Iggy

The Barn Diva

Successfully recovered from an injury that ended her high level eventing career, Iggy is passionate and proud with a larger-than-life personality.

Iggy is our best role model for lessons around “feeling good in your own skin”.

Killian

The Playful Spirit

Killian, like many people, has endured a lot of challenges and setbacks in his young life. He was been rescued from an auction, and then his life saved after an almost fatal injury.

Killian now enjoys life at Project Horse, and is a therapy favorite here. He is also well-loved by his owner, one of our equine specialists and a long-time volunteer.

Gracie

The Grateful One

It wasn't all fun and games for Gracie before she arrived at Project Horse in 2016. Gracie bounced around before eventually finding her forever home. Adopted by one of our therapists, Gracie is one lucky gal (and seems to know this). Despite her past, Gracie is willing to trust, and she is truly accepting of all.

Jack

The Rock Star

With his sassy yet loving attitude, and his wild thick mane, Jack is sometimes fondly referred to as "Jack Bon Jovi".

This small but mighty guy happens to be the anchor of our Mobile Minis Team, and honestly, he is confident enough to lead the entire herd!

Penny Blossom

The Quiet Healer

When Penny was rescued from an auction house, her rescuers thought they were getting just one horse, but they were in for a surprise.

Penny has developed into a very fine little therapy horse over the past few years. She seems most draw to trauma survivors.

Fiona Fudge

Fun & Sassy

Fiona Fudge may be small, but what she lacks in size she makes up for in…

P E R S O N A L I T Y !

Fudge is always up for a challenge and is willing to try just about anything. In life, she’s all in. Unfortunately, Fudge suffers from a long list of environmental and food allergies. Regular immuno-therapy shots, combined with acupuncture, help a ton.

Reeses

Co-Founder of Project Horse

March 28, 1992 - May 22, 2020

Finding a suitable job for this former triathlete who could no longer be ridden inspired our founding in 2008.

We lost this incredibly gifted healer in 2020 to brain cancer. In October 2019, Reeses won the National Honor & Service Award. Her memory and healing work live on through the Reeses Legacy Fund.

Uncanny

The Zen Mother

May 4, 1990 - Nov. 20, 2019

Uncanny is one of the most gentle souls we have ever known. She was always a favorite and she was a friend to all, without question or judgment. Uncanny gave so much to so many over the years, and she is deserving of all of the carrots and peppermints in the universe! We miss this beautiful soul so very, very much.

FosteR

May 7, 2002 - Sept. 10, 2020

No stranger to abuse, neglect or starvation, Foster enjoyed a second lease on life after being rescued and relocated to Project Horse in 2008.

The great-great grandson of Secretariat, Foster was not destined to become a famous race horse. After only ever winning in his first race, Foster was treated roughly. At age 5, he was abandoned in a stall for a long, hungry winter. He was feral when adopted.

Foster left our pastures in 2020, and we terribly miss his kisses and huge loving heart. Foster helped many trauma survivors and those with PTS.

B

Jan. 14, 1999 - Sept. 10, 2020

Balladeer, affectionately known as "B", officially joined Project Horse in December 2016 after wrapping up a successful career in Eventing.

B unexpectedly left our pastures in 2020, due to an unknown health condition. B loved his second career as a therapy horse, and he specialized in “family work” and work with Veterans.

Malachi

June 22, 2000 - April 22, 2020

Malachi had a not so illustrious racing career, and was on his way to slaughter when he was rescued. Adopted by one of our equine specialists, Malachi eventually moved to Project Horse in 2017.

In spring 2020, Malachi’s bad knee — injured long ago during his racing days — failed him terribly, and he left our fields.

Rocksy

Nov. 8, 2000(?) - Dec. 31, 2019

Rocksy was a lost, homeless horse who was put in a pasture. She became obese, sick with Cushings, and had a near-fatal condition called laminitis (founder).

Rocksy was kindly rescued and given months of veterinary care, but needed a special place to rehabilitate… Project Horse. Fostered by one of our therapists, Rocksy was a beloved therapy pony until a metabolic crisis took her in late 2019.

Valentine

Feb. 14, 1993 - Aug. 1, 2015

Sweet Val, who helped start Project Horse's Mobile Minis program, sadly left our pastures in 2015 due to colic from a chronic liver condition. Valentine came to Project Horse with numerous health related issues. She lived a happy life while helping many people, both young and old.

BELLA

Bella is a lovely mare who quickly became a program favorite. She is now living closer to her owner.

Dolly

Dolly was on loan to Project Horse and is now enjoying being a pasture mate and teacher to a young horse on her family's farm near Charlottesville, Virginia.

Fancy

Fancy's owner adopted her to a veterinarian, and Fancy now lives on a farm where she has befriended some cow friends. Project Horse volunteer, Amy, still visits Fancy regularly and lets us know she's doing great!

Toby

Toby and his owner were ready to learn and practice the sport of distance trail riding, and they have embarked on new adventures!

We’re still in touch with them occasionally, and we are told that Toby is still the most wonderful horse in the world!

Hope

Hope's extremely loving and affectionate attitude made her an instant client favorite. Hope has moved closer to her owner and will be missed by many at Project Horse.