April 29, 2001

Banner is a Bay Tobiano Paint horse. He is 16 hands tall.

Previously he was a reining horse and even did cowboy mounted shooting! He is very gentle and sweet and loves to bond with people. He has been at H.U.G.S. since 2022.

July 12, 2008

Chance is a 14.3 hand, liver chestnut, Morgan-Quarter horse gelding.

Little is known about Chance’s past. He had not been cared for properly earlier in his life but has had some professional training.

Chance is still getting acclimated to the ranch, and we are learning more about his personality.

March 24, 2003

Chester is a grey/roan burro gelding. He has no markings other than a small star on his forehead and he is 11.1 hands tall.

Chester is our official greeter. His big ears and sweet personality make him a favorite of all. Don’t let him fool you though, he can be very stubborn and strong-willed. He loves to be groomed and loved on.

April 9, 2008

EJ is a 15.3 hand Quarter horse gelding.

EJ needed to retire from his show career as a hunter jumper due to his suspensory ligament injury. He came to the Ranch in 2024 and is excelling in his new role as a therapy horse.

January 1, 2005

Hero is an 11 hand paint pony gelding.

Hero loves kids and attention. He was owned by a family and loved by a little girl who outgrew him. Living up to his name, he is a true hero. He alarmed the previous barn owners that there was a fire in another barn. He has been reunited with his pasture buddy, Titan.

June 18, 2023

Hosea is a miniature donkey gelding. He is the youngest horse at the Ranch. Hosea has a cross marking across his back, as all donkeys do. His is a reddish brown. His name means “salvation”. He is a little shy at first, but really loves getting attention, especially from kids.

June 24, 2008

Knox is a Miniature Shetland gelding. He is 40 inches tall and was trained by the Amish to pull a cart.

He came from a very loving and caring home that loved him dearly, but due to a busy household with young kids, he needed more attention. Knox has Cushing’s disease and is insulin-resistant, so he needs special medication, a strict diet, and a lot of exercise.

He can be a little scared at first, but once he knows he can trust you, he will do anything for you.

April 10, 2019

Lynx is a Rocky Mountain gelding, with beautiful hair!

He was in the process of being trained to go on long trail rides through the mountains of Tennessee, but after an accident where he was bit by a dog, Lynx needed a home where he would not have to work so hard.

May 12, 2011

Peanut is a 12.2 hand paint pony, who is blind in one eye.

His lack of vision doesn't slow him down though. He tends to be a leader in the pastures. Peanut is a sweet boy and has a lot of energy.

April 12, 2008

Pippi is a bay and white Paint mare.

Pippi likes to be in charge and control the herd. Though she can tend to be bossy to the other horses, she has a kind heart and loves people.

October 29, 2005

Pocahontas is a Halflinger Paint horse. She is 15 hands tall, and has the nickname "Pokey".

She loves food but is insulin-resistant, so we watch her diet carefully. Pocahontas is friendly, willing to participate in equine-assisted learning, and is a little quirky.

Pocahontas came to the Ranch in the summer of 2022.

April 30, 2001

Sante Jack is a 14-hand buckskin with a blanket Pony of America (P.O.A.) gelding. He is a retired 4-H pony.

He is a very calm and caring pony with a big heart. Sante can be stubborn at times, especially when food is involved!

March 12, 2003

Tanna is a 15.1 hand chestnut quarter horse mare.
Tanna loves being groomed and loves attention. She has arthritis in her hind legs. The exercise the children give her helps her with that. You will notice a strap around her neck. This is because she cribs, it helps her from cribbing.
What a great example of how even though she has struggles, she is gifted in so many other areas.

May 4, 2000

Titan is a sorrel overo, Paint gelding. He is 16 hands tall. Titan came to the Ranch in 2024. He is a registered Paint Horse with the full name Meister’s Rope Burn. He was born in Indiana. Titan did a lot of showing in his younger years, and has shown western, English, showmanship, and trail classes.