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Pony Power is home to 22 seasoned therapy horses and ponies.

 
 

Each member of our herd has been chosen based on their temperament, size, quality of movement and fit for equine-assisted activities.

The cost to feed, house and care for ONE horse at Pony Power is $7,500 a year. With 22 horses, this is one of our biggest expenses. Our herd is our most valuable asset. Without them, we can't do what we do. Providing our ponies with top-notch care allows them to provide top-notch services to our participants.

You can support any member of our herd by clicking their photo below. Or use the "Support Our Herd" button to contribute to horse care for the entire herd.

 

Our Horses

 

Andy is a registered Andalusian, a breed that originated in Spain and is one of the oldest known horse breeds. Prior to his Pony Power career, he was a teaching horse at UConn and showed regularly on the intercollegiate horse show circuit. His forward walk makes him a great choice for adults or anyone seeking more input.

 

CC is one of our longest serving horses and is a very special member of our herd. Originally a ranch horse, CC has an energetic gait and the sensitivity to anticipate seizures in riders.

 

Evie is a quiet, loving Norwegian Fjord with a slow and steady gait. Although bred at Blue Heron Farm in Massachusetts, Evie is now a true Jersey girl—she shares a birthday with Bruce Springsteen! She was purchased by Sue and David Viniar in honor of David’s mother, Evelyn.

 

Jontjil (Jon) is a Norwegian Fjord bred by Blue Heron Farm in Massachusetts and donated by a local doctor. He’s a favorite for his quiet temperament and versatility. Jon loves his job and spending time with everyone who visits the farm.

jontjil

Email: jon@ponypowernj.org

 
Ned is one of the friendliest faces on the farm. His size is perfect for children, who are sure to love his "willing to please" personality.

Ned is the youngest member of our herd and one of the friendliest faces on the farm. His size is perfect for children, who are sure to love his "willing to please" personality. He’ll look a bit different depending on the time of year—his coat changes with the seasons.

 

Red Hot is a Pony of the Americas. His naturally forward walk gives his riders a fun, high-input ride. He loves his job and is a favorite with young kids.

Red Hot

Email: redhot@ponypowernj.org

 

Rosie is a former show pony and registered Quarter Horse (with the enviable registered name of “Sleepy Moon Dreams”). She is very patient and a perfect size for children and small adults.

ROSIE

Email: rosie@ponypowernj.org

 

Tanner is a Fell pony, a working breed that originated in the north of England and was a favorite with the late Queen Elizabeth II. Tanner has a quick but rhythmic pace at the walk and trot.

TANNER

Email: tanner@ponypowernj.org

 

Vinny is a Norwegian Fjord bred by Blue Heron Farm. His gray dun coat is the rarest color scheme for his breed. He was purchased by Sue and David Viniar in celebration of Leo “Vinny” Viniar’s 90th birthday.

Vinny

Email: vinny@ponypowernj.org

Angel is a miniature horse and the smallest member of our herd. Her size and sweet nature make her ideal for practicing skills like haltering and lead walking. It’s rare to find a horse with two blue eyes like Angel’s.

Angel

Email: angel@ponypowernj.org

 

Dixie is a Welsh pony who shines most when she works with our youngest children and those using wheelchairs. She’s patient with a playful side (as everyone who has had their zipper pulled by Dixie knows!).

DIXIE

Email: dixie@ponypowernj.org

 

Luna is a Welsh pony who loves people. Her small size and approachable personality makes her a perfect match for our youngest riders.

 

Pompi is a Dutch Warmblood who hails all the way from Holland. He was an upper-level dressage horse, a discipline that requires fluid and balanced movement, which makes Pompi a uniquely valuable member of our herd.

Pompi

Email: pompi@ponypowernj.org

 

Paloma is a Quarter Horse pony whose previous career was as a trail horse. She is very sweet and loves to be in your pocket. You frequently hear her talking to both her horse and human friends around the farm.

PALOMA

Email: paloma@ponypowernj.org

 

Remy is a Norwegian Fjord bred by Blue Heron Farm in Massachusetts. Her mother is our very own Evie. She was donated with Jontjil by a local doctor.

 

Snoopy is the newest member of our herd. He was primarily a trail horse in his previous career before joining Pony Power in February 2023. He is very charismatic, loves to snuggle with his handler and likes to see what's going on around him.

SNOOPY

Email: snoopy@ponypowernj.org

 

Tango has settled in beautifully as one of the newest members of our herd, proving to be great for both kids and adults to ride. His distinct coat makes him instantly recognizable as an American Paint Horse.

TANGO

Email: tango@ponypowernj.org

 

Farm Friends

In addition to our horses, we also have small animal friends!

 

Frisky and Coco are the first miniature donkeys to call Pony Power home. Donated from a loving family in Vermont, they are sweet, gentle, and so much fun to be around. Frisky (left) particularly loves young children. He’s a foodie and will talk or squeak for a treat, especially carrots. Coco (right) likes both people and dogs — she was great friends with her previous owners’ dog Elsa. Their size and temperaments make Frisky and Coco perfect for children and adults to groom and learn to lead walk. They live at the heart of the farm where program participants can gather around and enjoy their company. 

 

A Nigerian dwarf goat, Nicholas is arguably the friendliest of the herd. He’s always happy to scale the fence rails so little hands can more easily pat him on the head.

Nicholas

Our chickens do a great job of improving soil health as they graze in the Farm in the Forest garden. Fun fact – you can tell what color egg a chicken will lay by looking at their earlobes! Ours lay brown, green and light blue eggs.

chickens

An American La Mancha goat, Fred and his brother Georg are easily recognizable by their small ears that favor the shape of a human ear. Fred loves to cuddle first thing in the morning!

Friedrich (Fred)

 

Georg, an American La Mancha goat like his brother Fred, walks happily around the farm on a leash.

 

Peggy is a free-spirited Guinea Hog. She sports long, thick black hair most of the year (except in the summer when she opts for a shorter look). Peggy enjoys walking all around the farm and has been known to attempt some great escapes!

PEGGY

Georg

 
 

The girls move around the farm eating down our invasive grasses.

Clara, Clover, AND Tulip

Our beehives are located at the north end of the property. Each hive has its own queen and together they number approximately 40,000. We supplement their diet with sugar water during colder times of the year but as the weather becomes warmer, they f…

Our beehives are located at the north end of the property. Each hive has its own queen and together they number approximately 40,000. We supplement their diet with sugar water during colder times of the year but as the weather becomes warmer, they forage out in nature. We also have a built-in observation hive so school groups and summer participants can see the queen and her worker bees in action.

Bees