Olivia

Olivia is a chestnut Thoroughbred.  Born in 1983, she stands 16 hands.  Found in a swamp of mud up to her knees, Olivia was rescued by Large Animal Protection Society (LAPS).  She was one of eight horses living at a poorly ran farm.  LAPS rescued four that were in the worse condition, including Olivia.  A large dent between her eyes can lead one to imagine what Olivia must have endured.  After she was rescued, Olivia first was adopted as a trail riding horse; but that didn’t work.  Within approximately one year she was returned to LAPS.  She then found another home for approximately three years before returning to LAPS.  A third adoption only lasted a few months.  Due to soundness issues,  Olivia retired to Ryerss in August 2002.  Her friend is War God.

Otter

Outrageous Otter is a bay Trakehner, Percheron and Thoroughbred cross.  He stands 15.3 hands.  Born in 1982, Otter showed in three day eventing, dressage and occasionally participated in fox hunting.  By the time he took his first retirement, Otter was schooling in dressage at the Prix St. Georges level.  During his first retirement, while waiting for an opening at Ryerss, Otter served as a dressage schoolmaster and babysitter.  Otter’s sire, Adler, was a successful dressage horse.  His dam, Overcast was a great jumper with an ability to jump six feet at a stand still.  Otter retired to Ryerss in June 2002 where he enjoys spending his days out to pasture with his friend Gracie.

Ozzie

Ozzie is a grey Arabian and Quarter horse cross.  He stands 14.2 hands.  Ozzie was born before 1983 and held a career in pleasure and trail riding.  He retired to Ryerss in May 2003 with Golden.

Peri

Periferico, meaning “At the Limit”, is a grey Thoroughbred.  He stands 16.3 hands.  Born in 1984, Peri spent his entire career in polo, beginning in the stable of professional 10-goal player Memo Gracida.  Peri is well known in polo circles for his excellent playing ability and impressive size.  He is a “Best Playing Pony” winner.  Prior to retiring at the end of the 2007 season, Peri competed nine years at Tinicum Park.  He retired to Ryerss Farm in August 2008 with his friend, Shelby.