The cornerstone of any successful lesson program is it’s horses. Our lesson horses were specifically chosen for their temperaments.

A good lesson horse needs to be tolerant of many different riders, in many different situations, and is worth their weight in gold!

Sonja was donated to the farm when her owner found she wasn’t the right fit for her.

We were thrilled to welcome her as part of the Spruce Meadow Farm family. She was young and talented and just needed some training and work to polish her into the awesome lesson pony that she is!

Sonja is “unflappable.” She is just as comfortable at horse shows as she is at home and wins many ribbons.

With her calm demeanor and athleticism Sonja has become a favorite for many at the farm!

Leo has been at Spruce Meadow Farm for many years. He is just getting into the swing of things as a lesson horse.

Before Leo became a lesson horse he was privately owned. When he became available we knew he would be a wonderful addition to our lesson program.

Leo has a good work ethic and positive attitude. He is athletic and very sweet.

He has competed in hunters, dressage, eventing and pleasure classes.

Pumpkin has been at Spruce Meadow Farm for many years. She is another of our most experienced lesson horses.

When Pumpkin came to the farm she was an unbroke rescue.  It took awhile to train her but she became a great show pony.

Pumpkin is now in her mid 20’s and has the same energy she had at two. She is an athletic, opinionated girl. You need to be on your toes around her!

Lucky has been at Spruce Meadow Farm for many years. She is also an experienced lesson horse.

Having come to the farm originally as a rescue Lucky was rehabbed and in training for a long time before she entered our lesson program.

She is very versatile as she is capable enough to do everything from walk – trot to jumpers. She teaches children in our camps as well as going to shows with students.

Springer is a handsome 16 hand quarter horse. He was not needed at his old barn so he was offered to us for our lesson program.

Although he has a very alert personality Springer is a favorite of many of the beginner riders at the farm.

The instructors love him as well, because when you ask him to trot he just keeps going until you ask him to stop, unlike many of the horses that will take advantage of any opportunity for a break! He is also nice to learn to canter on because he will do a smooth, slow lope.

In spite of being a bit eccentric, Springer is a good guy who has lots of fans!

Gus has been working in the lesson program for awhile. He came to the farm as a rescue and as he was being rehabbed he began to do some lessons.

Gus has had previous experience as a show horse and has gone to a couple of local shows with students and done well.

We are hoping to adopt Gus this spring to become a permanent part of our program.

Oscar is a favorite at the farm with everyone from the instructors to the students. He has a great personality. He is friendly and funny, although sometimes he is a bit obnoxious!

Oscar is always happy to do just about anything. He thinks life is very good; maybe because he came to the farm as a rescue.

Part of Oscar’s rehab & training has been participating in the lesson program. He has been a great learner and is very athletic. Perhaps his best feature is his GORGEOUS eyelashes!