Meet our Horses

Blue is an 11-year old, gray Welsh pony. He was donated by the Baker Family. Blue is a former champion jumper, but likes his new life as a therapy horse much better. He is most patient and kind as our special children crawl around on his back sitting backward and sideways, while our more advanced students enjoy his rocking-horse canter and learning to jump. Also a super trail horse, Blue is truly a barn favorite – though his favorite pastime rolling in the pasture and getting as dirty as possible!

Curly is Laura’s personal horse, and a former wild mustang from Montana! Many hours of training and TLC later, he has blossomed into an excellent riding horse, both in the ring and on the trail. Our advanced students enjoy jumping and practicing dressage with him. He likes to prance around in regal elegance, with his tail up and neck bent, to show that he is king of the herd.

Isabel is an 11-year old, Paint/Draft cross. She is the newest addition to our team. Formerly a weekend trail horse, she was donated by Robin and Stewart Goodman. "Izzy" has spent a month under the professional guidance of trainer Roddy Strang, in addition to several months training with our staff. Izzy is still a work in progress, but with her lovely movement and steady mind on the trail, we feel she has great potential with our program. We like to call her our Queen Latifa for her ability to communicate that she wants to be boss of the herd, and for her unique style and beauty.

Little Bit is a 5-year old, American Quarter Horse mare. She is a real sweetheart and beauty queen, but had a rough start to life. She broke her hind leg when she was only 2 days old, with little hope of any future. The vet nicked named her “Little Bit” for the little bit of luck needed to heal the leg. With lots of TLC from New Bolten Center and the Zook family, she did recover. Little Bit was a purchased from Floyd Zook of Winding Brook Ranch at a reduced price, in hopes of securing a purposeful life for her. She loves her new job, and is very people oriented with all of her early handling. You may also read about her baby, Serina!

Misty is a 16-year old Haflinger. Originally a rescue horse of skin, bones and whip welts, Misty was adopted and donated to us by the Linda Borshe Family, from Philadelphia. She is the real queen of the barn, and an amazing therapy horse – you can put anyone on her, and she will pack them around with tenderness. She is especially sensitive with our clients with wheelchairs – she seems to know they love extra attention. Misty is an absolute gem!

Serina is a 2-year old Quarter Horse filly, and Little Bit’s daughter. She has a very gentle personality, and loves being with people. She will be broken to ride this year, and we have high hopes for her future as a therapy horse. Both staff and students have enjoyed the “baby experience” of watching her grow up with awe and wonderment. Special thanks to the Hutchison Family for being her sponsor!