Our Horses

Horse Information

All horses used by Horse Sense & Sensitivity are privately owned and lent to the organization for therapeutic riding classes and hippotherapy sessions. Most of the horses live on the campus of the Boys Home Association. Some are brought to the facility on class days and return home when the classes are completed. Horses living on the property are cared for by volunteers. Expenses for the horses are covered by donations.

Meet the Horses

Cocoa
Cocoa is an appaloosa pony who came to the Boys Home 1991 as a “rescue” by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. She has been participating in the program longer than any other horse. She has done an amazing transition from being a victim to becoming a therapy pony.
Honey
Honey is an Arabian mare who was given to the Boy Home when her owner was no longer riding her. She is 2nd to Cocoa in her longevity with the program. She is especially valued for her quiet, cooperative disposition.
Bitsy
Bitsy or “Little Bit” is a paint pony who lives with her family on the northside of Jacksonville. She comes every week in a trailer and goes home at the end of classes. She is a sturdy and steady pony who really helps riders who have difficulty with balance.
Pandora
Pandora is an American Paint horse and is one of our largest horses. She came to us this past summer, and has been a wonderful addition to our horse team. She is a loveable, sweet horse who is also a bit sassy at times.
Chance
Chance is a registered quarter horse and a reining horse by training. He has had the most extensive training to ignore distractions, loud noises, and scary situations. He is also one of our largest horses.
Chochie
Chochie is a Rocky Mountain horse who just recently joined our program. She is a real beauty and a pleasure to ride. She has adapted very well to therapeutic riding and we hope she will be with us for a long, long time.
Misty
Misty is a very old Shetland pony who was given to the Boys Home years ago (but no one seems to know why…) She is very, very shy until she gets to know you well, and then she is still shy. She helps only our tiniest riders.