More About Patti’s Storm Patti is an attractive chestnut mare, with a very blonde mane and tail, giving her the look of a Barbie doll horse. She is 15.1h and was born in 1999.  Patti is very sweet and easy to manage.  She enjoys attention but doesn’t need it.  She and Kippy are best friends…

More About Oh No Apolo “Apolo” stands at 16H and was born in KY in 2000. He’s strikingly handsome, and has the personality to back it up!  A lovely dark bay with a white star, he’s the leader of his herd but not unkind to herd mates.  He’s easily handled on the ground which makes…

More About Nobucksfortuck Tuck is a 2000, 16.2h bay gelding who is what we call a “free spirit”. Tuck always keeping his handler on their toes.  This very good-looking guy has a very active mind and needs someone who is patient and has a great sense of humor. While his riding days are behind him,…

More About Moondance Moondance is a 2000, 16hh chestnut gelding from the Sunshine State.  He has a few quirks, but who doesn’t at that age? His fading eyesight makes him a little defensive at feed time, or if he doesn’t know you are coming.  None the less he is sweet in the stall for grooming…

More About Merlin Born in 2002, this 16h liver chestnut is a compactly built and sturdy gelding.  Merlin only had one race start, but instead enjoyed a solid jumping career.  While he is can no longer be ridden, Merlin still enjoys free schooling and jumping at liberty.  Because he is highly stall defensive, Merlin can…

More About Kong’s Revenge Kong is a 15.3h bay gelding, born in 2004. He had 9 starts with 3 wins, but incurred injuries to his knees, which are now very arthritic, and can be very painful for him. Kong has been at Barn 4 since the beginning and is a favorite among the participants.  He…

More About Kippy’s Nancy Kippy is a 15h chestnut mare, born in 1997.  This matriarch of her herd is a pragmatic horse, who is easy to manage and knows what is expected of her. Kippy inspires respect in horses and handlers alike.  If she were a human, she would be “Old Lady Grantham” from Downton…

More About Hap’s Online “Happy” is a lovely 2006 mare. Because she can be a bit unpredictable, she teaches the women in the program the importance of observing and understanding behaviors in order to safely handle her.  For reasons unknown, she was never raced and was abandoned at the racetrack.  She loves the attention and…

More About Curlew Road Curly is a 2002, 16.1h chestnut gelding.  This very handsome man was retired from racing in 2008 after 31 starts. He is an assertive horse in the herd and Curly loves to be the classic “bad boy”, acting as though the rules don’t apply to him. But once his handler sets…

More About Creek Bay This eye-catching, Kentucky born gelding is a 2003, 16.1h bay.  His bright eyes and intelligent face show his personality immediately.  He can be anxious, particularly in the stall and requires patience and perseverance, but rewards you with his charming affection, once you earn his trust.  He is a descendant of Secretariat.