Our Horses
Horses are the heroes of our program. These amazing creatures that take our breath away with their beauty and bring peace to our souls with their presence are perfectly designed as a service animal. The healing relationship between the horse and the human is a magnificent sight to behold. The horse's ability to carry us, their warmth and body movement, ability to respond immediately to our movements, and their keen perception to mirror our emotions makes them the perfectly designed therapy partner. Equine assisted therapy uses the movement of the horse to create muscle and sensory stimulation that brings about physical, emotional and cognitive rehabilitation. It has to do with the rhythmic, repetitive gait of the horse. The movement of the horse gives the experience of normal walking movement in the rider. Riding the horse brings a sense of freedom many of our riders are not able to experience any other way. In addition, our horses provide a non-judgmental relationship, accepting individuals for who they are regardless of physical, emotional or social abilities.
Savannah Station is committed to helping both the rider and the horse by rescuing horses for this higher calling whenever possible. Horses with the patience and temperament to be a therapy horse are highly valued. Each horse in the Savannah Station program has earned their spot as a reliable and safe member of the healing team. We do look for new horses to join our program as the need arises. If you think your horse might have what it takes, please download and complete the information packet on this page.
Savannah Station is committed to helping both the rider and the horse by rescuing horses for this higher calling whenever possible. Horses with the patience and temperament to be a therapy horse are highly valued. Each horse in the Savannah Station program has earned their spot as a reliable and safe member of the healing team. We do look for new horses to join our program as the need arises. If you think your horse might have what it takes, please download and complete the information packet on this page.
Beauty
Beauty is a gentle and curious soul, always patient and kind with her riders. She has a slow, swaying gait that helps her riders feel safe and comfortable but also keeps them adjusting in the saddle to stay balanced. She is an 18-year-old rescued Black Quarter Horse Mare.
Beauty is a gentle and curious soul, always patient and kind with her riders. She has a slow, swaying gait that helps her riders feel safe and comfortable but also keeps them adjusting in the saddle to stay balanced. She is an 18-year-old rescued Black Quarter Horse Mare.
Blue
Blue is the heart throb of the barn with a quite attitude, kind eye, sturdy build and friendly face. With his broad back, he is our "go to" for riders that need a little extra help with their balance. He is 13-year-old Black and White Tobiano American Paint Gelding.
Pollo
Pollo is all boy and pretty much the Dennis the Menace around the barn. He is sweet and funny and is a great match for quiet and shy riders. He is also gaited providing a smooth walk for some of our more delicate riders. He is a 13-year-old Sorrel and White Tobiano American Paint Gelding.
Pollo is all boy and pretty much the Dennis the Menace around the barn. He is sweet and funny and is a great match for quiet and shy riders. He is also gaited providing a smooth walk for some of our more delicate riders. He is a 13-year-old Sorrel and White Tobiano American Paint Gelding.
Simon
Simon is our steadfast therapy horse who has been with Savannah Station since the beginning. He knows his job and performs it with pride. He is trusted with our riders who are just learning to ride independently. He is a 20-year-old Sorrel American Quarter Horse Gelding.
Simon is our steadfast therapy horse who has been with Savannah Station since the beginning. He knows his job and performs it with pride. He is trusted with our riders who are just learning to ride independently. He is a 20-year-old Sorrel American Quarter Horse Gelding.
Slie
Slie is a perky, perfectly sized mount for our smallest riders. She is highly sensitive to our rider’s emotions and movements which makes her a good “voice” for our non-verbal riders. She is a 29-year-old Buckskin American Quarter Horse Mare.
Slie is a perky, perfectly sized mount for our smallest riders. She is highly sensitive to our rider’s emotions and movements which makes her a good “voice” for our non-verbal riders. She is a 29-year-old Buckskin American Quarter Horse Mare.
Tule
Tule is the quintessential therapy horse. His alertness to his riders and his tender care of them makes him the trusted mount for our most fragile riders. He is also quite the ham when it comes to pictures and will frequently stop and pose for the cameras. He is a 17-year-old Bay American Quarter Horse Gelding.
Tule is the quintessential therapy horse. His alertness to his riders and his tender care of them makes him the trusted mount for our most fragile riders. He is also quite the ham when it comes to pictures and will frequently stop and pose for the cameras. He is a 17-year-old Bay American Quarter Horse Gelding.