Meet the Horses
The Hideout Horses have years of experience in the mountains and the high desert with us every step of the way. From the core of seven, the herd has doubled in number. But their individual personalities have blended and they have truly become a herd. Let's meet them, as you get ready to Come Hideout… on horseback.
Bascom
Bascom was a gawky "kid" when he arrived, but has grown up to be quite the handsome boy. Black with white anklets and a stripe, he is easy-going, adorable, and moves beautifully. Bascom will be around for years of mountain adventures. Bascom is named for the US Cavalry officer involved in an infamous incident at Fort Bowie revolving around Cochise and a child named… Mickey Free.
Bolivar
A BLM-rescue donkey, Bolivar is the younger of the pair of donkey who came to Hideout Ranch in late spring, 2010. He sports the freeze brand common to BLM adoptees, but is astonishingly people-oriented for his being born and raised in the wild. Bolivar greets us enthusiastically, particularly at feeding time.
Calvin
One of our first horses, Calvin is the "Old Faithful" of the Hideout herd. A bay Quarterhorse, Calvin holds the distinction of having participated in the largest non-mechanized parade in the United States - the rodeo parade in Tucson. Calvin also is the only horse who used to watch the spring ice float down the St. Lawrence River in upstate New York before becoming a desert rat.
Cap
Like Bolivar, Cap is a BLM Mustang from the Callaghan herd management area near Austin, Nevada. Just five, Cap has a remarkable history. Born in elevations ranging 6,500’ to 10,200’, he was selected for the Extreme Mustang Makeover, an annual event which trains select animals from the wild herd for adoption. In the numerous judged events, Cap finished tied for second overall, just a point and a half from first place. Named for a much loved character in “The Sacketts”, Cap will wonder why we even call the Chiricahuas “mountains”…
Cholo
Another relative newcomer to Hideout Ranch, Cholo is technically a paint, though mostly solid bay. He is a comfortable ride, and loves to be out on trail. Cholo is the only Hideout horse with not a speck of white on his handsome face, and his playful personality is second only to... Sebastian's.
Clavo
Another longtime member of the Hideout herd, Clavo is the most intense cow pony on the ranch. Though thick as thieves for years, Clavo remained on an original territory homestead to work cattle for a longtime Arizona rancher while Tonka and the boys went off to graze in Virginia's Hunt Country. Back in the desert, Clavo has rejoined his old pals, and is thrilled when he gets to lead the ride.
Doodle
Small in stature but huge in heart is how we describe Snickerdoodle ("Doodle"). A Welsh-cross pony, Doodle is blood bay, shining in the desert sun with a beautiful coppery sheen.
Hopi
A Kentucky Arabian with a dash of Quarterhorse blood, Hopi is a very cute and clever Tobiano paint. She is also a comfortable ride, moving nicely with an economy of motion that will prove efficient on trail.
Ike
Ike came to Hideout Ranch from a local ranch, causing no small amount of excitement in the corrals. His long stride from long, long legs cover lots of miles on trail. Ultra-responsive, the barest touch of the rein against his neck is enough to guide him in the desired direction. Ike has already earned a top spot at the rail for being such an easy-going, marvelous ride.
Kachina
Like a burst of April sunshine, Kachina flows across the pasture like molten gold. She is bright, lively, comfortable, and loves to go on trail. Kachina, a Quarterhorse, is a dream delivered to Hideout Ranch.
Kansas
Another Doc Bar Quarterhorse, Kansas is our "beach bum" as he is the color of a well-tanned surfer. Kansas is another long-time Hideout horse, with miles of trail experience and plenty of stories to tell on our head wrangler
Kiowa
Kiowa adds another splash of paint to the Hideout Herd. A elegant blend of Arab and Quarterhose, she’s had years of experience in the Dragoons and West side of the Chiricahuas. At ten, Kiowa will be guiding guests through the desert for years to come.
Lozen
One of three mares adopted from Kentucky, Lozen has some of the finest Foundation Quarterhorse bloodlines around – Doc Bar and Poco Bueno. Named for the warrior sister of Victorio and renowned shaman for the Warm Spring Apache, Lozen is a smooth, solid ride. A seal bay with minimal white markings and a flowing mane, Lozen is a striking sight on the range.
