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Official School Horse Roster

Download the official list of school horses displaced by the closure of Palatine Stables, as verified and approved by the last barn manager, Anna Van Gilder. This document provides the roster of horses that will  receive top consideration for support through Equine Guardians' grant program. 

Official Horse Roster (pdf)Download

Meet the Retirees

Charlie

aka "Charleston Chew" is 32 years old and looking forward to enjoying his retirement.  Charlie used to love doing the 3'6" Hunters but in his later years helped the intro students learn to steer and trot.

Renny

aka "Renaldo" loved to horse show in the 2'6" with Palatine Stables riding school students.  Now he is ready to enjoy his retirement pasture.

Misty and Windy

Mother and daughter duo Misty (28) and Windy (32) taught lessons at the Palatine Stables for 17 years.

Gordy

aka "Hot Wheels" has done it all, from horse showing to pony rides.  Even at 30 he is still a barn favorite.  Now he is going to enjoy his retirement with the rest of his pony palls.  Voted "most likely to pick-pocket your carrots" 

Harvey

This 30 year old cutie will be enjoying is retirement with best friend Gordy.  They are an iconic duo. Voted "most likely to drag you to the grass". 

The Shetland Ponies

Baby

Voted "Best Freckles"! Baby (20 years) is a favorite for pony rides, parties, and little riders. 

Oops

Born at Palatine Stables in 2004 as a "Happy Accident". Oops lived his whole life on property until the decision was made to close Palatine Stables.  He worked hard doing Pony Rides, Pony Parties, and Little Riders Classes.

Fiona

10 years old

Shrek

11 years

JC

Voted "prettiest eyes" 

Muffin

From kill pen pony to model.  Muffin has made huge strides in trusting people.  We hope to he continues to flourish in his new home.

Our Ladies

Classy

Voted "kindest eyes" Classy is your go to girl.  She horse shows and does special needs therapy lessons.  What a gal. 

Annie

Annie is 17 years old and currently loves to jump with some of the more advanced riders in the 2ft. 

Popcorn

aka "My Barbie Dream Horse"

Tinker Bell

26 years

Gracie

14 years old

Juliet

The short stirrup master.

Annika

The most steadfast horse around.  Annika is 20 and loves to help with special needs lessons AND go to the horse shows. 

Pandora

aka "Sassicaia Des 3 Ruisseaux"

The Gentleman

O'Brien

aka "Happy Go Lucky"

Fuzzy

aka "Lots-o-Spots" as done it all. From Short Stirrup in Traverse City to pony rides at Fall Fest.

Dillon

He may only be 16 but he has an old soul. 

Wilbur

14 years

Cole

You wouldn't believe this slow and steady boy used to do the Jumpers! Cole aka "Partly Cloudy" now loves to help teach students all the flatwork basics.

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