Meet the Horses

We currently have seven 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.

A brown horse with a dark mane stands next to a wooden fence with a metal railing, grazing or sniffing near the fence. The sky is clear with a few white clouds, and there are trees in the background.

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.

A tan horse with a dark mane standing on a dirt path near a grassy field and trees, with a body of water in the background.

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.

A white horse with light brown patches standing on dirt ground in a fenced outdoor area with green grass, trees, and a blue sky in the background.

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.

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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.

A cream-colored horse standing in a dirt field with green grass and trees in the background, head tilted downward.

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!

A white horse with a brown mane standing on dirt ground in a pasture, with green trees and a wooden fence in the background on a sunny day.

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.

Teddy

Teddy is our new horse. He has taken the title of largest horse in our barn now. He is 18 years old and a true gentle giant. He is a draft cross paint horse. Fun Fact: His name is Teddy because he reminds us of a giant teddy bear. He is half white, but stays much cleaner than our other white horses who roll in the mud. We are so excited to get Teddy working with students soon.

An orange tabby cat lying on a bed of dry hay or straw, looking down and resting.

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.

Boots

Boots is our second resident barn cat and could be Garfield’s twin. He likes to play with mice and keeps our barn safe from rodents as well. We aren’t sure how old he is because we rescued him. He has his own kennel (shared with Garfield) to go in at night. This helps keep him safe. Please watch for Boots in the driveway! Janelle called him boots because he looks like he is wearing cowboy boots! He has made the barn his home. He and Garfield are best of friends.