Friesian Paint Mare

Reina came to start her second career with us to help us carry our heavy riders. She has a big engine to match her huge body. Reina needs a strong connection or she feels lost and uncertain in sessions. Her sensitive nature notices everything about the clients that she supports. Reina had an eye injury that caused her to lose her sight in one eye. She learned to overcome that limitation and is an inspiration to others to tackle their own challenges.

Haflinger Gelding

Duke came to us as a washout in the dressage arena. He favorite speed is whoa and he takes great pride in his sport mane cut. Duke is gentle to everyone that partners with him. His short but wide stature allows him to carry children and adults fearlessly. Duke is one of our senior club members so he also requires a bit of joint maintenance.

Gypsy Vanner/Hackney Pony Mare

The Amish had trained and driven Gypsy, but due to her weaken front hooves, they put her up for auction. She is a great addition to our herd as she is small, kind and enjoys playing games in the arena. Her beautiful colors captures the clients’ hearts too! Gypsy is no pushover and has opinions about her to handle her. She teaches lessons about boundaries and respect.

Percheron/Belgium Gelding

Samson came from an auction as a 4 year old. He was driven for a short time by the Amish and then came to train with us to be a large therapeutic riding horse. His magnificent presence is intimidating and empowering. He offers some counseling sessions already as our team starts to ride him this year. Samson’s favorite animal is Howie, the donkey.

Friesian/Morgan Gelding

Zorro is a young, playful gelding that has a beautiful soul to match his stunning looks. The Amish drove him a year before he came to the Ranch. He is still getting riding miles under him, but he will make a fun partner. Zorro is always looking for a good time!

Cremello Gelding

Twister’s owner surrendered him to an auction so when he arrived at the farm, this sad gelding was shut down emotionally. He hardly lifted his head and was totally disinterested in his surroundings, much less his new human friends. Twister’s first answer to anything is “no”. He works great for our teens that are struggling with trauma and identity issues. His steady gait is bonus for our special need’s riders as well. Twister is still working through his emotional and physical issues. He is a work in progress— like all of us.

Paint Quarter Horse Gelding

Stanley moved from Wyoming where he was a therapy/parade horse for many years. He is a favorite riding horse at the Ranch. Stanley takes his job very seriously and doesn’t like to be called out for making a mistake. His perfectionism tendencies resonate with many clients. They both teach each other how to forgive themselves when needed and to embrace every opportunity.

aka Donkey

Howie loves his position of a “security officer” in the herd. He alerts the farm when one of the horses is not behaving or when someone new arrives to the farm. He is used in mental health sessions for his keen awareness of his surroundings. He is on “donkey time” so clients must learn to wait and grow patience in their sessions.

Quarter Horse Mare

Cookie came to us with amazing training at liberty and under saddle. She hated her job of jumping 2’ fences and was bucking riders off. She now likes the speed of therapy sessions and is rock solid in everything that she does for the Ranch. Surprisingly, she hates sweet treats and holds out for carrots. Cookie is also a member of the Senior Horse Club. She requires soaked feed and some joint support.

Quarter Horse Mare

This chestnut beauty is one of our core therapy horses. She came from a loving family, but was a mess emotionally. She had sore feet along with a sore back. That compounded her stress as an ex barrel racer. She would break into an emotional sweat just walking around. Today, she loves her job…but you still have to say “pretty please” with everything. Rocket rules the pasture as well. She teaches great lessons on being a leader.

Haflinger Paint Mare

Luna came to us after her life-long family was breaking apart. She had trouble learning her job and kept running into things until we realized she was blind in one eye. Today, she teaches that disabilities do not have to define you. Luna is one of our core horse for trauma, therapeutic riding or for programs. Her kind nature and tri colored mane attract clients to see what she has to offer.

Paso Fino/Arabian Mare

Asia arrived over a decade ago with laminitic hooves and metabolic challenges. This sweet mare has made the best out of her tough situation. She witnessed her mom dying due to no water access when she was four years old. Her feet have caused her a life time of discomfort. She is in the Senior Horse Club and requires special shoes and diet to manage her condition. Last year, she had an accident in the field that caused her to lose most of her sight in her left eye.

Quarter Horse Mare

Loretta came to us from auction as a kind natured horse. She had many owners in the past, but the last one left marks on her back and ribs as well as some nerve damage in her shoulder. Today, we still have to saddle and girth her up gently to remind her that we are not going to hurt her.

In 2023, she was diagnosed with a Keratoma tumor in her left front hoof. This tumor was eating away at her bone in the hoof—causing great pain. God healed her of the tumor 2 months later before we could go to surgery. Amazing! Today she requires special shoes and extra care when walking on rocks.

Miniature Horse

Max is our “wild mustang”. He was gifted to the Ranch by a Ranch Hero. Max had not been handled the first 6 years of his life. This allowed him to retain many characteristics of a wild horse in nature. He is a whiz at online work and loves to show off his skills for field trips and counseling.

Miniature Horse

Hope was born on the farm as a surprise foal! Her mom, Snow, was donated and was pregnant at 22 years old! The birth was devastating for Snow physically and she died shortly after. Hope was an orphan foal that had to learn to move forward in the midst of loss. Today, she is super confident and looks for opportunities to kick up her heels. She is the smallest equine on the property!