Our School Horses
We are so blessed to have a wonderful lesson herd here at Cornerstone. Take a moment to meet each of our special horses.
Holly
Formally known as Breakfast at Tiffany's, Holly is one of our most popular school horses. A 7-year old Paint mare, Holly is affectionate, quiet and very patient in teaching even our youngest riders to trot, canter and master crossrails. She is also our vaulting team's trot horse! Barely 15 hands, she's the perfect size for everything.
Rocky
Formally known as Rock of Ages, Rocky teaches students everything from basic flatwork, to jumping 2'+ courses. He is also the canter horse for our vaulting team. A seasoned pony club mount, Rocky is a POA cross who knows his job and does it really well! He stands at about 15 hands high.
Royal
Registered with the Jockey Club as Royal Exchange, Royal is a favorite among our upper beginner and intermediate riders. She stands over 16 hands high but don't let that intimidate you! Royal is a patient and gentle mare who takes great care of whoever is riding her.
Duke
The Duke is a fabulous horse who is owned by the White family in Mascoutah. He works full-time in the Cornerstone program and is one of our most popular Bridge the Divide horses. A seasoned foxhunter, he can jump higher than you'd think and he looks like a bear in the winter. Duke is a 14.2 hand Welsh Cob / Fjord cross.
Oliver
Oliver and Company is happily owned by Ms. Holly Kuhl and is used part-time in the Riding Academy. He's a sweetheart of a gelding who takes great care of our young riders. We frequently call on him to teach young ones to canter. He stands around 15 hands tall.
Chief
Mr. Personality, as he is affectionately known, is the Wal-mart greeter in our barn! He happily welcomes all visitors from his stall up front and is a talented hunter/jumper Welsh pony owned by Moriah. Standing just 13.2 hands tall, he is large in heart and sure to make you smile! A mainstay in the Bridge the Divide program and a season champion in the show arena, he does it all, and usually in a manner that one won't soon forget. We often use him for jump gymnastics with smaller intermediate riders and also use him for lunge lessons.
Ace
Owned by young Mckayla, Ace pops up in the program occasionally. An 11.2 hands high Hackney pony, he can trot all day long. Seriously. He loves the trails and eats up all the attention he can get.
Phantom
Phantom is the newest addition to the Cornerstone lineup. If you look at his face you can see where he gets his show name - Phantom of the Opera. He's a rather unflappable gelding, standing around 15.2 hands. He loves to jump, has his lead changes and is proving to be quite the professional at packing students around in lessons and shows. Known for occasional goofiness, he is already much loved!
Ricochet
The newest pony in our lineup, Ricochet stands 13.2 hands high and jumps the moon! Pictures are coming soon...
Cinco
Cinco is a 15.2 hh gelding by Rijn Beau (Oldenburg & AWR Stallion) on loan to us from Fresh Start Farm in Missouri. He is a super mover who jumps around a 2'3 course with ease. For sale as well. Would make a fabulous Children's Hunter. Please call if interested!
