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Meet our equestrian companions
Welcome to a world where harmony between man and nature comes to life through our faithful partners – horses. Each of our beautiful horses brings their own personality, unique charm and inspiring energy through each of our adventures.
Natural elegance
Our horses are not just pets, but essential members of our team. Each horse is carefully selected for its gentleness, strength and ability to explore the varied terrain of our magnificent region. Their graceful movements and calming presence will instantly make you feel connected to nature.
Unforgettable bonds
When you ride one of our horses, you enter into a relationship of mutual trust. Our experienced guides will teach you the basics of communication, allowing you to forge a powerful bond throughout your adventure. You will discover that each horse has its own personality, intriguing characteristics and a story of its own.
Our adorable giants
Allow us to introduce you to our extraordinary partners, always ready to guide you on an exceptional adventure!
Jay
Nicknamed the Gentle Giant, Jay is the largest horse in the herd. Used to pull the sled in winter, Jay worked in a mapple farm before coming here. He knows his profession well, which makes him an excellent mentor for Eva. He can be a little shy around new people, but remains a very curious horse.
Eva
A former beauty competition mare, Eva is now a machine when it comes to work. Always graceful in her movements and looks, she and her partner Jay are the fastest team on the ranch. Being a young mare, Eva gains experience alongside Jay. She can sometimes be clumsy with her long legs.
Gambler
Black Percheron, Gambler and his brother North are undoubtedly the team that flashes the most at work. Being still a young team, they have a lot of energy to spare. Gambler is very cuddly and always looking to get scratches.
North
Paired with his brother Gambler, North is the most shy of the two. Having grown up together, these brothers are almost inseparable! It won’t be surprising to see them bickering, like two young brothers in moments of rest!
Lady
Lady is probably the Belgian mare with the most intriguing coat in the herd. Her large and strong size gives her a major advantage for pulling sleds in winter. Being paired with Tom, their opposite coat colors gives them a funny look! She loves taking naps in the fields when the sun comes out from behind the mountain and you can even hear her snoring.
Tom
Having the most beautiful look in the herd, Tom is always surrounded by mares when he is in the fields. Being a very quiet and calm horse, this black Percheron makes the perfect pair with Lady (both like to take their time).
Sunny 💫
Sunny is the first mare to arrive at the ranch. This beautiful bay-colored Canadian is the perfect mare for stressed people or beginners. Sunny is gentle and calm in all circumstances. Having a lot of experience, she teaches young horses the basics of trail ride. You will often see her accompanied in the fields by Félix and Jack. Like any good Canadian horse, she can be greedy on trails and she likes clementines. Watch your snacks because she might steal them.
Bailey
Bailey is one of the first mares that were acquired by Les Montagnards. This chestnut mare can do both pull carriage and trail ride. Even if Bailey is really independent, you can still see her surrounded by Félix or her miniature version Raven.
Rosy
Rosy is the oldest mare in the herd! She loves rolling in the dirt and mud to hide her beautiful white coat. Despite her venerable age, Rosy is still the fastest galloping mare in the herd and she knows how to show the younger horses what speed is.
Dream
Dream is an excellent trail ride horse. Very gentle and calm with humans, he is the perfect horse for beginners. Dream is part of a trio with the small Goliath and the tall Rebelle. If you look at him in the fields, you will notice that he is always watching what is happening, half-hidden behind the shelter.
Moca
A donkey in our herd? Why not! Our dear little Moca is very loving, he likes to be pet and never hesitate to show his joy when he brays loudly. He is alongside Jack the stallion, whom he appreciates a lot since the first day.
Stella
Stella is a gray mare with a unusual coat. She loves taking the foals who arrive at a young age under her wings like a surrogate mother. Almost as fast as Rosy, Stella loves galloping and guiding trails. She has a crush on Tom, the big Percheron, who she follows everywhere when Lady is not around.
Félix
We have known Felix since he was very young. Dark bay Canadian horse, he is always looking for a partner to do mischiefs with. He is currently part of the next generation with his fellow companions, Gallant and Jack. Félix has a strong personality and does not hesitate to ask for attention. He likes to rub against the door and loves to be pet. He will not hesitate to show it to you when you are in the right itching spot!
Gallant
Gallant is always there when it comes to mischief with his clown gang made up of Félix and Jack. This Canadian horse always wants to be the center of attention. Gallant is probably the only horse capable of blending in with any group of horses in the field and to be able to eat with them all. When he finishes his bowl of food, he likes to take it in his mouth and toss it to us.
