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Elsa Marie SPONSORED BY: Jenna Kendrick Elsa Marie is a 23 y/o Haflinger mare who is full of sugar, spice, and everything nice. Elsa is sweet yet sassy and makes it known that she marches to the beat of her own drum. Elsa is used for lessons with more independent riders who want to build an emotional connection with a horse. She is very sensitive to the rider's energy and strives to please everyone. Elsa loves all of the treats and all of the scratches, especially on her neck and chest. She is a little sensitive to the bugs in the summer and tends to get a little itchy. After spending a little time to get to know Elsa and her sensitivities, a rider will definitely find a friend for life. |
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SPONSORED BY: Kathy Aloy
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SPONSORed BY: Nolan Jacox
December 2021-December 2022 Tanner is a 23 year old Spotted Draft Gelding. He has been shown in the past in Western Pleasure, has done lots of trail riding, and is just a great all around guy. Tanner is a little sensitive to the sun, so you will most likely see him hanging out in his UV protective fly mask when he is outside, don't worry he can see out of it! Tanner is best friends will Jane and enjoys his time in lessons, hanging out in the field, and all the cookies he can get! Tanner was donated by Dana Hendrickson |
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Dusty's Dream SPONSOR NEEDED Dusty is a 1 year old Chincoteague Pony all the way from Assateague Island! He is little, spicy, but loveable non the less! Because Dusty is still so young, we are waiting until he is a few years older before being introduced to the therapeutic riding program. In the meantime Dusty is the perfect pal for participants who may have some fear around the bigger horses, those who are involved in the unmounted ground program, our mental health based programs, and volunteer trainings! He is a hit around the farm thanks to his little but mighty personality and his old soul type of attitude. Dusty is owned by our instructor and Director of Mental Health Services, Miss Lauren! |
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Our Small Animal Herd
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Jerry Lee
Miniature Horse Available for Sponsorship |
Johnny Cash
Pig Available for Sponsorship |
Elvis
Miniature Donkey Sponsored By: Paul Aloy |
June Carter Cash
Goat Sponsored By: Maria Aloy |
In Loving Memory
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Montana King Clegg
April 14th, 1992-November 29th, 2021 Montana was a 29 y/o chestnut Quarter Horse gelding and was owned by Miss Taylor, our Executive Director! Montana was a rockstar lesson horse, he had been teaching people of all ages and abilities from their first lesson to their first time cantering. Montana was the sweetest, he loved all things peppermint and loved the occasional potato chip (even though we'd told him plenty of times that potato chips are not for horses.) Any time he heard packaging crinkling, he would be right in your pocket. He also enjoyed rolling in the dirt after every bath he got, which did not make Taylor, Lauren, or the volunteers super happy, but it made him happy so that's all that mattered. Montana was blind in his left eye, but you could never tell! He navigated his environment like a champ, but he may have bumped you with his nose to find you if you are standing on his left side. We miss him so dearly, but glad he is running through grassy pastures in horsey heaven. |
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Tugboat Teddy- Haflinger Quarter Horse Cross- 7/1/2019 Teddy was a 29 year old Haflinger gelding, and was one of our wonderful lesson horses. Teddy was ATRC's main lesson horse in the past, teaching so many riders the skills and knowledge that goes along with sitting on a horse. Despite his oddities and unique tendencies, Teddy was a sensible and very good boy who loved all the attention he could get! He was very trustworthy and dependable, and definitely a farm favorite with our riders and volunteers. Teddy will be deeply missed and our memories of him will be forever cherished. The farm is quiet without his silly attitude and mushy grain face. He will forever have hoof prints on our hearts. |
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Mr Tee: Aged OTTB - 6/26/2019 Mr. Tee was our resident old man, he was an aged OTTB, ( we think he was in his early 30's). He was a gentle and sweet boy who lived out his retirement years at Albany Therapeutic Riding Center. Occasionally, Mr. Tee was used for unmounted grooming lessons for those who may not be able to ride safely and who needed a gentle soul to connect with on the ground. Mr. Tee loved watching the deer graze in the back hay fields and kicking up his heels frolicking in the back pasture. He was loved by all for his wise old man attitude and quirkiness. He will forever have hoof prints on our hearts. |
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