Riding Instructors

Marie Koder

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!

Part Time Trainer

Becca Dunaj

Becca joined the LCR team in 2020 as our part-time riding instructor and trainer. Becca rode on the IHSA Team for Delaware Valley University and graduated with a degree in Equine Instruction and Training. Becca previously taught lessons at Delval to students. Here at LCR, Becca’s favorite lesson horse is Cinnamon, since she loves mares. She enjoys working with the horses and students at Last Chance Ranch.

Triple

Triple Sec

Nickname: Triple

Born: 2000

Breed: Arabian

Likes: Chin and neck scratches

Dislikes: Scary noises made by paper and plastic

Triple has been in our lesson program since 2012 and is an awesome lesson horse.  He can walk, trot, canter, AND likes to jump. He is used for beginner to advanced riders.

Frosted

Frosted

Nickname: Frosted Flakes

Born: 2000+/-

Breed: Quarter Horse

Likes: Peppermints, Cantering

Dislikes: Nothing

Frosted joined our lesson program in 2019. He has been used for beginner through advanced lessons and loves summer camp!

Cinnamon

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.

Cobalt

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

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!

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