We’ve given each horse a profile because they each have their own personalities. But in one way they are all alike - they love their job, whether it’s a fast-paced endurance competition or teaching a novice about the nuances of good trail riding.

Whether you are a complete novice riding for the first time or an experienced rider looking for a spirited gallop in open country we have the right horse for you - and the right horse may very well be the same horse. We pride ourselves on our horses’ flexible minds and calm temperaments.

We, Bobby and Mary Jane, firmly believe in letting our horses be horses when they’re not working. At Rancho Pitaya the horses live in open-style paddocks with a friend or two, and open fences between one group and the other.

Our geldings are all wonderful guys - they love the trails at any speed and several that regularly compete in endurance rides are also our steadiest & calmest horses.

The mares – like most women – set the pace for our herd. They like to go - but that can mean hours of marching up and down hills as well as getting down to fast-paced business. Tory & Newest are bred and due to foal in late spring. Little Mighty is the newest to our barn but quickly settled in to her new life.

The three stallions are among our most affectionate horses. They are gentle and courteous with humans, always enjoying a nice scratch behind the ear.

Our miniature horses are working horses too! They carry small children and picnics on their strong little backs, and Velvet our black mare was a prizewinning driving horse when she lived in Texas. We are currently developing an equine therapy program for small children with developmental challenges.

Learn more about each horse at their individual profile.