PAST HERD MEMBERS

Mickey joined the herd in December of 2021. Donated by Red Oak Farm, this charming 14.2 hand Connemara was a pony hunter in his day. Now he is teaching our smaller riders all the ropes from walk, trot and even how to canter.
Birthday: 1/1/2001
Breed: Connemara
Color: Grey
Height: 14.2 hands
Discipline: PonyHunter
Show Name: McJagger

Big and strong with a puppy dog personality, Bennie has a full contingent of riders who think he's the bomb (not to mention all the volunteers in his fan club). Thank you Cheryl Kelly for sharing Bennie with us.
Birthday: April 14, 2004
Breed: Gypsy Vanner
Color: Piebald
Height: 16 hands
Discipline: Eventer
Show Name: Gypsy Woods Hunter

Justin came to Mane Stream in May of 2016. His sweet disposition and kind eye welcomes even the most timid of participants and volunteers. Thank you Dana Hart of Hart Farm for donating Justin!
Birthday: 1/1/96
Breed: Welsh Gelding
Color: Palomino
Height: 12.1 hands
Show Name: Just In Time

Dorito joined the Mane Stream herd in December of 2016. Dorito became an instant favorite among volunteers, riders and instructors for his steady eddy attitude. Thank you Andrea Davey for donating Dorito.
Birthday: 1993
Breed: Pinto Gelding
Height: 15.2 hands

Flicka came to Mane Stream in October of 2019. She is one of the few herd members that spends equal time in therapy and adaptive riding. Flicka is fast becoming a favorite with therapists, instructors, participants, and volunteers alike. From: Germine, PA
Birthday: April 18, 2000
Breed: Norwegian Fjord
Color: Dun
Height: 14 Hands

Sam came to Mane Stream in February 2018. Before joining the herd he could be found in the pony ring at horse shows. Sam was a great addition to both therapy and adaptive riding. Thank you Joy Kloss of Fox Hunt farm for donating Sam.
Birthday: 1/1/03
Breed: Welsh Pony Gelding
Color: Grey
Height: 13.1 hands
Discipline: Child Pony Hunter
Show Name: Lucky Eagle

Myrell joined the herd in November of 2012. Prior to joining Mane Stream she spent her days in the dressage ring. She was always the social butterfly of the barn and loved when her fans brought her favorite treat, bananas. Thank you Wendy Wisz for sharing Myrel with us for so many years.
Birthday: 1/28/96
Breed: Westphalian Mare
Color: Bay
Height: 16.2 hands
Discipline: Dressage

MEL
Mel came to Mane Stream in August of 2015. You will often see Mel in both adaptive riding and therapy. Thank you for donating this versatile pony Sandy and Barry Lobel of Ravens Wood Farm! Birthday: 3/3/90, Breed: Welsh Cross Pony Mare, Color: Grey, Height: 13.1 Hands, Discipline: Pony Hunter, Show Name: Follow Me

Po (Peptogun) came to Mane Stream in October of 2019 from a local farm. He was a great height for many riders and had the ability to take them all the way from just the walk to cantering. Thank you Nicole Adams for donating this striking guy and then taking him back for his retirement!
Birthday: 2003
Breed: Quarter Horse
Color: RoanHeight: 15.2 hands
Discipline: Hunter Jumper
Show Name: Peptogun

JOE
Joe came to Mane Stream in November of 2017. He spent his previous career in the jumper and equitation rings. Now you will find him helping our riders work towards becoming independent. Thank you Dana Blaicher for donating Joe!
Birthday: 2/25/97 Breed: Hanoverian Gelding Color: Bay Height: 16.3 hands Discipline: Junior Equitation and Jumpers Show Name: Cactus Joe

ELLI
Elli joined the Mane Stream herd in September of 2019. Sturdy and compact Ellie is a great asset to both sides of the business (therapy services and adaptive riding lessons)! From Ironwood Farms, VA. Birthday: April 11, 1999, Breed: Norwegian Fjord, Color: Dun, Height: 13.3 Hands, Show Name: Lynnhaven Elli

DART
Dart came to Mane Stream in 2010 and excelled in our therapy program. He was a favorite among our long liners due to his background in driving. We often referred to him as the “cutest pony in the barn.” We are thankful that Julie Goetz donated this amazing little pony so that he could help hundreds of children! You will be missed dear Dart!! Birthday: 2001, Breed: Dartmoor Cross Pony Gelding, Color: Bay, Height: 12.1 hands

CHANDLER Chandler was accepted into the Mane Stream program in May of 2017. This goofball is a total sweetheart who loves the camera, volunteers and participants. A BIG thank you to The Powers Family for donating Chandler and to Duncraven Stables for thinking of us! Birthday: 8/10/03 Breed: Warmblood Gelding Color: Dark Bay Height: 16.2 hands Discipline: Hunter Show Name: Chandler

BLAZE
Birthday: 1/1/02
Breed: Welsh Pony Cross Gelding
Color: Chestnut
Height: 12.2
IAN
A 14.1 hand Norwegian Fjord gelding, came to Mane Stream in July of 2012. He was one of the few herd members that spent equal time in therapy and adaptive riding. Ian was a favorite with therapists, instructors and anyone that has worked with him. Thank you Virginia Lazzio for letting us partner with this sweet Fjord for 7 years! Birthday: 7/29/95

NAVAJO

ARLO
Thanks for Noticing (Arlo) was born in 1991. He is a 13.1 hand Welsh cross pony. He is one of our best walk/trot/canter ponies and he works with the therapists as well. Arlo was donated by Bethie Dayton of Red Oak Farm.

MAX
Peace of Mind (Max) is a 16.2 hand chestnut Quarter Horse gelding, who was born on April 5, 1994. He is known around the barn as “Mr. Personality”. Max is very friendly & curious and loves attention. Max excels with our independent riders, and especially enjoyed helping out with trick riding at summer camp on circus day! Max was donated by Joan Robertson, who rides with Mill Stone Farm.

BEYRA
Beyra is a 13.3 hand Norwegian Fjord who was born on June 17, 1995. She is a rare grey dun, and the combination of her unique color and beautiful eyes make her the glamour-girl of our herd. Beyra used to compete in combined driving events, and is very comfortable to ride. Beyra loves being the center of attention…some might say she is the diva of Mane Stream!

ALVIN
Alvin is a 12.1 hand Halflinger Cross pony who takes care of the children that he works with. Whether it is a tiny two year old in therapy or a child learning to ride independently for the first time in camp, he will take care of them.

BAEN

CARSON
Carize (Carson) is a 15.2 hand, warmblood gelding. Carson was donated to Mane Stream from Robert Beck of Hunters Crossing Farm. Carson’s go-to snack is Peeps! Prior to joining Mane Stream Carson could be found showing in the Children and Adult hunters.
PRINCE

SASHA
Sasha is a 36" Shetland cross mare. She is technically considered a small pony though there is a also subcategory of Miniature Horse called Mini B which are between 34 inches and 38 inches at the withers. (Retired Fall 2016)

LILY

NICKI
Carentino (Nicki) is a 15.2 hand, Holsteiner, gelding. Prior to joining the Mane Stream herd, Nicki showed in the Adult Hunters. Nicki has made some great new friends especially his best bud Carson. You don’t often find one without the other. Nicki was donated to Mane Stream from The Dermody Family.

RANGER