Our Horses
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Bobbi Socks or Socks
Bobbi Socks or Socks was Samantha's first horse. Their friendship demonstrated the beautiful human/horse connection. Socks a former lesson horse, show horse is now retired. He and Sam are the inspiration of Sam and Socks Riding School. Socks passed away peacefully August 11, 2025.
Please make a donation towards other horses' care and medical expenses in honor of Socks whom the program was named after. Please click on the link and type "Socks" in the comments.
Georgia Peach
Georgia Peach is a retired polo horse. She originally started out as a hunter/jumper before her polo career. She played club polo at a local polo club. Her owner retired from polo and now she is enjoying her career as a very seasoned lesson horse and trail horse. She is the Grande Dame of the mares, bossy but very sweet with people and takes her job seriously.
If you would like to make a donation towards Georgia's care and medical expenses, click on the link and type "Georgia"in the comments.
Tigger
Tigger came from a local horse rescue in Aromas, CA. The rescue found him tied to a post along the side of a road emaciated and with hooves that overgrew metal shoes that were sized for a pony. He spent a few months there and joined us. We brought him back to healthy weight and addressed his hooves. then slowly we started to rebuild his trust in humans. He is not in our riding program but gets ridden by Susan and socialized with other horses. He has playful demeanor and is jokingly referred to as "Brad Bit" because the mares all love him.
If you would like to contribute towards Tigger's care and medical expenses click the link and type "Tigger" in the comments.
Justice
Justice is a Keiger Mustang. She is the breed of horse that Spirit is based on. She is reserved but once she gains your trust, she will do anything you ask. She makes and excellent teaching horse and a very fun riding horse in the arena. She has a lot o zip in her trot and canter.She doesn't care so much for all the grooming but if you give her horse cookies she will oblige.
If you would like to contribute towards Justice's care and medical expenses click the link and type "Justice"in the comments.
Cupcake
Cupcake came from a rescue in
Aromas CA. The rescue got her from another rescue. She is a very sweet and gentle horse. At first she was very shy and hard to catch but now we she a playful side to her and loves being caught. She must have been a driving horse but has easily transitioned to a riding horse. She loves hugs and to be brushed.
If you would like to contribute towardsCupcake's care and medical expenses, click the link and type "Cupcake" in the comments.
Fancy
Fancy is a Tennessee Walker. She is 20 years old and blind in her left eye. But that does not stop this spunky horse. Her specialty was endurance riding and trail riding. Her previous owner retired from riding and is pleased to see Fancy in her new career as a lesson horse.
If you would like to contribute to Fancy's care and medical expenses click the link and type "Fancy" in the comments.
Valentino aka Bob
Valentino aka Bob came to us as an unbroken 8 year old. He was gifted to his owner from her father who bred Azteca horses. Bob is a spirited, intelligent and very flashy mover. Within a years time under saddle he has joined our lesson program. He is fantastic as a lunge line lesson horse and Susan hopes to show him in a dressage pattern in the next years. When he moves he looks like he is dancing.
If you would like to contribute towards Bob's care and medical expenses please click the link and type"Bob" in the comments.
Luna
Luna was a former gymkhana horse. She unfortunately due to an injury has chronic lameness. Her former owner donated Luna to our program and with proper rehabilitation and work she blossomed in the lesson program. She is spirited and often and instigator of fights at feeding time. She loves people and just wants to please under saddle. Her lameness issues still remain just occur less.
If you would like to donate towards luna's care and medical expenses, click the link and type "Luna" in the comments.
Merri
Merri is a young female donkey. She was rescued by Fairytaleminis in Morgan Hill CA. She like many were in a kill pen waiting for help or slaughter. She is very affectionate and greets people with her charming bray. She will start her training to pull a single person cart but for now she is enjoying hugs and kisses. Though donkeys are part of the equine family, their health needs are very specific to the breed.
If you would like to contribute towards Merri's care and medical expenses, click the link and type "Merri" in the comments.
Cali and Dakota
Cali and Dakota are both very young horses that sustained injuries while playing the vigorous game of polo. They were generously donated to our program by a loving family. Both have made great strides in their rehabilitation and are ready to embark on their new career as lesson horses at Sam and Socks Riding School.
If you would like to contribute towards Cali or Dakota's care and medical expenses click the link and type "Cali" , "Dakota" in the comments.