Our Herd
The horses here live as a herd rather than as a string of animals in stalls. They have their own friendships, their own arguments and their own ways of settling them, and much of what people notice during a visit happens between the horses rather than between a horse and a person.
Draft copy — Red Horse to review or replace.
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Juniper
Juniper joined us more than ten years ago. We have learned so much about herd leadership from Juniper, watching her develop her relationships over time. The merging of leadership between then herd-leader Blackjack and Juniper was amazing to watch. She has big, powerful energy and communicates with clarity and precision – she works to draw…
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Sydney
We met Sydney, known as “Fly” at the time, when she was only three years old. She joined Blackjack, and working with a young, less-experienced horse was a new adventure for us. We learned a lot from participating in her education, led by our friend and collaborator, Kerry. Sydney is steady and sure. A quarter…
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Maya
Maya is a tall, long-legged mixed-breed horse, who came to us several years ago. Working with her is an inspiration and an education. She likes to move – and with her stride and energy it is impressive movement at that! Maya learned to let go of nervous energy when facing challenges. She has been a…
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Gus
Augustus, aka Gus, is a charmer. He runs with his sister Clara, however he’s very much the ambassador of the two. He cracks people up with his good looks, mischievous personality and stylish “do.” He is also a master butt-scratcher on the outdoor arena benches.
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Clara
Clara is Gus’s sister, and often shows the quiet strength and resilience of a middle sibling. She likes to keep to herself and choose when she steps forward to engage. She’ll entertain butt scratches and belly rubs, although she may be a little reserved about what she tells you.
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Freya
Freya was living without a herd or support and needed a new home. She came to us as “Roja,” a mare who had been traded down the auction line, bred for a foal and abruptly separated from them. She had poignant reasons to not trust humans and had developed her own methods to keep them…
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Prince
Prince’s story is an epic one. We were involved with his dramatic rescue in 2016, saving the young stallion from a dire situation. He lived in a few supportive foster situations, including a stay at Red Horse, and Peace Ranch, before being adopted by our collaborators and board members, Jenny and Tom, who had first…