Presley is a 13.1 hand, POA gelding who came to us from a large family whose kids had outgrown him. Presley is a perky pony who brings plenty of energy and personality to our program, keeping the children and volunteers that he works with anticipating his next move.
Date of Birth: 1998
Served Since: 2009
Donor: Michael Brady
Sponsor: Brian & Ashley Joines
Rocky is a 10 hand small, Shetland pony gelding who loves playing games out in the pasture. Our smallest riders giggle and laugh when they get to ride his fun, bouncy trot. His dappled coat makes him a handsome little pony.
Date of Birth: 1990
Served Since: 2009
Purchased with a grant funded by the:
Florence V. Carroll Charitable Trust
John, Anna and Martha Jane Fields Trust Foundation
Stanley A. & Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation
Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation.
Sponsor: Brad Short
Bando is a 15.3 hand, Arab/Quarter Horse gelding that was donated by one of our volunteers who competed with him at local horse shows. He is often used by our more advanced riders due to his responsiveness.
Date of Birth: 1992
Served Since: 2007
Donor: Devin Jenkins
Sponsor: Barry Miltenberger
Snickerdoodle is a 12 hand, mixed breed pony that was originally trained by the Amish to pull a pony cart. His fun personality is a hit with riders and volunteers alike and he loves to go fast, which makes him a rider favorite.
Date of Birth: 1997
Served Since: 2009
Lender/Owner: Jen and Jon Landing
Sponsor: Mr. & Mrs. Mark Urbanski
Princess is a 10.2 hand small, pony mare. Her black coat makes her our very own black beauty. Don’t be fooled by her size. Princess has one of the biggest personalities in our herd and loves to boss the other horses and ponies around.
Date of Birth: 2003
Served Since: 2009
Donor: Melissa Bower
Sponsor: Dr. Joseph Hickey
Esprit is a 15.1 hand, Hungarian Warmblood who enjoyed her former career as a three day eventer prior to her new career at Reins. In her current career Esprit wins over riders and volunteers alike with her sweet disposition and lovely personality. If you look closely you will notice that the white star on her forehead is very appropriately shaped like a heart.
Date of Birth: 1989
Served Since: 2008
Donor: Dana Chartier
Sponsor: Barry Miltenberger
Lady is a 13.3 hand, Haflinger /Quarter Pony mare who used to pull a plow on a family farm. Her beautiful blonde mane and tail make her a favorite with our riders. Because she is stocky and on the shorter side she can work with a wide variety of riders.
Date of Birth: 1995
Served Since: 2009
Purchased with a grant funded by the:
Florence V. Carroll Charitable Trust
John, Anna and Martha Jane Fields Trust Foundation
Stanley A. & Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation
Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation.
Sponsor: Steve Staszewski
Skip is a 15.1 hand, sorrel Quarter Horse gelding that was trained for Extreme Cowboy Races and team penning before coming to Reins because he obviously enjoyed slower paced activities. Skip can only be described as our class clown and works with several of our more independent riders. In his time off he enjoys eating and making silly faces.
Date of Birth: 2003
Served Since: 2009
Purchased with a grant funded by the:
Florence V. Carroll Charitable Trust
John, Anna and Martha Jane Fields Trust Foundation
Stanley A. & Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation
Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation
Sponsor: Susan Bourget & Dr. Peter Coles
Rosie is a 32 inch tall, Miniature Horse mare and a mainstay in our miniature visitation program. She has been to malls, schools, nursing homes, parks,and churches to educate and comfort individuals in the community. In addition to her public appearances, she found time to win the 2010 Extreme Therapy Horse Challenge over other therapy horses from across Indiana.
Date of Birth: 1987
Served Since: 2008
Purchased with a grant funded by the:
Florence V. Carroll Charitable Trust
John, Anna and Martha Jane Fields Trust Foundation
Stanley A. & Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation
Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation
Sponsor: Mr. & Mrs. Greg Danner
Lickety is a 13.1 hand, mixed breed pony gelding who pulled a cart in his former home. Lickety Split is now a slow moving saint who does wonderfully for our youngest and most involved riders, carrying them slowly and safely around the arena.
Date of Birth: 1977
Served Since: 2007
Donor: Theresa Hadenfelt
Sponsor: Todd Barile
Boomer is a 16 hand, gray Quarter Horse Gelding. Prior to joining the Reins of Life herd he fox hunted on the East Coast and worked in lessons at a local stable. Here at Reins we prize Boomer’s strength and laid back personality. Boomer is also exceptional member of our program because our students relate well to him as he himself has a medical condition that requires special care.
