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.
Benji
Sponsor: Chartham Park Golf Club
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.
Bobby
Sponsor: Smalley Family
Bobby has settled in extremely well to Diamond and is already a volunteer favourite! He’s an absolute gentleman and loves a cuddle!
Daisy
Sponsor: Wednesday Volunteers
Daisy is a 13.2hh Piebald mare with two bright blue eyes. The staff refer to her as the baby of the yard even though she is very mature for her age. Daisy is loved by many riders at Diamond and has taken everything in her stride since she joined the centre back in 2015. She is currently our only driving pony.
Delilah
Sponsor: Ward Property Services
Delilah is a very strong Trekpaard mare who joined Diamond in 2008. She has a lovely temperament and is often found lying down in her stable between lessons. Delilah is a valuable member of the team and is loved by all the staff. Delilah was purchased in 2008 with a donation from Wooden Spoon Society.
Dom
Sponsor: Awaiting sponsorship
Dom is an Andalusian, 16hh and was born in 1998. His previous career was as a jousting horse, but now that he is in his later years, he is an ideal calm horse for Diamond and is looking after lots of our riders. He’s a giant softie, so do give him a fuss when you see him!
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
Sponsor: Awaiting sponsorship
Ebony has recently joined Diamond and is turning out to be an absolute sweetheart, already a firm favourite and well loved by everyone! Make sure you say hello next time you’re down, she’s very friendly!
Eclipse
Sponsor: Mohammed Saleh Binladen
Eclipse (or Check me out!) is a 15.2hh piebald mare. She has a lovely nature and is eager to please even though she is still young. She is very sociable and has many friends. She loves field time and can get a little rushy getting there!
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
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
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 came from a trekking Centre. He loves to jump and do dressage. He looks like he is wearing stockings as he has four white legs!
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
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
Sponsor: Dodds Family
Lizzie is a new joiner to Diamond and is 13.2hh. She is a 13 year old connemara, who is a pro at her job! She’s hit the ground running, and is already in all lessons! She’s an absoloute sweetheart, and loves attention.
Marty
Sponsor: Chantal Keast And Brenda Fernando
Marty is a 14hh Irish Pony. He is relatively new to Diamond but his gentle nature is bound to make him a favourite with riders and volunteers alike. Born in 2014 with model good looks and a very sensible attitude we hope he will be happy with us.
Newbie
Sponsor: Mohammed Saleh Binladen
Pea
Sponsor: Awaiting sponsorship
Pea is a piebald 15.2hh Irish sports horse. She is an older lady, but is fit and forward going. Her show name is Drumbally Lady!
Rousay
Sponsor: Aqua Global
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
Sponsor: Ivor Charlton
Soloman is a 17hh black gelding. This handsome chap, was a showjumper in his previous life. He arrived in July 2021 and we hope he will become a new member of the Diamond Dressage Team. He was purchased with a grant from Sport England’s Toyota Parasport fund in 2021.
Tank
Sponsor: Threekit
Tank or “Tonevane Tanker” is a 15hh skewbald gelding. Tank arrived in July 2021 and is already loved by everyone for his kind and very gentle nature. He was purchased with a grant from Bally Thomas fund in 2021.
Teddy
Sponsor: Saturday Volunteers
Teddy is a 13hh chestnut gelding. He loves people and is in training to be one of our Hippotherapy ponies. He has come from a pony club home so has lots of experience with children and has settled into the job well. He thinks the Pat a Pony sessions can’t possibly be work as they are so fun.
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