Meet Our Horses
We must take a moment to introduce some essential members of the Dynamic Strides family. Get to know more about our MVPs (Most Valuable Ponies) who work with our kids every day.
Bella
Joined DST 2022Bella is a grulla AQHA mare who has especially fluffy hair. Her calm disposition and sturdy build make her a great ride for a wide variety of patients. Her best friends are Freckles and Cole, though she also enjoys hanging out with the barn cat.
Cole
Joined DST 2028Our smallest and mightiest member of the herd, Cole was bought from a member of the DST family. His tiny size is paired with a friendly personality, so Cole is perfect for helping patients become more comfortable around horses. You will often see him at events as our equine ambassador and photo-pony.
Freckles
Joined DST 2010Freckles is the oldest and longest-serving member of our herd. He still participates in therapy sessions and loves getting treats and accolades for his exemplary work. He is a favorite with our smaller riders and anyone who loves a good spotted pony.
Indy
Indy is our tallest and fanciest equine employee. After living as a show horse in his earlier life, he now enjoys the slower pace of hippotherapy and lessons. You can often find him prancing through the pastures while the other therapy horses admire his dashing good looks.
Juniper
Joined DST 2023Juniper aka “Juni” joined the team in late 2023. She is our youngest herd member and loves learning new things. You can find her sunbathing on nice days and helping patients in Equine Assisted Therapy sessions.
Kiwi
Joined DST 2023Kiwi is named after the fruit because she is small, fluffy and sweet. She enjoys working as a therapy horse for our smaller patients. She may be small, but her attitude is not: she is an excellent lesson horse due to her peppy demeanor and accessible size.
Linley
Joined DST 2020Linley is a big mare with a big heart. She enjoys being groomed, getting treats and taking naps in the sunshine. You can find her calmly carrying patients in hippotherapy and teaching lesson students how to post the trot.
Mabel
Joined DST 2022Mabel is a stout Haflinger mare who worked as a cart horse in a previous life. She is very friendly, especially when she suspects there are carrots involved. She also enjoys grooming sessions and getting her mane and tail braided. You can often find her hanging out with her best friend X-ey.
Maggie
Joined DST 2023Bella is a grulla AQHA mare who has especially fluffy hair. Her calm disposition and sturdy build make her a great ride for a wide variety of patients. Her best friends are Freckles and Cole, though she also enjoys hanging out with the barn cat.
Melvin
Joined DST 2022Melvin used to compete in jumping, but he is happy with his life at Dynamic Strides as a lesson and therapy horse. He is great for our patients who need a horse that walks with energy and drive. You can often find Melvin searching for the best grass in the pasture or frolicking with his equine friends.
Oreo
Joined DST 2021Oreo has been at Dynamic Strides for several years and is a favorite amongst our more timid riders. He is an older gentleman with a “been there, done that” attitude that allows our riders to gain confidence in the saddle. His best friend is Melvin and you can often find them together in the pasture discussing life and eating the best grass.
Tom & Jerry
Joined DST 2023Tom and Jerry were a pair of cart horses when they arrived in late 2023. These brothers have been together their entire lives and are excited to change gears and work in the hippotherapy program. Like the other Haflingers, each horse enjoys having his mane and tail worked with and fawned over, which makes them great for Equine Assisted Therapy.
X-ey
Joined DST 2020X-ey is one of the longest-serving and most reliable horses in the herd. He joined the program in early 2020 and has always been a staple in hippotherapy due to his solid build and quiet temperament. X-ey is also a favorite amongst volunteers and staff due to his patience with patients and students!
Support Our Herd
Want to play an active role in supporting our horses and hippotherapy team? Regular donations help offset the costs of keeping our horses happy, safe, and ready to serve our patients.
We average 15-20 horses on the property at any given time. These starting donation amounts can help support one horse for one month. A $3500 donation can sponsor a horse for a full year.
We occasionally work with individuals interested in donating tack or other equine equipment, or even potentially healthy, friendly, and active horses to join our team.
Monthly donations can help support:
$325
sponsors one horse’s monthly needs
$100
supplies hay
$50
supplies grain
$15
supports dental visits
$5
covers vaccines