MEET OUR HORSES
ALL of our "Schoolies" are worth their weight in gold, and we wouldn’t be without any one of them! Each of our School horses will teach you something during your journey towards becoming an accomplished rider.
Our Horses
Achilles
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Born: 2004
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Height: 16.1hh
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Breed: Clydesdale x Welsh Cob
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Bio: Achilles used to be agisted at Oakwood and when his owner had a change of lifestyle, Oakwood decided that he would be a very suitable school horse and he hasn’t looked back. He is extremely popular with everyone that rides him.
Benson
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Born: 1998
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Height: 16.2hh
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Breed: Thoroughbred
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Bio: Benson came to Oakwood shortly before the move to the Meadows, straight from the race track. He is no longer the sleek racehorse but a well muscled and calm schoolie making him very versatile. He can also jump very well.
Boston
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Born: 2004
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Height: 14.3hh
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Breed: Welsh Crossbred
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Bio: Boston was very green when he first arrived and quite a nervous horse. Now, he goes so well that he teaches beginner riders and tends to win our School Horse of the Year Competition every year!
Jay
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Born: 1993
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Height: 15.2hh
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Breed: Thoroughbred
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Bio: Jay has been at the new Oakwood since we opened. He was agisted here for many years and when his owners decided to look for a new home for him, we were delighted to welcome him into the Oakwood family as a full time Schoolie. Jay is a super gentle horse, ideal for beginner riders.
Mo
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Born: 2011
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Height: 17.3 hh
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Breed: Clydie X Percheron
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Bio: Mo is a very lovely chunky Clydie cross. Although young he has a very willing temperament and is showing great promise. Mo is proving to be a very popular horse here at Oakwood!