Our Horses
Our students have special needs that require special horses. A horse that is gentle and quiet enough for a child is truly a treasure. A horse that is gentle and quiet enough for a child with a disability is an even greater treasure. Our students have learned to trust and love our therapy horses.
Our horses have been carefully screened for suitability to work safely and effectively with our students. Those horses that pass the screening are then specially trained in activities unique to therapeutic riding, such as
riders being loaded from wheelchairs or riding in prone or other positions.
Many of the CANTER horses are borrowed from individuals throughout the community. CANTER horses are schooled by experienced horseback riders to keep them from getting bored with their jobs. It takes a very special horse to
work for CANTER, and we appreciate the animals for their contributions to the well-being of our students.
Slick Chic
Slick Chic is one of our newest horse at CANTER. She is a beautiful palomino who is already adored by all the students and volunteers.
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Snip
Snip was donated by Marlene Decamp in May of 2006. Born in 1992, he is a quarter-horse cross breed with liver bay coloring. He was previously trained and used in dressage competition. Snip is patient, dependable, and cooperative.
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Mickey
Mickey is a beautiful paint who is leased from Laurie Clark. He has a lot of personality and energy and is eager to please.
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London
London is a striking flea-bitten gray Arab on lease from CANTER volunteer Mary Skelton. He likes people and attention. He has a reputation as an escape artist so he keeps us on our toes.
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Destiny
Destiny came to CANTER in January from Elizabeth Osborne, who used her mainly for trail riding. She is a beautiful bay Arabian. She is a bit sensitive and shy, but is working into the program and providing that great "Arab" movement some of our clients so desperately need.
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Jayne
Jayne came to CANTER from Centaur Leadership Services in Prescott, AZ. She has good ground manners and is an easy horse to work around. She has adapted well to her new home.
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