Fund-A-Horse & Fund-A-Stall
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 fifteen 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 stalls 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 stalls 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 stall! There are a couple ways to sponsor:
For more information on either of these opportunities, please contact Katie Stratman.
Barbie is funded by Hayden Haddad Bishop in honor of Lilian & Kinley
18-year-old pony
Joined Children's TherAplay: November 2024
Get to Know Barbie: Barbie came to TherAplay all the way from Ohio, where she was used as a lesson pony and for barrel racing!
Barbie's Impact: Barbie's small size and unique blue eyes make her a favorite for many kiddos!
Beau and his stall are generously funded by NextGear Capital
19-year-old large pony
Joined Children's TherAplay: Novemeber 2022
Get to Know Beau: Beau is social, sweet, and cuddly. he is always lowering his head to kiddo level for pets.
Beau's Impact: He has an athletic build that is the perfect size for kiddos ready to move up from our smallest ponies and transition to using the mounting block for a more independent mount.
Chipper is funded by The Gerald & Adele Kraft Foundation
17-year-old Quarter Horse
Joined Children's TherAplay: May 2025
Get to Know Chipper: Chipper previously showed in the Quarter Horse circuit (and did very well)! Everyone that meets him comments on how friendly and gentle he is.
Chipper's Impact: Chipper has a high wither which offers a narrow base of support for the kiddos - something that is often requested but not many of our horses can offer!
Coco and her stall are generously funded by Leslie Ackerman
9-year-old Pony of the Americas
Joined Children's TherAplay: July 2025
Get to Know Coco: Coco is such a sweet girl! She loves humans and horses, and her favorite thing is making friends. She is also blind in one eye, but it doesn’t slow her down one bit!
Coco's Impact: Coco is a very calm, steady ride; but can be quite high movement as well! This makes her such a special pony as she can meet SO many different rider needs.
Ella and her stall are both generously funded by NextGear Capital.
17-year-old Welsh Pony
Joined Children’s TherAplay: March 2022
Get to Know Ella: Ella is our most used therapy horse! She used to be a lesson horse right next door at Lucky Farms.
Ella's Impact: Ella has a lower movement and is very rhythmic and versatile, making her a great fit for any of our littlest kiddos!
Giuseppe is funded by Tom & Kelly - Supporting the horses who inspire us every day
23-year-old Paint Horse, Thoroughbred, and Mustang Horse
Joined Children’s TherAplay: August 2021
Get to Know Giuseppe: Giuseppe is a former eventer and hunter/jumper. He is an absolute sweetheart and loves working with our sweet kiddos!
Giuseppe's Impact: Giuseppe is a great horse for our bigger kids who need higher movement within their sessions. He is a gentle giant and has an extremely easygoing temperament.
Jade is funded by Jana and Tim Wiley, Kathy Wiley Smith, Dillon Wiley and Alexandra Brooks, & The Richardson Family
Jade's stall is funded by Copper Creek Canyon
26-year-old Pintaloosa
Joined Children's TherAplay: November 2024
Get to Know Jade: Jade is one of our quietest, most hardy herd members! She is a foodie at heart, and loves to be with her friends in the pasture.
Jade's Impact: Her narrow stature makes her a great mount for kiddo's who are working on their balance.
Kira is sponsored by Hank & Jayma Meyers in honor of Rylee & Coen Bauer
20-year-old Welsh Pony
Joined Children’s TherAplay: December 2019
Get to Know Kira: Kira is a very talented girl, who’s done a little bit of everything! She has mainly showed in Dressage, but also been trained in novice level cross country, and hunter/jumper.
Kira's Impact: Kira is an exceptionally calm and gentle horse in the arena. She loves working with kids, and it shows!
Kipper was sponsored by Mary, Ray, Kevin & Bridget Kennedy, Mike & Anne Kennedy, Tom & Debbie Shine, Steve & Heather Douglas.
Kipper's Impact: Kipper was appreciated for his forward, high moving gait. He was perfect for kiddos who need a small pony with lots of input. He is now happily retired!
Luna is generously funded by Copper Creek Canyon.
Luna's stall is generously funded through Mudsock Fest.
28-year-old Percheron
Joined Children's TherAplay: April 2022
Get to Know Luna: Luna was rescued by one of our own handlers, Erin. One fun fact about her is that she LOVES Pop tarts!
Luna's Impact: Luna is a great horse for our kids who need a medium to high movement within their sessions. She is a very steady horse to get our kiddos used to this type of movement, and she is always very attentive to what our handlers ask of her.
Odin is sponsored by Barb Bixler in honor of Evelyn & Isadora Dock
Odin's Stall is sponsored by Mudsock Fest
12-year-old Fjord
Joined Children's TherAplay: February 2026
Get to Know Odin: Odin belongs to one of our horse handlers, Audrey! He is a very sweet and friendly boy. Oftentimes you can find fun designs in his mane!
Odin's Impact: Odin is a perfect size because he’s short enough for therapists to reach easily, but has a short, strong back that helps him carry some heavier riders!
Peanut & Banana are sponsored by Ilene & Karl Smith, and Michael & Karen Schankerman
Peanut is a 23-year-old Miniature Horse
Banana is a 20-year-old Miniature Horse
Joined Children's TherAplay: March 2023
Get to Know Peanut & Banana: Peanut and Banana are a bonded pair! They have been together their entire lives and have been therapy ponies for a long time.
Peanut & Banana's Impact: These miniature horses are not for riding, instead they are used for our Theraputic Animal Assisted Groundwork (TAAG) sessions. Kiddos utilize Peanut and Banana to practice grooming, feeding, leading, and other groundwork activities.
Willow is sponsored by the SOL Foundation
16-year-old Welsh Pony
Joined Children's TherAplay: November 2023
Get to Know Willow: Willow lived with a miniature horse before coming here so he feels right at home next to Peanut and Banana!
Willow's Impact: Willow has a low-back mid size horse with AP/Lateral movement. He is generally a low-movement horse.
Zella and her stall are both generously funded by The Phil and Sharen Myers Living Trust in honor of Ally, Livy, Luke, and Kenzy.
19-year-old Paint Horse
Joined Children's TherAplay: September 2024
Get to Know Zella: Zella was a personal trail horse before coming to our barn. She loves banana peels and lots of cuddles!
Zella's Impact: Zella is a very versatile horse, as she is large enough to carry bigger riders, and has very slow ryhmic movement. She is also cleared to trot!
