Meet our herd
Ben needs a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Ben click here
Breed: Quarter Horse
Height: 15.3 hands
Born: 2000
Ben is on loan from The Barnes Family.
Ben came to us as a lease because his mom, Amanda, is attending nursing school and wanted him to get lots of love and attention. He was a roping and trail horse in his previous life. His size and smooth gait makes him perfect for some of our larger riders.
Buddy needs a Retirement sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Buddy click here.
Breed: Tennessee Walker
Height: 15.3 Hands
Born: 2000
Buddy was donated by Okapilco Plantation.
Once upon a time, Buddy worked on a plantation as a guest horse up until 2015, when he joined HHH. Buddy loved working with our therapy program and was so patient and reliable. Unfortunately, Buddy injured his leg this summer so he was no longer able to work in our program. However, he is now retired (2020) and living life to his fullest with our other retired therapy horse, Luke. Buddy is still loved deeply and given lots of cuddles.
Thank you Margaret Calhoun and Dean and Andie Jerger for sponsoring Buddy in 2019.
Chancy is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Chancy click here
Breed: Thoroughbred
Height: 16.2 Hands
Born: 1999
Chancy was a very admired horse in the show world competing in three-day eventer, dressage, cross country and stadium jumping! He even had a fancy show name, Clear Mandate! After his busy show life, Chancy joined HHH in 2016 and has been an amazing therapy horse ever since. He enjoys grazing in the pasture with his buddies, and is a big cuddler when someone comes to see him!
Thank you M. Evert for sponsoring Chancy in 2022!
Cookie is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Cookie click here
Breed: Shetland Pony
Height: 9 hands
Born: 2002
Cookie is on loan from the Williams Family
Cookie is the resident meeter-greeter at Hands & Hearts. She came to HHH in 2013 with her “sister” Stella as a lease from the Williams Family. When Stella passed in 2022, Cookie took on the mantel of our smallest equine ambassador. Cookie is the perfect first pony for many of our youngest participants who like a little more movement and she excels at teaching younger participants to learn to lead horses.
Thank you Tom & Holly Harrison for Sponsoring Cookie in 2019!
Dakota is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Dakota click here.
Breed: American Paint Horse
Height: 15.3 hands
Born: 2004
Dakota is graciously leased to HHH by Lesley Mastalerz.
Dakota came to us in August of 2023 from south Florida where he had a job working with veterans in a therapy program. He was having a hard time with the south Florida summers so his mom decided to move him further north. Dakota is flashy and fun with big movement with a very sweet personality and loves everyone he meets.
Dakota is looking for a 2023 Sponsor!
Dolly is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Dolly click here.
Breed: Gypsy Vanner
Height: 14.4 hands
Born: 2013
Dolly was donated by Lex-Lin Gypsy Ranch.
Dolly is a gorgeous Gypsy Vanner who HHH actually won in a Facebook contest!!! She came to us in 2017 when she was only four years old. She has grown to be a great therapy horse whose long, flowy locks gets her lots of attention. Dolly absolutely loves to climb and jump over obstacles any chance she gets. She’s a very curious girl!
Thank you to Tim & Teri White of Hurst Boiler for graciously sponsoring Dolly in 2022.
Ivan is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Ivan click here.
Breed: Norweign Fjord
Height: 14.3 hands
Born: 2001
Ivan was donated by Kim Nord.
Ivan is the third of the our fjords that were lovingly donated to our program by Kim Nord of North Carolina. Ivan is the “heavy lifter” in our program, his stocky build and smooth gaits make him the perfect all around horse to help everyone from itty-bitty riders to our more involved clients. Ivan also has a background in dressage, so he’s been known to strut his stuff in the ring from time to time with Ms. Jan!
Thank you Sommer York for sponsoring Ivan in 2019!
Jack is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Jack click here.
Breed: Thoroughbred
Height: 16.1 hands
Born: 2009
Jack is graciously leased to HHH by Michelle McLaughlin Muse.
Jack comes to us from a long career as a hunter jumper. After coming back from an injury, he decided that he liked the slower pace of our therapy barn. Jack has a steady trot and a gentle nature that makes him a favorite for riders large and small. He is quickly becoming a favorite of all of our clients!
Jack is looking for a 2023 SPONSOR!
Jagger is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Jagger click here.
Breed: Quarter Horse
Height: 15.3 hands
Born: 2008
Jagger was donated by AshLei Carter.
Jagger joined the Hands & Hearts crew in 2017 needing a break from barrel racing. After realizing that he loved his new life being a lead line horse taking care of our riders, his mom, Ashlei, decided to donate him to our program! Jagger is quite a looker and is a barn favorite because of his sweet disposition and big movements. His mom tells us that he was originally from Oklahoma!
Thank you Wilson & Jill Carraway, Kim & Scooter Grubbs, Harris & Rebecca Strickland and Scott and Diane Kroell for sponsoring Jagger in 2019!
Missy Jenny is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Missy Jenny click here.
