Pony Power is home to 22 seasoned therapy horses and ponies.
All of our horses and ponies have been donated or rescued. Most have retired from the show ring or other work. Each has been screened to ensure quality of movement and temperament, essentials for safely learning riding and horsemanship skills.
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.
Andy
Email: andy@ponypowernj.org
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.
CC
Email: cc@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
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
Luna is a Welsh pony who loves people. Her small size and approachable personality makes her a perfect match for our youngest riders.
LUNA
Email: luna@ponypowernj.org
Pompi is a Dutch Warmblood who hales 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
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
Cuddles certainly lives up to his name. He’s a beautiful Quarter Pony whose first career was as a show pony in Vermont. Now Cuddles prefers a slower-paced life, snuggling, and hanging out with his best horse friend, Rosie.
Cuddles
Email: cuddles@ponypowernj.org
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.
EVIe
Email: evie@ponypowernj.org
Lady is a palomino American quarter horse. Her full name, "Raven's Maid of Gold," is fitting for such a majestic member of our herd. She’s a great choice for our riders learning to trot and loves spending time on the farm’s sensory trail.
LADY
Email: lady@ponypowernj.org
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.
Ned
Email: ned@ponypowernj.org
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
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.
Remy
Email: remy@ponypowernj.org
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!
our chickens
Friedrich (Fred)
Georg
Nicholas
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
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
The girls move around the farm eating down our invasive grasses.