Meet Our Horses
Madonna is a 12 year old Palomino Quarter Horse mare with a soft eye and a
friendly way. She was 4 years old when she arrived. Madonna came from a
place where she was misunderstood. She was viewed as a belligerent,
stubborn, moody mare. In fact, she is not like this at all. She is eager to
please and welcomes a soft rub. She understands human kindness and does
not accept anything less. With love, leadership and patience, Madonna is a
horse many choose to be with. She has a way of teaching us about
boundaries, tolerance levels, trust and being comfortable in the role of "lead
mare."
Jack is a 23 year old Bay Quarter Horse gelding who is a retired movie star.
Jack is one of the most patient horses I have ever met. When he hears you
coming, he will stop what he is doing, look up and give a soft nicker. He then
wanders over at a slow pace and greets you. Don't be fooled. Jack still likes
to play "catch me if you can". Once he is done with his antics, he welcomes
whatever job he has to do. I am convinced Jack will follow anyone anywhere.
If he could, he would walk into your home, sit down on your couch and watch
his favorite western movie. Jack is the ambassador to our program.
Guapito (means "little handsome" in Spanish) is the newest to our herd.
Guapito is a 6 year old Paint Quarter/Arab Horse gelding who has been
nicknamed ,by a little girl, as "the Indian Horse". In his early years, Guapito
grew up without many horse or human companions. He has learned being in a
group is a pretty cool place to be. He is eager to please, very intelligent and
athletic. He continually teaches us how important it is to be consistent,
patient, direct and kind.
Tribute To An Old Friend
Gypsy was a 38 year old black Thoroughbred mare who passed on last spring.
Gypsy had a way about her that would make the most inexperienced rider feel
at ease. She was a sensitive horse who would take great care in each and
every step she took. By doing this, she allowed a person who believed they
would never survive their first ride to a person who experienced a sense of
freedom for the first time in their life. I remember when I first met Gypsy, we
went on a wonderful trail ride. I did not know her past, however, thought
surely she must have been a parade horse. She became animated and walked
with exuberance. Even as the years passed and she became less able to carry
a rider, she was always ready to leave the pasture and join her best buddy
Madonna for a ride. I recall one of our last outings. I was riding Madonna and
ponying Gypsy. Madonna being quite a bit smaller, would lope up the arroyos
(hills) and Gypsy would trot right beside her. When our ride was over
and we returned home, Gypsy very casually laid down. I was not sure what
was going on, however, Madonna did. It turned out, Gypsy laid down to take
a long nap after her excursion. Madonna stood beside her and they both
napped until they realized it was feeding time. They both woke up and eagerly
munched on their dinner. Madonna and Gypsy would spend much of their time
hanging out under their favorite Cottonwood tree. Gypsy is buried on our
land under her favorite tree.
Madonna is a 12 year old Palomino Quarter Horse mare with a soft eye and a
friendly way. She was 4 years old when she arrived. Madonna came from a
place where she was misunderstood. She was viewed as a belligerent,
stubborn, moody mare. In fact, she is not like this at all. She is eager to
please and welcomes a soft rub. She understands human kindness and does
not accept anything less. With love, leadership and patience, Madonna is a
horse many choose to be with. She has a way of teaching us about
boundaries, tolerance levels, trust and being comfortable in the role of "lead
mare."
Jack is a 23 year old Bay Quarter Horse gelding who is a retired movie star.
Jack is one of the most patient horses I have ever met. When he hears you
coming, he will stop what he is doing, look up and give a soft nicker. He then
wanders over at a slow pace and greets you. Don't be fooled. Jack still likes
to play "catch me if you can". Once he is done with his antics, he welcomes
whatever job he has to do. I am convinced Jack will follow anyone anywhere.
If he could, he would walk into your home, sit down on your couch and watch
his favorite western movie. Jack is the ambassador to our program.
Guapito (means "little handsome" in Spanish) is the newest to our herd.
Guapito is a 6 year old Paint Quarter/Arab Horse gelding who has been
nicknamed ,by a little girl, as "the Indian Horse". In his early years, Guapito
grew up without many horse or human companions. He has learned being in a
group is a pretty cool place to be. He is eager to please, very intelligent and
athletic. He continually teaches us how important it is to be consistent,
patient, direct and kind.
Tribute To An Old Friend
Gypsy was a 38 year old black Thoroughbred mare who passed on last spring.
Gypsy had a way about her that would make the most inexperienced rider feel
at ease. She was a sensitive horse who would take great care in each and
every step she took. By doing this, she allowed a person who believed they
would never survive their first ride to a person who experienced a sense of
freedom for the first time in their life. I remember when I first met Gypsy, we
went on a wonderful trail ride. I did not know her past, however, thought
surely she must have been a parade horse. She became animated and walked
with exuberance. Even as the years passed and she became less able to carry
a rider, she was always ready to leave the pasture and join her best buddy
Madonna for a ride. I recall one of our last outings. I was riding Madonna and
ponying Gypsy. Madonna being quite a bit smaller, would lope up the arroyos
(hills) and Gypsy would trot right beside her. When our ride was over
and we returned home, Gypsy very casually laid down. I was not sure what
was going on, however, Madonna did. It turned out, Gypsy laid down to take
a long nap after her excursion. Madonna stood beside her and they both
napped until they realized it was feeding time. They both woke up and eagerly
munched on their dinner. Madonna and Gypsy would spend much of their time
hanging out under their favorite Cottonwood tree. Gypsy is buried on our
land under her favorite tree.
Make a choice today to make a change.
For a free initial consultation, to obtain more information and to schedule an appointment please contact;
Judith Schneider, LISW at Healing Through Horses, (505) 685-0596 or send an email to: Judy@healingthroughhorses.net
"A true horseman does not look a the horse with his eyes, he looks at his horse with his heart" ~ Author Unknown ~
For a free initial consultation, to obtain more information and to schedule an appointment please contact;
Judith Schneider, LISW at Healing Through Horses, (505) 685-0596 or send an email to: Judy@healingthroughhorses.net
"A true horseman does not look a the horse with his eyes, he looks at his horse with his heart" ~ Author Unknown ~
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