Fictional practice horse

Luna

Luna is a fictional practice horse (American Quarter Horse) with a steady, curious and kind personality. A good match for beginner riders practicing real skills step by step.

BeginnerAmerican Quarter Horse

Profile

Breed: American Quarter Horse
Rider level: Beginner
Disciplines: Western Pleasure and Trail Riding

Personality

SteadyCuriousKind

What you can practice

safe spacing
leading turns
simple tack checks with help

Recommended lessons

Safe Spaces: Where to StandLearn the safest places to stand and how to move around a horse.
Leading: Stop, Start, TurnA step-by-step way to lead a horse calmly with safe spacing.
Tack Safety CheckA quick, simple tack check you can do with an instructor before riding.

Daily care focus

Quick Groom

How often: Daily

Removes dirt and helps you notice small changes.

Ask where it’s safe to tie or hold the horse.
Use brush order from your lesson.
End with a soft brush.

Safety tip: Keep one hand on the horse when moving around them.

Tools: Curry Comb, Dandy Brush, Body Brush

Pick Hooves

How often: Before each ride

Clean hooves help the horse move comfortably.

Ask an instructor to confirm the safe position.
Pick from heel toward toe.
Avoid poking the frog.

Safety tip: Never sit under the horse. Stay balanced and ready to step away.

Tools: Hoof Pick