Meet our Horses
BOOTS
2009 palomino QH gelding
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Best Friend: Ghost
Sly Trick: Uses his puppy dog face to get all the treats
Interesting Fact: Boots is a staff favorite to ride. He is one of our tallest horses.
CHURRO
2011 bay QH gelding
Used in our EAL program.
Interesting Fact: Churro loves to swim in the pond
Loves playing with the school groups that come to visit.
FINN
2020 American Mini 32" tall
Used in our equine-academics program.
Interesting Fact: Finn's official name is Puckleberry Finn.
Best Friend: Boots
Character: He is like a toddler and wants to investigate new things.
FEEBY
2005 sorrel QH mare
Past Life: Barrel Racing.
Best Friend: Liberty
Character: Gentle-spirited
GHOST
2005 gray QH gelding
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Fun Fact: He is our most talkative horse.
Interests: He loves to play in the water hose (face first).
Character: He is very laid back & chill.
JENNY
2017 gray QH mare
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Interesting Fact: She is our youngest horse.
Best Friend: She and Boots used to be barn buddies.
Character: It's Jenny's world and we're all living in it.
MO
2009 brown Appendix gelding
Past Life: Formally a trail horse. His Grandpa is a popular TR racing stallion from NY.
Fun Fact: Mo is short for Geronimo.
RANGER
2001 bay Mustang gelding
Used in our EAL program
Best Friend: His brother, Scout
Fun Fact: Ranger is an American Mustang
Previous Life: Ranger traveled extensively, exploring parks and trails around Texas and the Southeast.
RIVER
2014 bay Thoroughbred gelding
Used in our EAL program
Character: Playful thoroughbred.
Interesting Fact: Tallest horse at over 16 hands.
Fun Fact: Loves to cuddle.
PLUMA
2000 bay Arabian mare
Past Life: 100-mile endurance horse.
Fun Fact: Pluma is Spanish for feather.
Best Friend: Skipper
SHAQ
2004 black QH gelding
Used in our EAL program.
Best Friend: Bob.
Fun Fact: Favorite time of day is lunch.
One of the horses who has been here the longest.
QUITO
2003 sorrel pony gelding
Used in our EAL program
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Best Friend: Titan
Interesting Fact: Loves to rest his head on your shoulder
Interests: Loves scratches on his chest.
TITAN
2003 sorrel Warmblood gelding
Used is our EAL program
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Named By: Coulson Tough Elementary School
Best Friend: Quito
Past Life: Dressage career.
Interesting Fact: Our only pure warmblood in the herd.
TRIGGER
2003 palomino QH gelding
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Girlfriend: Feather
Past Life: Barrel Horse
Interesting Fact: Will always check you for treats.
BOB
2003 paint QH gelding
Used is our EAL program
Adopted By: David and Bonnie Weekley
Girlfriend: Feeby
Past Life: Bob used to be a team roping horse
Interesting Fact: He is our only horse with 2 blue eyes
Interests: Loves to roll in the water and enjoys trail rides
CHIEF
2004 black pony gelding
Adopted By: Desiree & Rob Nielsen
Interesting Fact: Chief is our smallest horse on the property at 12 hands tall
Interests: Prefers to keep the company of large horses.
FEATHER
2002 paint pony mare
Adopted By: Chevron Phillips Chemical
Interesting Fact: Loves to chase cows.
In Therapeutic Riding: She is the most popular horse at shows.
Past Life: Former hunter/jumper pony.
Boyfriend: Trigger
IVY
2000 APHA mare
Used in our EAL program.
Adopt By: Driven to Care /
Discount Tire
Best Friend: Feeby
Interesting Fact: Has one blue eye.
Interests: Enjoys trail riding and likes her space.
LIBERTY
2001 bay QH mare
Adopted By:
Interesting Fact:
Best Friend: Feeby
Character: Loving
ROANY
2001 bay roan pony gelding
Character: Our most confident horse.
Interests: Always looking for food.
Interesting Fact: Would be the first to order a snack subscription box!
He has the most luscious locks of mane!
RUGER
2010 paint gelding
Adopted By: Mark Pharo & Family
Best Friend: Trigger
Past Life: Ruger was a therapeutic riding horse in another program before joining ours!
SCOUT
2003 bay QH gelding
Adopted By: You First Foundation
Past Life: Scout was a long-distance trail horse, riding miles on weekends with his previous owner.
Fun Fact: He has one blue eye and one brown eye.
Best Friend: His brother, Ranger
SKIPPER
2001 sorrel pony mare
Fun Fact: Her sister's name is Barbie.
In Therapeutic Riding: She loves the smallest of riders.
STORMY
2004 Haflinger mare
Adopted By: Carlton, Hofferkamp, and Jenks Wealth Management
Interesting Fact: Her name used to be Potato.
Character: One of our quietest, most peaceful horses.
Best Friend: Feather
In Therapeutic Riding: Has the ability to look out for her rider’s balance and match their ability. She is a solid mount to teach riders independence
Horse Care
At Inspiration Ranch we know that our horses provide the healing that our participants and families need and cannot find in another therapeutic setting. We honor our horses by maintaining an approach of partnership, focusing on their well-being and positive relationships between them and our volunteers, clients, and staff. By doing so, we hope to keep our horses happy, healthy, and healing our families for many years!
Horses thrive when their care, handling and environment is consistent and suited to their individual needs. We use the following guidelines to ensure our herd are happy, healthy, and ready for their lessons:
Boarding – Inspiration Ranch’s horses live outside 24/7 in a herd environment. We have large pastures as well as a dry lot track so that we can change their turnout based on each horse.
Handling – Staff members work with volunteers on a regular basis so the complete team has a similar approach to horse handling that focuses on safety, partnership, confidence, and FUN!
Hoof Care – Inspiration Ranch’s horses are maintained on a 6-week schedule to ensure they are comfortable and sound. Our farrier works closely with a veterinarian to best trim each horse.
Diet - Horses' digestive systems are designed for constant nibbling; our horses have access to coastal hay at all times and are supplemented with grain and supplements.
