Meet Our Horses
We’ve included, if known, what year they joined our family, year they were born, sex, how tall in hands (h), color and what breed.*
Bambi
2021
YOB 2010, Mare
16 h, Bay OTTB
Bess
2015
YOB 2005, Mare
14.1 h, Paint Quarter Horse
Carlos
2020
YOB 2009, Gelding
16h, Dark Bay OTTB
Cassie
January 2022
YOB 2010, Mare
15.3 h, Chestnut OTTB
Cindy
2014
YOB 2005, Mare
11.3, Grey Welsh Pony
Doodle
2010
YOB 2002, Gelding
13.2 h, Palomino Pony
Fawkes
January 2022
YOB 2016, Gelding
14h, Chestnut Quarter Horse X
Freedom
2023 (picture to come)
YOB ?, Gelding
14.1 h?, Black Chincoteague Pony
(on loan)
Funk
2015
YOB 2001 +/-, Gelding
15 h, Leopard Appaloosa
“G”
YOB 2004, Gelding
15 h, Bay Quarter Horse
Gracie
2015
YOB 2006, Mare
15.1 h, Grey Quarter Horse
Harley
2021
YOB 2011, Mare
16.2 h, Dark Bay OTTB
Huck
YOB 2000, Gelding
14.2 h, Paint QH
Hydi
2007
YOB 1999, Mare
14.2 h, Chestnut QH
Iris
YOB ? ~2002, Mare
14.2 h, Chestnut Paint Pony
Jackson
2018
YOB 2014, Gelding
16.2 h, Bay OTTB
Maggie
2015
YOB ~2002, Mare
15.1 h, Paint Draft X
Onyx
2019
YOB 1999, Gelding
12.1 h, Black Welsh Pony
Riley
2019
YOB 2010, Mare
14.3 h, Chestnut Dutch WMxTB
Sailor
2015
YOB 2009, Gelding
16.2 h, Dark Bay TB x QH
Sassy
NEW DECEMBER 2023!
YOB 2011, Mare
14.1 h, Chestnut QH
Scotty
2014
YOB 2004, Gelding
13.2 h, Flaxen Chestnut Pony
Sierra
2012
YOB 2000 +/-, Mare
15.1 h, Paint Quarter Horse
Skip
2014
YOB 2000, Gelding
15 h, Chestnut Quarter Horse
Tater Tot
2020
YOB 2006, Mare
12.3 h, Black Draft X Pony
TJ
2019
YOB 2001, Mare
15.2 h, Chestnut OTTB
Toby
2005
YOB 1994, Gelding
16 h, Chestnut Quarter Horse X
Tonka
2001
YOB 1997, Gelding
13 h, Grey Haflinger x Percheron
Trib
2016
YOB 2004, Gelding
16.1 h, Dark Bay OTTB
Uno
2023
YOB 2014, Gelding (missing his left eye)
17.1h, Bay OTTB
Our Beloved Pumpkin
We are sad to announce that our Beloved Pumpkin has passed away. While we are saddened by the loss, our hearts are filled with all of the happy thoughts and infinite amount of humorous memories that he has left behind. Pumpkin was a “living legend” at Wheaton Park Stables. He was known and loved by multiple generations of riders and horse lovers. We can’t even begin to count the number of people who have told us that they grew up riding Pumpkin and have brought their own kids back to WPS to also ride and visit the famous orange pony.
He was close to 30 years old!
Pumpkin gave hundreds (maybe even thousands) of riders all of their “firsts”. The first pony they were brave enough to pet, the first ride, the first trot/canter/jump/trail ride, along with their first buck, nip, stomped on foot, and probably even their first fall. He rarely ever gave you something you couldn’t handle or weren’t ready for but he definitely pushed many riders and handlers to their limits. He was loveable but stubborn, reliable but mischievous, friendly but often aloof when he wasn’t in the mood to visit.
Pumpkin was comfortable wherever he went. He was always the first pony into the water for a plunge at the watering hole followed by a good roll in the sand. Several hopeful riders took him to their first “off-property” horse show many years ago. Before the show began, the ponies were allowed to enter the arena to familiarize themselves with the new surroundings. While all the other ponies were fearfully inspecting the scary, decorated fences with wide-eyes and snorts, Pumpkin took the opportunity to drop and roll in soft sand footing - spoiling the hours of bathing, grooming and show prep his young riders had put in.
Pumpkin has been “retired” for quite a few years now but has roamed and ruled the property like the “king of the jungle” that he truly was. While he spent many, many years in our arenas and on our trails, he’s spent his last few years exploring areas that most of our resident equines have never seen. During his “free range” pony days, Pumpkin has visited every inch of the property including the back room in Sandy’s office, the handicapped stalls in the women’s and men’s restrooms, countless visits to the vending machine, water fountains, and the front office desk. He’s stolen many unattended treats and been shooed out of the grain room and away from chewing holes in the stored bags of grain in the front hall more times than many of us care to remember.
He will be remembered, because Pumpkin was a pony who could never, ever be forgotten and will always be loved by those who knew him best.
Please feel free to check out our Facebook page for more pictures. We’d love to hear any Pumpkin stories you may have.
*Terminology:
Mare - female horse
Gelding - gelded male horse
OTTB - Off The Track Thoroughbred
TB - Thoroughbred
QH - Quarter Horse
X - Cross/Mixed breed
WM - Warmblood
pony - measuring less than 14.2 hands
Hands = the height of a horse in 4 inch increments up to the withers (where the neck and shoulders meet)Meet Our Cats
Oliver and Maisie - Joined us in 2013 - 2023
They have found a new home due to Oliver’s health. Maisie joined him as they have never been apart.
Oliver is softer, darker orange and has a white chin/chest. He is everyone’s friend, especially in the winter and you’re sitting under the heat lamps. Maisie is a bit more selective, shy, but keeps her brother in line.
Pictures coming of our newest tuxedo kittens, Beamer and Bentley, also brother and sister.
To the ones we had to say Goodbye to! Thank you!
Cece - Retired
Moved to North Beach, MD area May 2022
YOB 2001, Mare
13.3 h, Strawberry Roan QH
Rosie
2014-2022
YOB 2009, Mare
16 h, Dark Bay Warmblood X
Gwen
2012-2022
YOB 1999, Mare
14.2 h, Paint Pony
Max
2010-2022
YOB 1995, Gelding
13.2 h, Liver Chestnut Welsh Pony X