Equest Therapy Horses
Meet our therapy herd of horses. Many are available for sponsorship! By sponsoring an Equest therapy horse, for $7,500 for one year as of January 2023, you will provide the necessary funds to support the annual cost of a horse's care, including feed, shavings, horseshoes, veterinary care, tack and stall management. Equest Horse Sponsors help offset the required costs to keep our horses in the best possible condition for our mission. Our barn kitties, Hilly and Billy, are sponsored for $500 a year. All supplements for our beloved herd are $50 per month. See those who need your support below!
For more information about sponsoring a horse, please visit our support page, or contact Director of Community Engagement Christine Volkmer at cvolkmer@equest.org or (972) 412-1099, ext. 227.

AMIGO
I need a sponsor!
Name: Amigo in Jags
Breed: Quarter Horse Gelding
Foaled: April 22, 2001
Equest Debut: 2005
Interests: Playing in the arena with plastic rings and cones
Graciously donated by Kenneth Banks
To sponsor, contact Christine Volkmer
Supplements provided by
Glenda & Sabrina Williams

ARTIE
Sponsored by Tisha Vanderbeck
Name: RL Zip Code Cody
Breed: Quarter Horse Gelding
Foaled: January 23, 2003
Equest Debut: 2013
Interests: English and Western disciplines, Trail & Showmanship, Sports Riding, Horse Shows & Competition
Supplements provided by Suzanne Chapman
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BALOO
Sponsored by Julie Neustadt Family
in honor of Allan Neustadt
Name: Baloo
Breed: Mustang
DOB: 2005
Equest Debut: May 2023
Interests: Coming soon!
Supplements provided by Betzy Nelson

BILLY
Sponsored by Daryl Bowen
Name: Billy
Dark Gray Male Cat
Birth Date: Unknown
Equest Debut: 2015
Interests: Hunting lizards & sleeping in the tack room on the horse blankets
Known for being the outdoor kitty
Billy was donated to Equest as a kitten when Equest began operations at THP.
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BOB
Name: Rosecroft St. Nick
Breed: Welsh Cross Gelding
Foaled: 2004
Equest Debut: 2021
Interests: Hanging with his BFFL, William
Supplements provided by Katie Engstrom

BRYN
Sponsored by Max Glazer
Name: Thomaston Prince Charles
Breed: Welsh Cob Gelding
Foaled: July 24, 2000
Equest Debut: 2011
Interests: Face scratches & lots of TLC
Graciously donated by Cindy Thomas
Supplements provided by Sharon McTaggart

BUDDY
Sponsored by The Rosewood Foundation
Name: Buddy
Breed: Standard x Belgium
Foaled: 2004
Equest Debut: October 2022
Interests: Therapeutic Horsemanship, meeting new friends, mental health, and all his new friends in the barn!
Generously made possible by Gigi Brakey
Supplements provided by Finley Konrade

CINNAMON
Sponsored by CNG Automotive
Name: Ginger Spice
Breed: Welsh Pony
Foaled: 2007
Equest Debut: 2021
Graciously donated by Ashley Kozel
Supplements provided by Kurt Parten
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CHARLIE BROWN
I need a sponsor!
Name: Charlie Brown
Breed: Quarter Horse Cross
Foaled: 2003
Equest Debut: July 2023
To sponsor, contact Christine Volkmer
Supplements provided by Abby Cameron

CHICO
Sponsored by Patrick Vosburg in memory of
Name: Blue Mesa Chico
Breed: Welsh Pony/Arabian Cross Gelding
Foaled: January 1, 2001
Equest Debut: 2018
Interests: Being the boss of the mini horses
Graciously on loan from Colton Causey
Supplements provided by Haley Dix
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DARE
I need a sponsor!
Name: Dare
Breed: Miniature Horse Gelding
Foaled: April 22, 2000
Equest Debut: 2013
Interests: Therapeutic Carriage Driving, meeting new friends, his best buddy Cisco
To sponsor, contact Christine Volkmer
Supplements provided by Michelle Isbell

DOTTIE
Sponsored by Elizabeth Schwartz &
Katie Schwartz in honor of their grandmother, Dolores Neustadt
Name: She’s Burnin Hot
Breed: Quarter Horse Mare
Foaled: 2009
Equest Debut: 2020
Interests: Showmanship Diva
Supplements provided by Ana Kountz

HENRY
Sponsored by Max Glazer
Name: Zipvitation
Breed: Quarter Horse Gelding
Foaled: March 22, 2006
Equest Debut: 2008
Interests: Sticking out his tongue
Graciously donated by Tammy Dyer
Supplements provided by Elizabeth Murray
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HICKORY
Sponsored by Sandy Nachman
Name: Hickorydipity
Breed: Quarter Horse Gelding
Foaled: April 18, 2000
Equest Debut: 2015
Interests: Mouthing his lead rope and carrots
Supplements provided by
Diana Sheehan and Ethan Halm
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HILLY
Sponsored by Penny Felder
Name: Hilly
Light Gray Male Cat
Birth Date: Unknown
Equest Debut: 2015
Interests: Sleeping, napping, sleeping
Known for being the indoor kitty
Hilly was donated to Equest as a kitten, along with his brother Billy, when Equest began operations at the Texas Horse Park.

