The Horses
We have 10 horses for our program, some of which belong to the Association, and some that were donated to us by Lydia and Mike Dubanow of Rainbow Stables (5 horses, 2 large ponies, 2 small ponies and 1 mule). The horses range in age from 6 years to 24 years and are at various stages of training. 2 are trained for harness, and 1 is in training.
Sunkisst Poco
A 24 yr. old registered appaloosa mare standing 14.2 hh. and weighs about 1000 lbs. Sunkisst has been with our program since its inception in 1986. She has been shown locally and regionally in both the English and western disciplines, and is talented in mounted games, stadium jumping and cross-country. She is a dependable and safe trail horse, and is also the lead mare in the herd.
Applejack
A 7 yr. old black and white pinto pony gelding standing 13.1 hh and weighs about 800 lbs. He has been in our program for 3 years now, and is our most prized driving pony. He was asked to join a marathon 4-in-hand to compete overseas in 2003, but he is needed here. "Jack�, as he is affectionately known, has also competed locally in both the English and western disciplines, as well as in driving competitions. He also loves cross-country jumping, and is a very dependable trail horse. His collection of trophies and ribbons continues to increase.
Sam-I-Am
A 10 yr. old strawberry roan pony gelding standing at 11 h.h. and weighs about 550 lbs. Sam has been in our program for 3 years and is especially loved by the little riders. Sam is full of energy and is used for riding and driving. He also has competed locally and regionally, winning numerous ribbons and trophies with his ridersand drivers.
Firefly
A 21 yrs. old pony mare standing 12 h.h. and weighs about 650 lbs. She has only been with our program for 2 years, but is �bomb� proof. Her speed is slow, and she loves to be groomed and hugged by all the children and is extremely kind and gentle. She loves to give pony rides at our community functions.
Col. Hi Jinx
�Digger� as he is affectionately called is a black 8-year-old Morgan cross pony gelding standing 13.2 h.h. and weighs about 900 lbs. He just joined our program in July 2002. He has a wonderfully steady gait, loves cross-country jumping, and is a steadfast and dependable trail horse. He is currently being trained to drive and will eventually be teamed up with Applejack. They will make a beautiful pair.
Armbro Thumper
A 6 yr. old bay Standardbred mare standing 15.3 h.h. and weighs about 1100 lbs. She is an ex-harness racer who we adopted in 1999 through the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society for our driving program. See their website at http://www.digitalwave.ca/osas. She took to being ridden with enthusiasm, loves the trail and is now learning how to jump. She has been shown in harness locally, and has done demonstrations and given buggy rides in our fundraising activities. She is the silly one in the herd, and if there is mischief to be done, she will do it. Thumper always puts a smile on everyone.
Moonlight Shasta
The daughter of Sunkisst Poco, Moonlight is an 18 
yr. old registered Appaloosa mare standing 15.1 hh and weighs about 1100 lbs. Moonlight gradually entered our program, taking over during lameness, illness or absenteeism of other therapy horses, and then because of her dependability, joined the program full time. Moonlight is a talented jumper, enjoys the challenge of the cross-country fences, and has a trot that anyone can sit to. Like her mother, she has shown both locally and regionally, and has boxes of ribbons and trophies to prove it.
Red Venture
A 22 yr. old registered appaloosa gelding standing 16.1 h.h. and weighing about 1200 lbs. He is the herd leader, and is our coach�s event horse and western pleasure horse. He is an extremely talented jumper, but his favorite discipline is cross-country fences. Red Venture also has competed locally and regionally earning many prizes, ribbons and trophies. He is not one of our therapy horses as only experienced riders can ride him, but on rare occasions, he has been used in the program, to the delight of our riders.
Little Bit
A grey 4 year old mule (Hinny) standing 11.1 h.h. and weighs approximately 500 lbs. Her mother was a donkey, and her father was a horse. She helps us fundraise by helping with pony rides. She was in the petting barn at the Fall Fair where she got lots of attention from everyone. Little Bit is being trained for our riding program, as well as for driving. She loves attention, and is a big hit with our riders and volunteers. Where there is lovin' to be found, Little Bit will be there!
La Petite Pooka
A dark brown, 8 year old Standardbred mare standing 14.2 h.h., weighing approximately 1000 lbs. who we adopted through the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society. Like Thumper, she is an ex-harness racer. Her small stature and narrow build are an asset to our riding program. She is a friendly little horse, who quickly rose up within the herd ranks to third of eleven. Pooka's inquisitive nature makes her a great trail horse - she loves to explore new places. Pooka will also be used in our driving program.
