I'm Astro
Little Astro arrived summer of 2021 full of energy! He loves being part of summer camp and connecting with new campers! You can easily spot him by his short tail. (Photo coming soon!)
Breed
Quarter Horse
Color
Chestnut
Age
born in 2007
Sex
Gelding
I'm Champ
We welcomed Champ to Palomar in October 2021. He formally worked as a therapy horse in Orange County. Since coming to Palomar he has become best friends with Daisy and is excited for his first summer! (Photo coming soon!)
Breed
Quarter Horse
Color
Pinto
Age
born in 2010
Sex
Gelding
I'm Daisy
Daisy was donated in the spring of 2019. She has been very sweet with all levels of riders. We look forward to having many great years with her!
Breed
Quarter Horse
Color
Palomino
Age
born in 2005
Sex
Mare
I'm Dixie
Dixie came with Daisy and has been her companion. As a miniature horse, she has been helping kids become comfortable leading, grooming, and interacting with horses. We hope to train her to drive a cart.
Breed
Miniature Horse
Color
Bay Pinto
Age
born in 2005
Sex
Mare
I'm Freya
Freya is a Missouri Fox Trotter. She is a gaited breed, which makes her a smooth ride! She was fostered to us in 2022 by The Riding Academy in Menifee, CA. Bright-eyed but very calm and respectful, she loves getting attention from our staff and campers. (Photo coming soon!)
Breed
Missouri Fox Trotter
Color
Black
Age
born in 2002
Sex
Mare
I'm Gracie
Gracie is Horse Camp Director "Jay"'s personal horse. She is a previous Hunter-Jumper who enjoys conducting Leadership and Equine Assisted learning programs and activities. Jay has owned her since 2016 and they are best friends! 😊 Gracie loves trail rides, arena work, and campers! She has a lot of intuition and loves to love you! (Photo coming soon!)
Breed
3/4 Thoroughbred
1/4 Percheron
Color
Chestnut
Age
born in 2007
Sex
Mare
I'm Joey
Joey is known as the kid at heart here. He fools everyone into thinking he’s at least ten years younger than he is. He loves all people. His springy trot surprises everyone and is great for teaching posting trot and advanced sitting trot techniques.
Breed
Thoroughbred
Color
Bay
Age
born in 2000
Sex
Gelding
I'm Maverick
Maverick, originally called Sugar, was donated in 2007 and is a big heart stealer! Our big chestnut gelding sweetly lets anyone ride him. From the most beginning rider to the most advanced riders, he loves them all.
Breed
Quarter Horse
Color
Chestnut
Age
born in 1996
Sex
Gelding
I'm Spice
Spice arrived at Palomar in summer of 2021. She is a Halflinger, which is a breed of horse developed in Austria. She loves riding on the trail and helping beginner riders feel confident in the off months of camp. Spice enjoys taking naps in the pasture and feeling her long, beautiful platinum mane flow in the wind as she explores the mountain. (Photo coming soon!)
Breed
Halflinger
Color
Palomino
Age
born in 2008
Sex
Mare
I'm Stoney
Stoney joined our herd in 2016. He was already trained as a vaulting horse and has continued to be a great vaulting horse. Our gentle giant also loves his picture being taken and has several poses he chooses from every time he sees someone taking his photo.
Breed
Belgian-Thoroughbred cross
Color
Sorrel
Age
born in 2003
Sex
Gelding
I'm Turin
Turin was donated in 2015. True to his Peruvian Paso breed, he is smooth to ride and ever full of controllable energy. Turin helps riders learn how to use gentle movements to guide him.
Breed
Peruvian Paso
Color
Bay
Age
born in 2000
Sex
Gelding