Abbe is son of famous Aristocrat he is now working on ridden dressage and will be on the show circuit this simmer. At six months old Abbe began his Clicker Training. He is prompted to do good things through operant conditioning. His disposition and good behavior are always rewarded by positive communication. Targeting, backing, and head lowering form the foundation exercises every Clicker Trained horse should know. Targeting teaches the horse what the Clicker means. Backing creates respect of space, and head lowering contributes to a calm attitude. 

Barney has been working at the Carriage Barn since 2007 under saddle, therapeutic lessons and carriage driving. Barney and his wagonette take 8 little kids through the woods and outdoors. He is one of the largest horses in the barn at 17.5 hands.

Dodger (Artful Dodger) has been working with our kids driving program for the last three years. He has had the fastest time through the cones of any horse in our barn. Dodger jumps, rides and carriage drives. He also teaches long lining to students.

Electra is a combined driving horse and does ridden dressage. She works with our more advanced students who wish to have a good foundation in ridden dressage. She also is a lovely driving horse and drives both single and pairs.

Kashmir has competed at the Grand Prix level. He was donated to our program by the Paterno Family of Mistover Farm, in Pawling, NY.  He is a world traveler who comes from Holland, where they grow big Dutch Warmbloods. He will is used for adult riders with disabilities.

The best time of the year for a Haflinger is definitely Winter. If all your relatives were born in the Alps of Austria why would you not like to play in the snow? Misty and Marathon started The Carriage Barn on its wonderful quest a few years ago.

Marathon (top) was our first baby. Misty (bottom) was a great mother. The two of them hang out together. They do not know that we want them as part of our Four Up, as draft horse people would say.  Misty teaches driving to every beginner who comes for lessons. She has sold more Haflingers to people.  They ask if she is for sale. We say “No, not for any price”. So people have to find another Haflinger somewhere else.

Misty is a beautiful golden horse. Her magic is in her eyes. She watches you very carefully to be sure the harness is correct and that the shafts are attached properly. She waits the correct amount of time and then turns her head to see what is taking so long.  Every program has been built upon a special horse. Misty is our very special cornerstone.

No-Moe WLT (N Line out of No Nonsense NTF) is probably our most photographed Haflinger. No-Moe is Misty’s counterpart in the Therapy Program. Our Occupational Therapist uses him with the littlest babies, 1 to 2 year olds. The constraints on such a great 1,100 pound 13-1 horse are tremendous. He must be perfect all the time. Balls bounce, children scream from fear, volunteers learn how to lead off his nose, but this great horse is always on his best behavior. When he wins “Horse of the Year” at the Kids Horse Show, the parents’ eyes well up with tears. They have entrusted their most precious possession to No-Moe. His most endearing mannerism is his soft rumbled whiney when each child pats him at the end of a lesson.

Norbert KC -- KC is the cornerstone of our therapeutic driving program. His students include paraplegics, spinal cord injury clients, as well as cerebral palsy, non verbal drivers. KC is totally voice commanded to do cones, dressage and obstacles. He has competed in our shows and is just awesome.

Rosie, donated by Bruce & Marie Worthen in memory of their son, Ryan, is a Gypsy filly--a gentle breed that is an asset to this wonderful program. Rose has been with us since she was 4 month old and is currently working in the children's driving program and under saddle. We look forward to having her in the show ring in the near future.

Magic and Joe are volunteered to our program by Kathleen Scott. They have the most important job in the whole Carriage Barn.  They are our “Wal-Mart Greeters”. They help children who are somewhat fearful learn how to groom. Brush after brush, cleaning feet, braiding and grooming shows, nothing is too much. Magic is even coping with Joe’s recent miniature horse interview. She is not even jealous of his new fame.  Joe is the mainstay of our carriage driving program. His youngest student is four years old. He has been featured on television, magazines, and newspaper articles, how famous can a little guy be?