Millie a 6-year-old sorrel mare who brings a perfect blend of sweetness and youthful curiosity to everything she does. Not only a beauty to behold but also a mare with a heart full of love and a willingness to connect. Though still young, she is eager to learn and always up for new challenges, showing a natural curiosity and determination that make her a joy to work with.Whether you’re training, riding, or simply spending time together, she offers a gentle reminder of the importance of faith, patience, and love in every relationship—showing that trust, when nurtured, will always lead to something beautiful. A verse from Millie is Romans 8:28.
Slick is a Welsch breed. His name explains his personality to a degree. He is always looking for anything hidden in your pockets and he thoroughly enjoys trying to find it without you knowing. He is a great boy. He likes to get up and go! He enjoys his job in the ring, but really loves spa time (grooming) and a good ole fashion trail ride. He is always game and ready waiting in the wings for whatever the days holds. His good nature reminds us daily of the importance of a good attitude and how much becomes possible because of it. A word from Slick to you is hebrews 13:8.
Sandy is a quarter horse palomino mare, 21 years old. Sandy’s personality is a sum of fairness, accountability and i
ntuitiveness. This horse is soft and supple in the hands of characteristics that reflect fairness, accountability and intuitiveness and yet an entirely different horse absent of these qualities. She shows up to the degree that you do hence acting as a mirror for those that she works with. She can engage or disengage at a whim shadowing that of the human she is working with. Her nature offers an incredible reflective experience for those who struggle to be what they expect from others. She helps illustrate how our lack of self reflection and willingness to look at ourselves shows up in the manifestation of the fruit in our life. She is powered by Luke 6-31 give it a read!
Honey is a grey mare who is actually white. Honey is approximately 19 years old and is a quarter horse arab mix who has a beautiful face. She is one pretty girl. Honey has been loved her whole life and well taken care of making her capable of nothing less than giving that love, patience and unconditional love with those she spends time with at the ranch. She has a little jog trot that is so quiet and smooth you could ride it all day long. Honey reminds us daily of how to live a life that is so saturated with love that it spills over and gets everyone who comes in contact with it experiences the overflow of that love and goodness. Honeys love often reminds us of 1 John 4:18.
Oden is a bay quarter horse gelding who is 14 years old. Oden is a big boy with a joyful and playful heart. He is so silly and a bit peculiar! He sure keeps things interesting at the ranch. His playful nature keeps us on our toes as well as his herd mates. Oden is a big athletic boy who loves to demonstrate his moves while chasing and rally his herd member
s to demonstrate theirs. Oden came to live at the ranch after his previous owner fell on difficult times and needed to re-home him. Oden moves beautifully under saddle and loves to share that smooth balanced motion with his passengers. Oden reminds us daily how important it is to maintain and cultivate a playful attitude. Life is messy and this messy can often crowd out joy in our lives. A playful spirit like Oden’s reminds us that joy is a fruit of the spirit that is made possible when we live from a place of truth with Jesus at the center of our lives. Daily we see God at the ranch through his creation of Oden as the truth of Gods word rings in Nehemiah 8:10 and 1 Peter 2-9.
Rue is a 13 year old red roan quarter horse mare who was well loved before she came to join the h
erd at Hope Rides. Rue is a wonderful combination of sassy and sweet. She is honest all day long and gives to you what you give to her. She is a wonderful example of how relationships are built and maintained always providing an opportunity for personal reflection and evaluation of the part we play in the ongoing building and complexity of relational living. Rues honest and ability to be nothing less than herself brings us to Matthew 5:13.
Vanna is a 12 year old, paint/gypys vanner pony. She depicts the perfect picture of small but mighty, with her stout stature yet big personality it makes her the perfect addition to the herd. She is fair and willing, she will give you all that you ask yet will teach you how to ask correctly. Often times she spends her days with the young youth teaching them the very fundamentals of their riding. Her size makes her approachable for all and her personality makes her lovable. Vanna teaches humility in the kindest way one can. With her long Lucious mane she absolutely loves to be pampered, especially when it comes to bath day. Vanna is a spitting representation of Deuteronomy 31:8, She looks forward to seeing you soon!
Sailor is a quarter paint pony who is 20 years old. Sailor is as steady as they come. He is a honest. He is faithful. He is steadfast. The Lord blesses us daily through his creation of Sailor and the ability to see his nature woven into all of his creation. What a wonderful reminder and tool for teaching others of how this horse embodies the characteristics of our heavenly father. No matter the situation sailor stays the course and acts as an anchor in our program. He faithfully and humbly rises in each situation. If you want to get to know Sailor better read Psalm 136, his love is unmatched much like our Father.
Badger is a liver chestnut quarter horse gelding who is approximately 12 years old. Badger is bred to chase cows and he loves to work. Badger is a “questioner”. He is honest and never misses an opportunity to question the process. He is always checking the integrity of the things around him. If a loop hole exists he will find it. Badger questioning nature makes him a warrior when it comes down to go time, he is quick to fall into place and do his job and yet he does not stand quietly in the face of inconsistency. He will give you his best, but be sure he will require your best too. Proverbs 25:2 is a prime example Badgers day to day mindset.
Chillie is a 10 year old, grey Quarter Horse gelding. He reminds us daily that miracles do happen. He spent his younger years doing ranch work in Texas and for the last 4 years he has been here with us broadening his capabilities. He is the ULTIMATE definition of chill. His level headed approach to life helps his riders be able to challenge themselves to apply their own level headed approach to learning. He will keep his rider safe yet hold them accountable to developing their own horsemanship skills. Chillie continues to remind us every day to be mindful and take things one step at a time. When we talk about Chillies cadence it often takes us to verse 2 Timothy 1:7.
Kas a 6-year-old Paint gelding whose playful spirit and unwavering faith make him a truly special companion. With his colorful coat and, eager eyes, he exudes energy and joy in everything he does. Whether he’s prancing around the pasture or gently nudging for attention, he has a heart full of trust, and a spirit that mirrors the beauty of simple faith. His playful nature is a testament to the joy that comes from living with purpose, and he greets each new day with excitement and optimism. His playful antics bring laughter and warmth, and his willingness to work and learn shows a deep trust in the people who guide him. The way Kas pursues life resonates with Ecclesiastes 3:4
Remi a seasoned 16-year-old sorrel mare, the epitome of patience—whether working with young riders, teaching new skills, or simply offering guidance through her calm presence, she remains unwavering in her ability to handle whatever comes her way. She has a deep understanding of the rhythms of training and knows how to lead by example, taking everything in stride with a gentle yet firm approach. Her reliability and consistency create a stable environment where trust is built every day. She makes the job easy for her riders and is an incredible teacher and partner. Her patience is unwavering, this brings us toPhilippians 4:6-7.
In Loving Memory – Mouse is a grulla quarter horse gelding who is playful and loving. Mouse was two years old when he was purchased. He 
was living at a farm with a women who had taken him in as a favor to a friend who had fallen ill with cancer. Mouse is a sweet, kind, intuitive boy. He is eager to smell you up and down while nuzzling you softly to say hello. Mouse lowers his head and softens his movements when he senses it is needed. He has a special ability to make whoever he is with feel as if they are the only person on the farm. Mouse has an old injury on his left front leg due to a severe cut that occurred near his cornet band. The injury was significant enough that it has left visible scaring, however that has had no bearing on his willingness or ability to work. Due to diligent foot care he has never been lame a day in his life and has been able to participate in play of all sorts at the ranch. He is masterful at meeting people where they are at and giving them exactly what they need in that moment. His intuitive, willing and playful nature make him a special and treasured friend of many at the ranch.