SALTY

  We first met Salty in September of 2007, and fell in love with him right away.  As Chincoteague Ponies go, he is the real thing.  He swam over from Assateague when he was only 8 weeks old to be sold at the Pony Penning auction. 

   A few years later Salty came down with a severe case of laminitis, or founder, a potentially life threatening disorder within the hoof.  After months of treatment, his family was preparing to move and was faced with what to do with a pony who needed continued medical care.  Luckily, his farrier agreed to keep him and under her care he recieved the treatment he needed and a good start on his training.  When we met Salty he was working in a lesson program in Brandywine, Maryland.  He was sound, healthy, and looking for a new home to call his own.

   Salty has now settled into the Salty Ponies life.  He excels at giving special love to riders in the special needs riding program.  He is a pro on the trails.  Salty even started his show career last year at the Future Champions horse show series.  Salty loves kids of all sizes and treats of all shapes. 

BARNACLE

   We first met Barnacle in November of 2007, when he was 10 years old.  We don't know as much about his past as we do about Salty's.  He might not have the registration papers, but he has the unmistakable Chincoteague Pony look and personality.  About a year before we got him he was rescued from a home where he and another pony were kept together in a space too small for ponies and were not properly fed.  Luckily, Barni and his friend found their way to Caroline Rider's farm.  

  Since coming to us Barnacle has been enjoying going to horse shows and on trail rides.  Barni's adorable facial expressions win over everyone he meets.  Barni loves to trail ride everywhere he can and has already proven himself safe and reliable in the special needs riding program.  He looks great covered in finger paints and loves to have his mane brushed and braided.  Barnacle is thrilled to have a job and a home where he is loved. Barni is full of personality and thinks his new life gets more fun every day.   




KOY

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     Koy has the coloring of a Chincoteague pony, even if she isn't from the island.  Her real name is Koyemshi, which means "Dancing Clown" in Hopi (a Native American language).  We have owned Koy since 1997, longer than any of the other ponies.  She has done a little of everything, although she has been ridden and shown mainly western pleasure.

     Koy's slow pace and gently disposition make her great with kids.  She is always ready for whatever; whether it is vaulting, trail obstacles, jousing, or getting a bubble bath.  She loves children and treats and is very patient with having her face painted and her body groomed. 

GUMBY

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     I first met Gumby in 2003 while attending college a St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, NC.  I was lucky enough to be able to ride and compete with him while I was in school there, even bringing him home for a summer one year.  Three years after moving to Salisbury, I learned that Gumby was in need of a retirement home.  I told them to look no further; Gumby would come and live with me.

     Gumby has become the super star of the Salty Ponies' herd.  He is always safe and reliable, whether he is giving special needs lessons, trail riding, working in camps, or just hanging out.  His funny expressions and silly personality make him an instant favorite.  Gumby is happy to no longer be jumping and competeing, and is enjoying passing on his experience to new riders.

Contact the Salty Ponies at 443-944-7561