Fancy is from a long line of fabulous horses and - just like his name suggests - he is a very fancy horse. But don't let his looks fool you, Fancy is a goofball when it comes to the youth at New Directions. He works primarily with younger kids, but adores them all. He often sticks out his tongue and makes faces with them.

Forest is a gentle giant and is great with the youth at New Directions. You might think that with his size he'd have an endless supply of courage, but when Forest is feeling timid, this Belgian Draft Cross will hide behind staff.

A retired celebrity, Clyde used to shine as a constant addition to the local parades and events. A little bit older, but with years yet to come (donkeys can live 30+ years), he still brings joy to those around him despite always being on a diet. The youth love it when he voices his opinions and he is known as a great judge of character.

Steele is the empath of the group. He is very sweet to the youth at New Directions and, as the most sensitive of the horses, is usually the first one to notice when there is something wrong. If someone is having a rough day, Steele knows. Even visiting kids adore him. 

Flynn is a retired 4 H horse. He loves to be groomed and has a bold personality. His personality may be why he was able to become best friends with ‘the Dragon’ in the barn. He is a great horse who is perfect for helping older kids learn and grow as equestrians.

Mabel is not your typical mare. She gets along with everyone and was quickly accepted into ‘the Squad’. ‘The Squad’ - Fancy, Forest, Clyde, and Steele - have had over ten years of friendship together and they often hang out together when outside. However, you won’t always immediately see Mabel when you look for her outside. She’s not lost, she’s just belly-deep in the pond! She LOVES to wade in the water! 

Fender is a perfect gentleman. He is super sweet and charismatic. A lesson and pony ride veteran, Fender has a lot of experience with youth of all ages. He's a great fit for the program and is patient with new riders.

Beware when you enter the barn! You might hear ‘the Dragon’ ready to feast - on hay! 

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Noisy when she is excited for a meal and one of the largest horses in the barn, Charlotte has been nicknamed ‘the Dragon’. However, despite the intimidating noises and her impressive height, she is an incredibly sweet and friendly horse. She loves the kids more than anyone else and enjoys hanging out with her best friend, Flynn.

Her name may be Pearl, but she is a diamond in the rough. Pearl is hard to miss when you visit the barn. Aside from looking like she stepped out of a fairytale book, she is outstandingly friendly. Pearl will happily stick out her head to greet anyone and everyone who happens to visit and, despite being one of the biggest horses, she will eagerly pose for any picture she can be a part of!

The youngest horse in the barn, Meadow is still learning the ropes. We found Meadow at a local rescue and we are looking forward to seeing how she grows in the program. Although a bit shy, Meadow is starting to come out of her shell. She loves the kids and, given how good she is at sensing emotions, is on the path to become an empath  like Steele.