Therapeutic Riding | Hippotherapy | Benefits | Mini Troopers

Meet CTRC's Therapy Horses

CTRC maintains a herd of 25+ magnificent "equine therapists". Both the tangible and intangible gifts our horses give - to our participants, volunteers and staff - are innumerable and priceless. Each member of our herd is a treasure in a way that is unique to them; each, absolutely, has their own tale to tell. Our horses’ willingness and unlimited hearts have captured the hearts of all of us who know them. We believe that if you were to meet our horses and learn their stories, they would capture your heart as well.

OUR HERD

Atlantis	Carmella	Clancy	Corky
Doodle	Durango	Gigi	Jasmine
Julie	Katie	Lil' Lakota	Lou
Marilyn	Monte	Music Man	Pete
Poco Dos	Sassy	Pretty	Shane
Smokey	Toffee

CTRC's Featured Horse:
CHERRY

A Tribute to Our Mustang Mare

Cherry, our adorable mustang known for her thick, luxurious mane and tail will be retiring at the end of the Fall 2009 session. She has been helping riders at CTRC for nine years and has more than earned an honorable retirement!

Cherry was born in 1980 and ran with a wild mustang herd for several years. At 29 years, she still moves out with a motion that we have found delightfully appropriate for many of our riders. She stands still at the mounting block with patience, even when waiting for a fearful rider to settle into the saddle and she’s taught many small children to post the trot for the first time with her springy step and energetic movement.

Cherry continues to demand respect and has the power to bring all types of people together. She is a true original.

Here’s a Farewell from Cherry written by her Barn Buddy of many years...

A bite of grass
A flake of hay,
A nicker from friends
On a mild summer day.
An instructor’s pat,
A sweet child’s thoughts,
These things make me smile,
And I will miss them lots.
But I’ve worked here awhile,
And it’s high time to rest,
So goodbye my dear friends,
I wish you a lil’ mustang’s BEST!

Love, Cherry