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HART Equine
Therapeutic Center, Inc.

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Home
About Us
  • About Us
  • In the News
Events
  • Events
  • Strikes for Special Needs
  • March Madness Fundraiser
  • Papa Murphy's Fundraiser
  • Show Your HART Out!
  • Student Fun Show
  • Haunted Horsey Hustle
Students
  • Students
  • Benefits of Riding
  • Benefits of Grooming
  • Is HART for me?
Volunteers
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • What a Lesson Entails
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    • About Us
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    • Student Fun Show
    • Haunted Horsey Hustle
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    • Benefits of Grooming
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    • Student Fun Show
    • Haunted Horsey Hustle
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    • Benefits of Grooming
    • Is HART for me?
  • Volunteers
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • What a Lesson Entails
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OUR HORSES

Bentley

Birthdate:  January 1, 2007

Sex:  Gelding

Breed: Haflinger

Height: 13.3 hands

Weight:  1200 lbs

Color: Chestnut with flaxen mane and tail

Markings: Star, stripe, snip

Disposition:  In your pocket any time he can, willing to learn, quick under saddle,  walks nicely with you after he has been warmed up, nosey, sometimes  walks out of the shower stalls when hooking him up

Likes: The  green ball, people, attention, Sparky, being brushed behind the ears on  the neck, when people get off of him (he grunts), sometimes itchy  against you (his face is itchy)

Dislikes: Heel or tight grips with your legs, bathes, to stand in the cross ties alone

Weight limit: 200 lbs

History:  Bentley came to Royal T Ranch as a weanling. Haflingers wait until they  are four years old to be started under saddle. He was started many  times, but it finally clicked when he was about seven.  Bentley was  worked with and heavily desensitized in 2015 in order to become a  successful HART horse. Currently, he is being used as a HART horse and  does great with all riders.  ​ 


Bentley is looking for a sponsor for 2022!

Cocoa

Birthdate:  June 1, 2013

Sex: Mare

Breed: Miniature Horse

Height: 8.3 hands (35 inches)

Weight: 295 lbs

Color: Bay

Markings: Star and stripe on her face

Disposition: A definite leader, will stand quietly to let kids and adults pet her

Likes:  Hart, eating grass when coming out of the pasture, walking in the  Haunted Horsey Hustle (especially saying hi to the buffalo), enjoys  meeting new people at events, being body clipped

Dislikes: Baths, being tied up

Weight limit: 40 lbs

History:  Rescued with Hart when she was 6 months old. She was unhandled and  untouched. Cocoa and Hart spent their first weeks at HART in the big  stall at the barn so they were easier to catch; they only went back and  forth from the stall to the arena several times a day for exercise until  they were able to be caught. Then they got to go out to the pasture and  became more people friendly. Now she won’t leave you alone and loves  people. Currently, Cocoa travels to HART events with Hart. 


Cocoa is looking for a sponsor for 2022!

Curly

Birthdate:  January 1, 2000

Sex: Gelding

Breed: Quarab (Quarter Horse/Arabian)

Height: 14.3 hands

Weight: 1070 lbs

Color: Chestnut with flaxen mane and tail

Markings: Star, stripe, snip, 2 stockings

Disposition: Quiet, easy going, can be used for multiple riders, smooth canter

Likes: Attention and to be groomed, giving students rides

Dislikes: Loading into a trailer

Weight limit:  150 lbs

History:  Curly came to Royal T to be started under saddle at the age of 3.   Curly’s owner kept him between Royal T and Sunny Meadows until he was  bought by Royal T in 2011. Currently, Curly is ridden for both HART and  Royal T lessons.  

  

Curly is looking for a sponsor for 2022!

Doll

Birthdate:  May 1, 1998

Sex: Mare

Breed: Quarter Horse

Height: 15.3 hands

Weight: 1340 lbs

Color: Chestnut

Markings: 3 stockings, blaze

Disposition:  Quiet, cinchy (if you go too fast/mainly western cinch), moves off leg,  rider must move their seat with her side to side motion to sit or she  will go fast, will stand without being tied, easy going, outstanding  long trot, naturally level head, all around horse, head of the mares  (without being mean), gets a sore back with a rider who doesn’t move  with her.

