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Meet Our Horses

At the core of the programs at Pathways Animal Assisted Therapy, Inc. are our wonderful therapy horses. These animals are kind-hearted and intuitive, and are what make our programs possible. The job of a therapy horse is demanding, and those horses that can do it and do it well are rare gems. We’d like you to meet our horses, so we’ve provided pictures and a short bio on each one:

Trigger

Trigger is a 33-year-old Shetland pony. He is very kind and is a wonderful introduction horse for those that might be a little scared at first. He loves to be brushed and will stand for hours until you’re done. Trigger is mainly used in the Experiential Learning classes until the student feels comfortable with a larger horse. He is old and small, though, so he is reserved for our tiniest students. He also travels around to help people learn about the benefits of therapeutic riding, and to let them see what a wonderful effect horses can have on people. In his free time, he likes to hang out under his favorite tree and snooze.
*Sponsor Trigger

Leo

Leo is a 20-year-old Quarter Horse. He is about as laid-back as they come, and is a perfect beginner horse. Leo rarely gets excited about anything, other than food. He takes very good care of his rider and is an excellent confidence builder. He is a big boy, though, so he can be a little intimidating at first, but riders soon find he’s as sweet as can be. Leo is used in Therapeutic Riding and Experiential Learning classes. He is an ex-show horse, and has also worked cattle in his past. He likes his back scratched and will let you know exactly where it itches most. Leo is sponsored by Becky Meyer.

Banjo

Banjo’s registered name is “Popsicle,” but he prefers Banjo. He is a 17-year-old registered American Saddlebred. Banjo is very sensitive and responsive. He is new to being a therapy horse, and will be used in the Experiential Learning classes only until he gets the hang of it. Banjo loves attention, and will follow you anywhere if he thinks you may have something for him. Banjo loves to play in the water, and likes to stick his feet in the water trough if he doesn’t get sprayed with the hose. He and Leo are buddies, and when you see one, the other is often not far behind.
*Sponsor Banjo

Bungie

Bungie’s registered name is “Sunny’s Arctic Storm.” He is a registered Appendix Quarter Horse. Bungie is a 8-year-old, and at 16.2 hands, is a very big boy. He had been show western and hunt seat before coming to us and is quite well trained. Bungie is a young horse, but his calm and quiet temperament makes him an excellent lesson horse for Experiential Learning and independent riders. His size makes him difficult to sidewalk with, but he has a wonderful attitude and is fun to work with. Bungie likes everyone and is a big ham when it comes to attention. *Sponsor Bungie

Ace

Ace is a 6-year-old Halflinger-cross pony. He is just learning to be a therapy horse, and is working on riding and driving. He will start out being used in the Experiential Learning programs and will be a wonderful pony for this. He is quiet, laid-back, and he just loves kids. Ace is on a perpetual diet, as he’s what we call an “easy keeper”. He doesn’t get to spend much time in the pasture as a result of this, so he enjoys whatever company he can get. He loves attention and enjoys being brushed. *Sponsor Ace

Midnight

Midnight is a 20 year-old Quarter horse.  Before he came to Pathways, he had several different careers.  He was a show jumper, a 4-H horse, and was even in the Color Guard at Ft. Riley (that’s where the US brand on his shoulder came from).  He was retired to another therapeutic riding center before he came to Pathways and is a great addition to our program.  Midnight is very friendly and has just enough spunk to make him fun.  He is used in Experiential Learning and Therapeutic Riding, and works well with independent riders.  Midnight is an old pro in just about everything we ask him to do, and is sensitive and responsive to his riders.  Midnight is a real ladies man, and likes to hang out with the ladies when in the pasture.  *Sponsor Midnight