Meet the Therapy Horses
Stella
Breed: Norwegian Fjord
DOB: 2009
Height: 14HH
Color: Brown Dun (brunblakk)
Stella is the star of the FSTRA show. She is ridden by our youngest and oldest riders. Stella always has a braid in her forelock.
Toby
Breed: Welsh Pony x Thoroughbred
DOB: 2009
Height: 14.2HH
Color: Chestnut
Toby was born in New Brunswick and moved to RWS when he was 2.5 years old. Toby enjoys going to horse shows during the Summer months.
Jerry
Breed:Paint
DOB:1999
Height:14.2HH
Color:Skewbald Pinto
Jerry was generously donated to our program by Kathy and quickly became a rider favorite. Jerry enjoys babysitting all of the foals in his pasture.
Ginger
Breed: Welsh Pony/Quarter Horse
DOB:1995
Height:12.1HH
Color: Red Dun
Ginger has lived all over Nova Scotia and has been loved by many. In her younger years Ginger was shown in 4H. Ginger has taught many children how to ride and believes she could teach the lessons herself.
Dun Willy
Breed: Fjord x Welsh
DOB: 1998
Height:13.1HH
Color: Dun
Dun Willy was generously donated to our program by the Osmonds. In his younger years, Dun Willy taught lessons at the Halifax Junior Bangal Lancers. Dun Willy enjoys going to horse shows.
Cherry
Breed: Morgan x Arab
DOB:1999
Height:13.3HH
Color: Chestnut
Cherry is one of the original lesson horses at RWS. She has shown all over the Maritimes in the Large Pony Hunters as well as in the Jumper ring.
Gryphon
Breed: Percheron Cross
DOB: 2005
Height: 16.2 HH
Color: Grey
Gryphon is one of our newer therapy horses! He was generously donated to our program by the Murray's. Gryphon has been liberty trained and is going to make a great addition to our EAP herd.
Champ
Breed: Clydestale x TB/APP
DOB: 2002
Height:16.2HH
Color:Bay
Champ is our tallest therapy horse and is a gentle giant. Champ's sweet personality makes him a great first horse for many.
Jack
Breed: Paint
DOB:
Height:15HH
Color: Piebald Pinto
Jack, otherwise known as the "cow horse" has many jobs. When he is not in therapeutic riding lessons, Jack is shown competitively at Equine Canada Jumper Shows.
King
Breed: Belgian x Quarter Horse
DOB: 2006
Height:15HH
Color:Bay
King, owned by the Townsends, is a wonderful addition to the FSTRA team. King was donated to our program along with his best friend Karma. King enjoys roughhousing in the field with Joe.
Karma
Breed:Halflinger
DOB: 2000
Height:14HH
Color:Palomino
Karma was donated to our program, along with her best friend King. Karma loves when you bring her an apple when catching her from the field. Karma loves to be brushed.
Joe
Breed:French Canadian/Percheron
Age: 2001
Height:14.2HH
Color:Black
Joe, owned by Susanne, is a rider favorite. He enjoys spending time with King out in the field. In his spare time, Joe enjoys participating in Prince Phillip Games (mounted games for Pony Club.)
Bo
Breed: Norwegian Fjord
DOB: 2016
Height:14HH
Color: Brown Dun (brunblakk)
Bo came to us all the way from Quebec, and has settled in perfectly! He makes three Fjords that look identical and he certainly makes it tricky when it comes to figuring out who is who.
Puzzles
Breed: Welsh QH
DOB: 2009
Height: 14.1HH
Color: Black
Puzzles has been used in FSTRA’s lesson program for the last couple of years and has been a great addition to our program. In the off-season, Puzzles likes to waterski FSTRA’s staff around the farm!!
Cooper
Breed: Unknown
DOB: 2003
Height: 15HH
Color: Bay
Cooper is FSTRA’s newest therapy horse and has quickly become a favourite around the farm. He loves people and loves to cuddle!