Likes: To be rubbed on the neck and on the chest, to  have a job, willing to work and get sweaty, trail rides, showing, the  hay field, treats

Dislikes: Being cinched too fast otherwise nothing else

Weight limit: 200 lbs

History:  Doll was bred to be a barrel horse, but she did not have the speed to  keep up with barrel horses. She was sold to CJ and she worked with Doll  to become a pleasure horse. Doll has spent many weekends taking care of  riders at horse shows or on trail rides. Recently she got pulled back  out for a show season and is used for HART lessons as well. If you get  on her and match her rhythm, you will fall in love. Doll’s registered  name is Top Notch Socks.  Doll was diagnosed with Cushing's disease in  2018. 

  

Doll is looking for a sponsor for 2022!

Fiona

Birthdate:  January 1, 2011

Sex: Jenny

Breed: Standard Donkey

Height: 9.2 hands (38 inches)

Weight: 330 lbs

Color: Gray

Markings: Cross on her back

Disposition: In your pocket, naughty in the morning going outside, brays for attention and when she is happy

Likes: Attention, to be noticed, playing with Hart, to bray

Dislikes: Sometimes being by herself, intrigued by dogs and cats by will go after them

Weight limit: 60 lbs

History:  Looking for a pony from the Amish, came home with a donkey. Currently,  Fiona is traveling with Hart and Cocoa to HART events.  

  

Thank you Patti Martin for sponsoring Fiona!

Gem

Birthdate: January 1, 2002

Sex: Mare

Breed: Welsh pony

Height: 12 hands

Weight: 670 lbs

Color: Bay

Markings: Left hind coronet stocking

Disposition: Relaxed, sweetheart, easy going

Likes: To be pampered, trail riding, Kendra, to take advantage of her rider, to go by the gate so she can be done

Dislikes: Staying on the rail in the arena

Weight limit: 60 lbs

History:  Bought in September of 2016. Used for HART and Royal T lessons.  Currently, Gem is waiting for his little rider, Kendra, to come ride  her. 

  

Gem is looking for a sponsor for 2022!

Hart

Birthdate:  July 1, 2013

Sex:  Gelding

Breed: Miniature Horse

Height: 9.1 hands (37 inches)

Weight: 300 lbs

Color: Liver Chestnut and white

Markings:  Pinto, heart on his forehead, 3 stockings, striped hooves

Disposition: First one to come when you call his name, friendly, nosey, easy going, willing, impatient sometimes

Likes: Attention, girls, playing with Fiona, eating grass when coming out the barn at night, meeting new people at events

Dislikes: When he doesn’t get grain at night, sassy mares, baths, being tied up

Weight limit: 40 lbs

History:  Rescued in November of 2013. Unhandled and untouched. He and Cocoa  spent the first weeks in the big stall at the barn, so it was easier to  catch them; only went back and forth from the stall to the arena several  times a day for exercise until they were able to be caught on a regular basis. Then they got to go out in the pasture and became more people friendly.  Had upper fixation of the patella. Surgery corrected the  problem in 2016. Hart is the mascot of HART Equine Therapy Center, Inc.  and can’t get enough attention from people.  

  

Hart is looking for a sponsor for 2022!

Jack

Birthdate:  January 1, 2012

Sex:  Gelding

Breed: Haflinger

Height: 14 hands

Weight: 1300 lbs

Color: Chestnut with flaxen mane and tail

Markings: Star

Disposition:  Very sweet, gentle, and calm. He is willing to learn and is a fast learner. Steady, even trot.  Also very handsome.

Likes: Checking out stalls other than his own when coming in at night, hugs, treats, and his friends; while riding he neighs to them.  Likes to have his face scratched.

Dislikes: Not having as much food as he wants, being handled harshly, and whips

Weight limit: 200 lbs

History:  Was intended to be part of HART when it was first started, but ended up traveling with his sibling, Jill, to another farm to learn how to drive a cart.  He's no longer needed in that role so he came back to rejoin the HART team.  When he first arrived at Royal T Ranch he would spook at everything.  He didn't like when people patted him, had trust issues, and wouldn't let anyone catch him in the pasture, which he's still working on.  One of our volunteers started working with him under saddle in the fall of 2019 and while he's still in training, he's become a super chill guy and is looking forward to being a full time HART horse.  He is siblings with Bentley, Jill, and Sugar.

  

Jack is looking for a sponsor for 2022!

