SPONSOR A HORSE
We are excited to honor the many horses that have been residents and team members of our Equestrian Program over the years. These bricks will be a lasting legacy and will be part of our Equestrian Center for years to come!
$100 Donation Per Brick
We will list sponsors below unless you click the box to remain anonymous on the donation page.
THANK YOU to our Horse Sponsors:
Tony Oakley
Andrew Simms
Jane Simms
Sausyty Hemrick
Kelly Herring
Kelly Peterson Hoffman Family
Kaylin Woods
Roberta Andrews
Mary Johnson
Kristin Trangsrud
Jennifer Hancock
Karen Aldridge
Cayce Clark
Heather Palombo
Debra Kemp
Anabela Mendes
Allison Kendall
Julie Nye
Heather Moorhead
Amanda Dixon
Ann Richardson
Wendy Weaks
Jensen Family
Susannah Borden
Paul Burtner
Roger & Barbara Lott
Logan Woodell
Helen Cheek
Salem Burtner
Arrow
Arrow is a Morgan Paint cross and has been at camp since July 2023. Arrow has done a bit of everything. Including being a lesson horse, going to horse shows, jumping and trail riding!
Banjo
Banjo is an Appaloosa and has been at camp since 2021. Banjo is very sweet and is great for our taller riders. He is talented and likes to go in the arena.
Boogie
Boogie is a Connemara Welsh cross and has been at camp since 2022. Boogie likes to be at the front of line and can be strong. 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 beginner riders!
Candy
Candy is an Appaloosa and has been at camp since 2014. It's hard to see her spots unless she's wet though! Candy is a good all around horse. She loves peppermint candies, which is how she got her name!
Checo
Checo is a Quarter Horse who has been at camp since Aug. 2024. He is a former mounted shooting competition horse so he's more confident in the arena than he is on the trail. 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 a blast to jump in the arena or on the trial!
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!
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!
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.
JR
JR is a American Paint Horse and has been at camp since April 2024. Trail riding, showing, lessons, and working cows JR has done it all! He's super sweet and is perfect for beginner riders.
Monty
Monty is a Quarter Horse 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.
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!
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 riders and enjoys jumping too!
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!