Breed: Jerusalem Donkey
Height: 13 Hands
Born: 1999
Miss Jenny is owned by the Hanna family and came to HHH in 2003. She isn’t used in therapy lessons but she is great at keeping her friend, Cookie, company. She also loves for anyone to spend some time grooming her! Most days, you will find her cuddled in the dirt just basking in the sun.
Kansas is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Kansas click here.
Breed: Quarter Horse
Height: 14.0 hh
Born: 2005
Kansas is on loan from Lynn White.
Kansas is one of the barn favorites and came to us thanks to our barn manager, Ms. Lynn! Kansas has a background in natural horsemanship and barrel racing. She’s loved by clients large and small for her big personality and a sassy walk!
Thank you Spirit of a Child Foundation for sponsoring Kansas in 2022 AND 2023!
Kit Kat is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Kit Kat, click here.
Breed: Appendix
Height: 15.1 Hands
Born: 2002
Kit Kat was graciously donated to HHH by the Cloudman Family.
Kit or Kit Kat, as he’s affectionately known, is an old soul who has already won the hearts of many of the staff and clients at HHH. Kit comes from a background of western events and has “been there, done that.” He’s unflappable nature and easy way of going makes him a favorite of our less confident riders and he’s become the horse that many of our clients start riding independently on.
Lily is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Lily click here.
Breed: American Paint Pony
Height: 14.3 Hands
Born: 2003
Lily is the perfect “push button” horse for our beginner riders and provides fun challenges for our advanced riders due to her background in the hunter jumper field. Lily came to us in 2014 from the Kirbo family and is loved by everyone who has the pleasure of riding her.
Thank you, Danny & Andrea Culbreth, Sam & Julie Bryan, and Tim & Hilary Stapleton for sponsoring Lily for 2019.
Luke is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Luke click here.
Breed: Tennessee Walker
Height: 14.3 Hands
Born: 1995
At only 5-years-old in 2000, Luke was one of our very first therapy horses at HHH. After many years of dedicated service, Luke was retired in 2016 and happily grazes in the pasture with his buddies to this day. He is lightly used in lessons once a week, just for our more involved clients who need a great partner who has endless patience. We were blessed to have Luke in our program. He is owned by Nancy & Martha, Terrell & Nan’s daughters.
Mongo is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Mongo click here.
Breed: Halflinger Cross
Height: 13.1 Hands
Born: 2010
Mongo is on loan from the Lotz Family.
Mongo is the newest addition to our HHH herd, helping to take some of the load off of Ivan. Mongo is very patient with our riders and any ”thing” we toss at him! Mongo also works as a driving horse during certain seasons with his owner, Ben Lotz. In June of 2020, Ben chose to share Mongo with HHH. THANKS BEN! He is loved by all and is the biggest teddy bear!
Thank you to Bella Clausen for SPONSORING Mongo in 2022!
Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse
Height: 16.1 hands
Born: 2014
Moses is graciously leased to HHH by Seminole Plantation.
Moses is on loan to HHH from a local plantation. He is a steady eddy boy who has been there done that! His big movement and silly personality has made him very popular with our older clients who like the smooth ride!
Poco is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Poco click here.
Breed: Warmblood
Height: 15.3 Hands
Born: 1999
Poco has some very fancy footwork from her previous life as a dressage horse and a jumper. She even had a fancy name, “Princess Pocohantas!” She is a great horse for our beginner independent riders and makes sure she takes care of them with every step she takes.
Ringo is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Ringo click here.
Breed: American Paint
Height: 15.0 hh
Born: 2003
Ringo is on loan from Tawyna Fleming & Lilly Traylor.
Ringo is one of the newest barn favorites and is such a handsome boy! He used to be an overnight camping horse before he was purchased by Tawyna & Lilly. He was used as a western riding AND had just learned to jump when he came to us. Ringo is a perfect size and has a little more giddy-up and go for our clients who have a need for speed!
Thank you to Jenny Busby for sponsoring Ringo for 2022 and 2023!
Teena is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Teena, click here!
Breed: Fjord
Height: 14.1 hh
Born: 2005
Teena already had therapeutic riding on her resume when she came to us, so she has fit right in! Teena has also enjoyed trail riding in the past, and just being an all around pleasure horse. She has a short, stocky build, which is perfect for riders who need more physical support. She loves to be around people, and is very willing. With her smooth and easy gaits, she is a great horse to teach beginner riders the ropes, or help advanced riders practice more difficult skills!
Toby is looking for a sponsor! If you would like to sponsor Toby click here.
Breed: POA/Quarter Horse
Height: 15 hands
Born: 2006
Toby is graciously leased to HHH by Heather Murphy..
Toby comes to us from a background of hunter jumpers and dressage. He decided that he’d much rather try his hand working with our kids. Toby has a fun, playful personality that everyone falls in love with and has the comfiest trot that you could ask for! He is quickly becoming a favorite of our school groups clients.