Jill

Birthdate:  January 1, 2011

Sex:  Mare

Breed: Haflinger

Height: 12.3 hands

Weight: 1300 lbs

Color: Chestnut with flaxen mane and tail

Markings: None

Disposition: Soft hearted, very kind, and gentle.  Quick to get comfortable with situations.  Passive.  Gentle personality.  She has lots of trust and almost nothing phases her. 

Likes: Food, checking out HART classes, watching the other horses

Dislikes: None

Weight limit: 200 lbs

History:  Was intended to be part of HART when it was first started, but ended up traveling with her sibling, Jack, to another farm to learn how to drive a cart.  She's no longer needed in that role so she came back to rejoin the HART team.  She has a wonderful, willing attitude and we look forward to welcoming her as a full time HART horse.  She is also siblings with Bentley, and Sugar.

  

Jill is looking for a sponsor for 2022!

Joker

Birthdate:  January 1, 2002

Sex: Gelding

Breed: POA/Morgan

Height: 14.2 hands

Weight: 1080 lbs

Color: Grey

Markings: Mottling of the eyes and nose

Disposition: Quiet, willing, bouncy trot, fast canter, confident, jokester

Likes: Mud puddles, being dirty, to play with water bottles and zippers

Dislikes: Doesn’t have any

Weight limit: 175 lbs

History:  Rescued from inexperienced horse people in October 2012.  When Joker  came to the ranch, he only stood on the 2 hind feet when being ridden.  A  former student, Jenna, started working with him on a biweekly basis.  Soon he was riding well on all 4 feet, learning the barrel pattern and  how to do a flying lead change.  He had a debut at the county fair and  at local gymkhanas.  Currently Joker is being used in lessons for both  HART and Royal T Ranch.

  

Joker is looking for a sponsor for 2022! 

Little Tuff

Birthdate:  January 2006

Sex:  Gelding

Breed: Hackney pony

Height: 11.3 hands (47 inches)

Weight: 530 lbs

Color: Bay

Markings: Four ankle stockings, star, stripe, snip

Disposition:  He needs someone to trust and be the leader, sometimes is unsure on  things, kind eye, he is trying to work his way up the totem pole in his pasture

Likes: Kim, follower, attention

Dislikes: Quick action (still getting used to things), standing in the cross ties by himself

Weight limit: 75 lbs

History:  Bought by Kim when he was 10 years old with the goal of him being a perfect size for HART lessons and little kids learning to ride in Royal T lessons. When bought his name was Tuff. Since there already was a Tuffy in the barn, the new Tuff’s name would be Little Tuff.  There isn’t much we know about his past. He was broke out as a nine year old, which is very late for a horse or pony. Kim, Michaela, and Kirsty went to look at him and decided to bring him home. It was an interesting situation.  Little Tuff was being worked by Michaela, 11 year old, in order to be broke and desensitized for HART lessons and Royal T lessons. He is taking longer than anticipated, but he is getting there and becoming  more comfortable with everything.  

 

Little Tuff is looking for a sponsor for 2022!

Max

Birthdate:  January 1, 2002

Sex: Gelding

Breed: Friesian Morgan cross

Height: 14.3 hands

Weight: 1250 lbs

Color: Black

Markings: Snip, star, partial stripe, and one hind sock

Disposition: He is boss of the pasture when one of the other bosses wants a break.  Calm personality for grooming.  Pleasant and willing with the right rider.  Has hidden talents.

Likes: Being a jumper, being groomed, treats

Dislikes: Dewormer, curb chain headstall

Weight limit: 175 lbs

History: Previously trained in dressage and jumping.  Came to HART with pasture mate Royal Jamaica.

  

Max is looking for a sponsor for 2022!







 Are you interested in ​knowing how we care for our horses?

HART provides the best possible care for our four-legged team members.


  • All horses have regular vaccinations, deworming and farrier schedules.
  • HART has developed a personal relationship with Corriente Veterinary Service to assure quality medical treatment when necessary.
  • The  horses are evaluated on an individual basis for their nutritional needs; these are met daily with quality feed and supplements. 
  • Our horses have regular turnout and have “vacation days” each week. 
  • Each horse is given regular one on one grooming time with volunteers before and after lessons to help with circulation.
  • Equine massage is available for each horse on an as-needed basis to relieve soreness.


 We promise to care for each and every horse daily with exceptional care!  


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