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.




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Please contact Judith Schneider, LISW at Healing Through Horses
(505) 685-0596 or send an email to: Judy@healingthroughhorses.net
for a free initial consultation, to obtain more  information and to schedule an appointment.