New School Horse: Chance

Many of you may know Chance as a private horse and thanks to the enormous generousity of Carla Shamberg, we now have this beautiful Pinto pony as our newest school horse.

Cory found Chance at Ramp Tap for Zach Brandt. Zach did a wonderful job learning how to ride on Chance. they went on the Reserve Champion in the U.S. at the Junior Novice level. Chance was then sold to a girl who never really was able to bring out his best.  Carla Shamberg has owned him for the last two years. Chance is very talented and a super good lower level event pony.  Cory hopes someone will lease him and take him back to the show ring. She would love to see him bring another student along as he did with Zach. 

Chance will be used for most levels in the school. He is living up on the hill with all his new pony friends!

Taco is Retiring

Cory tells Taco's story:

Here is Taco's baby picture from his papers.
Did you know that Taco is a registered Paint Horse?
Follow this link to see his papers!

I got Taco at an auction. He belonged to an elderly man who rode him every day down a long dirt driveway to the mailbox and back. The gentleman passed away and his beloved Taco was sent to aution. I am so glad I was there that day. Most of you know Taco as the quiet walk/trot beginner's horse, but as a younger horse he was a fantastic jumper and went to many shows with Mill Creek students. 

Some of you remember Sandi Samel, who taught here for many years. Sandi has always loved Taco as much as I do. It makes me very happy to tell you all that Taco will be leaving to retire with Sandi in Oregon on the farm she and her husband own.

Taco turns 26 years old this month. He will be missed, but very much loved and cared for in his new home.

Thank you, Sandi, from all of us at Mill Creek who love Taco.