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.
