Happy Horses, Happy Riders
Country Trails is proud home to a herd nearly 30 seasoned lesson and trail horses. Our horses are selected for temperament and experience. We have horses gentile enough for first-time riders, as well as horses who have excelled in the show-circuit and have much to teach to our students. We love our horses, and we know you will too!
Our Lesson Horses
RAZZ
“Razz is a cuddle bug and loves to ride” - Dharani 14 yrs
Razz is a Flea-Bitten Grey Arabian who has a mind of his own! He is always peppy and loves his job, he teaches kids how to gain leg strength.
SID
“He is like a giant buffalo and a puppy dog!” - Meagan, instructor
Sid is a Bay Canadian Warmblood, and at 18+ hands, he is the largest horse at Country Trails. He is so tall, some people have to stand on a stool to groom him!
WINNIE
“I love her, she's perfect She always listens and has a smooth jog” - Hailey 11 yrs
Winnie is a Paint with a big blaze and a sweet nature. She is a favorite among staff and students and is great for beginner to advanced riders!
JACKIE
"I love this little mare! She's so cute and takes care of her riders." - Liz, CTRS Tech/Staff
Jackie is a Dapple Gray Quarter Horse mare. She's cute as a button, pretty and petite - Jackie is the smallest horse in our lesson program!
COWBOY
“He is handsome and knows it. He is so fun to ride!” - Tammy, adult
Cowboy is a Paint horse with personality; he has allergies, but that doesn’t stop him from teaching our intermediate and advanced riders.
PACO
“I love Paco. He is perfect for me and he is well behaved” - Raegan 8 yrs
Paco is a Bay Arabian. He’s small and handsome, and always holds his tail to the side while being ridden. He is easy going and great for our beginner riders.
BLONDIE
“She has some spunk for sure, but she is the ultimate partner!” - Kimmy 14 yrs
Blondie is a beautiful Palomino Quarter Horse. She is 24 years old but definitely doesn’t act or look her age! She likes to give kisses too!
JULIETTE
We are happy to welcome our newest addition, Juliette! Our students and staff love her already!
Juliette is a gray Andalusian mare, and we are already smitten with her beauty! We will let you know what our students think of her very soon!
MISTY
“She is a tough girl, sweet, loving and spunky girl!” - Emilee 11 yrs
Misty is a Chestnut thoroughbred mare. She has a beautiful stride, and she is a great teacher for our intermediate and advanced riders.
TURTLE
“He is very curious and loves male riders!” - Hannah, assistant
Turtle is a Pinto Quarter Horse with a noticeable feature- he has a bright blue eye! He can see just fine out of both eyes, and he’s very kind to ride.
TRINA
“I love how she's always ready to go and fun to hang out with!” - Allison 11 yrs
Turtle is a Pinto Quarter Horse with a noticeable feature- he has a bright blue eye! He can see just fine out of both eyes, and he’s very kind to ride.
STARJAN
“Star loves to be treated like a baby. He's loyal to his riders.” - Anna 14 yrs
Starjan is a Bay Oldenberg who enjoyed a career as a high-level show jumper before coming to Country Trails. Our students love his fancy canter!
TYLER
“Tyler's personality is so sweet, it's hard not to fall in love with” - Tori 19 yrs
Tyler is a Paint gelding. He is great for all ages and skill levels, and he loves attention! He used to be a show horse and can teach our advanced riders new skills.
RED
“I love him because he works with me. He jogs not too quick and not too fast!” - Angela 8 yrs
Red is a Chestnut Quarter Horse. He has a moustache on his upper lip, and has great manners! He loves treats, especially carrots!
Our Trail Horses
JJ
JJ is a Gray Quarter Horse gelding. He is the most playful pony in the trail pen. You’ll often see JJ strutting his stuff and trotting around playing with the herd. He also loves show himself off in engagement photos and other special events!
THISTLE
Thistle is a sweet Bay Quarter Horse mare. Don't let her name fool you, she is kind, steady, and happy to guide her guests through our beautiful park. Thistle loves scratches on her neck and having her shoulders rubbed!
QUEENIE
Queenie is Bay Quarter Horse mare. She has a gorgeous face worthy of royalty! Although her name would imply otherwise, Queenie is kind and doesn't boss her pasture mates around. She prefers to share and play nice!
PANAMA
Panama is a Roan Quarter Horse mare. She is very inquisitive and likes to visit with humans and horses alike. Panama always has her ears forward, happy to greet you! Her color is very unique and just one of her many fine features.
PATTI
Patti is a shiny Chestnut Quarter Horse mare. She can often be found hanging out in the trail pen with her look-alike buddy Chex. You can tell the two apart because Patti's coat is slightly darker. Patti loves carrots!
ANNIE
Annie is a Liver Chestnut Quarter Horse mare, and is one of our trusty guide horses. She is steady and brave on trail, and watches over our trail rides from the front or the back to guide the way! She loves treats and cuddles
GRACIE
Gracie is a fleabitten Gray Quarter Horse who likes spending time with her "pasture twin" Whisper. They are often confused for one another when standing side-by-side! Gracie can be a little bashful at first, but she loves to be cuddled!
CHEX
Chex is a pretty Sorrel Quarter Horse mare. She has a beautiful coat that glistens in the sunlight. Chex can be a little shy, and likes to stick by her friend Patti. She loves rolling in the pen after a day on trail!
RAIDER
Raider is a black Quarter Horse gelding. However, he loves sunbathing, so his coat often lightens his coat. If you visit him in the spring, he has a beautiful color. He is a clown and will do almost anything for carrots!
MARLEY
Marley is an Irish Sport horse who used to compete in horse shows. Now Marley enjoys the retired life doing quiet trail rides with his buddies! He is taller than our other horses, but is still gentile and a smooth ride.
Come Say "Hay"
Give us a ring and we'll set you up for a ride! We are a working ranch, but we respond as quickly to phone calls and emails as most regular city folk. We'd love to hear from you!