A community of special needs children, horses, and volunteers celebrating, inspiring, and enriching lives since 1997.
Our Horses
Horse Play, Inc. owns 2 horses and leases 5 horses at the current time. We are in the process of acquiring 2 new horses for our program. We have had 2 horses retire and they have gone home to their owners to live a happy life after their dedicated service with us. We are grateful to their owners for the use of their horses for our program.
If you would like more information about leasing your horse to us, contact Hollie Holder, Program Director at
BAGEL
Bagel is one of the two horses owned by Horse Play, Inc. Bagel is 18 years old and stands 15.2 hands high. He is a Sorrel Quarter Horse whose name came from the sweet girl who started a bagel business in order to purchase him. We fell in love with Bagel's sweet personality and he became our first purchase in 2023. Bagel is a snuggle bug and loves all the attention our kiddos & volunteers can give him. He is the first horse to greet you for pets and scratches and will try to sip your morning coffee.
SKIP
Skip is the second of the two horses owned by Horse Play, Inc.. He is 21 years old and stands 16 hands high. He is a Palomino Quarter Horse who was a fox hunter before coming to us. When his previous owners discovered Skip was no longer happy hunting, they donated him to Horse Play, Inc. Skip has proven to be an excellent mount for our older independent riders. His previous training makes him the best at teaching independent riding skills to our participants.
DJ
DJ is 27 years old and stands 14.2 hands high. He is a Liver Chestnut Quarter Horse. He was a Reining Horse in his previous career. DJ has a fast paced walking gait which really soothes some of our participants and helps them to focus on the riding skill they are learning. When he isn't working in sessions, he loves hanging out with his best buddy Ralph.
MIRACLE
Miracle is 21 years old and stands 14.2 hands high. He is a Dark Bay Quarter Horse/Pony cross. Miracle was a well loved family pet before coming to us making him perfect for Horse Play, Inc. He has been with us for about 7 years and is the most special of the herd. He can do all the things from Hippotherapy, Therapeutic Riding, and Unmounted classes. His patience & kindness for all children has made him a favorite amongst our participants and volunteers. He has a silly streak and will do anything for a treat. He even smiles when he receives one.
RALPH
Ralph is 22 years old and stands 16.2 hands high. He is a Gray Thoroughbred who started his first career on the race track. Racing, however, wasn't the job for him. Soon after his racing career was over, he was purchased by Katie Alderman, a Horse Play, Inc. instructor, who partnered with him as they did 3 day eventing competitions. He now loves living out his retirement career as a therapeutic horse teaching equine assisted learning to participants in our unmounted program.
BUCKSHOT
Buckshot is the mascot of Horse Play, Inc. He has been with us for over 10 years and has served many children over the years. Buckshot is 38 years old and stands 13.2 hands high. He is a Black Pony and has earned his full retirement from his service with us. He is living his best life with us on the farm.
NEW HORSE COMING SOON
NEW HORSE COMING SOON