

Ginger is a cob/native type mare who was born in 2015 and stands at 13.1hh.

Harry

Harry is a skewbald cob gelding and was born in 2012, he stands at 15.2hh. Harry is one of our ride and drive horses meaning, he provides riding and carriage driving lessons.

Joey

Joey is a black cob gelding who was born in 2009. He stands at 15hh and like Harry, is one of our ride and drive horses meaning, he provides riding and carriage driving lessons.

Mac

Mac is a Blagdon cob gelding who was born in 2010 and stands at 16hh. Mac offers riding lessons.

Max

Max is a palomino Welsh mountain gelding who was born in 2010, he is the smallest pony at the centre, standing at 12hh. Max is our alternative provision pony and is used purely for stable management and ground-based sessions.

Pebbles

Pebbles is a grey part-bred New Forest mare who was born in 2009, she is the smallest riding pony at the centre and stands at 12.2hh. Pebbles offers riding lessons to children.

Tonto

Tonto is a skewbald cob-cross gelding who was born in 2011 and stands at 14.3hh. Tonto is one of our carriage driving horses and loves being in the carriage.

V is a Dutch Warmblood gelding who was born in 2002 and stands at 16.1hh. V is the oldest horse at the centre and is used for our Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy sessions.

Indy

Indy is a bay horse, is used for EALT clients and is 15 years old.