Our Program Horses
We currently have 10 Therapeutic horses in our herd. Our horses are the backbone of our program and are one in a million! They have been through training to be able to accommodate all types of students.
It costs us about $1200 a horse per year ($700 for a miniature) for routine maintenance and care! Please pick your favorite horse and open your heart to something special.
Our full sponsors ($1200 for a full sized horse or $700 for a miniature) will get an engraved name tag with sponsors name on the halter, mentioned under their horses name on the website, and name plate on their horse’s stall. Half year sponsors ($600) will get mentioned on the website and an engraved halter tag.
If you are interested in Sponsoring a horse please give us a call at (270)777-3600 or email us at info@nbtr-bg.org.
Our motto is “Happy, healthy, sound and well-trained horses are the keys to success in Therapeutic Riding.”
CHELSEA
Age: 18 years old
Height: 14.2hh
Weight: 950 pounds
Gender: Mare
Color: Palomino
Breed: Quarter Horse
Personality: Chelsea has a kind and gentle spirit. She enjoys hard work and specializes in working with students who are wheelchair-bound.
Full Sponsorship by:
Arnold Consulting Engineering Services
COOKIE
Age: 17 years old
Height: 14.2hh
Weight: 950 pounds
Gender: Gelding
Color: Black with spotted blanket
Breed: Appaloosa
Personality: Cookie has a spunky attitude. He is our special kid and is always looking for sensory input with his nose and mouth. The students love his “oreo milkshake” coat.
Full Sponsorship by:
Brent and Beth Harris
In Honor of Ryan Wall
DUSTY
Age: 7 years old
Height: 32 inches
Weight: 340 pounds
Gender: Gelding
Color: Liver Chestnut
Breed: Miniature Horse
Personality: Dusty is a very curious little horse. He is the shortest horse we own. He was donated to us from an older couple. He has already helped us work with our groups and junior volunteer program.
Full Sponsorship by:
Marsha Kingrey
JASPER
Age: 15 years old
Height: 14.2hh
Weight: 900 pounds
Gender: Male
Color: White blanket over hips with brown spots
Breed: Appaloosa
Personality: Jasper loves attention and enjoys his students.
Full Sponsorship by:
In memory of Wilda Barnes
LEROY
Age: 26 years old
Height: 15.1hh
Weight: 1100 pounds
Gender: Gelding
Color: Chestnut
Breed: Quarter Horse
Personality: Leroy is our “steady eddy.” He has even been known to snore in his stall when he isn’t being used for class. He is our ultimate beginner horse.
Full Sponsorship by:
Cutright Behavior Services
PRINCESS
Age: 20 years old
Height: 33in
Weight: 350 pounds
Gender: Male
Color: Gray
Breed: Miniature Horse
Personality: Princess is our “PR” pony. She makes regular visits to Hospice and enjoys walking in local parades.
Full Sponsorship by:
Connie Dean
RED
Age: 20 years old
Height: 15.1hh
Weight: around 1000 pounds
Gender: Gelding
Color: Chestnut
Breed: Unknown/Grade
Personality: Red is a kind soul that loves being petted. He can be a little shy. He loves all of our students.
Full Sponsorship by:
Monroe Veterinary
SABE
Age: 20 years old
Height: 15hh
Weight: 975 pounds
Gender: Female
Color: Palamino
Breed: Quarter
Personality: Sabe loves to works hard for her riders but enjoys taking it easy on her days off.
Full Sponsorship by:
Rick and Kathy Chapman
STORMY
Age: 18 years old
Height: 15.2hh
Weight: 1060 pounds
Gender: Female
Color: Grey
Breed: Quarter
Personality:
Enjoys working hard for her rider but always enjoys time with her equine friends.
Full Sponsorship by:
Rick and Rhonda Cook
TRIXIE
Age: 18 years old
Height: 13.3hh
Weight: 1100 pounds
Gender: Female
Color: Palomino
Breed: Haflinger
Personality: Trixie loves to work and be in the middle of the action. She may be short but she is mighty!
Full Sponsorship by:
The Watson Family