Mickey Free
Named for a very notorious and legendary character in Southeastern Arizona, Mickey Free arrived with Kachina, at the ripe old age of three and a half. However, he is going on twenty-five! Mickey is sweet, unfazed by wind, cattle, or playful donkeys, and has enjoyed a recent growth spurt. Craig once rode him out to wait on a new mama-cow to leave the water so he could find her calf, and Mickey nearly fell asleep!
Mose
A draft-Quarterhorse cross, Mose is sorrel with a blaze and back socks, and his gaits are as comfortable as his personality is affable. He is a lovely gentleman and sure-footed out on the trail.
Naja
True black with a white cuff and star, Naja (pronounced "nah-hah") is a full-blooded Arabian. "Naja" is the Navajo word for crescent, derived from a Moorish symbol absorbed into the Spanish culture during the medieval occupation of Spain. The conquistadors put sterling silver crescents on their horses' gear, and there is good reason to believe the Spanish were in southeastern Arizona.
Peppy
Peppy, the now Grand Dame of the Hideout herd, is the long-time companion of a very dear friend of Hideout Ranch. A veteran of dozens of cattle roundups and countless trails, Peppy has always been a one-person pony. In honour of our friend, Peppy is Officially Retired, but will happily regale guests with tales of adventures over her twenty-nine years as well as accept all the pets and adoration her status warrants.
Po Campo
Twice as old as his compatriot, Po Campo was domestically born and raised. Po packs and rides, enjoying the attention. He and Bolivar have a six-foot length of thick rope that travels through the pasture constantly, when not pulled taut during a battle royale. Po has a classic, classic face, and is oh!sohuggable.
Riches
In a direct line to legendary Holsteiner stallion Cor de la Breyere, Sambora's Riches is unbelievable. Exuberant and demonstrative, her athleticism and work ethic are unlike any other horse's, and she takes her job of leading guests on trail very seriously. Dark bay with her granddam's stripe and her great-grandsire's sock, Riches is quintessentially Warmblood despite the Thoroughbred and Quarterhorse blood from her dam, Sambora. As if we had to say it, Riches is one of the princesses.
Sambora
The uncontested alpha mare, Sambora is the other of our first horses. The ideal horse for thoroughly-green riders, Sam has given hundreds of lessons and covered thousands of miles on trail. She has always gathered a gaggle of young horse-crazy girls around her at competitions and barns, and was the envy when attending summer camp at an exclusive Virginia private school. A lovely bay mare with a white diamond, Sambora is solid and steady, with undiminished spirit. Watching them together, it is obvious she endowed Riches with the same.
Sebastian
A tall, lanky Thoroughbred-Quarterhorse gelding, Sebastian has spent years in the mountains. Dark bay, Sebastian's personality is both endearing and outrageous. Too clever, he's quick to learn how to open gates and let his friends out for a romp in the desert.
Taza
Named for Cochise's son, Taza is a dazzling paint. Big-boned and strong, he came to Hideout Ranch with Cholo and Bascom, having grown up in the desert just a few miles from the ranch. He is a delightful companion on trail, and promises to give us years of enjoyment.
Tell
Tell arrived at Hideout Ranch on a rare, grey, drizzly day, but we could see a star. He is the perfect size, perfect temperament, perfect ride, and he slipped right into a prominent place in the herd. Named for a favourite Louis L’Amour character, Tell Sackett, he proved his worth up in Horseshoe Canyon when he went the entire trail with just a halter, and never missed a step.
Tonka
This Doc Bar Quarterhorse gelding is everyone's favorite, and is typically in the middle of an "I want to ride him!" dispute. Solidly-built, Tonka has one of the smoothest trots on the ranch. He also has the most expressive face and eyes, so expressive you just know what he's thinking. Tonk is also one of the best cowponies on Hideout Ranch.
Yaqui
This little red roan gelding is as sweet as he is versatile. Just a month after coming home to Hideout Ranch, Yaqui participated enthusiastically in a round-up at a local New Mexico ranch and a star was born. He's curious, loves water and mud, then loves to give kisses.