Pêche
Peach with her red dress is a little less boastful than her friend Luna, but can be playful at times. Peach is always up for going trail riding and is impatient in the wait. When her friend Luna goes hiking, she stays by the door to wait for her to return. As a former show jumping mare, Peach is adapting well to her new career. She is the mother of the first foal born on the ranch.
Luna
Luna is probably the mare that represents most the collective imagination of freedom with her white and brown coat. Luna has an extravagant personality and loves to strut around. She is very protective of her personal space against other horses as well as her best friend Peach. However, she adores Tom the Percheron.
Tyson
Tall Canadian, Tyson is without a doubt the greediest horse in the herd. With his many years of experience as a trail horse, he quickly knows how to adapt to each new person. Tyson is not the fastest, but he knows how to surprise with his bouncy gaits for those who will have the chance to trot and gallop with him.
Mercedes
Canadian mare with Thoroughbred grandparents, Mercedes likes to be the leader of the group. Having a lot of trail ride experience, she never hesitates to take the lead, even on the most difficult passages. Despite her fast and determined pace, Mercedes will be able to give confidence to even the most nervous person from the first moments.
Goliath
Small Quarter Horse, Goliath knows how to charm with his beautiful blue eyes. His many years of trail ride experience make him a good partner to trust. Previously living with Mercedes and Porthos, he quickly adapted to life in a large herd and even made new friends. He now spends all his time with Dream and Rebelle, two horses taller than him that he uses to his advantage by sneaking in between the two of them by cold or windy temperature.
Porthos
Being among the elders of the herd, this little Quarter Horse never hesitates to take his place, even against horses twice his size. He is often found near shelters getting his belly tanned, but despite his more relaxed habits, he does not hesitate to show his little character when necessary.
Ziguane
With his beautiful brown eyes, Ziguane embodies the quiet strength of the Canadian. A little engine who doesn’t shy away from work, even if he his very lazy. Like his Canadian fellows, he is very greedy and always comes to ask for food near the fence when it is not his turn.
Ilona
A young Canadian mare, Ilona already demonstrates an exemplary temperament to become a first-class trail horse. Very curious, she is the first to come and see all the new elements that enter the field, whether it is the wheelbarrow, the four-wheeler or the tractor and she will not hesitate to come and check (with her teeth), if it wasn’t more likely food. Interesting fact, Ilona was born by a surrogate mother following an embryo transfer.
Raven
Being among the youngest in the herd, Raven is part of our next generation of trail horse. Despite her small size, this determined mare is ready to take on any challenge. Quarter Horse from a Reining line, this little rocket would even have the potential to dethrone Rosy in the title of the fastest horse… to be continued.
Sierra
Very clumsy, this young Belgian mare does not seem aware at all of her immense size. Always getting involved or putting her feet where she shouldn’t, she often found herself in funny situations. She is part of the next generation for the saddle, but also for the carriage to pull our sleds. Beacause of her, we always have to double lock the gate of the field because she found a way to open it with her big hoofs!
Jack
Youngest horse in the herd, Jack is our Canadian breeding stallion. Still young, he has a lot of energy and he takes every occasion he has to trot proudly when we pass near his field. He is always closely followed by his loyal companion Moca the donkey.
Rebelle
With her looks like Angus in the Disney movie Brave, this mare with a big and tender heart will make you melt. A former surrogate mother, Rebelle is now getting used to her new life on the ranch. In the field she is always with her best friends Goliath and Dream.
Flash
Half Canadian, half Quarter Horse, Flash is a horse that needs you to gain his trust first. Once that is done, he will be the perfect partner, fearing nothing of his environment, he heads straight forward among all obstacles. In the herd, he is more reserve, he is definitively part of the well-behaved ones.
The dog squad
Django
You’ll get tired of throwing the stick before Django gets tired of bringing it back to you. Always at the front of the line, scouting, he keeps an eye out for partridges and squirrels. Very playful, he likes to give kisses to new visitors’s cheeks.
alou
Alou is always happy to see new visitors. Very curious, she will wander from the back to the front of the line repeatedly. On the lookout for hares, she may disappear into the forest to listen to her hunting instincts. Watch out for your gloves, Alou likes to steal them.
kodiak
Kodiak will greet you loudly when he sees you park. Despite his big, clumsy exterior, Kodiak loves to follow us on horseback rides. He occupies all the positions between Alou and Django, ensuring the ride runs smoothly. Being the eldest, Django likes to bring him branches, hoping to play with his big brother, but Kodiak has other plans; hunting marmots.
Book your trail ride and let yourself be carried away by the incredible beauty of Charlevoix’s nature.
