Their stories

Name: Catch Me (If You Can)
Born: 2006
Color: Palomino
Breed: Boerperd X

Catch is the sole ride of owner Ulrike, and is such a beautiful horse!
He was terribly abused the past, and is still nervous of loud or sudden noises although years of therapy has restored his confidence and he is a pleasure to work with! He is an absolute reliable horse on the trail and is also very motivated and sensitive when it comes to dressage tasks. He enjoys double lunging, lunging and small jumps.
Catch loves attention, and is always one of the first to approach you in the paddock; although occasionally he sees the halter and heads the other way!

Name: Bounty
Born: 2005
Color: Strawberry Roan
Breed: Quarter X

Bounty is a beautiful horse of unique coloration! Decked out in his tan western trail tack, he is utterly photogenic!
He is from a trail background, but was left on the farm before joining the herd at Khaya Hanci.
A sensitive but well-schooled ride, he is trained in all disciplines but requires a soft and relaxed rider to enjoy his work. He is loved by everyone here. Although he is not the tallest, he can become very fast, enjoys dressage work and is an absolute reliable horse in all other areas.

Name: Smokey Joe
Born: 2006
Color: Grey
Breed: Warmblood x

Smokey Joe came to us having had some unknown and traumatic experiences. He was incredibly nervous of people; shying away from any contact and handling.
He was given to Khaya Hanci with the hope that time in a herd would settle him; and since then the change is incredible!
Joe now comes to you in the paddock for attention and treats, and is working nicely both on the lunge and in the arena.

Name: KitKat
Born: 2015
Color: Pinto (Brown/White)
Breed: Thoroughbred x Warmblood

KitKat and Smarties were both rescued from neglect as yearlings and were incredibly thin and malnourished when they arrived.
With some TLC, and good nutrition they have put on weight, established themselves in the herd, and grown!
These two youngsters have so much potential and they have taken to their work with ease. Nothing fazes them, and they adore attention just like the cheeky youngsters that they are.

Name: Milky Way
Born: 2016
Color: Dun
Breed: Quarter X

Milky came to us from the slaughter auction and was terrified of people. He was emaciated, and had been lacking in nutrition during the vital years of his growth.
It took a long time for him to gain our trust; even with little things such as picking up his hooves and walking in-hand.
He is now filling out and enjoying the attention; particularly being brushed and washed! He is such a beautiful and handsome boy. Milky is the boss in the herd, but is very affectionate towards people. He is great fun to ride and always a great choice for trails.

Name: Oliver
Born: 2015
Color: Bay
Breed: Boerperd x Pony

Olli came from the same slaughter auction as Milky. He came to us as a very scared horse. He has improved a lot although he is still a little shy when we approach him with a halter. Olli is a loving soul and once you've convinced him, he loves to cuddle.

Name: Duplo
Born: 2016
Color: Bay
Breed: Boerperd x Arab

Duplo threw his previous owner off when she started him young. After that she got a bit scared and was looking for a good place for him. We had to invest a lot of work here, but he is now a great trail horse and also tries his best in dressage. He's almost a nerd when it comes to lunging and double lunging. Duplo is very curious and has his attention always with you. He is being loved by everyone!

Name: Moholoholo
Born: 2010
Color: Bay
Breed: Quarter X

Moholoholo is the most relaxed horse you can imagine. He is another daydreamer. You will find him laying, sleeping and dreaming. He loves going on trails but only with light riders. His previous owner was heavy which got him some back issues.

Name: Twix
Born: 2013
Color: Liver Chestnut
Breed: Boerperd X

Twix is a gorgeous horse with lovely movement, and a firm favorite in the dressage arena! He has a lovely floating canter and is wonderfully schooled; making him perfect for more novice riders. He enjoys going on trail as long as he does not have to lead, and is very popular with guests.
He was neglected early on in life, and was not cared for or fed correctly, but luckily since arriving at Khaya Hanci, he has thrived and loves to canter around the paddock with Mr Tom! His wobbly lower lip is his trademark. He is also one of our absolutely reliable horses. His passion, however, is the double lunge. Or crazy ideas, like making friends with our buffalo bull. From time to time he can also be found on a term hill. 

Name: Mr Tom
Born: 2012
Color: Chestnut
Breed: Appaloosa x Draft

Born on a truck heading for a slaughter auction, Mr Tom was luckily saved and grew up on a farm with positive contact from people.
Flashy with a white face and 3 socks, he can be slightly head shy but just needs a gentle touch, and he is thriving in the herd here at Khaya Hanci.
He has a wonderful work ethic and despite being green shows great promise in the arena and has a good future ahead of him as a lead out on trail. He is a bit of a daydreamer, but really blossoms on trails. With a bit of motivation, he also enjoys dressage work. He masters the double lunge and lunging in his sleep. 

