Horses

THE TEAM: HORSES

MR. LINDSEY G

2004, Dutch Harness Horse Gelding

  • AKA: “Lenny”
  • SPECIAL FEATURES: Lots of freckles, likes to “blip” his lower lip.
  • DRIVING SPECIALITY: Dressage
  • FAMILY: Uncle to Endorro
  • ACCOLADES: 2018 & 2019 Horse of the Year, 2020 USEF National Pair Champion

Mr. Lindsey G is a talented gelding that joined the team in the summer of 2017. Lindsey in an experienced horse with many years of competitions under his belt for multiple countries. He has represented Australia, South Africa and the USA in International Competition. Steve competed Lindsey at the 2017 Pair Horse World Driving Championships in the Dressage and Marathon. Paired with Durro at the 2019 Pair Horse World Championships Lenny earned the 6th place in dressage. His most recent accomplishment is being part of Jacobs 2020 USEF National Pair Horse Championship win.

FAVORY FARAO

2002 Lipizzan Gelding

  • AKA: Pumpkin
  • SPECIAL FEATURES: Droopy lower lip, Fluffy forelock
  • DRIVING SPECIALITY: Cones
  • FAMILY: Same dad as Franky & Tuzes
  • ACCOLADES: 2019 Horse of the Year, 2019 USEF National Pair Horse Champion

Favory Farao joined our team in the summer of 2017. Farao is a very reliable horse, which allows him to go well with any of the horses, and often competes in Dressage and Cones. When paired with Franky, they are affectionately known as “the Veggies” for their easy-going nature. At the 2019 Pair Horse World Championships Steve drove Farao in all three phases to help the team gain 8th place overall. He is currently teaching the next generation of drivers.

FAVORY FRANKY

2002 Lippizan Gelding

  • AKA: Potato
  • SPECIAL FEATURES: Most spots ‘fleabites’, Smallest Horse
  • DRIVING SPECIALITY: Cones
  • FAMILY: Same dad as Farao & Tuzes.
  • ACCOLADES: 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 Horse of the Year & 2015, 2017 USEF National Pair Horse Champion

Favory Franky has been a member of the team since 2013, which is the longest time of the competition horses. When paired with Farao, they are affectionately known as “the Veggies” for their easy-going nature. Franky’s specialty is Cones, often coming to competitions to provide a solid partner for the final phase. Franky partnered with Endorro for the Cones phase of the 2017 Pair Horse World Driving Championships. 2019 marked Franky’s 10th year competing at the FEI level.

ENDORRO "DURRO"

2009 Dutch Harness Horse Gelding

  • AKA: Monkey
  • SPECIAL FEATURES: Whitest horse, Wavy Tail, Longest Back.
  • DRIVING SPECIALITY: Dressage
  • FAMILY: Lenny’s Nephew
  • ACCOLADES: 2016-2019 Horse of the Year & 2016 ,2017, 2020 USEF National Pair Horse Champion

Endorro is the most internationally travelled of the group, having competed in the USA, Canada, Holland, Germany, Poland, and Slovenia. Endorro is a very well-rounded horse and often competes all three days of the competition. He loves having visitors and will always say yes to having his picture taken. He was part of the 2016 and 2017 National Pair Horse Championship team. Endorro also competed in all three phases of the 2017 Pair Horse World Driving Championships. In the 2019 Pair Horse World Championships Durro competed in all three phases including a 6th place finish in dressage paired with Lenny. His most recent accomplishment was being a part of Jacob’s 2020 USEF National Pair Horse Championship win.

PLUTO REVANS

2006 Lipizzan Gelding

  • AKA: Orca
  • SPECIAL FEATURES: Whitest horse, Wavy Tail, Longest Back, often can be seen playing with stall neighbor Lenny.
  • DRIVING SPECIALITY: Dressage
  • ACCOLADES: : 2016-2019 Horse of the Year & 2016, 2017, 2020 USEF National Pair Horse Champion

Pluto Revans (aka Rev) joined the team in 2014. Rev is our Marathon specialist and loves to gallop through hazards. His next favorite activity is cuddling, although he is the largest and fastest horse, he is the sweetest. He competed in the 2016 and 2017 National Championship team and in 2019, Jacob competed him alongside Endorro in the Marathon phase of the Pair Horse World Championship.

TÜZES "TUX"

2006 Lipizzan Gelding

  • SPECIAL FEATURES: Long forelock, lots of spots, brands on neck.
  • DRIVING SPECIALITY: Cones
  • FAMILY: Same dad as Franky & Farao
  • ACCOLADES: 2019 Horse of the Year, 2019 & 2020 USEF National Pair Horse Champion

Tüzes (aka Tux) joined the team in the summer of 2017. He is a very sweet horse who enjoys his daily naps- the first one at 9 AM sharp. Tux’s brands are unique from the other Lipizzans as they are all on his neck, not his back. His most recent accomplishment is being part of Jacob’s 2020 USEF National Pair Horse Championship win.

KIAN

2015 KWPN (Dutch Harness Horse) Gelding

  • SPECIAL FEATURES: Black with Star and Belly Spot
  • DRIVING SPECIALITY: TBD

Kian joined the team in June 2020 from Holland. Jacob is excited to have a young prospect to join his other KWPNs. His forward thinking, and movement, will compliment Lenny and bring fun possibilities.

KENJI V.

2015 KWPN (Dutch Harness Horse) Gelding

  • SPECIAL FEATURES: Black with Star and Snip
  • DRIVING SPECIALITY: TBD

Kenji joined Team Hermitage in June 2020 from Holland. Jacob is excited to have a young prospect to join his other KWPNs. Kenji’s personality is as big as his movement, which Jacob hopes will lead to an exciting future.

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