Abe

Foaled: March 30, 2002
Breed: Quarter Horse
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Pleasure horse
Character: Handsome Abe. Serious about his job and wants you to know what you’re doing. Patient and quiet – everything a Quarter Horse should be.

Armani

Foaled: 2007
Breed: Quarter Horse
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Pleasure/ trail
Character: Armani is an old soul in a young body…he enjoys naps, snacks, and laying out in the sun. He’ll greet you at the gate with a nicker and loves coming out of his stall for ear scratches. He is slow and steady, and has quickly become a dependable lesson horse.

Beau

Foaled: October 1999
Breed: Quarter Horse
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Mounted Patrol Horse
Character: Sweet, sensitive, and thoughtful, Beau has a huge work ethic and always aims to please his rider or leader. His previous time as a mounted patrol horse serves him well at Ivey as not much surprises him, but he is ready to spring into action at the word of his rider.

Big Boy

Foaled: 2004
Breed: Percheron
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Pleasure
Character: Big and beautiful and all about his tummy! Big Boy is our largest horse in the herd as well as our youngest. He is learning all about the difference between his space and your space and the fact that they are not the same. Eager for treats, this guy is both huge in presence and personality.

Brighton

Foaled: January 2000
Breed: Quarter Horse
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Pleasure/Trail
Character: A gentle, good-looking boy who is always looking to see what’s going on at the ranch. You will find Brighton, most often, with his head over the corral gate waiting to see who is coming or going – what is going on – and if he gets to be a part of it.

Carmel

Foaled: 2000
Breed: Mustang/Thoroughbred
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Pleasure
Character: Carmel is a smart one – quick to nod “Yes” for a treat and play any arena game you are smart enough to engage him in. He wants to move and work, both mentally and physically and is an excellent Western Pleasure horse for our advanced riders. His Mustang/Thoroughbred cross-breeding has produced a stout body, pretty face, and gaits that nearly float.

Cinnamon

Foaled: 2005
Sex: Mare
Breed: Grade – Welsh Pony / Quarter Horse
Previous Job: Trail/Lesson Horse
Character: This girl is all sweet and no spice!  Cinnamon was previously a lesson pony, so she has settled into her work at the ranch wonderfully.  Her size makes her the perfect fit for our littlest riders looking for more independence, and she is working towards settling into some therapeutic lessons, too.  The only thing she dislikes is standing around….she has a job to do!

Color

Foaled: 2002
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Appaloosa
Previous Job: All-around show horse
Character: All-around extraordinaire, Color has an extensive show record behind him and competed on a national level.  From English to western, jumping to barrel racing, dressage to saddle seat (and even a little cart driving, too), Color has done it all.  He knows his job well and loves his job.  After many years of hard work, a change of pace and a quieter lifestyle as a lesson horse are welcome changes for Color.  He is especially loving all the carrots, back scratches, and snuggles he is getting since joining the Ivey team.

Cowboy

Foaled: 2006
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Miniature
Previous Job: Pleasure
Character: The eldest of our two miniature horses, Cowboy shows his wisdom by scoping things out before joining in on new activities.  Mellow and calm, Cowboy is a great counterpart to Romeo and helps to keep everyone relaxed when we go to off-site events.  Cowboy enjoys helping with Equine Assisted Learning activities alongside Romeo, and has done a great job representing the ranch during outreach events. 

Dance

Foaled: 2003
Breed: Friesian
Sex: Mare
Previous Job: Pleasure
Character: Big, beautiful – and she knows it! Dance participates in Horses for Heroes, therapy, and able-bodied riding, and has a faithful following in all three. With thoughtful eyes and a patient spirit, she has become an easy choice for any lesson.

Eeda

Foaled: 2002
Breed: Norwegian Fjord
Sex: Mare
Previous Job: Pleasure and Lesson Horse
Character: Don’t let her small size fool you, Eeda can easily keep up with horses twice her size. Eeda’s strong, sturdy build makes her a valuable addition to our therapeutic riding program, but she’s happy to switch to a more advanced lesson and pop over cross rails, too!

Harlow

Foaled: 2007
Breed: Paint
Sex: Mare
Previous Job: Pleasure / Trail
Character: Harlow is our social butterfly – she loves to walk around the ranch and talk to everyone as she goes. She is sweet and patient with our littlest riders and will work extra hard if there are treats involved.

Island – Ambassador*

Foaled: 1998
Breed: Thoroughbred
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Pleasure
Character: Stout and hearty, Island is a solid horse with lots of personality. His history is filled with electrifying starts as a racehorse but now, as an Ambassador, his days are filled with pasture turn outs, grooming, and lots of love.  His favorite person in the world is still the one who will let him eat grass or give him a bucket of carrots.

*Ambassador– An honored position for an Ivey Ranch horse that has served in our equestrian program but now, due to physical changes, is no longer obligated to carry riders.

Jaacy

Foaled: April 7, 1998
Breed: Appendix Quarter Horse
Sex: Mare
Previous Job: Pleasure horse
Character: The girl has it all – she’s smart, sweet, and so very pretty. From beginner rider through jumping, she knows her stuff and is happy to show you too.

Klaus

Foaled: 2001
Breed: Paint Quarter Horse
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Pleasure/Trail
Character: If anyone is a poster child it’s Klaus. Actually, he has posed for more pictures than any horse here as part of his previous career as a model horse for a photographer. Klaus has become quite popular – not only for his looks but for his steady gait and personality too!