Name: Oreo
Born: 2018
Color: Dark Bay
Breed: Triesian X

Rescued from a slaughter auction Oreo has never known any affection from humans.
He arrived starving, scared and incapable of being handled. Now at Khaya Hanci, he deserves to live life as a horse should: happy and confident in a herd!
It has taken patience, time and lots of tenderness but he now rides all three gaits under saddle. He enjoys the trails but still needs a little more motivation in the arena.

Name: Hanuta
Born: 2012
Color: Leopard
Breed: Appaloosa

We don't know his background, but it must have been very formative, because we had a lot of trouble getting to him for a long time. Hanuta has made great strides forward in the last year. He really enjoys the double lunge and is also a pleasure on trails. Sometimes he is a bit nervous, especially when his best friend Aero is not with him. However, this also improves with a lot of routine and he forgets any kind of stress, especially during free work.

Name: Aero
Born: 2017
Color: Bay Blanket
Breed: Appaloosa x Triesian

Aero is not a rescue. Born and raised in Nathal he came to us to fill in Catch Me's position as Uli's leadhorse. He feels very much at home here. His best friend Hanuta and him are practically inseparable. Whether for a fun trail, dressage work or pole work, Aero is a good choice. Although he hasn't been under saddle for long, he always tries hard and really enjoys his work.

Name: After Eight
Born: 2010
Color: Dark Bay
Breed: X Breed

After Eight is an ex-security horse. He really enjoys trails and especially jumping. Sometimes it is unmistakable that he has worked as a security horse. He has most fun in the water and loves to swim.

Name: Popcorn
Born: 2012
Color: Leopard
Breed: Appaloosa x Quarter

Popcorn is a very nice soul. He is a sensitive horse for riding. His best buddy is After Eight. They always stick together no matter what. 

Name: Raffaello
Born: 2004
Color: Grey
Breed: Percheron X

Raffaello came to us as a bag of bones from a rhino farm in our neighbourhood where he lost his friend to starration. He was unable to join the herd due to his condition. After a year of lots of green grass, he was round as a ball, but is still not accepted by some horses of the herd, which is why he proves himself as a yard dog with the Ridgebacks and is very happy to do so. Nothing gives him more pleasure than food, trails and being cuddled by every passing human.

Name: Brownie
Born: 2011
Color: Bay
Breed: Saddlebreed

Brownie was bought for a safari business but he didn't do too well on trails. The owner decided to give him to Khaya Hanci to have a safe forever home. 

Name: Stracciatella
Born: 2004
Color: Leopard
Breed: Appaloosa Pony

Stracciatella raised more than a handfull of kids of his previous owner after he was rescued from abuse. After all the kids left the house, the owner didn't want to sell him into an uncertain future. So they called us if we could give him a forever home where he is loved and entertained.

Name: Monte
Born: 2016
Color: Pinto
Breed: Saddlebreed X

Monte was bought by a family as a riding and therapy horse. It looks like he was abused before he arrived with them. Also has he got some conformational issues leading to back problems. We took him in and are working on making things better for him.

Name: Truffles
Born: 2019
Color: Black
Breed: Triesian X

Truffles is such a lovely horse! He loves attention and loves to cuddle. Watch out cause he might follow you around the paddock to get more cuddles and treats. He is eager to learn and is friends with almost everyone in the herd.

Name: Nut's
Born: 2021
Color: Grey
Breed: Boerperd x Arab x Thb

Nut's came as a playbuddy for Nougat. He is a very curious stallion. He loves to play but on the other hand also loves to sleep. You will sometimes find him laying and dreaming. If not, he is running around with his best buddy Nougat causing a fuss among the herd.

Name: Nougat
Born: 2021
Color: Bay Roan
Breed: X Breed

Nougat was found tied up in a shed as a yearling. The rescuer called us as she couldn't keep a young stallion to grow into himself. Nougat is a very curious and agile stallion. He loves to play with the other youngsters in the herd but also sometimes trys his luck with the older horses. He loves attention and is always looking for new trouble with his buddies.

Name: Salted Caramel
Born: 2021
Color: Dun
Breed: X Breed

Salty is a beautiful youngster. He is a bit naughty when it comes to playing with his buddies, but he is very cute with humans.

Name: Lakrits
Born: 2021
Color: Grey
Breed: Percheron X

Lakrits is a beautiful young stallion. Because he is going to be grey, everyone calls him Wischi (short for "wird Schimmel" in German). Wischi loves to sleep but on the other hand he also likes to play with his buddies, the other youngsters.

Name: Marshmellow
Born: 2023
Color: Palomino?
Breed: Boerperd 

Mellow is a very well-behaved young stallion. He is the youngest amongst the herd. Everyone loves him.