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Our Herd

We have a mix of small, medium, large, and even "extra-large" horses as part of our therapeutic horse team. These horses come to us as donations, leased program horses, and even rescues that we have adopted into our horse family! 

Nothing we accomplish here at Tri-State can be done without these hard-working and amazing creatures. We have programs for those interested in donating or leasing their horse as well as sponsorships to offset the cost of care for these hooved heroes. 

Occasionally, we have horses that have earned a well-deserved retirement to a nice grassy pasture and a new job as a loved equine friend available for adoption.  Our horses all come with detailed profiles including medical history, up-to-date vaccination documentation, hoof care, and current negative Coggins. We care about our horses so our adoption process is very thorough, so please be prepared for a farm check as well as vet and farrier references. Once you have one of our horses, we will request periodic updates.  Contact us for information.

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Greta

Little Miss Greta is prepared to team up and help our students achieve their goals!

She is a good size for some of our small to mid-size riders, and is great for walk/trot lessons. She's calm and sweet-natured.

Breed + Color:  Haflinger, Golden Chestnut

Reinbow Riders Color: White

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Freya

Freya is a well-rounded little lady prepared to try it all. She may test the boundaries here and there, but makes a steady partner.  You can tell her apart from our other Chestnut mares with her 'Freya-fringe' forelock!

She is a solid walk/trot/canter with a Western style background. She is great on the trails or in the arena.

Breed + Color:  Quarter Horse, Chestnut

Reinbow Riders Color: Red

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L.B.

L.B. loves to be dirty - it's the main duty of a gray horse after all. He does not love to be in a stall, however. Hear all that door-kicking in the barn? Yup. It's L.B. wanting food or wanting out!

L.B. is a retired cattle farm horse and enjoys his more leisurely pace here. He has been trained to stand for our mechanical lift for riders with mobility challenges, and is greater for walk/trot work.

Breed + Color:  Quarter Horse, Grey

Reinbow Riders Color:  Yellow

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Bonnie

This old girl is a favorite of our volunteers and riders! She's steady and sweet, and ready to please!

She's great for beginner and intermediate riders alike, and has lots of experience to share.

Breed + Color: Quarter Horse, Chestnut

Reinbow Riders Color: Teal

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Millie

Millie is about a perfect as you can get for an all-around horse. She knows her job and is very trustworthy.

She has been a program favorite for a while, and is steady for beginner walk/trot/canter riders.

Millie is great a horse shows, on the trail, and in the arena. She is probably one of the few horses we have is NOT a fan of being groomed, but does love a treat now and then!

Breed + Color:  Quarter Horse, Chestnut

Reinbow Riders Color:  Dark Blue

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Dice

Dice is a trustworthy dependable partner to so many participants in our program.  From first "Taking the Lead" to the Special Olympic show pen he is ready to walk the journey with students. 

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Poppy

Poppy is small - but she is as strong as a plow horse! She is not known for speed (unless she sees a yummy patch of grass), but she is a tremendous carriage-driving horse. She has been a steady partner for our therapy program for kids over the years as well.

She is good in the arena, on the trails, and at horse shows, and we use her for walk/trot and carriage driving.

Breed + Color:  Minature Draft Pony, Grey

Reinbow Riders Color:  Purple

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Partner

Partner is a super-sweet guy and has a very silly side to him. He is curious and excited to make friends with the horses and humans he sees every day. He really loves it when the humans hang out in the pasture so he can 'chat'with them!

 

He's quite handsome with his multi-colored mane.

Breed + Color:  Red Dun Quarter Horse

Reinbow Riders Color:   Lavender

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Reba

Her full name is "Reba's Country Star" and she IS a star for sure! A steady addition to our program, this ol' girl will teach you the ropes of ranch riding or most anything you'd like to learn. 

Find her cute face with a broken blaze hanging out in the mare's pasture. 

Reba is solid and trustworthy, and works walk/trot like a dream. She is also a lady with great ground manners and patience with all our riders.

Breed + Color:  Quarter Horse, Sorrel

Reinbow Riders Color:  Grey

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Buckshot

Buckshot is very secure in who he is, easygoing and challenges our riders to be self-aware. Buckshot is great in the dressage arena but don’t underestimate him, he makes a good western cow pony too! 

Breed + Color:  Missouri Fox Trotter-Quarter Horse cross, Grullo (tannish-gray)

Reinbow Riders Color:  Orange

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Gracie

Gracie is, in a word, a saint! Our newest addition to the TSTRC herd, she is already a favorite of riders and instructors. 

Like many of our horses, she has a lot of experience competing and is comfortable in and out of the show ring.

She's gentle, but not a pushover, and has lots of great things to teach her riders! We think her heart-shaped star says it all.

Breed + Color:  Quarter Horse, Liver Chestnut

Reinbow Riders Color:  Navy Blue

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Toby

Some days Toby is a spotted Palomino, other days he's just mud gray... his hobbies include rolling in mud wherever he can find it, trail riding adventures and racking into a canter.

He meets a very unique need for our participants and we are excited to have him. He has a bit of 'dorky' personality, and we know everyone is going to love him. 

Breed + Color:  Tennessee Walking Horse, Light Palomino

Reinbow Riders Color:  Maroon 

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Sebastian

Sebastian is an 11 year-old Brabant Belgian (which is really Dutch for Belgian Belgian).

His Bay roan coloring is truly eye-catching.

This boy is STOUT! He has a career in Carriage Driving, but is also quite the riding horse. You surely couldn't make this horse do anything, but if you ask him, he's ready to go and on your team.

 

His responsiveness to verbal cues is stellar!

Sebby is a true gentle giant, and we are excited to have him here at TriState.

Breed + Color:   Brabant Belgian  Bay Roan

Reinbow Riders Color: Lime Green 

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Stormy

Stormy is a 21 yr old Quarter Horse with charming looks and an outgoing personality. Don’t let her age fool you, she is full of spunk and enjoys her job.

We can't get enough of her perfect black 'eyeliner' on her left eye - she's a looker for sure!

Breed + Color:  Quarter Horse, Paint 

Reinbow Riders Color:  Hot Pink

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Saint

Saint is our newest horse!!  He's a similar color to Buckshot but a little lighter.  He has a lot of "pep in his step" and is great for our intermediate and advanced riders.

 

His personality is really coming out and he's quite the popular guy!

Breed + Color:  Quarter Horse, Grulla 

Reinbow Riders Color:  Black

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Dolly

Don't mistake her tiny size for a low-gear horse - Dolly is big in personality and strength! She has a quick gait but not too fast, and is quickly becoming a furry teddy bear.

 

Our younger and smaller riders have had a lot of fun riding her and just hanging out. 

Breed + Color:  Welsh Pony, Bay

Reinbow Riders Color:  Pink Flowers

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Frosty

Frosty is Bert's best friend! He loves to go on long escape runs and feel the wind in his mane - so make sure you always lock the gates!

He is a little gentleman when we visit residential care facilities, and all our volunteers love to spend time grooming and exercising him.

Breed + Color:  Miniature Horse, Grey

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Bert

Bert, like most small equines, thinks he's the largest horse here at TSTRC! He may not be big in stature, but he may just have one of the biggest hearts!

He, along with his pal, Frosty, is a huge hit on the residential care facility circuit, often donning a dapper cowboy hat and kerchief for the event. 

Breed + Color:  Miniature Horse, Dun 

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