Our Horses

Spirit is a 22 year old Welsh cross mare who joined the herd in 2009. Wise, patient, and a master mare, she was donated to SPIRIT trained in dressage and show jumping. A favorite of many students, she is careful in walk, trot, and canter, making her a great teacher and fun to ride.

Evie is a 12 year old Paint mare who joined SPIRIT in August of 2023. Prior to joining the herd, she was a little boy's trail and lesson pony. Already, Evie has joined the ranks as a SPIRIT superstar, participating in EAL lessons, beginner riding, and therapeutic riding!

Ellie is a 9 year old off the track thoroughbred mare. After a career of racing on the track with 2 wins, Ellie found her home with SPIRIT in the fall of 2020. Kind and sensible, Ellie grows to be another hard working horse in our programs. She enjoys participating in our EAL program and being a leader during some therapeutic riding classes.

Smudge is a 15 year old Percheron/Friesian cross gelding who came to SPIRIT in October of 2023. Prior to joining the herd, we believe he was an Amish cart horse. So far, Smudge has been a star in the veterans unmounted program and learning the ropes of therapeutic riding with our EALs riding him. We have no doubt he will soon be an all-star for all our programs!

Smudge is generously sponsored by Kris and Mark D. 

Grace is a 13 year old mare who was rescued unbroken from an auction. She is talented, energetic, smart and willing to learn. A smooth mover, Grace is a SPIRIT superstar, popular among all our riders- EALs, beginners, and therapeutic riding students!

Grace is generously sponsored by Isabel S. 

Coco is a 21 year old pony mare who has a big personality in a small body, with a nurturing personality. She was donated to SPIRIT in 2013 as a former “Birthday Pony”, making her a perfect match for the youngest riders in Therapeutic Riding Program.

Pumpkin is a 16 year old Welsh cross mare. She joined the herd in September of 2021, coming from a home where she was used as a trail pony. She is a SPIRIT superstar, being used in all of our programs- EAL, beginner lessons, and therapeutic riding!

Cecelia- aka Cece- is a 21 year old Standardbred mare who was adopted from a horse rescue organization in 2013. Formerly, she had a cart racing career and gave birth to several foals. The queen of the herd, strong, proud and opinionated, Cece protects those in the herd who is new or weak.

Skye is a 19 year old Haflinger mare who was adopted in 2012 from an auction as only halter broke. Taught by the SPIRIT Team, she soon fit right in with our herd. She is fun, talented and beautiful- our “Barbie Mare.” Kind, sensitive, and willing, Sky is a wonderful match for many of our riders.

Luna is a 13 year old Percheron cross mare who joined the herd in February of 2020. She is smart, noble, well trained, mature and an overall adorable mare who is changing the lives of our children and youth in community we serve. We thank Whitney for choosing SPIRIT as Luna’s new home!

Minnie Mouse aka Minnie joined the SPIRIT herd in the spring of 2024. Minnie is a 19 year old Haflinger pony mare. Minnie is a stocky pony making her suitable for both children and adults! Minnie is currently in training with our EAL program students, and participates regularly in our workshop based programs. 

Maisie is a 15 year old quarter horse mare who joined the herd in June of 2023. She was rescued from auction, so we aren't sure what her life was like prior to SPIRIT. Her sweet and gentle disposition make her a favorite around the barn, where she participates in therapeutic riding with the EALs.

Cody is a 12 year old quarter horse gelding. Cody joined the SPIRIT team in the spring of 2024. Cody was previously ridden and trained for western riding. Cody is in training with our EAL program and is a barn favorite for his outgoing and goofy personality. 

Huckleberry is a 28 year old gelding pony. Strong and extremely smart, he was donated to SPIRIT in 2012 as an experienced trick riding pony. Huckleberry is reliable to improve confidence of any rider to make a transition from leader and side walker scenario to independent riding. Huckleberry was retired from programs in the spring of 2024. Huckleberry lives at a nearby farm joined by Buttercup and Glory where they remain together and under the care of the SPIRIT team. 

Buttercup is a little 28 year old mare with lots of personality. She was donated with Huckleberry and also has experience as a trick riding pony. She is safe and reliable, while requiring respect from handlers; now she is the master to safely teach independent riding in walk and trot. Buttercup was retired from programs in the spring of 2024. Buttercup lives at a nearby farm joined by Glory and Huckleberry where they remain together and under the care of the SPIRIT team. 

Glory is a 30 year old Morgan mare. Prior to coming to SPIRIT, she was born and trained in the Midwest from driving and barrel racing, to dressage and showjumping. She is strong, smart, and skilled- one of the most reliable in the herd. Glory was retired from programs in the spring of 2024. Glory lives at a nearby farm joined by Buttercup and Huckleberry where they remain together and under the care of the SPIRIT team.