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Santé
I have been Santé's proud mom since 2007. He's a 25-year-old off-track thoroughbred. I met Santé when I was 16 years old and taking riding lessons. I fell in love with him even though our rides mostly consisted of me hanging on for dear life while Santé happily ran around uncontrollably (and he still has the need for speed when the mood strikes). I just knew he was someone special. Santé is a big guy with an even bigger personality. He loves to make silly faces when he wants treats. He's afraid of things that are round. He gets a little too excited around female horses sometimes. He's an old man who takes two pills a day and has to wear special wraps at night so his ankles don't get swollen. Santé's early life was marked with neglect; he was often ignored, not given proper nutrition, and was even abandoned at a barn in the middle of winter before I bought him. His story helps him connect with others who have had similar stories of resilience. |
Horses below are owned/leased by Kings Meadow Equestrian Centre
(thank you for allowing them to be a part of my therapy team!)
(thank you for allowing them to be a part of my therapy team!)
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Bullet
If Bullet was a person he would be Mr. Rogers. Or Bob Ross. Basically, he is 100% wholesome with a gentle heart of gold. He is my go-to facilitator if I'm working with a client who is nervous or shy. He's 25 years old and is quite happy to take things slow and steady. Bullet is very talkative and always says hi to his friends when they pass by. He loves to be social, whether it's with people or other horses. He is also a popular school horse who teaches his riders with immense sincerity and patience. |
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Bella
For those seeking a smaller companion, Bella is a good partner. As a large pony she is less intimidating than some of the bigger facilitators. But don't let her size fool you - she makes up for her smaller stature with a large amount of sass. Bella is 22 years old and has also taken many trips around the show ring. She is a great facilitator who helps clients learn about boundaries, perseverance, and compromise. |
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Peter
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Pika: Gone but not forgotten Pika passed away peacefully in 2020 at the old age of 22 years. She was a gentle, approachable, patient pony who will be greatly missed. She made a positive impact on so many people's lives and I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity to work with her. |
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Indy: Gone but not forgotten Indy sadly passed away unexpectedly in 2021. He was well loved by everyone who had the privilege of getting to know him. I will always remember his sensitive intuition and his teddy bear personality. He was a horse I would trust completely to gently challenge a client when needed, while always remaining 100% respectful and safe. He is dearly missed by both humans and horse-friends alike. |