Marie Koder
Marie went to Delaware Valley University where she was a member of the IHSA team. She has been riding and training horses at Last Chance Ranch since 2013. Marie currently manages our lesson program, riding interns/volunteers and working students. She enjoys helping students create a solid English foundation and become confident in the saddle. Marie adopted an OTTB mare, named Dixie, from LCR in 2017. They enjoy showing dressage together and going for trail rides. Marie's favorite thing is riding all of our ponies and jumping!
Cinnamon
Nickname: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Born: 2009
Breed: Quarter Horse (has a QH racing tattoo)
Likes: Carrots and Snuggles
Dislikes: Balloons and being alone
Cinnamon is our newest and first female addition to our lesson program making her debut at the end of 2020. Originally from auction, we do not know much about her background, but she has a great work ethic and enjoys her job! Cinnamon is used for beginner and intermediate lessons.
M2
Show Name: Sally's Lil Allie
Born: January 30, 2003
Breed: Registered Quarter Horse
Likes: Belly Scratches and Food!
Dislikes: Any body of water!
M2 joined our program in May of 2021. She is an experienced lesson and camp horse and will happily do beginner through advance lessons! She has done a little bit of everything from playing polo to trail riding and enjoys adventures to the horse park!
Connor
Born: 2002
Breed: Quarter Horse
Likes: Naps and Peppermints
Dislikes: Hugs and Kisses
Connor came from a neglect situation in July 2021. He bounced back quickly, and has proven to be a safe mount for anyone! Connor loves teaching kids and enjoys birthday parties! He is very well trained, has a handy neck rein and is game for any task!
Cobalt
Nickname: Coco
Born: 2002
Breed: Pony of the Americas (POA)
Likes: Dressing up for Halloween
Dislikes: Cantering
Originally a stray from Philadelphia (believe it or not!) this super cute pony is now teaching all sorts favorite at LCR! He is used for mostly beginner lessons as he has a steady pace and likes to go slow.
Finnegan
Nickname: Finn
Born: 2010
Breed: Draft Cross
Likes: Putting things in his mouth
Dislikes: Fly spray
Big boy Finnegan joined our lesson program in 2017. Finn is a 16.2 hand Standardbred/Percheron cross that was rescued at auction. He is a perfect gentleman and is used in intermediate to advanced riding lessons. His favorite past time is trail riding!
Felix
Show Name: Felix Felicis
Born: ~2000
Breed: Appaloosa
Likes: Ice Pops and Jumping
Dislikes: Going Fast (Slow is the name of the game!)
Felix came from a neglect situation in January of 2021. Once he got up to a healthy weight, it turns out he is very well trained and LOVES working! Felix enjoys teaching students of all ages and never says no to an adventure! He loves schooling the cross country course or hacking around on trails.