Lenny

Foaled: 2011
Breed: Warmblood
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Dressage/ Hunter
Character: This sweet, sleepy boy is the new baby at the ranch, but he has quickly embraced the slower pace of being a lesson horse. He looks like he’s just floating along when he’s out working, but don’t let that fool you – his big movement makes him a great challenge (and workout!) for our intermediate and advanced riders.

Little Bit

Foaled: 2005
Breed: Quarter Horse
Sex: Mare
Previous Job: Western Pleasure
Character: Little Bit is always looking for a snack! Beautiful, feminine, with super smooth gaits – she is a wonderful teacher of beginner through advanced students. She has become a huge success in our lesson program, and she especially loves the time she spends out in one of our pastures.

Remax

Foaled: 1998
Breed: Appaloosa
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Dressage/ Hunters
Character: Max is all about taking naps and eating carrots. He is calm, steady, and great at his job – but he holds his riders to a high standard. He is the perfect horse for riders looking to take their skills to the next level.

Romeo

Foaled: 2016
Breed: Miniature
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Pleasure
Character: Tiny but mighty!  Romeo is social and bold, always wanting to know what you are doing and whether he can be a part of it.  His favorite things include being with his buddy Cowboy, going for long walks, and food!  Our miniature horses are too small for any mounted activities, but they excel during unmounted Equine Assisted Learning activities and are great representatives for what we do here at the ranch during our outreach events.  

Roy

Foaled: June 5, 2008
Breed: Holsteiner
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Jumper
Character: A big youngster, Roy is the baby of the barn. You can find him among balls, cones, and toys loaded in his stall to keep him busy. But you won’t be able to miss him when he is flying around the big arena jumping little Cavalletti and clearing them by 1-2 feet!

Sasha

Foaled: 2006
Breed: Belgian/Thoroughbred Draft
Sex: Mare
Previous Job: Lesson horse
Character: Sasha came to us from Challenge Ranch in El Cajon. Because most of the riders at that ranch are children, Sasha was a bit too large for their everyday needs. Not here! With our adults, Veterans, and young adults – Sasha is a welcome addition to the herd since 2014.

Scooter

Foaled: 2013
Breed: Quarter Horse
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Pleasure/trail
Character: Steady, sensitive, and just a tiny bit suspicious of new experiences, Scooter is working on figuring out his role here at the ranch. Scooter was previously a ranch horse, so everything from the mounting blocks to working in the arenas is new to him, but he has quickly learned to love grooming treats, and snuggling with the kids  – the important things – and the rest is coming along quite nicely.

Smartee

Foaled: 2002
Breed: Quarter Horse
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Reining/ Western Pleasure
Character: Smartee is curious and sweet. He would spend all day snuggled up to you if he could, and he will love you forever if you give him a carrot and a scratch. His gaits are steady and smooth and he is the perfect horse for riders just starting out.

Sugar

Foaled: 2001
Breed: Quarter Horse
Sex: Mare
Previous Job: Trail & Lesson Horse
Character: As sweet as her name and pretty inside and out, Sugar knows all the tricks of being a lesson horse as that was her previous job.  Her outgoing personality makes her a perfect candidate in all of our programs, and she particularly enjoys her time spent with our younger kiddos.

Teddy – Ambassador*

Foaled: 1995
Breed: Arabian
Sex: Gelding
Previous Job: Show horse/Hunter/ Jumper
Character: Don’t let this boy’s sweet eyes and dropped head fool you – he’s out for the grass! A perfect gentleman in the stall or arena – and quite a mover and looker too. Compact, quick, and strong!

*Ambassador– An honored position for an Ivey Ranch horse that has served in our equestrian program but now, due to physical changes, is no longer obligated to carry riders.

Tia

Foaled: 2001
Breed: Azteca
Sex: Mare
Previous Job: Pleasure/trail
Character: Sweet and simple, Tia is always interested in what’s going on at the ranch. With her slow, steady movement and kind disposition, she has quickly become a dependable lesson horse for riders at any skill level.

Bugsy

Character: Bugsy was so meek and quiet when she first arrived that we were concerned about how she would handle life at the ranch. We needn’t have worried – she has turned into the confident and playful girl that we know and love today. Not one for pets or snuggles, Bugsy loves to be admired from a distance and talked sweetly to, and while she’s not very stealthy, she gives the small critters around here a run for their money.

Gimli

Character: Gimli is still warming up to all the people at the ranch, but he is slowly but surely settling in.  He spends his day snuggling with his friend Jasmine, taking naps in the sunshine, and wandering the ranch when it is empty and quiet.  

Jasmine

Character: This shy girl started off so afraid of people, but she is slowly getting more comfortable here and is not quite as quick to run away as soon as she sees someone.  She loves her buddy, Gimli, and is often spotted napping with him in the sunshine. 

Mama

Character: We didn’t see Mama for several months after she arrived…the only evidence she left was claw marks, hair as she rubbed against things, and the occasional hiss and growl when we got too close. It’s amazing to compare the Mama cat of those first few months with her today; she is always up for a scratch and will spend hours snuggled up in your lap if you offer it to her. While she doesn’t do many of the typical barn cat activities, she sure brings a lot of people joy with her sweet, friendly demeanor.

Miso

Character: The true baby of the barn, he was acquired as a kitten to be a companion and friend for Mama (although it took her a while to appreciate the gesture). He has grown up at the ranch surrounded by many admirers, but these days he’s so busy chasing things and mapping out his territory that he doesn’t have much time for more than a quick scratch before he’s off hunting again!