Meet our Therapy Herd
our mesa lesson horses
MESA is the last career for most of our horses. Our lesson horses are typically donated or loaned to us. THey are no longer able to perform their duties in their previous career at the capacity that is necessary, so they are either forgotten in the pastures, sent to market, or MESA can give the a new sense of worth. MESA horses get enough exercise that is healthy with plenty of pats, hugs, smiles, carrots and apples to keep them happy through thier sunset years.
Padre
Age: 17
Breed: Quarter Horse
Color: Palomino
Donor: Grant Provided by Wyoming Community Foundation
Former Career: Ranching
Notes: Padre came to us on loan, and by the end of the year we had an opportunity to call him our own! He's rock solid, loves to be pampered, and is so much fun to ride. We are so grateful to have him, thanks to his previous owner, Leon Moore, and the Wyoming Community Foundation's grant.
Skip
Age: 20
Breed: Quarter Horse
Color: Sorrel
Donor: Nora Legerski
Former Career: Ranch horse, trail horse, 4-H & local shows
Notes: Skip has been on MESA's wish list for several years, and we are so fortunate to finally be able to call him our own! Skip is amazing and we love him dearly!
Shadow
Age: 27
Breed: Arabian
Color: Bay
Donor: Sue Christ
Former Career: Endurance racing
Notes: Showdow may be small in stature, bu he has a huge heart! He is definitely a MESA favorite.
Lil' Joe
Age: 16
Breed: Grade
Color: Brown
Donor: Wyoming Community Foundation
Former Career: Lesson Horse
Notes: We are so grateful to be able to get Little Joe with the grant from the Wyoming Community Foundation. This litte guy is sweet as can been and super fun to ride. His kind heart and will to try is going to make him a fantastic MESA horse!
Dandy
Age: 8
Breed: Miniature Pony
Color: Chestnut
Donor: Molly Sullivan
Former Career: Cuteness!
Notes: Dandy is Shadow's very best friend and so she has become a part of the therapy herd! She's cute, sassy, and loves treats & attention.
Sugar
Age: 18
Breed: Quarter Horse
Color: Sorrel
Donor: Samantha Barnes
Former Career: Ranching, show, trail
Notes: Sugar has done nearly everything! From a working cow horse competitor, to ranch work, to broodmare, and back to a show horse! Sugar is one of our favorites as she is the first ride our participants have when it's time for them to learn to lope! But I think Sugar enjoys the crafts, the most!
$100 donation provides farrier service
$500 provides care for a season
$1,000 provides care for a year