Each of our horses are kept on a regular vaccination, de-worming and farrier schedule. Their nutritional needs are evaluated and addressed on an individual basis. The horses are turned out daily for play time and return to an individual pen with shelter at night. The horses are groomed daily and examined for cuts or anything unusual. Our volunteers adore our horses and give them plenty of love and attention throughout the week. Additionally, our horses are given additional therapies when necessary to ensure that they stay in the best possible shape, both mentally and physically.
The full cost to care for one healthy horse for one year is around $14,000 including hay, supplements, veterinary care, farrier services, tack, blanket, stall bedding, and daily care. Because we care for all ages of horses, older horses may incur higher veterinary care costs and your monthly donation helps cushion us against these unexpected expenses.
Hay! My name is Andrew! My breed is American Paint Horse. I am by far the funniest horse and biggest character in the barn. That’s why some people call me Drewfus!. I am one of the Ambassador Horses. I teach the volunteers and students grooming, handling horses from the ground, leading, side-walking and Advanced Students riding.
How ya doing? I’m Angel! I am a Paint Horse. I am the most stylish horse in the barn. I am white with some freckles and I have eyeliner on one eye! Right now I’m one of the Ambassador Horses, but usually I’m a lesson horse. I teach volunteers and students grooming and handling horses from the ground, leading and side-walking.
Hiya! I am Buggs! My full name is Ladybug but no one calls me that. You can also call me Bugsies. I am a miniature horse. I pull a cart for people to ride in! If I’m feeling gracious I will jump over makeshift jumps the volunteers set up for me. One time some silly volunteers dyed my mane blue, red, and purple with finger paint! (it was nontoxic and they got permission don’t worry!)
Howdy! I’m Goose! My breed is American Paint Horse. I was Jeanine’s horse for the first two years of my life, but then went to another owner to be a show horse. I’m now in retirement back with Jeanine at Scooter’s Place helping with lessons! I am the tallest lesson horse so typically bigger kids and adults ride me but I love the littles too! My favorite treat is peppermints! I am named after Goose from Top Gun and my registered name is JJP Rustler’s Top Gun!
Yo! They call me Moo! This confused many of my riders but I am in fact a Paint Horse not a cow. I was donated to Scooter’s Place because I have an injury to my hock that prohibits me from loping or showing. My owners wanted me to be taken care of in a good home so now I help with lessons at Scooter’s Place! Scooter’s Place is perfect because it allows me to still be ridden and almost all of their lessons are walk/jog. I am a great horse for kids who don’t need as much contact with their side-walkers and adults! I am the youngest lesson horse at 4 yrs old!
Hi! I’m Spree! I am a Quarter Horse! I have been a all around show horse but now I spend my retirement days helping with lessons at Scooter’s Place!I am a great horse for riders who need a bit less contact from side-walkers because I’m a bit taller than Hazy. Kids and adults of all sizes ride me! If you see me bored or waiting for my grain I might flap my lip and make a funny noise.
