Our Herd

Breed: Belgian Draft
Color:  Flaxen Chestnut
Sired In: 2009
Height: 16.3 hands
What we Love:  Benny is known for his droppy lower lip that bounces when he trots and the tiny gray heart-shaped mark on his muzzle.  Benny loves to do his job and will help you get the bridle on before directs you to the door on his stall.  A gentle giant, Benny’s riders come in all sizes from small child to grown adult, and he’s exceptionally proud of being able to stop at “the drop of a woah”.

Registered Name: Paceway’s Black Gem
Breed: Standardbred Pony
Color: Dark Bay
Sired In: 1996
Height: 13.3 hands
What we Love: Because of Betty’s modest height, her mild temperament and her movement, she is perfect for our littlest riders. However, her quick stride makes her suitable for many different types of riders.  Betty Boop is double registered with the International Trotting and Pacing Association as well as the New York Trottingbred Registry.

Given Name: Charmin
Breed: Shetland Pony
Color: Flaxen Chestnut
Sired In: 2007
Height: — hands
Previous Career: cart driving
What we Love: This little mare knows her name VERY well…especially when it is time to eat! Watching her canter over to the feed pan is one of the cutest things we’ve seen around here. She has a fantastic, out-going personality and she loves people. Of course her best friend is Toni the Pony. She is trained for mounted lessons and also to pull carriages (also known as driving). Our smaller riders love her and think it’s so entertaining when she trots – you will ALWAYS see them giggling away with the biggest smile as they balance themselves in their saddle.

Given Name: The Dance
Breed: Gypsy Vanner
Color: Grey
Sired In: 2012
Height: 15.1 hands
What we Love: Dance is special not only to Winslow, but our entire community who helped us place 2nd in a Facebook contest with Lexlin Ranch in Tennessee in 2017. Each year they graciously donate ten Gypsy Vanners to PATH Intl. premier accredited centers such as Winslow. Since coming to Winslow, Dance has proved to be amazingly smart and a quick learner who is always eager to please. She loves attention, and her long mane, tail and feathers attract everyone to her that visits Winslow. We thank Lexlin tremendously for gifting us with such an amazing horse.

Name: Duck
Breed: Appendix
Color: Chestnut
Sired In: 2014
Height: 15.2 hands
Arrived: December 2024
Previous Career: Trail horse
Fun Fact: Duck gets his name from the act of “ducking”, not from the actual animal
What We Love: Duck is sweet and smart and always looking for connection with humans. He loves to play outside with his paddock-mates and can often be spotted leading the herd in a strictly enforced “after play” naptime.

Breed:  Jerusalem Donkey
Color: Grey with the cross marking on his back
Sired In: 2005
Height: 9.1 hands
Previous Careers: Worked in a petting zoo
Donated By: Cooper Boone (with Faith)
What we Love:  Eeyore is known for his lap dog personality and braying randomly throughout the day.  He has made friends with the goats and lives with them when he needs help maintaining his figure, as he gains weight easily.  He loves cuddle time and is VERY happy to participate in unmounted activities with school age children.

Breed:  Paint
Color:  Chestnut
Sired In:  2005
Height:  14.1 hh
Previous Careers:  Child’s jumping horse
What we Love:  Jin, as we all call him, is a class clown and with a lot to say.  We all love his whinnies and nickers!   He enjoys doing lead line lessons and showing off his moves during herd behavior demonstrations.  He has become quite the photo bomber whenever he can, especially when his buddy Applesauce is involved.

Breed:  Mustang
Color:  Bay
Sired In:  2000
Height:  15.2 hh
Donated by:  Ruby and Grace Klimas
What we Love:  Her fluffy coat (with a BLM brand)!  She loves a good scratch and we love her gentle disposition.  She arrived at Winslow and immediately fit into our program as if she’s been here her whole life.

Breed: Paint
Color:  Red and white paint
Sired In: 2005
Height: 15.2 hands
Arrived: August 2023
What we Love: Leroy is very sweet and loves the corner stall so he can say “hello” to everyone who enters the barn!  He fit right in with the distinguished gentlemen’s herd, and loves hanging out with his paddock mates.  Since arriving, he has overcome his fear of drain grates and has made himself rght at home.  Leroy is best known for being an old soul.

Given Name: Omnivore
Breed: Thoroughbred
Color: Chestnut
Sired In: 1997
Height: 15 hands
Previous Careers: thoroughbred racing, fox hunter, pony club
Leased from: Wiley Family
What we Love: Omni has quickly become loved by all who meet him. With one of the cuddliest and kindest personalities you will ever meet, he melts your heart instantly. Semi-retired from riding lessons, he also plays an integral part with our Mental Health program.

Breed: Quarter Pony
Color: Palomino
Sired In: 2010
Height: 13.2 hands
Arrived: September 2023
What we Love:  Pretty Peach loves to be ridden!  She loves children and doing her job as their riding partner.  Peach came from Rising Starr Horse Rescue in CT.  She may be a little sassy, but it’s part of her irresistible charm!

Breed: Crossbred
Color: Bay
Sired In: —-
Height: 16.1 hands
What we Love: Rose came to us at in 2019 and her stunning beauty has captured everyone’s eye.  An excellent choice for our more advanced riders, she has done a fantastic job working her way into our youth programs.   Rose has been a patient and nurturing horse for lead line lessons with young riders.

Breed: Quarterhorse
Color: Flea-bitten gray
Sired In: 2001
Height: 15 hands

What we Love: Sporty is very affectionate and will follow you anywhere.  He enjoys attention from everyone and anyone, but he will get to work when it’s time to do his job.  Fully retired from mounted lessons, Sporty is a vital part of our Mental Health Program.  Our staff is known to call him Sporty Spice Quinoa, a nickname given to him on his way home to Winslow.

Breed: Percheron
Color: Black with white star
Sired In: 2000
Height: 16 hands
Arrived At Winslow: October 2023
What we Love: Sweetheart got her name when our barn manager picked her up to come home. The gentleman in charge called her “sweetheart” while loading her onto the trailer and the name just stuck. It perfectly matches her personality. She is very brave, willing to please and just so super sweet.

Given Name: Omnivore
Breed: Halflinger
Color: Palomino
Sired In: 2004
Height: 14 hands
Previous Careers: trail riding
Arrived at Winslow: June 2024
What we Love: Teddy is so handsome, and we wonder if his name had been Teddy Bear because he is so soft and fluffy!  He’s got a frisky walk that keeps our volunteers on their toes.  He enjoys his job at Winslow and loves working whether its a group, private lessons or unmounted sessions.