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Brunhilda is 25 years old and has been at Little Bit for eight years. She is the oldest active member of our herd and still going strong. Along with her small size, she is very safe, dependable, and versatile, making her a perfect fit for young riders in both our Therapy and Adaptive Riding programs, helping patients and riders to achieve their individual riding and therapy goals. She connects well with her riders, instills confidence and trust, is patient with new riders needing assistance, and loves working with riders who are learning to ride independently to help develop their skills. Brunhilda serves children and adults with a huge range of disabilities and helps to make their dreams come true! Little Bit hosts two annual horse shows for our participants, and in the past two years, Brunhilda has assisted one young rider in bringing home blue ribbons in USDF tests. In 2019, Brunhilda was named Region 9 Equine of the Year by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International. We invite you to see Brunhilda in-action, working with Therapy patient Scarlett, by watching Scarlett and Lily’s video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIAUArjmwa0&t=11s. Learn more about Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center here .

In full view from the street, Coco and her field mate Maguire were penned up in a pipe corral staring and nickering to passersby, pleading for help. Fed poor quality hay on rare occasions, the desperately hungry pair were reduced to chewing on the oak trees that surrounded their prison. Several neighbors heard their cries and complained to the Sheriff’s Department. In December of 2013, a deputy from the department tried working with the owners to improve the care and feeding of this neglected pair. The owners made promise after promise to step up and regularly feed Coco and Maguire adequate hay rations to keep them in good health. On each visit to check on the horses, however, the frustrated Deputy Sherriff found no improvement in their feeding schedule, and the horses continued to look thinner on each subsequent visit to the property. The owners were given an ultimatum. They could either surrender the horses to the Equamore Sanctuary or go to jail. On December 27, 2013, staff and volunteers from the Sanctuary transported Coco and Maguire to their new and permanent home where they now thrive. Learn more about Equamore Foundation here .

Dewdrop's Heart AKA "Dewey", has a heart shaped star on her forehead. Dewey was raced from ages 2-4yrs, then dumped on a feedlot at the end of her racing career. Saving Horses, Inc., rescued her from the Bowie, TX feedlot, and transported her to our facility in CA. Dewey was emotionally traumatised by her life on the track. Additionally she had sustained physical injuries. 4 years later she still lacks trust of humans, yet she tries so hard, and has come a long way. In spite of this she has a good work ethic and enjoys her hand walks by volunteers and rides by our trainer. Dewey is an example of courage, patience and perseverance. She has beaten the odds. She is a reminder to all to never give up, and has helped in the counseling of those with addiction. It is because of horses like Dewey that we do what we do. Learn more about Saving Horses, Inc here .

Finn is a 2014 grade gelding that was born at AAE after his mom was rescued from an auction be another rescue. He was very sick as a young foal, but had a strong will to survive. He became a volunteer favorite before he was adopted as a yearling. He was a character from day one. His antics were not appreciated by his adopter. Flirting with her three mares causing them to excape their paddocks to get to his, scaling a five foot fence to chase the trailer down the road, and simply being the footloose and fancy free kid he was. Sadly for him, he was returned to AAE. Team AAE was happy to have him back, and he's been one of our Ambassadors since. He's one of our most laid back, trustworthy, and dependable horses that many of our new volunteers can count on to show them the way. Finn is one in a million, and he has a forever home here where he'll be loved to eternity. Learn more about All About Equine Animal Rescue here .

Gracie is our Heart Horse. She has a nurturing and safe energy that helps people feel comfortable and welcome. She wants to share her love as much as possible and empower children to see their own amazing brilliance. Many people in our therapy program gravitate towards Gracie because just by looking at her she locks in eye contact with you and just pulls you right into her loving space. We are so lucky to be graced with her presence, she really has a beautiful gift that she shares with us and for that we are so grateful to her. Learn more about Unbridled Spirit 7 here .

Vincent, a 15.2 hand Trakehner-Quarter Red Roan Horse gelding was born in 2003. He has a delightful personality, loves to be the center of attention and never stops searching for treats. His great temperament and versatility make him an invaluable lesson horse. Vincent can go from a cross country course, to a dressage show and the next day go right into being a lesson horse for people with disabilities. He is truly a star. Learn more about NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center here .