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Meet the Horses

 

The heart and soul of Paradise Valley Ventures Horse Riding are the horses themselves. We have some real characters who you’ll get to know better when you visit.

Bella- 11 yr. old 38 inch pinto mare. That's right she a miniature horse! Cute as a button and loves having her photo taken. You can find her in her own special little pen by the carpark.

Moose - 17yr old standardbred gelding, 16.1 hh, he is a great ride for the nervous or first time rider to build up your confidence and enjoy yourself.

Mudz- 12 yr old 14.3 hh, Grey Gelding, a part Arab endurance horse that has come us and loves kids. Lightly built but can go the distance.

Tua- 11 yr. old 14.2 hh, "flea-bitten" grey gelding, also a par Arab endurance horse that we bought with Mudz. More heavily built than Mudz and enjoys longer rides and cantering with experienced riders. A cheeky, playful boy.

Princess Bear- 16 yr. old solid Skewbald mare, 14.2 hh, stronger nature for the more experienced rider, very forward moving and likes to get on with the job!

Shoolbus- 14 yr. old brown mare, 15.3 hh, has a beautiful nature that can turn it on when you want her to, but knows when little kids need tender care. She is good at reading riders like a book, and looks after them.

Wilkie - 17 yrs old Standardbred Pinto gelding. 15hh
Wilkie knows his stuff and gets on with the job, relax and enjoy the ride. Always a favourite with the guides.

Beau – 9 yr old standard-bred gelding. 15.3hh
Beau is a kind boy who likes to have a good roll after he’s finished his work.

The Man – 11 yr old  red bay gelding. 15hh
One of our star horses, he really is ‘The Man’. Kind, strong and steady.

Holly – 13 yr old grey pinto mare. 14.2hh
Holly is a pretty lady. She’s one of our “cover girls” and appears in lots of our advertising. Holly is also a favourite for lessons.

Cossack – 13 yr old crossbred brown/black gelding. 14.2hh
Likes the odd cuddle now and then. Cossack is an old hand at trekking and knows his stuff, a solid steady horse.

Cherokee – 13 yr old chestnut paint mare. 14.2hh
Cherokee is a cheeky horse that likes to play games, and is great for our young customers on pony rides. She is very polite to children. 

Lyon – 12 yr old strawberry roan mare. 14.2hh
Cherokee and Lyon are best mates and inseparable! She is a strong and sturdy ride.

Moana - 4 yr. old bay filly, 14.1hh. Lyon's foal, she was born on our property and has been introduced recently into the team. She is going great as a perfect ride for experienced customers.

Jesse – 18 yr old rich bay mare. 13.2hh
A pony that knows her job, Jesse is great for small and large riders alike. Jesse and Trigger came to Paradise Valley Ventures as a pair.

Trigger – 18 yr old standard-bred x chestnut gelding. 14hh
A strong and steady horse that has heaps of trekking experience. Best friends with Jessie.

Thomas –  10 yr old chocolate gelding. 14.3hh
Great for the novice and experienced rider alike, Thomas is willing to take any pace you set for him.

Red – 21 yr old bay standard-bred gelding. 15.3hh
Don’t let his age fool you, he’s a great forward-moving horse who loves being at the front. Great for the little ones too.

Chester – 23 yr old chestnut gelding. 14.2hh
Chester was a TV superstar, appearing in several Speight’s beer commercials during his younger years. Chester insists on the Hollywood lifestyle. He won’t be put into any stable stalls that aren’t king-size.

Big Chester - 7 yr old standard bred chestnut gelding, 17hh  A tall fella, (aka Pharlap) but a real sweetie. Great for all levels of ability.


 

 

 
     
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