Meet the Horses
We currently have six horses we use
regularly for lessons. This ensures we are
able to properly support each individual
student’s needs with the horse of their dreams.
Imagery provided by Jen Lange with Hidden Gem Photography
Joe
Joe has the ability to take on our more experienced riders with trotting and loping. Joe is 20 years old. He is on lease from William Woods University. He enjoys bonding with participants while being brushed and having his hair braided. Fun Fact: Joe is the leader of the pack. He is also very fond of Sis. Joe is a favorite at the barn. He is a handsome fella.
Imagery provided by Jen Lange with Hidden Gem Photography
Mocha
Mocha is our oldest horse and commonly referred to as Mocha Jean or Mocha Latte. She is 27 years old. Fun Fact: She likes to drink water outside! Mocha is a staple of the program. She is reliable and the best horse for our dependent riders. Whether it is playing games on her back, or walking with sidewalkers, she is the horse for the job.
Imagery provided by Jen Lange with Hidden Gem Photography
Sugar
Sugar belongs to our CEO and lead instructor, Kassi Cartee. She is 16 years old. Fun Fact: Sugar can only have grass and not alfalfa because we have to watch her sugar! Sugar was trained to be a therapy horse by Kassi herself, so she is WELL equipped to serve the students that need the most help.
Imagery provided by Jen Lange with Hidden Gem Photography
Sis
Sis is our largest horse. She is 22 years old. She has one of the sweetest personalities. She has a way of knowing what students need and is the gentle giant of the herd. Fun Fact: Sis follows Joe’s lead and is by his side all the time. On her terms, Sis likes to give hugs, but might need to be coaxed out of her stall.
Imagery provided by Jen Lange with Hidden Gem Photography
Frosty
Frosty is our small pony. He is about 20 years old. Fun Fact: Frosty has a blind spot in his right eye! Frosty is fun to walk around the arena and paint for field trips. We can sometimes have smaller riders ride him as well. Frosty is feisty but fun! He loves to play in the water trough. Splish Splash!
Tuffy
Tuffy is our youngest horse, but he is a big boy. He is 12 years old. Fun Fact: Tuffy has asthma and takes breathing treatments just like a human. Tuffy just joined our herd in July, and has become part of the family quickly. Students and Volunteers alike love our sweet Tuffy! Tuffy has to have a special kind of bedding in his stall. NO SAWDUST for this handsome beast. Soaked pellets only.
Garfield
Garfield is our resident barn cat. He likes to play with mice and keeps our barn safe from rodents. Garfield is not even a year old and still growing. He has his own kennel to go in at night. This helps keep him safe. Please watch for Garfield in the driveway! No, he doesn’t like lasagna. Thank you to Tinley, Koda, and Jetson for naming him! He does like to go for a ride on a horse sometimes.