The backbone of Vienna Riding Academy is.... the horses!!!! They are tolerant and patient. Opinionated and gentle. Each one of our horses are revered and respected by everyone and treated the same as "not lesson horses." I could not do this without them. While they are not perfect (no horse is, even if I claim they are) they teach students better than I could on pricey saints. I try to find my herd from rescues, neglect/ abuse situations, or to prevent situations from turning for the worse. OTTB, grade ponies, horses that need maintenance, need rehab, or have quirks (nothing pain related or dangerous) are our jam at VRA. This is a"killing two birds with one stone" situation. The most important is saving horses and provide them with a cushy low impact life filled with love, treats, and freedom. Second, it helps provide a true comprehensive education. Learning to manage trauma responses, discussing equine welfare, and equine language- is debatably the most important aspect of being around horses. So without furthur ado, meet our herd!!!