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Trooper
Trooper is a Saddlebred gelding that stands about 18 hands tall. He has had several careers in his short lifetime as a Saddlebred show horse and a Department of Public Safety patrol horse. Neither of these roles suited Trooper’s sensitive nature. He derives a lot of confidence from his herd mates and human partners and loves the attention he gets from ranch visitors.
Andi
Andi is a Trakehner gelding who spent most of his career campaigning as on the hunter/jumper circuit. He is a very kind but cautious horse who clearly prefers to be with people he knows and trust. Younger horses look to Andi for his confident “been there – done that” attitude which makes him a tremendous asset to us and his herd mates.
AL
Al is a off-the-track Thoroughbred, who came to us after retiring from the eventing circuit due to an injury. However, his career didn’t end there. He’s now a crowd favorite at the ranch, and works so well with people and veterans. We’re so grateful to have his sweet “gentle giant” nature here at the ranch!
Sahara
Sahara is a beautiful paint mare who is the matriarch of the herd. Sahara is prized not only for her beauty but for her sensitivity and street smarts — characteristics that help our program participants hone their listening and communication skills to an expert level. She loves to be pampered and soaking in the affection of our youngest visitors.
Star
Star is a registered AQHA mare — Ms. Royal Starlite was a prized brood mare for many years because of her top-notch cutting horse pedigree. After a herd dispersal sale, Star was rescued from a slaughter lot with her weanling filly (Renata). Star is an independent and confident horse that knows what she wants and how to get it. She’s a charmer.
Lily
Lily was donated to the ranch as a seasoned riding horse for our program participants. She is a wonderful teacher and takes very good care of people who are new to horses and riding. She is an absolute love and will live out her life as a valued member of our team.
Maximus
This little miniature horse was a lost and feral youngster that was picked up by the Travis County Sheriff’s Department a few years back. Don’t let his small stature fool you! He comes with a great BIG personality. He is a fearless adventurer that loves people and trying new things. Max just informed us that he plans to be running the Public Relations Dept at the ranch very soon.
Gwen
Gwen is a registered Quarter Horse with an impressive pedigree of cutting horse bloodlines. She was one of the original horses we rescued from a West Texas kill pen shortly before the Bastrop fires of 2011. As a yearling filly, she was quickly adopted by one of our incredible friends and supporters. Over the next decade, they attended various clinics in both English and Western disciplines, including dressage, working cattle, and trails. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Gwen was returned to us in June 2024 and now serves as one of the lesson horses for our veterans’ program.
Bigs
Bigs was donated to the ranch as part of an estate sale in September of 2024. He is a Percheron/Quarter Horse cross that is as level-headed as they come. He is the perfect match for some of his “big guy” veteran buddies who are excited to ride and spend time with him. We are thrilled to have Bigs as part of our team and look forward to featuring him in some of our upcoming outreach events.
Shiloh
Shiloh is an American Paint Horse that was donated to the ranch for our veterans’ horsemanship program. She is an intuitive and observant mare that has found her calling by introducing beginners to the art of riding. She acts as a steady partner with clear communication skills that are the hallmark of a kind and dependable teacher. Without a doubt, she is an integral part of the program.
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