Meet Our Horses
Banjo
Banjo is a Appaloosa and has been at camp since 2021. He is on loan to us from our lovely veterinarian. Banjo is a great riding horse and can do all sorts of things!
Boogie
Boogie is a Connemara Welsh cross and has been at camp since 2022. He's a knowledgeable horse and can teach riders lots of things.
Boyscout
Boyscout is a Thoroughbred and has been at camp since 2018. Boyscout is slow and steady. He also enjoys swimming in the lake and playing the water troughs on hot days.
Cali
Cali is an American Paint Horse who came to camp in Feb. 2025. She was a long time and much loved lesson horse at Averett University. She is great for intermediate riders!
Checo
Checo is a Quarter Horse who has been at camp since Aug. 2024. He is a former mounted shooting competition horse. He's very sweet and has a super smooth trot!
Chip
Chip is a Quarter Horse Cross and has been at camp since 2016. Chip can be a bit of a rascal and does well with more experienced riders. He's great for trail rides!
Dolly
Dolly is a Halflinger and has been at camp since May of 2024. Dolly is a been there done that lesson pony. She's very chill and is great for beginner riders who are little nervous!
Duchess
Duchess is a Quarter Horse Arabian cross can has been at Chestnut Ridge since 2011. She is a true schoolmaster and is great for beginner riders. Duchess is the horse that has been at camp for the longest amount of time.
Fritz
Fritz is a Welsh Pony and has been at camp since Feb. 2022. Fritz is a little lazy and would rather just eat grass all day. Just give him a little squeeze to get him going and he's a lot of fun to ride!
Goldie
Goldie is a Welsh Pony and has been at camp since October of 2025. She has been a lesson pony at another barn but decided that she didn't really to jump and canter. Goldie is great for our littlest riders!
Goose
Goose is an Appaloosa and has been at camp since May of 2021. He has a big personality and loves to say hi to people. Goose prefers the trails over the arena.
Jazzy
Jazzy is a Quarter Horse Cross who came to camp in Oct. 2024. She's done some Western and English riding but isn't as confident on trail rides. She's definitely a power walker and likes to go fast.
Monty
Monty is a Paint Halflinger cross who arrived at camp in December of 2024. He has done lots of trail riding and even has some experience as a therapeutic riding horse. Monty is a little sensitive so he does best with a quiet rider.
Moose
Moose is a Quarter Horse Percheron cross who arrived at camp in Jan. 2025. He has been a long time lesson horse and will be great for our taller riders. Moose is the biggest and tallest horse at Chestnut Ridge!
Rita
Rita is a Welsh Pony Cross and has been at camp since Sept. 2022. Rita loves to be scratched, especially underneath her belly. She can be quick and needs a quiet, confident rider.
Rosie
Rosie is a Quarter Horse and has been at camp since 2018. Rosie loves people and is always the first to say hello. She's speedy and needs a confident rider to keep her steady.
Sampson
Sampson is a Thoroughbred and has been at camp since Aug. of 2026. He has done many types of English style riding and been a few different lesson programs. Sampson is very sweet and loves to hang out with people!
Shamrock
Shamrock is a Welsh pony cross and has been at camp since June 2024. She is a former show pony and has lots of experience teaching kids how to ride. Shamrock is the only pony at camp who has had a foal.
Smokey
Smokey is a Quarter Horse Tennessee Walker cross and has been at camp since May of 2024. Smokey loves to trail ride! Be sure to check out his cute mustache too!
Tucker
Tucker is a Welsh Pony and has been at camp since October 2025. He is a been there, done that lesson and show pony. Tucker knows his job and is a great pony to learn and practice riding skills on.
Welly
Welly is a Quarter Horse Warmblood cross and has been at camp since 2016. Welly is slow and a little stubborn, especially in the arena. He's great for our adult and teen riders!
Zima
Zima is a Dutch Harness Horse and has been at camp since Oct. 2025. Zima has done lots dressage. He is also great on trail rides. Zima is very photogenic and has even been in magazines before!
