Meet the Equine Team
Archie
D.O.B: 2007
Breed: Appaloosa X
Height: 14.3hh
Colour: Appaloosa
Gender: Gelding
Archie arrived at HorseWorld in January 2013 as part of an RSPCA seizure. He was very underweight, neglected, and had terrible rain scald across his back. Once healthy, Archie was rehomed but returned in 2021 and joined the Discovery Team. He is a very sensitive horse who takes lots of reassurance from his handler, but he loves working with the young people and the grooms. He is very good at liberty work and likes to amaze the students with his skills.
Lunar
D.O.B: 2013
Breed: Welsh X
Height: 13hh
Colour: Bay Roan
Gender: Mare
Lunar was born at HorseWorld in 2013 after her mum was rescued from wandering a busy main road. Lunar was rehomed as a youngster to gain some life experience and when she returned the staff thought Lunar would make an excellent Discovery pony. Today, Lunar works on our Discovery programme during the winter time, as she suffers from sweet itch in the summer months. She especially enjoys getting lots of attention from the Discovery students and doing the obstacle course.
Red
Red
D.O.B: 2006
Breed: Irish Sports Pony
Height: 14.1hh
Colour: Chestnut
Gender: Gelding
Red first came to HorseWorld Discovery on loan in 2018 and quickly became a much-loved member of the team. A true gentleman, Red is a huge asset to the programme and has a special way of connecting with the young people he works with. He is a firm favourite with both students and staff, thanks to his kind nature and big personality. Although he can be a little high maintenance at times, always making sure his needs are met – that’s just part of his charm!
Charlie
D.O.B: 2011
Breed: Shetland
Height: 9hh
Colour: Chestnut
Gender: Gelding
Charlie was rescued back in 2020 in a terrible condition. He was suffering from a condition called Laminitis and his hooves were very overgrown. It took Charlie many months to recover but once he did, it was clear he would make an excellent Discovery pony. He is one of the smallest on the team but he has the biggest personality!
Beth
D.O.B: 2009
Breed: Shetland
Height: 8.3hh
Colour: Black
Gender: Mare
Beth arrived at HorseWorld in 2012 after being rescued with nine other Shetlands. She is a sweet mare who has taken a long time to come out of her shell. Beth is one of the newest members of the team, and she especially enjoys doing the obstacle course.
Sox
D.O.B: 2007
Breed: Welsh sec A
Height: 11hh
Colour: Chestnut roan
Gender: Mare
Sox arrived at HorseWorld in 2013 in foal, she later gave birth to a beautiful filly named Ruby. Sox spent some time out on loan homes to get some valuable life experience, before returning in 2022. She passed her Discovery training with flying colours in 2024. She is a quiet, sweet-natured pony who enjoys a good pamper session.
Cowslip and Barnaby
D.O.B: 2005 & 2007
Breed: Donkey
Height: 10hh
Colour: Grey & Black
Gender: Mare & Gelding
Cowslip came to HorseWorld due to overbreeding in the New Forest and Barnaby when his owner could no longer care for him. Donkeys are very closely bonded and must do everything together, so they work on our Discovery programme as a pair. They particular love being groomed and are so gentle with the students.
Bertie
D.O.B: 2017
Breed: Shetland
Height: 8hh
Colour: Dun
Gender: Gelding
Bertie came to HorseWorld in 2023 as part of a seizure of a group of stallion Shetlands. He was very nervous of people and new environments when he arrived but his confidence has grown massively. He now enjoys human interaction and his inquisitive character has come out. Bertie passed his training for Discovery in 2025 and the students love him because he is so fluffy and cute!
Ash
D.O.B: 2017
Breed: Cob
Height: 12hh
Colour: Piebald
Gender: Mare
Ash came to HorseWorld in 2022 as part of a seizure of a group of cobs who were all pregnant and underweight. Soon after arrival, Ash gave birth to a colt called Oakley. Ash has been out on a loan home where she gained lots of life experience, when Ash returned to HorseWorld it was decided she would make a great Discovery pony due to her relaxed nature.
Perry
D.O.B: 2016
Breed: Welsh Pony
Height: 12hh
Colour: Chestnut
Gender: Mare
Perry was born at HorseWorld in 2016, after her mum, Sierra, was rescued along with a large group of feral horses. To build her confidence and life experience, Perry spent time out on loan before returning to HorseWorld in 2022. Now a valued member of the Discovery Team, Perry is known for her sweet nature and love of attention. While she can sometimes be a little anxious or nervous around new people, she quickly forms trusting bonds and plays an important role in helping young people feel calm and connected during their sessions.
Jasper
D.O.B: 2018
Breed: Welsh Pony
Height: 12.2hh
Colour: Black
Gender: Gelding
Jasper came to HorseWorld in 2020 with two other horses, he had not received much handling but otherwise was in good condition. Jasper started groundwork training the following year and progressed really well, proving to be a very sweet natured pony. Jasper is now a member of the Discovery team and loves his job!
Iris
D.O.B: 2002
Breed: Shetland X
Height: 9hh
Colour: Skewbald
Gender: Mare
Iris came to HorseWorld in 2002 as a foal as part of a big organisational rescue. After maturing, Iris was taught how to drive and went on to a driving loan home where she gained lots of life experience. When Iris returned to HorseWorld, it was clear she would be a great fit for discovery due to her experience and love for human interaction.
Megan
D.O.B: 2010
Breed: Donkey
Height: 10.1hh
Colour: Grey
Gender: Jenny
Megan came to Horseworld in 2024 after her companion passed away and her owner could no longer care for her. Megan is a sensitive donkey but enjoys learning new things. Megan is new to Discovery but is doing very well with her all training and is learning to long rein.
Rio
D.O.B: 2014
Breed: Cob
Height: 12hh
Colour: Piebald
Gender: Gelding
Rio arrived at HorseWorld in 2016 after being seized with one other horse. Rio has been on loan homes where he was ridden, but returned due to lameness issues and it was later discovered he has a mild neurological condition. Due to Rio’s calm nature, staff thought he would make an excellent Discovery pony. He is a very sweet pony who lives life in the slow lane, which makes him great at building the students' confidence.
Elsa
D.O.B: 2009
Breed: Welsh Sec A
Height: 11hh
Colour: Grey
Gender: Mare
Elsa arrived at HorseWorld in 2020 with four other Welsh ponies and was pregnant on arrival. She had limited handling so was very nervous, and it took a long time for her to trust humans. Elsa is now a Discovery pony and loves a pamper session!
Benji
D.O.B: 2009
Breed: Connemara X
Height: 13.2hh
Colour: Grey
Gender: Gelding
Benji came to HorseWorld in 2023, after his owners could no longer care for him and he sadly lost his companion. Because of his friendly personality, our team decided he would make a great Discovery pony. He loves his job working on Discovery and getting extra attention!