JOLENE
Sponsored by Pamela Royal in honor of
Sydney and Nathan Haspel
Name: Jolene
Registered Name: Smartly Done
Breed: American Paint Horse
Foaled: 2018
Equest Debut: September 2023
Interests: All her new friends in Texas, especially her mirror, Remy
Generously made possible by Mike Hopkins
Contact Christine Volkmer cvolkmer@equest.org

KALI
I need a sponsor!
Name: Kali
Registered Name: Kalipso Krymsun
Breed: American Quarter Horse
Foaled: 2009
Equest Debut: March 2023
Interests: All her new friends in Texas, especially the "Small Fries"!
Generously made possible by Jerri Hammer
To sponsor, contact Christine Volkmer
Supplements provided by Christine King
in memory of Benjamin Timothy King

KASPIAN
Sponsored by Jordan Sims
Name: Kaspian
Registered Name: Graf Kaspian
Breed: Hanoverian x Quarter Horse
Foaled: 2010
Equest Debut: February 2023
Interests: I can handle the big stuff!
Supplements provided by Emily Worth

KILTY
Sponsored by Molly Francis Cox
Name: Kilty
Registered Name: Bandera Kilted Moonlight Traveler
Breed: Gypsy Vanner
Foaled: 2010
Equest Debut: October 2023
Interests: I can handle cute girls like Molly!
Contact Christine Volkmer cvolkmer@equest.org

PATRON
I need a sponsor!
Name: Patron
Breed: Quarter Horse Gelding
Foaled: January 1, 2005
Equest Debut: 2014
Interests: Equine Facilitated Counseling
Contact Christine Volkmer cvolkmer@equest.org
Supplements provided by Heather Hawkins

PETERBILT
Sponsored by Katherine Weber
Name: Peterbilt
Breed: Haflinger Gelding
Foaled: January 1, 2000
Equest Debut: 2008
Interests: P.T./O.T. & flapping his lips
Supplements provided by BJ & David Bankhead

POTTER
Sponsored by "Potter's Child"
Name: Potter
Breed: Fjord
Foaled: September 4, 2009
Equest Debut: August 2022
Interests: Swedish women, short and stout
Generously made possible by Cindy Thomas
Supplements provided by
The Hennington Family

RANGER
I need a sponsor!
Name: D.M. Road Ranger
Breed: Miniature Horse Gelding
Foaled: March 23, 2009
Equest Debut: 2019
Interests: Making friends and traveling
To sponsor, contact Christine Volkmer
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REMY
Sponsored by Showtech Productions, Inc.
Name: Cita Royal Comanchero
Breed: Registered Paint Mare
Foaled: 2017
Equest Debut: 2021
Interests: Giving and receiving hugs
Supplements provided by Janis Townsend
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REY
Sponsored by National Life Group
Name: Royal Peppy Rey
Breed: Quarter Horse Gelding
Foaled: May 23, 2000
Equest Debut: 2014
Interests: Grazing in the sun
Graciously donated by Wendi Lawson
Supplements provided by Stephanie Johnston

Royal
I need a sponsor!
Name: CH Royal Crest's Dancing on Stones Breed: American Saddlebred
Foaled: 2002
Equest Debut: 2023
Interests: Loves being the tallest horse around!
I need a supplement sponsor!
To sponsor, contact Christine Volkmer
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SUZY II
I need a sponsor!
Name: JMK Sansue Zip
Breed: Quarter Horse Mare
Foaled: April 2, 1993
Equest Debut: 2005
Interests: Being the boss mare and competition
To sponsor, contact Christine Volkmer
Supplements provided by Joy Rigamer

SWEETIE
Sponsored by The Rochelle Family
Name: It's A Sweet Thing
Breed: Quarter Horse Mare
Foaled: 2015
Equest Debut: 2019
Interests: Winning lots of ribbons at horse shows
Graciously donated by Michelle Nirenstein
Contact Christine Volkmer cvolkmer@equest.org

TACO
Sponsored by Pia Ackerman
Name: Taco
Breed: Miniature Donkey
Equest Debut: 2015
Interests: Bossing minis around
Supplements provided by Teri Isaacs
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TEX
Sponsored by Sue Tilley
Tex
Registered Name: Astartes Splash of Texas
Breed: Miniature Horse
Foaled: 2007
Leased from: Gail Pace
Interests: Miniature carriage driving
Supplements provided by
Christina Heddesheimer
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THORIN
Sponsored by Paige Hennington
Name: Thorin
Breed: Shire-Quarter Horse Cross Gelding
Foaled: January 1, 2008
Equest Debut: 2019
Interests: Being the boss, Equine Facilitated Counseling, and pets
Supplements provided by
The Hennington Family

TURBO
I need a sponsor!
Name: Turbo
Breed: Miniature
Foaled: 2010
Equest Debut: September 2023
Interests: Keeping Taco out of trouble
I need a supplement sponsor!
To sponsor, contact Christine Volkmer

WHISKEY
I need a sponsor!
Name: Whiskey
Breed: Halflinger Gelding
Foaled: January 1, 2012
Equest Debut: 2020
Interests: Happy hour in his stall
To sponsor, contact Christine Volkmer
Supplements provided by Kristin Armbuster

WILLIAM
Sponsored by Kristy and Patrick Sands
Name: Dragonslair Sweet William
Breed: Welsh Pony Gelding
Foaled: 2001
Equest Debut: 2021
Graciously donated by Ashley Kozel
Supplements provided by Ana Kountz
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Woody
I need a sponsor!
Name: Woody
Breed: Quarter Horse Morgan
Foaled: March 10, 2019
Equest Debut: August 2022
Graciously donated by Ashley Kozel
To sponsor, contact Christine Volkmer
Supplements provided by
Monica Barbosa

ZACK
I need a sponsor!
Name: A Brilliant Impulse
Breed: Pony of the Americas Gelding
Foaled: March 10, 2014
Equest Debut: 2021
To sponsor, contact Christine Volkmer
Supplements provided by Debra Colbert

ZEUS
I need a sponsor!
Name: Zeus
Breed: Norwegian Fjord Gelding
Foaled: July 22, 2001
Equest Debut: 2008
Interests: Therapeutic Carriage Driving
To sponsor, contact Christine Volkmer
Supplements sponsored by Rhonda Haft