Meet Our Friendly Horse Partners

Stormy

Stormy is a palomino Quarter horse gelding and used to compete in Gymkhana.  With his owner Sierra, Stormy won second place in the California Gymkhana Association State Championships!  In spite of his speed, Stormy is the “steady eddie” of our program, able to tolerate all kinds of antics from his riders. Stormy is on loan to The Kvamme Center from the Scott Family of Scotts Valley CA.  He has been part of their family since 2008.

Stormy was born April 1, 2003, and has been part of the Kvamme Center herd since 2015.

Pip Squeak

“Ben is so unbelievably happy with Pip and loves everything about The Kvamme Center! – Shannon S.”

Pip Squeak is a bay Quarter Horse mare, and is a very personable horse that loves people and enjoys lots of attention.  She is playful and likes to use her nose and lips to investigate new things.  Well-trained in the Western discipline of reining, Pip is sensitive to the rider’s posture and leg pressure. Pip is on loan to The Kvamme Center from the Jeske family of Aptos.  She has been a member of their family since 2013.

Pip was born April 6, 2007 and has been part of The Kvamme Center herd since 2015.

Bud

Bud is a 15.2 hand Quarter Horse Gelding. Bud is always up for anything including time in the arena or out on the trail with his riders. He is gentle and loves attention! He will nuzzle passersby to insist on a pat on the neck. He has a very relaxed personality and puts everyone at ease as soon as their eyes meet. Bud came to us with a varied background with little formal training but he has blossomed at JKC and is one of the most requested horses for lessons!

 

Andy

Andy is a 16 hand Chestnut, Warmblood Gelding. His size and ease of handling makes him a perfect horse for adaptive riding. Andy’s background is in the hunter/jumper arena where he spent his younger years flying over tall fences. Now, Andy joins JKC to provide a different type of flight for his riders- flying high on joy! Andy’s in depth training and versatility gives his riders a huge sense of accomplishment. We are so excited that Andy has found his way to us.
 

Andy is on loan to us from Elizabeth Van de Kerckhove, the owner of BellaMar Training Stables located in Watsonville.

Skeeter

16.2 hand Quarter Horse chestnut gelding. He is trained western and loves trail riding. This gentle giant allows our clients the security to feel on the top of the world while on his back knowing that he will take great care of them. He will never turn down the opportunity for a pet or a treat from our clients!
 
Skeeter is on loan to us from one of our very own CTRIs, Natalie Penrose. 
 
 

Cinderella

14.3 hand Quarter Horse Paint mare. She was used for trail riding as well as a lesson horse for many years at Zayante Equestrian Center. Cinderella is very popular due to her namesake but also because she is sweet and kind to everyone who meets her.
 
Cinderella is on loan to us from the Carkner Family of Ben Lomond. 

 

Willow

15.2 hand Oldenburg mare. She is trained in English and Western. Her versatility and easy going attitude has made her a fan favorite at the Kvamme Center. She eagerly peeks her head out of her stall to greet clients and ask for a gentle head scratch. 
 
Willow is on loan to us from the Auten Family of Scotts Valley. 
 

Snoopy

15.1 hand Fjord gelding. Snoopy is our first ever Fjord at the Kvamme Center. His breed is quite unique and originates from Norway. His strong confirmation allows him to be an excellent horse for our vaulting program. His teddy bear qualities makes Snoopy one of the first horses our clients go to see when they enter the center! 
 
Snoopy is on loan to us from Kennolyn Camp located in Aptos. 

Our wonderful horses look forward to meeting you!