Horse Training
Spunky Ranch offers expert horse training with Kristen Hoagland. Memberships are offered on both a per ride or per month basis and can include boarding as well if needed.
Taz
A welsh-pony that does it all. At the old age of 27 he is still going strong and loves to be ridden and loved on by kids. Taz knows how to rope and knows all the rodeo speed events. Even though he knows how to compete, he also loves to go out for rides in the pasture. He’s Julia Hoagland’s main mount and has taught her so many things about how to ride and have good horsemanship.
JJ
JJ is a 18 year old Red Roan Quarter Horse. He is our old faithful. Tried and True. Has spent his life as a main cowboy mount roping steers and now enjoys the leisure life of teaching beginners.
Violet
Violet is a paint Shetland pony that has spent most of her life teaching kids to ride. She has been a rodeo pony and is seasoned to all types of riders. She is sweet as can be and kids of all ages quickly fall in love with her. She is a great confidence builder.
Maverick
Maverick is a 16 year old dark Palomino Quarter Horse. Sweetest heart, and loves to be with his people. Truly enjoys going for a ride and is so gentle and forgiving. Meets you in the pasture and loves attention.
Rose
Rose is a Shetland pony that has taught countless kids to ride. She is light and listens well to her rider. She has been a rodeo pony for most of her life and is the first horse all five of the Hoagland kids learned to ride on!
Molly
Molly is a 9 year old Paint quarter pony- sweet and kind as can be, and so very gentle with beginner hands. She will also never turn down a treat and some scratches!
Fancy
Fancy is a sorrel quarter horse and is as sweet as they come. There is not a mean bone in her body. She listens to her rider and tries to do whatever they ask of her. Fancy loves to be brushed and loved on. She is also a big fan of treats!