Fund-A-Horse & Fund-A-Home
Therapy horse and stall sponsorships help keep our therapy horses healthy and happy by offsetting necessary costs, ensuring the best possible care for our horses who work so hard for our kiddos.
Meet our trusty steeds below and find out how you can play a part in their care!
Hippotherapy is nothing without our trusty therapy horses! We are lucky to have thirteen incredible horses, many of which are on their second or third career and provide our kiddos gentle, consistent treatment in hippotherapy.
We strive to ensure our horses are given the best possible care in order to effectively treat our kiddos.
Just as important as our horses is the physical space they call home: their stall.
We are so grateful for the renovated homes our horses received in the Meyers Family Stable in May 2017. With a new space comes up-keep, and we rely on the generosity of our donors to help fund the homes of our trusty therapy horses so they can feel comfortable in and out of the arena.
Thank you for your consideration of funding one of our beloved horses and/or their home! There are a couple ways to sponsor:
For more information on either of these opportunities, please contact Katie Stratman.
Gideon is generously funded by Teri Kraft.
Gideon's generously funded by Mickey Spillane.
25 year old Haflinger
Joined Children's TherAplay: April 2002
Get To Know Gideon: He has been here at Children’s TherAplay longer than any other therapy horse, almost since the beginning of the program! As a versatile and sturdy mount, Gideon is a huge asset to our team.
Fun Fact: Our very own Gideon was named 2016 Indiana Horse Council Equine-Assisted Programs Committee Horse of the Year.
Padre is generously funded by Barb Bixler.
Padre's home is currently unfunded.
22-year-old Mustang / Quarter Horse cross
Joined Children’s TherAplay: May 2012
Get to know Padre: Padre has a sweet and conscientious personality, and loves to play with Rocky and roll around in the dirt!
Fun Fact: Padre is our prankster! He has been known to pick up a muck bucket with his teeth and "help" clean the arena.
Fairy Tale is currently unfunded.
Fairy Tale's home is currently unfunded.
22-year-old Welsh Pony
Joined Children’s TherAplay: November 2007
Get to know Fairy Tale: Our "barn princess" knows how to get what she wants using her good looks and charm. Don’t let her fool you though. She is a sassy girl at heart and loves being the boss.
Fun Fact: Fairy Tale has a talent that greatly impresses the kiddos. She knows how to “stand like a princess” and will pose with her front hoof lifted in the air.
Willow is currently unfunded.
Willow's home is currently unfunded.
25-year-old Hackney / Welsh Pony cross
Joined Children’s TherAplay: September 2017
Get to know Willow: This pony has a great deal of experience working with kiddos! Willow was a champion hunter show pony at Lucky Farms for many, many years. More recently, as a lesson pony, she’s helped young children learn how to ride.
Fun Fact: When Willow was a show pony, her registered show name was "Tickles-N-Giggles"!
Zippy is generously funded by Teri Kraft.
Zippy's home is currently unfunded.
24-year-old grade Pony
Joined Children’s TherAplay: May 2011
Get to know Zippy: Before coming to Children's TherAplay, Zippy was a lesson pony next door at Lucky Farms and taught many children to ride. Though he’s small in stature, Zippy has a big personality.
Fun Fact: When he was younger, this little pony enjoyed jumping so much that he would find things to jump in his pasture, just for the fun of it.
Hank is generously funded by The Phil and Sharen Meyers Living Trust in Honor of Ally, Livy, and Luke
Hank's home is currently unfunded.
19-year-old Quarter Horse
Joined Children’s TherAplay: August 2017
Get to know Hank: Hank came to TherAplay with experience in 4H, English shows, and trail-riding.
Fun Fact: Hank is very brave, and can easily be considered one of our most "bombproof" horses. However, he IS afraid of goats!
Moe is generously funded by Hank and Jayma Meyers
Moe's home is currently unfunded.
21-year-old Haflinger
Joined Children’s TherAplay: July 2011
Get to know Moe: He is one of two Haflingers in the barn. Moe is curious about everything and has fun playing in the pasture with his “Mini Moe,” Gideon.
Fun Fact: To the delight of the kiddos, Moe starred in an informal Stop, Drop, and Roll video, which was posted to our Facebook page. The kiddos love seeing their buddy roll around on the arena for a good back scratch.
Red and his home are both generously funded by Leslie Ackerman.
17-year-old grade pony
Joined Children’s TherAplay: February 2014
Get to know Red: Red stole everyone’s heart when he arrived as he is nothing short of adorable! He’s the perfect size for our smallest patients and is curious and gentle with the kiddos.
Fun Fact: Red loves children and he enjoyed giving rides to his family’s grandchildren until they got too big. Then it was time for a new job. Red was happy to find one here where there are always kiddos to pat him.
Lacey is generously funded by Mickey Spillane.
Lacey's home is generously funded by The Gold Family.
9-year-old Palomino
Joined Children’s TherAplay: March 2019
Get to know Lacey: Before coming to TherAplay, Lacey was used as a western pleasure trail horse.
Fun Fact: Lacey thrives on verbal engagement and trust between her and her horse handler!
Tonka is generously funded by Kevin Kennedy and Steven Douglass.
Tonka's home is generously funded by Next Gear Capital.
Roddy and his home are both generously funded by Leslie Ackerman.
14-year-old Quarter Horse
Joined Children’s TherAplay: December 2019
Get to know Roddy: Roddy has spent most of his life showing in everything from barrel racing to jumping events!
Fun Fact: His favorite treats are Goldfish crackers!
Kipper is generously funded by Kathy Wiley Smith & Jan & Tim Wiley
Kipper's home is currently unfunded.
14-year-old Welsh Pony
Joined Children’s TherAplay: December 2019
Get to know Kipper: Kipper was well-loved by his owner and her grandchildren before becoming a part of the TherAplay family.
Fun Fact: Kipper is extremely curious, expressive, and gentle. His tiny ears make everyone smile!
Tash is generously funded by Sharen Meyers.
Tash's home is currently unfunded.
Elmo is currently unfunded.
Elmo's home is currently unfunded.
#Horsepower500
Join the fun as we celebrate the month of May with our incredible kiddos and families at a sensory-friendly carnival, culminating in a Parade of All-Stars around the Children's TherAplay grounds!
Golf Event
Each summer, we tee off at Wood Wind Golf Club for an afternoon of fresh air, fundraising, and fun on the links! Enjoy both traditional and concocted competitions, bourbon tasting, trivia, and more!
Sibling Camp
In this special one-day camp for the brothers and sisters of Children's TherAplay kiddos, siblings (ages 4-12 years) will rotate through fun activities throughout the day including, arts and crafts, horseback riding (of course!), pony painting, and “working” in the barn.
Hoe-Down
Giddy up, y'all! Hoe-Down is a fabulous opportunity to don your favorite cowboy boots and give back at this Western-style event! Enjoy our legendary live and silent auction, live entertainment, delicious BBQ, top-shelf drinks, and more!
