A Paint gelding

Poncho

Poncho is a Paint horse who moved all the way from Florida. Sweet and steady Poncho is a 14-year-old quarter horse who came to us from a therapeutic riding program in Florida where he also competed in Special Olympics in Western pleasure classes. He was having trouble with the heat and humidity in Florida because of a condition called “heaves”, which is similar to asthma in humans. Poncho thrives in our cooler, dryer climate and he is a favorite of students, volunteers and staff because of his laid-back personality and willingness to please. Poncho is of narrow build, which means he will be a good horsey match for riders with tighter leg muscles!

A Quarter horse gelding from Colorado

Tate

We are excited to introduce a new horse to our herd. Tate is a 19 yo Quarter horse gelding from Whitewater, Colorado. Before he came to Promise Ranch, Tate was already a therapy horse. We are already in love with Tate and hope he will get many fans here.

A 17 year old Mustang

Ryker

Ryker is a 17 year old Mustang, who was rounded up in Rock Springs, Wyoming when he was between 1 and 2 years old. His owner trained him and exposed him to many different things, which is why we thought he would be a good candidate for our program. He just recently joined our herd and is currently going through training with our Equine Manager Nickole. Keep an eye out for our monthly newsletter to see how Ryker progresses in training.

A speckled paint gelding

Hidalgo

Hidalgo is a speckled paint gelding about 12 yrs old. He comes from the northern Wyoming mountains where he enjoyed backcountry wilderness trail rides daily but was getting too tired for the demanding lifestyle. With Hidalgo’s love of people, and being a great ponying horse for kids to ride, his family thought Promise Ranch might be a great environment for a needed vacation and to get some special attention. Hidalgo’s owner is Alicia Engebretson, volunteer and former Promise Ranch Board Secretary.

A former Carriage Horse

Velvet

Velvet is a beautiful 17-year-old Grade with double facial whorls, an air of mystique, a past career as a carriage horse.. She  is a recent adoption from Harmony Equine Center and was a part of the Right Horse Initiative which is a mission to improve the lives of horses in transition and increase horse adoption in the United States. We are grateful to Harmony Equine Center for helping us to find Velvet, who is described as a saint. Most impressive upon her evaluation is her attentiveness to her rider!

A Kiger Mustang

Kola

Kola is a 12-year-old Kiger Mustang who was gathered in Oregon. Kola is owned by Kaity Glicini and she has “been there and done that,” whether running drills for the Westernaires, trail rides, reining, jumping, barrel racing… the list goes on and on. Kola loves children and aims to please in all she does. She’s so happy to be at Promise Ranch!

An American Quarter Horse

TJ

Please welcome TJ to the Promise Ranch herd. TJ (KR No Complaints) is an American Quarter Horse. He is by Tejons Peppy Doc out of Playing With Charm and is a Valentine’s Day baby born 2/14/06. He has earned his American Quarter Horse Association Register of Merit in Reining, Ranch Riding and Working Cow Horse Boxing. He has had numerous achievements including 2015 National Reserve Champion in the American Stock Horse Association as well as the $1000 Non Pro Limited North Central Region champion and National Third place finisher in the National Reined Cow Horse Association.

TJ is still in training but we love him already for his kind and beautiful soul. We are so happy that he is part of our herd now.

A beautiful bay in her 20's

Athena

Athena (previously Koda) and Hemingway lived together as companion horses until their owners could no longer care for them. Athena is a beautiful bay in her 20’s and came to us from Drifter’s Hearts of Hope. Our mental health team is excited to partner with these sweet friends.

A bay in his mid-20's

Hemingway

Athena (previously Koda) and Hemingway lived together as companion horses until their owners could no longer care for them. Hemingway is a bay in his mid-20’s and came to us from Drifter’s Hearts of Hope. Our mental health team is excited to partner with these sweet friends.

Mystique

Mysti (Mystique) is a 25 year old mare who came to us from Harmony Equine Center. She had a really bad life situation before she was rescued and is working on trusting people again. She so far loves her new job and can’t wait to start meeting kids.

A 24 year old Quarter Horse

Oso

Oso (Spanish for bear) is a 24 year old Quarter Horse. His rescue is part of the Annie Project, which offers guest and dude ranches an option to give their retiring horses an opportunity to find lasting and loving homes. We look forward to this gentle, big bear joining our riding program.

A miniature palomino

Barbie

Barbie is a nine year old, miniature palomino. She was adopted from Harmony Equine Center. She will be a lovely addition to our therapy program. What a sweetheart!

Link

We are very excited that another sweet pony has joined our herd. Please welcome Link to Promise Ranch. Link is an 11 year old, cremello pony gelding and  a retiree from Annie Project partner, Deer Valley Ranch. He is settling in so well and is a real cuddle bug. He already successfully participated in his first classes and we can’t wait to see how he further develops. We are definitely in love with him already!

Prancer

Prancer is a 18 year old Arabian who has had her hoof in many arenas. She began her journey as a Spanish dancing horse. She then excelled as a drill horse who found herself in a Roman riding pair and a bareback jumper. Her last adventure was competing in Collegiate Ranch Horse Versatility shows, excelling in the Reining event. You can now find Prancer taking it easy and being a great candidate for our program.