Transforming Lives Through the Power of Horses
At Between Horses and Humans, we believe in the transformative power of horses to help troubled youth overcome life’s challenges. Through our structured programs, children engage in meaningful, hands-on experiences with horses that foster growth, and self-awareness. These interactions provide a safe space for children to build trust, responsibility, and leadership skills. Our horses, each with their own unique story, are more than just animals—they are partners in healing.
Every session is an opportunity for growth, whether it’s learning to care for a horse, developing self confidence through groundwork, or building strength. Together, horses and youth navigate the path to personal empowerment, creating lasting change and opening doors to new possibilities.
We’re passionate about what we do, and we’re grateful for the support that makes it possible. Your involvement, whether through donations or volunteering, helps us continue transforming lives and creating meaningful change for youth.
The Need for Support
The need for support is critical to the success of our mission at Between Horses and Humans. Donations and volunteer efforts allow us to maintain and care for our horses, making sure they’re healthy and ready to serve the youth in our programs. Your support helps cover the costs of their daily care, food, and training, which are essential for their role in promoting growth and resilience in children. Additionally, contributions allow us to sustain our programs, provide educational resources, and expand our reach to more children in need.
Without support, we wouldn’t be able to create these transformative experiences that help youth overcome challenges and build a brighter future. Your involvement is vital!
Meet the Herd
Rascal
Rascal is our all-rounder out at the ranch! She is a 24 year old bay Holstiener and Hanoverian
cross with white socks and a blaze. Before her time at BHH, she spent her first seven years
competing as a jumping and dressage horse. She is our biggest horse, standing at almost
16.1hh.
Rascal is a favorite among students of all levels because she is great for both riding and
groundwork. She is always very quick to join up in the round pen and is a steady ride in the
arena. She loves to get scratches and gets quite cuddly when she hasn’t seen her human
friends in a while. She loves all her friends, both horses and humans alike! She also loves a
good snack—if you have apples on you, she will find them!
Lisette
Lisette, a 21 year old Freisian, is one of our most popular horses out at the ranch. Students love
her beautiful black coat, luxurious mane, and feathered hooves. Lisette was donated to BHH by
Ruth Page and Greg Walsh of Maddi’s Friesian Ranch. Before coming to BHH in 2020, she was
a broodmare and gave birth to several beautiful little Friesian foals. She is the ideal horse for
beginners because she is very calm and unphased by almost everything when she’s working
with the students.
Out in the pasture, though, she is the mare in charge of her little herd of
mares and isn’t afraid to tell the other ladies what's what! She loves attention and likes when her
human friends come to give her scratches out in the pasture. She is also a very curious
horse—whenever we use a tripod to take photos of the horses, she MUST go up and smell it.
Mari
Mari is an absolute stunner! She is a gorgeous 21 year old brown and white National Show
Horse and is owned by our long time volunteer, Cindy! She is fancy broke with a dressage
training background. You might be able to catch her doing some of her fancy tricks with Cindy
before or after some of their lessons! When Mari met Cindy in 2009, it was clear that she
wanted to trust and tried very hard to open up, but had built up some layers of emotion and fear
from previous negative experiences.
However, through patient and kind connection, Mari started
to shed those layers of emotions. Working with the students at BHH has helped her just as
much as she helps them! She can still be a bit spicy, but she LOVES the children and is very
intuitive to student needs! She loves to reach around her neck and hug those that are fearful
just as she was, to help kids release their tensions and learn to love life.
Tru
Our boy Tru is a handsome little guy with a big personality! He is a 23 year old Icelandic gelding.
Before coming to BHH, he was used as a trail riding horse for long endurance style rides. He
also had other experience as a therapy horse, so joining the team at BHH was super easy for
him!
He now enjoys the simple life at the ranch and LOVES the kiddos that he carries or follows
around. He can be quite spicy, so he works best with a firm leader.
He loves a good scratch on
his withers—you’ll know because his little lip will get all wiggly! Give him a treat and he’ll love
you forever!
Ruby
Ruby is our newest horse here at BHH, and she is also our youngest!! She is a 14 year old
Quarter Horse chestnut mare. Before coming to BHH, she was a trail riding horse, but because
of some physical restrictions, she needed to find a less strenuous activity.
She is quickly
learning the ropes here at BHH and has started lessons in both the round pen and the arena
with some of our regular students. She is very energetic and gets very excited about seeing her
friends and loves to meet new people! We look forward to learning more about her personality!
Ashes
Ashes is our golden retriever here at BHH! She is a 24 year old flea-bitten gray quarter horse
mare and is owned by our program director, Seanna. Prior to being owned by Seanna and
working at BHH, she was a team roping champion, with her LTE “LifeTime Earnings” over
$300,000 dollars during her time in the circuit.
She has completely adjusted to her job here at
BHH—she loves spending time with our volunteers and students. If we’re doing something, she
wants to be included! She loves getting groomed and loves to get cuddles and hugs. She will
even push her head into your chest so that you give her more cuddles! She is partially gaited,
making her a fun horse for the students to ride and compare to the different gaits of our other
horses. Ashes is so happy to be with us and we are just as happy to have her in the program!
In Memory
Freddy
Freddy was a wonderful character, with a sparkle in his eye. He was a very willing partner and quite entertaining, always making us laugh. He was 27 years old but acted like he was 10!
Goose
All of us here at BHH are sad to announce the passing of our magnificent Goose. Goose had a long and wonderful career here at the barn helping to heal all those that had the honor to know him.
Mo
It is with a heavy, broken heart that I write you to share the sorrowful news of the passing of our precious, loving, kind pony Mo today at the age of 24. Mo will be greatly missed and has been an angel to so many.
Gonza
She was precious to many. After a wonderful lifetime with her long-time parents Ray and Jennifer as a well loved dressage horse, BHH was blessed to have Gonza become a part of our family.
Silver
Our beloved Silver passed Sept 28, 2018 at 8:45am, with many who loved him both 4 legged and 2 legged. With the great dignity he lived life from, he passed with.
Afke
Afke was a brood mare most of her life and was donated to BHH by Ruth Page and Greg Walsh of Maddi's Friesian Ranch. She is a purebred Friesian mare who has a very youthful personality.
