LUCKY
Lucky was the Epps' family dog which meant he had to double as a barn dog. Tonia & Winnie adopted him from Animal Control in February 2013. He was a mix of some sort, 12 years old. He was a wonderful addition to our family!
Lucky was able to travel to Heaven on February 7th, 2015 at the age of 14. We really loved him and our 2 years that we spent together. He was a wonderful friend.
Lucky was the Epps' family dog which meant he had to double as a barn dog. Tonia & Winnie adopted him from Animal Control in February 2013. He was a mix of some sort, 12 years old. He was a wonderful addition to our family!
Lucky was able to travel to Heaven on February 7th, 2015 at the age of 14. We really loved him and our 2 years that we spent together. He was a wonderful friend.
EASY HIGH STRIDE "Copper"
Copper was a registered Quarter Horse, 15.2 hands, a Making Strides Equestrian equine for 13 years. He did a little bit of everything in his life, from teaching lessons to horse shows to novice fox hunts, trail riding, standing around at a festival as a display horse, being the first pick for bareback because of his unbelievably smooth trot, to even letting Winnie practice vaulting on him. He was spunky yet super kind hearted and truly loved.
Copper made his journey to heaven at the age of 22 at the UGA vet school on January 2, 2016 after a day long fight with colic.
Copper made his journey to heaven at the age of 22 at the UGA vet school on January 2, 2016 after a day long fight with colic.
November
November showed up at the farm in November of 2010. He was a fabulous hunter and enjoyed getting love from everyone. He also enjoyed babysitting the horses as they grazed, as well as watching the lessons. November had beautiful eyes and a strong purr.
November passed away on May 28, 2016. .
November passed away on May 28, 2016. .
PRELUDE MAGNOLIA "Magnum"
Magnum was Tonia's first horse, he was a registered Quarter Horse, 15.2 hands. She bought him right after he turned 4 in April 1983, from Wes Echols and family out of McDonough, GA. Tonia & Magnum spent 34 wonderful years together. Years of accomplishments, lots of love, secret sharing, some tears, some rowdiness, companionship, lots of skittles, apples, carrots, moving to college together, and living outside her front door.
Magnum & Tonia were very successful in Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage, and Equitation. Eventing was always a little off because he wanted to play in the water obstacles rather than continue through them. Magnum was just the best there ever was and will always be remembered in so many stories in his 38 years.
Magnum passed away at Tonia's house on the morning of August 19, 2017 due to old age and most likely a cancerous tumor in his jaw.
Magnum & Tonia were very successful in Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage, and Equitation. Eventing was always a little off because he wanted to play in the water obstacles rather than continue through them. Magnum was just the best there ever was and will always be remembered in so many stories in his 38 years.
Magnum passed away at Tonia's house on the morning of August 19, 2017 due to old age and most likely a cancerous tumor in his jaw.
GOLDEN IMAGE "Immy"
Immy was a welsh/ Quarter Horse, 14.1 hands, whom had been in our family for the past 15 years. We gained her from a friend, Debbie, who had been using her for her 4 year old daughter. We needed Immy for the lesson and showing program, she was outstanding at teaching beginners from 1 year old until they reached 90 lbs. She taught walk/ trot/ canter with ease and competed in horse shows. Before focusing on beginners, Immy was a successful 3' pony and even competed at the National Pony Finals. Immy would have celebrated her 32nd birthday on May 5th, 2019. She had been enjoying retirement at our lovely farm for the last few years. She was a joy in so many ways and we are filled with great memories.
Immy was laid to rest due to complications of old age on March 28, 2019.
Immy was laid to rest due to complications of old age on March 28, 2019.
CAPED CRUSADER
"Batman"
Batman was Winnie's horse. Batman shared only 1 and a half years with us, but he leaves a huge impression and a huge void. Winnie did a tremendous amount of his training and he did play in the lesson program from time to time. Batman joined our team in early August 2019, he was a paint gelding and previously had been a barrel horse before learning the English ropes with us. Batman celebrated his 12th birthday on March 11.
Batman crossed the rainbow bridge on the morning of Friday, March 26, 2021, due to complications of a lightning strike.
"Batman"
Batman was Winnie's horse. Batman shared only 1 and a half years with us, but he leaves a huge impression and a huge void. Winnie did a tremendous amount of his training and he did play in the lesson program from time to time. Batman joined our team in early August 2019, he was a paint gelding and previously had been a barrel horse before learning the English ropes with us. Batman celebrated his 12th birthday on March 11.
Batman crossed the rainbow bridge on the morning of Friday, March 26, 2021, due to complications of a lightning strike.
SIMPLY SPENCER "Spencer"
Spencer was a Making Strides Equestrian client for 5 years before he joined our family for good. He was our most solid lesson horse and had been with us for around 15 years. Originally Jillian brought him to Athens from California, but after a short stay she decided to return to California. Instead of having Spencer make the long haul back across country again, Jillian's sister, Laurel, decided to keep Spencer. Now Laurel has moved back to California and we all knew that Spencer belonged with us. He was able to teach a wide range of riders from first timers to jumping students. Spencer would have celebrated his 20th birthday on April 15, and we couldn't do what we do without him. He was worth his weight in gold and then some. He was spoiled and surrounded with love until his last breathe.
Spencer was able to join his buddies in heaven the evening of March 26, 2021 after a day long battle with lightning strike issues.
Spencer was able to join his buddies in heaven the evening of March 26, 2021 after a day long battle with lightning strike issues.
