Meet Our Horses
Meet our herd! Every horse was hand-picked for TRI to make sure we can meet the needs of our participants. Each horse has its own unique job here at TRI!
Interested in sponsoring the care of a horse? Donating $450 a month or $5,000 a year to our general fund will make you a sponsor for a horse of your choice. Each horse at TRI gets special treatment including, farrier, veterinary and chiropractic care, along with the regular cost of feed and housing for them. Your donation will help us to continue to provide top of the line care. Look below at each horse to see who still needs a sponsor for 2024! If you are interested in sponsoring a horse, please reach out to our development team at jrice@triohio.org
Billie Rae
Sponsored by Kara Matson & Family
Name: Arizona
Age: 24
Years at TRI: 8
Name: Arizona
Age: 24
Years at TRI: 8
Name: Arizona
Age: 24
Years at TRI: 8
Name: Billie Rae
Age: 24
Years at TRI: 10
Billie Rae is a fan favorite and was named the official PATH Region 4 Horse of the Year for 2024! A fun fact about Billie: her fave treats are Frosted Mini Wheats
Chance
Sponsored by
Andy & Danette Chance
Name: Chance
Age: 31
Years at TRI: 4
Chance is our oldest horse! He would never let you know though, he's still young at heart and has a lot of years left in him!
Poncho
Sponsored by
Tim & Nancy Houtz
Name: Poncho
Age: 27
Years at TRI: 4
Loveable Poncho has quickly become our most requested guy! The horse who really has "slow and steady" down, his smooth gaits and kind nature make him the perfect horse for TRI and our students!
Coupe
Sponsored by
Dan & Lisa Lape
Name: Coupe
Age: 19
Years at TRI: 3
Coupe is a big horse with a big heart. He is large enough to accommodate our adult riders, but has a soft spot for the younger riders. His quiet patience makes him a great horse to learn independence on.
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Wynonna
Currently looking for a sponsor!
Name: Wynonna
Age: 19
Years at TRI: 3
Wynonna's large, engaging movement and wide base provide crucial support for our adult riders. Her incredible empathy shines through as she instantly connects with participants in our counseling programs.
Robert Emmett
Sponsored by
Phil & Jean Wagner
Name: Robert Emmett
Age: 4
Years at TRI: New this year!
Robert has been a true gem since joining our family, bringing joy to everyone he meets. Robert's determination and steady demeanor make him a star in our program.
Emmy
Sponsored by
Kirk & Anita Watkins
Name: Emmy
Age: 15
Years at TRI: 1
Emmy's sweet personality makes her ideal for our Equine-Assisted Learning and Counseling programs. Plus, her short stature and wide base offer ample support to our riders
Arizona
Currently looking for a sponsor!
Name: Arizona
Age: 26
Years at TRI: 10
Arizona has been there and done that. After 10 years of service, Arizona now enjoys semi-retirement, only being in a few lessons a week with our most independent riders.
Cobalt
Currently looking for a sponsor!
Name: Cobalt
Age: 9
Years at TRI: 1
Cobalt's sensitive nature enables our riders to make significant progress in their horsemanship goals, while his patience makes him the perfect partner for those needing to build confidence.
Buster
Sponsored by the Jackson Family
Name: Buster
Age: 26
Years at TRI: New this year!
Buster is the newest member of our herd. With his gentle demeanor and smooth gait, he has quickly become a favorite among our students--a joy to all who ride with him!
Donate or Lease a Horse
Do you have a lead on a good horse or have a horse you’d like to donate? View our criteria for potential horses.
A TRI horse carries precious cargo, and we take great care in selecting, evaluating and training each and every one of them.
Our Equine Manager initially evaluates all horses being considered to join the TRI Team.
If you would like to donate or lease a horse to our program, required criteria for your horse includes, but is not limited to:
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Ideal age ranges from 8 to 22 years old.
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14.2 – 16.1 hands
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Must be able to hold at least 200lbs comfortably
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Preference for horses of stocky build
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Must be physically and behaviorally sound with no injuries or vices
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Must be able to walk, trot and canter. Horses must already be in semi-consistent work
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Must be slow, smooth, patient, calm, and quiet
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Excellent ground manners
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We DO NOT accept: horses with visual impairments, stallions, horses with significant gait defects, or horses that are not sound at the walk, trot & canter
Because of our commitment to our students and the subsequent high standards for our horses, the Therapeutic Riding Institute is typically only able to approve and accept an average of one in 10 horses generously presented to us as a donation. If interested in donating/leasing please click below.
