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Horse sponsorship pr ogram makes a HUGE difference

At Carousel Ranch we couldn’t do what we do without each and every one of our horses. Each one is special in their own way and are
hand chosen for each of our students. They all come in many different sizes and shapes and with their movement we are able to provide the
type of therapy that we do. Again this year...friends and supporters participated in our “adopt” a therapy horse program - sponsoring them
for a one year period. A Sponsorship is $3,500 a year...covering board, shoeing and basic veterinary expenses. We thank the following
donors for their continued support. There are many horses still in need of sponsorship here at the ranch. They can be sponsored for a
full year ($3,500), half year ($1,750) or even 3 months ($875). Visit the “General Store” tonight for more information.

“Alex” “Dawn”
Sponsored by The Welcher Family Sponsored by The SCV Rotary Club
Alex is one of the smallest therapy ponies on our team. She She is a big and beautiful and is an amazing member of our
works with our smallest riders, and is loved for her quick team. Dawn is a dapple gray Percheron. Taking some of the
gait and fast trot! Small but mighty - Alex is one of only four load off of Callie, she is another large draft horse - perfect for
mares on our team. those needing an instructor behind, or those independent
riders that simply need a larger horse. Her charm and beauty
have made her a favorite here at the ranch.

“Annabelle” AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP TONIGHT!
Sponsored by Jan & Rob Swartz and The Buckelew Family
Annabelle is a definite favorite at the ranch. She is a beautiful
Norweigan Fjord...a breed of horse, perfectly suited for this “Mookie”
work. Like the Halflingers, her short legs and draft type body Mookie is an adorable Icelandic Pony. His crazy “Tina Turner”
along with an amazing disposition, make her an exceptional style - mane, is his claim to fame. He was quick to move into
therapy horse. lessons and is enjoying his role as our only therapy horse that
is driven from behind (long-lined), as well as being able to pull
our pony cart. We are excited to have a horse who can offer a
“Callie” different form of movement, which opens a whole new realm of
Sponsored by The Sandnes Family possibility for some of our students.
Callie is a big, beautiful Belgian Mare, originally brought in
to take some of the workload off of our original BIG horse,
“Rotary”. She came in ready to work, and has a special
place in all of our hearts. Callie is sure and steady, working “Banner”
with those students who are more adult sized or need an
instructor sitting on the horse behind them. Banner is and always will be a favorite of so many
of our children. Although he is going on 25 years
old, Banner is still mighty - and always does his job
to perfection. Banner has been with us since the
“Pac Man” beginning, rarely missing a day of work, and today,
seventeen years later, he is still one of the greatest.
Sponsored by Earl & Patricia Bayless/Bayless Engineering
Pac-Man’s even temperament and strong back, makes him the
perfect candidate for so many of our riders. Pac-Man works
hard during the therapy week, and usually performs in all of “Mac”
our demonstrations. He is kind and solid - a first choice for Also known as “Big Mac” - he has become a favorite here
many of our children. for many beginning riders. He was donated by neighbors
and friends, Chris & Lisa Burgard - who adopted him from
the Bureau of Land Management (as a wild horse). Mac is a
“Cricket” beautiful buckskin Mustang. He is patient and kind, slow and
steady...a perfect match for us!
Sponsored by Mission Valley Bank
Cricket, a nine year old American Quarter Horse is the
latest addition to our herd...we just couldn’t pass him up.
He is one of those rare horses that quietly walks in, and
was ready to go to work. Cricket is very sure of himself,
patiently waiting for the riders “cues” in asking him to
walk or trot, to turn one way or another, and of course to
WHOA.!!
“Chocolate” and “Max”
Herbie the Holstein Chocolate and Max are loved by everyone!
There isn’t a day that goes by that you don’t
“Wayne’s Cow” see one of our students bathing or grooming
Sponsored by Jeanna, Kyle, Cassel & Caynen Crawford these adorable minis. They are also perfect for
Now six years old Herbie bears little resemblance to the teaching the children about the responsibilities
adorable veal calf adopted by Becky. Though he never quite for handling the horses, and even to lead them,
became the “therapy steer” we had hoped for, he is loved without being intimidated by one of the larger
by all and has become a mainstay here at the ranch. Herbie is horses.
actually quite famous at the ranch, as there isn’t anyone who
visits that doesn’t go and spend time with him.

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