Horses

Horseplay horses are free-leased to the program. Of course, safety is our primary concern, and we screen many horses before deciding which horse will be perfect for our program.

 

 

Sweetie pie
Sweetie Pie. Quarter horse mare, 15.1h, liver chestnut. Past career: Sweetie Pie, aka “SP,” started out as a western pleasure horse. Her registered name is “Skip The Cute Stuff,” but she really is a sweetie pie!

 

Blue

Blue is a rescue approximately 24 years old! Since we have known him he has been able to help two programs. Brianna Noble of Urban Cowgirl Ranch which empowers marginalized communities through access to horses and agriculture found him sorely neglected in a field- sad and alone. She talked the absentee owner into giving him up, trailering him away from a truly dreadful situation. Under Brianna’s expert care, Blue received lots of love, conditioning and a new look. In fact, he had such a snappy new look that he caught the eye of our trusted horse scout (s). !

Blue was sold to Horseplay Therapeutic Riding with a no money back-no return policy! We took a big chance on him. Often times, leaps of faith realize such great rewards. That was definitely the case with Mr. Blue, he’s one of our Equine Stars. Not only do we love Blue; Blue loves our clients, especially if they come with a gentle hug.!  Fun fact; Blue loves to play with water. He will take a large drink and let the water dribble out of his mouth, only to do it again, and again and again…

Pi

Short and sweet in many ways! First, his name, who doesn’t love Pi?Second, his stature, standing 14.3(ish). And Third, his natural curiosity and friendliness could melt butter on a freezing day. He is a Haflinger. Known for their kind, quiet and willing nature they make excellent therapy horses. They originated in the Austrian Tyrol and are always chestnut in color, ranging from light gold to dark chestnut, with a white flaxen mane and tail they turn heads to gaze in their direction. Pi is our newest member of our herd. We are looking forward to many therapeutic lessons on Pi reaching far into the future, at 21, he is our youngest horse!