BAXTER (ASA Ebony Jack +/) -- 14.3h Black Arabian Gelding (DOB: 1996). Baxter is owned by Courtney West, our expert horse handler. He is a blue ribbon winner in many show disciplines: Endurance Horse 2-3 yr. old; 7 National Top Tens, Dressage/Working Hunter; and has earned his Legion of Supreme Honor Champion from the Arabian Horse Association. In 2009, he received recognition as #5 in the nation from Arabian Horse Association. Baxter is very smart and gentle, willing to do what you ask of him. He is a true athlete with forward, flowing movement.

 
CHLOE -- 13.3h Bay Welsh-Arab Cross Mare (DOB: 1996) owned by Quest Therapeutic Services since 2007. Before coming to Quest, Chloe was a hunter show pony with many championship ribbons in both flat and over fence competitions. Chloe was awarded 2009 Horse of the Year because of the excellent movement quality she imparts to her rider: a relaxed, freely swinging forward walk with big steps. At both the walk and the trot, her gaits are smooth, springy and flowing. She is sensitive, kind, curious, smart, patient, and responsive. She has a willing nature. She quietly watches and takes her cues from those around her.

COOPER (“Mini Cooper - the Pony”) -- 7.2h Gray/White Paint Miniature Gelding (DOB: 2005) purchased by Quest in October 2009. He is a miniature horse who is a “helping horse”: helping kids to learn. He is intelligent, curious, gentle and affectionate. He is very easily trained and is learning tricks like giving kisses, shaking his head yes and no, and how to take a bow. He was recently seen on TV giving a kiss to Fox 29's Susan Serio and instantly became a star.

HARLEY, retired -- 14.2h Chestnut Haflinger Gelding (DOB: 1995). Harley came to Quest in March 2002 as an exchange from Thorncroft where he was an experienced therapeutic riding horse. Harley has been with Quest the longest of any horse we own. He is an all-around athlete. He won 1st place in adult low-jumper Allerton Paper Chase in 2006. He is very bold, knows his job well and makes a nice riding partner. He is the herd leader who takes great care of the ponies and wants to lead whenever he can. He is well loved by many over the years and offers us strong, steady, flowing movement.

  


LADY, retired -- 14.1h Bay Welsh-Arab Mare (DOB: 1986). Lady was loaned to Quest in January 2010. She was a show and lesson pony. She will try hard to be your best friend and always puts forth her best effort to help our children in therapy here at Quest. Lady is so smart and obedient that she was able to work in therapy sessions her first week with us. She has quickly become a great team member whose movement is springy and steady.

MAX -- 14.3h Chestnut Haflinger Gelding (DOB: 2000) Max was donated to Quest in May 2010 by his generous owners. Max was trained by Amish as a driving horse. His previous owners bought him for trailriding and thought he would be well suited for our hippotherapy work due to his nice friendly personality. He has very big strides and is built like a tank. Max was taught to “smile” for treats.

NEMO, retired -- 13.2h Chestnut Haflinger Gelding
(DOB: 1995-2011) owned by Quest Therapeutic Services since 2005. Before coming to Quest, Nemo worked as a children’s lesson pony on a small family farm. Nemo was an uncomplicated, nice guy who had a willing attitude. His gaits were smooth and steady. He prefered to move slowly and provided good movement for hippotherapy. Nemo was easy to lead, work around and fun to ride.

PEANUT BUTTER -- 14.3h Chestnut Haflinger Gelding (DOB: 1997). Peanut Butter was loaned to Quest in November 2007 by his generous owner. Peanut Butter has done it all! He is famous for pulling a sleigh with jingle bells in the winter. He is also famous for being an uncomplicated kind and honest guy. Peanut Butter confidently carried a hippotherapy client representing Quest in Kennett Square's Mushroom Festival in 2009 & 2010.

TOBIN -- 14.1h Dun Fjord Gelding (DOB: 2003). Tobin was generously donated to Quest in February 2009 and previously trained for riding and driving. Tobin was born and trained in Nova Scotia. Tobin is a strong, smooth moving guy who is very playful and energetic. He is learning to be patient and responsive during hippotherapy.

ULRICH “RICK” -- 17.2 h Gray Dutch Warmblood Gelding (DOB: 2001). Rick is Sandy McCloskey’s horse who is used in the program for more advanced children who don’t need “hands-on” balance support. He is extremely well-trained and well-behaved, a gentle giant! He loves playing games and is quick to understand how to win. Rick's movement is forward and flowing, covering ground quickly with his large strides.