Our Horses

The lesson horses at Banshee Ranch are chosen for their forgiving nature. Each has different talents and can accommodate a variety of riders. Even though these horses are gentle and patient, it is important to remember they are animals and to develop good horsemanship habits. Horses are not predators. It is not in their nature to attack. However it is natural and instinctive for them to avoid or defend themselves against anything threatening. This reaction is how most humans are hurt by horses. Horses also learn behaviors to avoid anything they regard as a negative experience, such as being caught, which may cause harm to an unwary rider.
Lessons are offered for all ages & experience level with an emphasis on horsemanship.

Angel

Angel is a Roan Belgian cross. She was born at Banshee Ranch in 2010. She was specially bred to be an all-around horse.  Angel does a little of everything from helping in other horses’ training to working cows, to being an “alley horse”.  An “alley horse” helps a nervous horse or rider enter the arena at a show as it is safer for the trainer to assist from the back of a horse than on foot. Angel is very good at

this because her relaxed personality helps calm other horses. She is also not afraid of other horses bumping into her. She is the only horse Della has ever given a name that isn’t a description like “Paint”, “Yellow” or “Brown horse”.  She has been to training for driving. She pulls a small cart around the ranch and in parades.  All of these things are what makes her a perfect all-around horse for the various needs that a trainer requires in a special mount. 

Leroy

Leroy is a 2003 red roan Quarter Horse gelding.  He is the favorite horse for many of our riders.  He also holds ranch record for putting up with most kids on his at once.  Perfect for a nice quiet stable able in the forest.  He does do some barrel racing but is bit clunky in his turns and would much rather be have a spa day with all his little fan club kids. Some people think that Leroy looks very old because he is a “Roan” like Angel but he is not long in the tooth just yet. He is very sweet and is best friends with Dallas. He was the tallest horse in the Banshee herd till his cousin moved in and stole the title. He is so large has to have special large sports boots due to his size. He has a nice steady trot with an easy rhythm to post.  Leroy is often called the “husband horse” of the ranch due to the fact many of the dad’s prefer him when they come for trail rides.

Bo Duke

Bo (registered name Lester’s Leonardis) is a 2008 Quarter Horse sorrel gelding.  He is an all-around horse meaning he can do a little bit of everything; he even rides in the lead position on the drill team. He has a nice steady trot which is easy to post. He transitions easily into his lope and is good about correcting his own leads. He has competed in barrels, poles, and other speed events. In his past he did a little roping and sorting.  He prefers kids to adults and is especially patient while the kids learn to control their hands.

Kaptain

Kaptain is a 2017 registered Quarter Horse Buckskin dun gelding.  He is a spunky little horse who tests his riders to determine what level of rider they are. He is Smokes half brother and has been with his brother his entire life. His mane is kept in the same style as Chicken Leg which looks neat since his is a contrasting color to his coat.  Kids often say he looks like Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron! He certainly thinks he’s majestic enough to pull off the roll!

Voodoo

Voodoo is a 2014 Cajun Quarter Horse sorrel mare who has experience in cutting events. She has competed with several riders on our drill team as well as done several parades. She is one of the easiest sorrel (red) horses to identify because her blaze makes a V along her nose.  She can be a little selective of her riders but if you can win her heart she’ll never let you down.  She also can take those riders that would like to work on higher lateral

Dallas

Dallas is a 2006 sorrel Quarter Horse gelding with reining horse experience.  He has a smooth lope and wants to be friends with all of the horses.  He has the smoothest transitions along with a nice rocking lope which he maintains with very little assistance from his rider.  Due to this he is often the best horse to teach riders to be comfortable at the lope since he doesn’t accelerant even when being accidently queued to.  Because on his super smooth trot he’s often the first choice for a more jogging paced trail ride.

Cowgirl

Cowgirl is a 2006 Sorrel registered Quarter Horse mare who has been there and done that when it comes to every equine event there is.  From English Hunter Hack to mounted shooting, Cowgirl has experience with it all.  She came to us be an old rider that has moved on to college and all the joys of adulthood.  She has the perfect rhythmic trot for learning posting and a nice pattern to give her riders the confidence they need to move up.  One of the best small local circuit horses, she is usually everyone’s first ride at local events.

Chicken Leg

Chicken Leg is a 2016 Light Palomino gelding.  He got his name from a lost bet and inside joke of a married couple from our barn but often people think it’s due to his coloring.  Chicken Leg has very smooth gaits and is a very sweet, in your back pocket horse.  His mane is kept in a style called roached with mean he has a mohawk giving his an adorable punk rock look.

Felix

Felix is a 2012 Appendix Bay Quarter horse gelding.  He has experience with reining events barrels, and most of the other playday events.  If you ask him and his main rider he is the prettiest horse at the ranch and often requested for photo shoots because of how photogenic he is.  He has place locally in the Youth 1D and Open 2D in barrels. He makes sure to look good for the cameras while doing it too!

Smoke (Vader) (Mighty Mouse)

Smoke is a 2017 Grullo Dun registered Quarter Horse gelding.  Smoke is Leroy’s cousin but you can’t tell by looking at them.  While Leroy is an in your pocket horse, Smoke is laid back.  He makes you work for those transitions! Very smart boy who catches on quickly. He can to the ranch with his half brother Kaptain.  They look nothing alike but they definitely like to team up in mischief.  Can’t wait to see how big this guy gets when he finishes his growth spurt.  He loves his new girlfriend Bologna Pony and together they try to nibble as much out of the gardens as they can get away with.

Spotify

Spotify is a 2016 Grade sorrel Quarter Horse gelding with a rare and very unique white polka dot patterning.  He is a sweet little horse who is willing to try hard.  He had a bit of a rough life before the ranch but he doesn’t let that affect his curiosity and love of people.  His small size makes his less intimidating to new riders than some of the larger guys on the roster.

Bologna Pony

Bologna Pony is a buckskin paint and due to her height classified as a pony.  She was acquired to us in the summer of 2021.  The only paint on the roster but her personality makes her worth it.  She is sweet enough to even let the kids mount her using a trampoline to jump up.  She’s an all around horse with a been there done that attitude. Her best pals are Vader and Voodoo.  She likes to sneak in Della’s garden and munch the top of the roses.  Just helping trim she swears!