PHOTO: Five New Horses Arrive at Circle D Ranch in Disneyland Resort

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PHOTO: Five New Horses Arrive at Circle D Ranch in Disneyland Resort

Five new horses have joined the herd at Circle D Ranch in Disneyland Resort.

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Pictured here are Lily, Dublin, Champ, and Chip.

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Dublin is a four-year-old Belgian and Percheron cross. The Circle D cast members say he’s quite affectionate. He comes to Circle D from Ontario, California.

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This is Champ and his half-brother Chip. These five-year-old Clydesdales are from Montana. It’s striking how similar their markings are! Here’s a hint to tell them apart: Chip has some black feathers among the white on his right front leg.

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This is Lily. She came to Circle D from Ohio and is five years old. Around the ranch, she’s known as the mare who likes to be in the spotlight.

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Rounding out the new group is Pumpkin. She’s the baby, at one-and-a-half years old. She is a black Percheron, with a very sweet nature and very long ears. She is from Tehachapi, California.

Although these horses are different breeds, they all enjoy a common thread, which is their thoughtful and calm personalities. According to Circle D Ranch Manager, Erin Simon, Disneyland horses are chosen for their intelligence and willingness to learn. These horses also love being with people.

The training process from arrival at Circle D to debut on Main Street, U.S.A., takes anywhere from six months to a year, depending on the particular horse. Training begins with exercises designed to build trust and respect between horse and human, continues with skill work for strength and coordination, as well as learning vocal commands. A fixed timeline for a horse to arrive at Disneyland park is not established, as each horse will meet goals at their natural pace. The result is horses that truly enjoy their jobs! Or, as has been said, “The Happiest Horses on Earth.”

Disney Parks also shared a TikTok of the horses which you can watch below or at this link.

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Ok but how cute are our newest Disneyland cast members? 🐴✨ #Disney #DisneyParks #DisneyCastLife #Disneyland #Horse

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Source: Disney Parks Blog

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2 thoughts on “PHOTO: Five New Horses Arrive at Circle D Ranch in Disneyland Resort”

  1. Will those five new 🆕 🐴🐎 horses arriving at Disneyland be pulling royal carriages with Ariel, Snow White, Cinderella and other Disney princesses in them?

  2. Where do they keep the horses backstage at Disneyland during their working days?

    I’ve looked all of ver the aerial photos and I can’t see where stables would be located. Are they behind Star Wars where the cast cafeteria is? Are they by the monorail repair bay?

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