Horses
We currently have the following horses in residence at Tin Corner Farm
You can click on a name above or scroll down to see more information about a horse and some information about the breed. The horse's full name is listed in parentheses after the short name. You can click on any of the pictures to be taken to our photo gallery.
Buddy
Buddy is a 12 yr old Appendix Quarter Horse gelding. He has competed successfully in the New England Hunter circuit and is a recent arrival to Tin Corner Farm.
An Appendix Quarter Horse is a cross between a Thoroughbred and an American Quarter Horse. You can read more about both the Thoroughbred and American Quarter Horse on Wikipedia.
Image (Hey’s Image)
We are lucky enough to have Image -- an Appendix Quarter Horse gelding -- as a lease from Morton Farm in Etna. Image is one our most reliable lesson horses as he is an incredibly smooth ride and loves to hit the trail. Image has also had some experience in the dressage ring.
An Appendix Quarter Horse is a cross between a Thoroughbred and an American Quarter Horse. You can read more about both the Thoroughbred and American Quarter Horse on Wikipedia.
Image is available for both lessons and leasing.
January
January is a 12 year old American Paint mare and is available for lessons but will only be used sparingly until she gets into shape.
The American Paint Horse shares a common ancestry with the American Quarter Horse and has the same "stock horse" body type desired in Quarter Horses: a muscular animal that is heavy but not too tall, with a low center of gravity for rapid maneuverability, and powerful hindquarters suitable for rapid acceleration and extreme sprinting speed.
The American Paint Horse breed consists of horses meeting both bloodline and color requirements. Read more about the American Paint Horse on Wikipedia.
Lucky (Tin Corner’s Lucky Blue)
Lucky is a nine year old gelding. He is believed to be a Thoroughbred/American Paint/Tennessee Walker cross. Lucky is willing to try whatever we ask of him. Occasionally used in a lesson, Lucky enjoys trail riding, jumping and -- when he gets the chance -- he likes to follow the hounds. He has had some experience in the dressage ring and seems to enjoy showing off.
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed developed in 18th century England when English mares were bred with imported Arabian stallions to create a distance racer. Read more about the Thoroughbred on Wikipedia.
The American Paint Horse breed consists of horses meeting both bloodline and color requirements. Read more about the American Paint Horse on Wikipedia.
The Tennessee Walker originated from the Narragansett Pacer and the Canadian Pacer. In the early 1800s, these two breeds were blended by Tennessee breeders who were looking for a horse that could handle the mountainous terrain of the area. Breeders later added Confederate Pacer, Union Trotter, Thoroughbred, Standardbred, Morgan, and American Saddlebred blood to refine and add stamina to their gaited horse. Read more about the Tennessee Walker on Wikipedia.
Magic
Magic is a 18 year old American Saddlebred gelding and belongs to our staff member Lisa.
The American Saddlebred gained popularity in the 1940s. The stallion Denmark, born in 1939, became the foundation sire, with over 60% of today's Saddlebreds tracing back to this one horse. Read more about the American Saddlebred on Wikipedia.
Patico
Patico is a 7 year old American Paint gelding. He is not available for lessons but will be available for sale.
When the American Quarter Horse Association emerged in 1940 to preserve horses of the "stock" type, it excluded those with paint coat patterns. Undeterred, fans of colorful stock horses formed a variety of organizations to preserve and promote these handsome creatures. In 1965 some of these groups merged to form the American Paint Horse Association. Today, the American Paint Horse is one of America's most popular breeds.
Read more about the American Paint Horse on Wikipedia.
Patico is currently for sale.
Ruffian (NDF Ruffian)
Ruffian is a 17 year old Arabian mare. While very sweet, this mare has a lot of fire. She is used in our lesson program and is a fun ride for our beginner and intermediate riders.
“She’s the cutest little pony ever!” - Jenn
According to the Bedouins, God created the Arabian horse from the South Wind, saying "I call you Horse; I make you Arabian and I give you the chestnut color of the ant; I have hung happiness from the forelock which hangs between your eyes; you shall be the Lord of the other animals. Men shall follow you wherever you go; you shall be as good for flight as for pursuit; riches shall be on your back and fortune shall come through your meditation." Read more about the Arabian on Wikipedia.
Ruffian is available for both lessons and leasing.
Smokey
Smokey is a 10 yaer old American Quarter Horse cross who was originally a ranch horse in Texas and is a recent arrival to Tin Corner Farm.
The American Quarter Horse is a breed of horse originally bred for sprinting short distances, typically races of a quarter mile or less. The Quarter Horse is the most popular breed in the United States, and is the largest breed society in the world, with over 3.2 million Quarter Horses registered worldwide.
Read more about the American Quarter Horse on Wikipedia.
Stormy
Stormy is 7 year old draft cross pony mare. She is a great little girl who hasn't had much training and needs a patient rider. Shes got tons of personality and is a beautiful bay paint. Stormy is January's neice.
A draft horse (or dray horse) is typically a large horse bred for hard, heavy tasks such as ploughing and farm labour. Draught horses are versatile breeds used today for a multitude of purposes but all share the traits of strength, stamina, health, longevity, patience and a docile temperament which made them indispensable to generations of pre-industrial farmers. Read more about the draft horse on Wikipedia.
Stormy is currently for sale.
Tamiesha (NDF Tamiesha)
Tamiesha is a 20 year old Arabian mare. She is very sweet and gentle and takes very good care of our smallest riders. Don’t let her sweetness fool you, she has a lot of get up go and can be fun for more experienced riders as well.
There are many different types of Arabian, ranging from Polish, Spanish, Crabbet, Russian to Egyptian and Domestic (usually a mix of bloodlines). Polish and Crabbet are known for the substance and athleticism, Spanish for their beauty and athleticism, Russian for their height and substance, Egyptian for their ultimate Arabian type, and Domestic for their combination of all the wonderful traits of each bloodline. Like the use of the name Crabbet, early American breeding programs tend to be identified by the breeder or farm name, such as Kellogg, Davenport, or Maynesboro. Read more about the Arabian on Wikipedia.
Tucker
Tucker is boarded here by Mae Jean, one of our students. He is an 11 year old gelding and is half Appendix Quarter Horse and half Arabian. Tucker is a very playful individual who enjoys learning new tricks (in exchange for sugar lumps and carrots) and playing games with both Mae Jean and the other horses in the turnout. Tucker is not available for lessons.
An Appendix Quarter Horse is a cross between a Thoroughbred and an American Quarter Horse. You can read more about both the Thoroughbred, American Quarter Horse and Arabian on Wikipedia.