Date of Birth: –
Served Since: 1996
Donor: Barry Gomberg
Sponsor: Dr. Tim & Janet Durham
Hollywood is a 14.1 hand, Arab/Quarter Horse gelding. A former parade horse, he prances around the arena when he trots. Hollywood is very quiet and calm, making him a perfect fit for our young riders.
Date of Birth: 1975
Served Since: 2007
Donor: Theresa Hadenfelt
Sponsor:Dr. Virna Evangelista
Donkey Dar is a 30 inch tall, Miniature Mediterranean Donkey and the youngest member of our herd, in addition to being one of the smallest! Donkey Dar is a popular part of our miniature visitation program. Through this program he makes visits to schools, nursing homes, hospitals and other places to educate the public and raise awareness about Reins of Life.
Date of Birth: 2005
Served Since: 2009
Donor: Julie and Jim Schwartz
Sponsor: Saylor Shea
Joseph & Geraldine Gorny
Bandit is a 31 inch tall, miniature gelding who came to us from another therapeutic riding center whose visitation program was not large enough to require two minis. Bandit was second place, behind only Rosie, in the 2010 Extreme Therapy Horse Challenge, proving that sometimes big hearts come in small packages.
Date of Birth: 2004
Served Since: 2010
Donor: Penny Stone/Little Creek Special Equestrians
Sponsor: Jim & Julie Schwartz
Gunny is a 15.2 hand, Quarter Horse mare who competed in reining at the national level, served many years as a broodmare and worked in a college equestrian program where instructor Amanda met and fell in love with her. Gunny loves working with riders who are beginning to ride without support and helping them to advance their level of independence.
2010 Indiana Therapy Horse of the Year
Date of Birth: 1985
Served Since: 2008
Lender/Owner: Amanda Bubb
Sponsor: Mike Crehan
Bud is 17 hand tall, Belgian gelding which makes him the largest horse in our program. Prior to coming to Reins, Bud had actually done some work with cattle, quite a surprising skill for such a huge horse! Bud has found his place here working with many of our teen and adult riders.
Date of Birth: 2000
Served Since: 2010
Purchased for Reins by: Dr. David and Mary Cory
Sponsor: David Barry
Zeke is a 14.1 hand, Quarter Horse gelding. Prior to joining the team at Reins he lived with the Reese family near Indianapolis and did lots of trail riding. Here at Reins we love his calm and quiet attitude as well as the interesting color of his chocolate brown body and blonde mane.
Date of Birth: 1998
Served Since: 2008
Donor: Sheila and Ron Reese
Sponsor: Matthew Frank Moore Foundation, Steve Staszewski
Dee is a 16.3 hand, Saddlebred/Clydesdale mare who has belonged to instructor Amanda since she was just a yearling. Dee is a vivacious young horse who brings a lot of liveliness to the adult classes that she works in. When Dee is not working in a class you might find her riding in the arena or on the trail with Amanda or even learning some new tricks.
Date of Birth: 2000
Served Since: 2010
Lender/Owner: Amanda Bubb
Sponsor: Dr. Dan & Elizabeth Barrett
ank is a 15.1 hands tall sorrel American Quarter Horse mare. She has a gentle way about her that inspires confidence in our most timid riders. Tank was the beloved trail horse of a woman who passed away with cancer and her family wanted her to have a good home with a purpose and so donated her to Reins.
Date of Birth: 1994
Served Since: 2008
Donor: Sheila and Ron Reese
Sponsor: Lindley Burns
Star is a 14.1 hands tall red dun American Quarter Horse with a beautiful white blaze. In her former career she was a trail horse who enjoyed going camping overnight. Star enjoys being “loved on” and its easy to spoil her because of her friendly personality.
Date of Birth: 1984
Served Since: 2010
Donor: Tom Bryant
Sponsor: Eric Moore
Domino is a miniature pinto Mediterranean donkey with a darling face that draws people to him like a magnet. He has become an integral part of our Miniature Visitation Program and children and adults of all ages can’t help but smile when he “talks” to them. In addition, we frequently use Domino to assist in unmounted equine activities.
Date of Birth: 2006
Served Since: 2010
Donor: Tom Bryant
Sponsor: Dr. Tom Hughes