Stanford University owns (or borrows) more than thirty horses. All of Stanford’s horses are donated, coming from diverse backgrounds. Their experience runs the gamut from top-rated show champions to trusted beginner mounts. Our horses are the heart of our program and are beloved by the team. We would like to thank all the horse owners who have donated horses to our program, as well as those who let us use their horses in our shows and lessons.
Bubblegum
Bubblegum is a Dutch Warmblood donated by the Siegel Family after his extensive wins in the Jumper (and Equitation) arena, including a trip to NAJYR’s.
Prince Charming (Charlie)
Charlie is a Holsteiner gelding donated by the MacMahon-Phelan family. True to his name, ‘Prince Charming’ is a gem in the barn and over fences!
Bendito Sigiago (Benito)
Benito is a 2000 Half-Arabian gelding belonging to Haley Harrington. He started his show career in the jumpers but most recently showed on the Arabian circuit. With his show days behind him, Benito is enjoying western and community lessons. He is always looking for a scratch and a peppermint (but especially a peppermint).
Tops Rainbow Lady (Candi)
Donated by the Zaydel family, this wonderful Oldenburg mare has many miles on the show circuit in all three rings. A wonderful equitation horse, and favorite of our IHSA and IEA times, Candi is one of the sweetest horses in the barn and earns her many treats.
Cassini Royal 5 (Casper)
Casper, a 2007 Holsteiner gelding, was donated by Hilary Bates after wins in the WCE at the Menlo Charity Horse Show and exemplary shows from Woodside to Spruce Meadows.
Checkmate (Rook)
Rook is a 2009 Oldenburg gelding donated by the Taylor family. A wonderful equitation mount with a lovely personality in the barn.
Bill Tillman (Bill)
Donated by the Zangrillo Family, Bil is a seasoned Jumper and Equitation mount, loved by the Team for his sweet personality and many wins over fences.
Kountry Boy (Cooper)
Donated by Sheila Hart, “Cooper” is a 2000 Argentine Warmblood with a great deal of experience in the equitation ring from his time at Far West. This handsome boy is one of our Open riders favorites, but also dabbles a little in the Dressage ring.
Cozmoz
Donated by Tara Couch this 2003 Swedish Warmblood Grand Prix mount amassed numerous top placings throughout North America, including at Menlo, Thermal and Thunderbird. Cozmoz still has huge scope and a big heart, but he is also enjoying learning the ways of being a ‘Big Eq’ horse at Stanford!
Dunrite
Donated by the Strong family after a wonderful career as a therapy horse with BOK Ranch, this Quarter Horse gelding is a wonderful teaching partner. Happiest western where he is not just allowed, but encourage, to go slow, Dunrite will also happily go English as long as there is a treat waiting for him back in the barn.
Fancy That (Rosy)
Donated by the Gates Family, this 2005 Hanoverian mare instantly became a team favorite! Stellar over fences, as well as on the flat, she is adored by all.
Simply a Duchess (Duchess)
“Duchess,” is a 2000 Quarter Horse/Welsh Pony donated by Terri Bullock. Technically a Large Pony, this wonderful mare is just as fun on the flat as she is over fences. With her flaxen mane and tail she is always an eye-catcher.
Fresco
Fresco, a 2005 warmblood gelding, is a spectacular hunter donated by the Ronn Family. Fresco has qualified for the Junior Hunter Finals and with Juliana Ronn in the irons won countless classes in the Hunter and Equitation ring. He is loved for his pink nose, round jump, and willingness to take on a morning a week with the Dressage team.
Katie
This stout Paint mare is full of personality, spending time as a camp horse at Camp Kennolyn, as well as serving as a team mount for UC Davis. With a zeal for jumping, Katie is also earnestly learning Dressage including competing in her first shows for the team this year.
Namaste
Namaste is a 2009 Dutch Warmblood gelding donated by the Pishevar Family. Discovered as a young stallion at Stal Wilten by one of the Team’s alumni, “Noms” was imported to the US in part because of his super equitation prospects, but also because of his incredibly loving personality. Quickly a favorite of Open riders on the team, Noms is also learning Dressage.
Footloose (Moose)
Moose was donated 2016 by Lisette Lejnieks and has quickly become a Team favorite, both in Dressage and as an Open and Intermediate Fences mount.
Prince of Thieves (Prince)
“Prince,” joins Stanford from the Dash Family out of Washington State. Imported to be an equitation mount, this 2005 warmblood gelding is a star of the Hunt Seat Team. A magnificent draw, he is bold, scopey and has plenty of step on course. Plus, he LOVES attention in the barn!
Greyscale (Quinn)
Quinn is a 2004 Warmblood gelding donated by the Coe Family. An experienced equitation star, Quinn is a dream to ride on the flat and over fences. Well-schooled in all of the equitation tests, he is one of the Team’s best draws!
Innocente (Sammy)
Donated by Bay Rose Farm, this 2003 warmblood gelding is a spectacular mover was quickly a favorite of both the team’s upper level jumping riders, as well as the Dressage team.
Quaya Plaisir (Quaya)
Quaya is 2004 warmblood mare who was previously a star of the Jumpers with the Chapman Family. She has quickly made herself at home at Stanford and is a favorite of our jumping and dressage riders.
Toby (Hurricane)
Toby is a Canadian Warmblood donated to the Team by Beers Family and retired to Katie B. in 2017. Toby is a favorites over fences and always in the ribbons on the flat. The Team is delighted to still have Toby at shows!