The horses of 180 Ranch are gentle and enjoy their jobs. Read on to learn more about them:
180 Ranch Horses
Tuff
Born around 2012-2013, Tuff is a Haflinger gelding that the Murrys bought as a yearling when they lived in Nebraska. In addition to being a favorite lesson pony, he has carried Christy on trails, drug calves to the branding fire, won a blue ribbon in a halter class, carried sponsor flags for Rodeo of the Ozarks, and even pulled a sled in the snow. He is friendly, intelligent and patient with new riders. Tuff quickly becomes a favorite with everyone who meets him.
Dez
Dez is a 17-year-old appaloosa with a kind soul. 180 Ranch acquired him in the fall of 2024, and he has become a fast favorite. As one of the taller horses in our herd, he can be intimidating at first, but students figure out quickly that he is a gentle giant. He is a polite gentleman, attentive to his rider, and has beautiful gaits.
Marvelous
Affectionately known as “Marv,” Marvelous is a 25-year-old gelding the Murrys adopted from Pine Cove Camps in the fall of 2024. Marv is a pony trapped inside a horse-sized body. He is intelligent, audacious, and asserts himself as a leader in the herd. He is the one who figures out how to open gates and will break into the barn and help himself to the feed if you’re not careful. He’s a great confidence builder and a treat to ride!
Rambler
The Murrys adopted Rambler from Pine Cove Camps in the fall of 2024. At the ripe age of 27, Rambler has decades of carrying middle-school campers at Pine Cove under his belt and is now enjoying a job as a light-duty lesson horse at 180 Ranch. Being a senior horse, he requires a bit more care and maintenance, but it’s worth the effort to make sure he feels his best. He has brought so much joy to thousands of people in his lifetime. It is a privilege to care for him now as he continues to bring joy to our students.
Tater
Tater is a 2016 red dun gelding who joined the 180 Ranch herd in April 2025. He is the biggest horse in the herd and also the most laid-back. He enjoys spending time with his herd mates, begging for snacks, and playing horse soccer. He is friendly and kind with a puppy dog personality and looks to boot! Tater is a true joy.
Augie
Augie is a 7-year-old grade pony gelding who arrived at 180 Ranch in March 2025. Augie is still in training. He is intelligent and catches on quickly to new concepts. We hope to have students riding Augie as soon as he proves himself safe and reliable. Students don’t have to ride him to fall in love with him, though. He’s a great pony for students to practice their groundwork skills. We can’t wait to see him develop into a superstar!
In Memoriam
TQ
TQ was a trained cutter turned lesson horse in her retirement. The Murrys adopted her in summer 2022 and were honored to care for her in her twilight years. She had the biggest heart, best work ethic, and the most try of any horse we’ve ever owned. She was a once-in-a-lifetime horse. She was loved dearly and is missed sorely.
Yahtzee
Yahtzee was a fleabitten gray thoroughbred gelding the Murrys adopted from Pine Cove Camps in 2024. Yahtzee was among the herd under Christy’s care when she worked at Pine Cove as a barn manager, and he was a favorite of hers. Yahtzee was kind, gentle, and so willing. In the short time he was at 180 Ranch, he quickly stole the hearts of students.
