Transforming Lives Through the Power of Horses
Meet the Herd
Sonny
Born: 2006/2007 • Breed: Mustang • Color: Chestnut/Sorrel
Sonny is owned by Charlie, a graduated BHH student who loved the program so much that he now works with us as an instructor! Sonny is a quirky, confident, and fun-loving guy! Before coming to BHH, he spent years working hard at a pack station in New Mexico. When he semi-retired, he found himself pretty unhappy without a job—he loves having a purpose!
After Sonny was donated to the program, our team spent nearly a year patiently preparing him for his new role in lessons. Sonny has finally settled beautifully into our ranch atmosphere and is a wonderful addition to the herd. He is so excited to be back to work helping our students!
Cowboy
Born: 2011 • Breed: Quarter Horse • Color: Palomino
Meet Cowboy, a true cowboy horse in every sense of the word, proudly getting his name from his ranch horse background. He is owned by our board president, Gary, who has wanted to own
a horse for a while and was very happy to get him trained for BHH programs!
As Cowboy transitions into his new life at Between Horses and Humans, we are still ironing out a few of his quirky personality traits. However, he has proven to be an incredibly sweet soul, enjoying any attention he can get from whoever comes to visit the herd. He is doing a wonderful job learning to acclimate to his new role as a healing partner. We are so looking forward to watching him continue to settle in and bond with our students!
Rascal
Born: 2001 • Breed: Warmblood Cross • Color: Bay
Rascal is one of our strongest all-rounders out at the ranch and has been with BHH for a long time! Before her time at BHH, she spent her first seven years competing as a jumping and dressage horse. She is our oldest horse and our biggest horse, standing at almost 16.1hh.
Rascal is a favorite among students of all levels. She recently retired from riding lessons, but she is one of our best round-pen horses for teaching join-ups! She loves to get scratches and gets quite cuddly when she hasn’t seen her human friends in a while. She is a strong presence in the herd, always standing over any horse that needs to lie down for a nap. She also loves a good snack—if you have apples on you, she will find them!
Lisette
Born: 2004 • Breed: Friesian • Color: Black
Lisette is one of our most popular horses out at the ranch because 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. We’ve retired her from riding, but she loves attention, getting groomed, and specifically loves a belly scratch! She’s usually one of the first horses to come greet her human friends when they come out to 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
Born: 2004 • Breed: National Show Horse • Color: Bay and White Pinto
Mari is an absolute stunner! She is owned by our long time volunteer, Cindy! When they met in 2009, it was clear that Mari wanted to trust Cindy 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!
Mari 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. She is fancy broke with a dressage training background—you might be able to catch her doing some of her fancy tricks with Cindy on
lesson days!
Tru
Born: 2002 • Breed: Icelandic Horse • Color: Chestnut/Sorrel
Our boy Tru is a handsome little guy with a big personality! Before coming to BHH, he was used as a trail riding horse for long endurance style rides. He also has previous experience as a therapy horse, so joining the team at BHH was super easy for him!
Tru now enjoys the simple life at the ranch and LOVES the kiddos that he carries or follows around. He is our go-to horse for round pen activities with small/younger students. However, when it comes to riding, 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
Born: 2011 • Breed: Quarter Horse • Color: Chestnut/Sorrel
Ruby is one of our younger horses here at BHH! Before coming to BHH, she was a trail riding horse, but because of some physical restrictions, she needed to find a less strenuous activity.
Even with her physical restrictions, she has become one of our strongest riding horses.
Don’t let her age fool you—she is a strong, dominant personality within the BHH herd! However, when it comes to working with students, she is a true sweetie! She often falls asleep during grooming because it just feels so good, but she gets really energetic when it comes to seeing her friends. She doesn’t like doing lessons alone, preferring to have at least one other horse friend around.
Ashes
Born: 2004 • Breed: Quarter Horse • Color: Flea Bitten Gray
Ashes is our golden retriever here at BHH! She 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!
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!
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.