Our Horses

Our horses are the stars of Diamond, from the little ponies to the big boys (and girls!) they each bring their own characters and talents to the Diamond Team.

Our horses and ponies are very much loved and well cared for and many of them have been here for many years.

 

Annie

Annie

Sponsor: Awaiting Sponsorship

Annie is a 14.2hh piebald mare. This pretty little girl became a member of the heard in April 25. She is a real sweet girl who has a place many peoples hearts already.

Benji

Benji

Sponsor: Elliot Fryer

Benji (or Sweet Ben Two) is a 14.2hh blue roan gelding. This beautiful member of the herd arrived in July 2021. He has lots of admirers, which we think he really enjoys, especially when they give him a scratch.

Benji was purchased in 2021 with a donation from the Chartham Park Golf Club.

Bessie

Bessie

Sponsor: Caroline Ward

Bessie is a 14.1hh skewbald mare who joined Diamond in 2025. Bessie was born in 2010 and has a kind nature and really enjoys being groomed. Bessie loves being out in the field with her friends at Diamond. 

Bobby

Bobby

Sponsor: Smalley Family

 Bobby is an absolute gentleman and loves a cuddle! He’s a firm volunteer favourite and is always happy to say hello to everyone!

Dougal

Dougal

Sponsor: Clare Beale

Dougal is a 13.2hh piebald gelding. He loves to smile and pull funny faces! He really is a cheeky chap. He loves being scratched. He also loves being around humans rather than his furry friends. He can be very stubborn but is loveable at the same time.

Ebony

Ebony

Sponsor: Graham Cox

Ebony is an absolute sweetheart, and with that face, who couldn’t love her? She loves a snack and can always be found with other girl horses in the field.

Eclipse

Eclipse

Sponsor: Ward Property Services

Eclipse (or Check me out!) is a 15.2hh piebald mare. She has a lovely nature and is eager to please. She is very sociable and has many friends. She loves field time and chilling out in the sunshine!

Fudge

Fudge

Sponsor: Dr Judith Behrens

Fudge is a 13.2hh skewbald mare, who joined Diamond back in 2004. Fudge has a very laid-back temperament and due to this excels in her job. We think she would be able to lead herself if you let her.

Gucci

Gucci

Sponsor: David Bedwell, Judy & Phillip James

Gucci is a 15.2hh skewbald gelding. He is a gentle giant. He often puts smiles on staff and volunteers faces and due to this is extremely popular on the yard. Gucci was purchased in 2017 with a donation from Reigate Hill Golf Club.

Guiness

Guiness

Sponsor: Simon & Debbie Doran

Guiness is a 16hh black cob gelding. He is really friendly quiet chap. He loves to have lots of cuddles. He loves to jump and do dressage. He looks like he is wearing stockings as he has four white legs!

Jack

Jack

Sponsor: Clare Beale

Jack, or “Captain Jack” is a 13.1hh New Forest gelding. He is a very excitable pony with a lovely temperament and is great for our riders on lead rein. Jack may be little but is often found bossing around the other “Naughty Boys”. Jack was purchased in 2010 with a donation from The Captain & Members of Purley Downs Golf Club.

Kiki

Kiki

Sponsor: George Watson

Kiki is a 13.2hh blue roan mare. She is a very pretty girl with a lovely nature. She has lots of friends, being popular with all the riders, volunteers and staff.

Lizzie

Lizzie

Sponsor: Dodds Family

Lizzie is a 13.2hh connemara, who is a pro at her job! She’s an absolute sweetheart, and loves attention. She might be tiny, but she’s a mighty personality. 

Marty

Marty

Sponsor: Chantal Keast And Brenda Fernando

Marty is a 14hh Irish Pony, with very gentle personality. Born in 2014 with model good looks and beautiful colourings. He love a cheeky snack and is always happy to say hi!

Newbie

Newbie

Sponsor: Wednesday Volunteers

 He is a 14 year old 14hh black Cob. He’s always thinking with his stomach and loves to be in the fields with his friends. He loves fuss, so come and give him a cuddle!  
Pea

Pea

Sponsor: David Owens

Pea is a skewbald 15.2hh Irish sports horse. She is an older lady, but is fit and forward going. She likes to have a nap in between her lessons, but still loves to jump. Her show name is Drumbally Lady!

Phil

Phil

Sponsor: Aqua Grobal

Phil is a skewbald Irish Cob standing tall at 16hh! He’s a gentle giant who loves his home at Diamond. A firm favourite with volunteers and riders alike!

Rousay

Rousay

Sponsor: Carolyn Ward

He is our dressage pro, with his stunning good looks, he always scores amazingly, and looks after his riders so well. He loves scratches and hanging out with the other boy horses in the field!
Sadie

Sadie

Sponsor: Anne & David Coward

 Sadie came to Diamond in October 2019. Sadie is a 14.1hh Tricoloured Mare, born in 2014. Sadie is very inquisitive and loves her human friends (and the pony girl gang!). Since joining joining us, Sadie has really grown up, and is a firm favourite in both disabled and non-disabled lessons.

Soloman

Soloman

Sponsor: Ivor Charlton

Soloman is a 17hh black gelding. This handsome chap, was a showjumper in his previous life. He is our tallest horse and is an extremely handsome boy. He arrived in July 2021 and was purchased with a grant from Sport England’s Toyota Parasport fund in 2021. 

Tank

Tank

Sponsor: Threekit

Tank or “Tonevane Tanker” is a 15hh skewbald gelding. Tank arrived in July 2021 and is  loved by everyone for his kind and very gentle nature. He was purchased with a grant from Bally Thomas fund in 2021.

Teddy

Teddy

Sponsor: Saturday Volunteers

Teddy is a 13hh chestnut gelding. He loves people and is one of our Hippotherapy ponies. He loves to play pony games and speeding round the field. He thinks the Pat a Pony sessions can’t possibly be work as they are so fun.

Theo

Theo

Sponsor: Awaiting sponsorship

Theo is bay Welsh Cross standing at 14.3hh. He has a lovely temperament and loves munching grass in the field! He lives in middle boxes and loves to poke his nose out the window to see what’s going on!

Thomas

Thomas

Sponsor: In memory of Cheryl Axon

Thomas (Chelsea Lad) is a 15hh piebald gelding. He is one of our dressage stars, who often competes in our RDA Regionals and Nationals each year. He is popular throughout the yard, with both the younger and the more experienced riders. He can often be found having a kip between lessons.

Contact us!

020 8643 7764

The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
Woodmansterne Road,
Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 4DT

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(please note, if you are travelling to us we are in the LEZ & new ULEZ zone)

 

 

 

Other important info....

Registered charity number: 1045970.

The London Borough of Sutton, Animal Activity License, Hiring out horses, Licence Number: 22/00380/RIDE