Meet the Team
Melissa Horrigan
Melissa Horrigan has loved horses all her life. When she was 11 years old she moved to NH with her family and it was then she was able to put her love of horses into action. Riding horses on cow farms and joining 4-H was where the basis of her horsemanship started. Love, care, and commitment to animals are the root of her philosophies today.
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Melissa purchased her first horse when she was 14 years old. Echo, an aged appaloosa, was her pride and joy for the next 13 years! She solely supported her horse and her passion while attending the University of New Hampshire, graduating with an associated degree in Animal Science and Business Management in 2000. At the age of 21, she purchased a second horse, a foal from upstate NY, who she raised and trained herself. She and Spencer had much success over the years in competition. He was the best adventure of her life. Spencer passed in 2020 after a lifetime together and is sorely missed everyday.
Big Ben
Our resident old man, plucked from the kill pen where he found himself when he couldn't pull a plough anymore. Severely malnourished and neglected, he came to live out his golden years at Forever Echo in the summer of 2020. He has since proven himself to be a rockstar riding horse since becoming healthy again. He's up for the trails, a lesson, a trip to the beach, and then a good nap. He has become spoiled rotten and deserves every second of it.
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Benjamin has earned his semi-retirement here with us, trading the workhorse life for leisurely trails and the occasional lesson.
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"Calvin"
Our newest and cutest member at the farm is Calvin, a Quarter Horse all the way from Texas. He came to live here the summer of 2020. He's lovable, full of energy, and smart as a whip with a long list of tricks up his sleeve. One day he's going to make a wonderful addition to our team of riding horses!
Winchester
Tiny but mighty. Chunky yet funky. Cute as a button but sassy as the day is long.
Winchester the mini is a wonderful kid's pony, the perfect size for even the most timid little riders to groom and ride. He loves the kids, especially if they have a cookie for him afterwards.
Cloud
Cloud is a perfect gentleman and cute as a button! Don't let his old age fool you, he still has plenty of pep in his step. Cloud has been there and done that, making him a perfect mount for kids and adults alike. Him and Big Ben are partners in crime and are enjoying their senior years teaching the littles the ropes of riding!
Boarder Horses
We have a whole host of boarder horses that make appearances at summer camp and lessons!
