You’ve heard of humans dressing up in horse costumes, but what costumes do horses wear? Find out through our TherAplay Fall Festival Horsetravaganza!
Since I am a gentleman, I’ll introduce my fellow contestants first, but – and this is very important – please know that this is serious business. Each equine entrant gets a carrot but the grand prize winner of the costume contest gets a whole bag of carrots! (No word yet on what percentage of the bag will go to the humans.)
OUR CONTESTANTS
The Princess and the P: FairyTale with physical therapist Jen
When’s the last time you saw a costume that was glamorous and funny at the same time? Look no further. I proudly present to you our very own Princess and the P!
We knew FairyTale was a princess – she reminds us all the time! – but Jen really brought out her inner sparkle, all the way from the tip of her custom made crown to her princess pink toes. And in case you couldn’t tell, FairyTale is loving it! In fact, she has suggested that she wear this every day. And Jen is rocking that P. Great job Jen and Fairy!
Pumpkin Patch: Gideon and occupational therapist Olya

I must say I find this to be a very clever costume. It has an autumn theme and a game all rolled into one. Olya and Gideon are a pumpkin patch – see the colorful leaves and the pumpkin? – but I can’t find my pony friend because he’s being funny and playing a game of “Where’s Gideon?” You can see Pumpkin Olya but if you want to find Gideon you’ll have to look really hard. He’s a good hider!
I don’t’ know if it will work in a photo, but in the pasture all you have to do is yell, “Who wants a treat?” and Gideon will come running. This works with the rest of us too and we’ll be happy to demonstrate – just remember to bring the treats!
Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Tiger, Padre, and our stude
nt occupational therapist Laura
You might not be aware of this, but we at TherAplay are big fans of major league baseball, especially when it comes to Detroit and San Diego. Wondering why?
Wait for it….
Because, as Laura and our boys so clearly demonstrate, those teams are the TIGERs and the PADREs!!! Thanks to Laura and our home run horses for making this clear for all to see.
And even though only the Tigers made it to the World Series – better luck next year Padres – we’re all on the same team here. The C on their caps is for Children’s TherAplay. Go team!
Pirates: Yours truly with occupational therapist Jaime

In case you couldn’t tell, I am the Rocky, swashbuckling Captain of the TherAplay Seas, and this is my first mate Jaime.
I thought Jaime outfitted me as a pirate because of my adventuresome spirit – did I mention that I used to be a barrel racer? – but she says it was something completely different. Apparently it hasn’t gone unnoticed that I’m a smooth character with the ladies and have even been known to swagger a bit in the presence of females. And I thought I was being subtle!
NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT PART: CARROTS VOTING!
As I mentioned earlier, there are carrots at stake, so please remember to vote. Here’s how:
You can invite your Facebook friends to vote too! After all, the more votes there are, the better the chance that I will win a whole bag of carrots the more fun we’ll have!
- At the bottom of the album page, click Share.
- Then, in the box that pops up, enter “Vote for
Rocky your favorite costume!” - Click Share Album.
A few important notes
- You can vote for as many horses as you like. Heck, my friends look so great in their costumes that I just may have to click Like for all of them!
- Feel free to cheer on your horse friends by leaving a note of encouragement under their picture.
- The official voting period ends at noon on Monday, November 5, so vote soon!
- And more photos are on the way. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for lots of fun pictures of me and my friends.