Meet the Current Team
HORSES
Ashby
Ashby is a 2016 Mustang gelding from the Cedar Mountain Herd Management Area. He was captured in 2017 and was later adopted as a part of the 2017 Rock Springs Trainer Incentive Program Challenge where he competed and won 3rd place over all.
Due to his size and temperament, Ashby is the perfect horse for kids or people who are nervous around horses.
Ashby is currently in training to become a safe, rideable horse.
Due to his size and temperament, Ashby is the perfect horse for kids or people who are nervous around horses.
Ashby is currently in training to become a safe, rideable horse.
Bella Rose
Bella is a 2009 Mustang from Stinking Water Herd Management Area in Oregon. She was originally trained for the 2012 Extreme Mustang Makeover. After placing 10th, she then went through 4 more homes before landing with us. Bella is smart, confident, and chock full of personality.
Bess
Bess is a 2014 Mustang mare from the Challis Herd Management Area in Idaho. Bess been one of the most challenging Mustangs we've ever gentled, and still has yet to be touched. Because she has an extreme fear of humans and a hard time trusting, she has not yet come around to being touched yet. Every day she gets braver and closer to becoming a partner with humans.
Bess is generally used for anyone who needs to work on patience. She is so in tune to what people are feeling and will react at the slightest shift in moods.
Bess is generally used for anyone who needs to work on patience. She is so in tune to what people are feeling and will react at the slightest shift in moods.
Cherokee
Cherokee is 2005 Mustang gelding from the Sands Springs Herd Management Area in Oregon. He is full of personality so he provides an opportunity for people to see the full range of horses behavior. He is determined, so he pushes people to learn to be assertive but not aggressive while helping them learn to smile again.
Cherokee is our go-to horse for beginners as he is tuned into the person's need and always has their safety and comfort in mind.
Cherokee is our go-to horse for beginners as he is tuned into the person's need and always has their safety and comfort in mind.
Daisy
Daisy is a 2009 Mustang from the Paisley Desert Herd Management Area in Oregon. She was started when she was 2 years old, and then left to live her days in a pasture. She joined the team in 2018, and is now learning to be a safe riding horse for both beginners and advanced riders.
Kingsley
Kingsley is a 2011 Mustang gelding from the Diamond Hill South Herd Management Area in Nevada. He was captured when he was two and gentled through the prison program at the Gunnison Prison in Utah.
Kingsley is very friendly, kind, and well-liked by everyone. He provides great comfort for people who need it and can make people smile with his youthful ways. He can also help people who need to learn to stand up for themselves and learn about boundaries. He loves attention and his food. Kingsley is our biggest horse at 17 hands tall.
Kingsley is very friendly, kind, and well-liked by everyone. He provides great comfort for people who need it and can make people smile with his youthful ways. He can also help people who need to learn to stand up for themselves and learn about boundaries. He loves attention and his food. Kingsley is our biggest horse at 17 hands tall.
Lady
Lady is a 1995 year old mare paint "that ain't". Basically a sorrel. She's very much her own horse. While she likes to move out, sometimes she also takes care of her rider. She will make anyone work for her attention and respect.
Lady is semi-retired and only used for beginner children who need a been there done that horse to teach them how to ride. Even in her semi-retired state, Lady still has plenty of spunk and personality, and won't hesitate to let others know.
Lady is semi-retired and only used for beginner children who need a been there done that horse to teach them how to ride. Even in her semi-retired state, Lady still has plenty of spunk and personality, and won't hesitate to let others know.
Lilly
Lily is a Mustang mare out of Oregon born in 1996. She was abused at one of her homes so when she came to us she was angry and untrusting. However, she has mellowed out and become a valuable addition to the program. She is a great example for participants that it is possible to learn to trust again and there are benefits. She also teaches people about how to earn trust from someone else.
Lilly is retired now, but still enjoys being groomed and having her mane detangled by anyone who wants to relax and hang out.
Lilly is retired now, but still enjoys being groomed and having her mane detangled by anyone who wants to relax and hang out.
Lucky
Lucky is a 1995 3/4 Percheron and 1/4 Quarter mare. She was a PMU mare who was rescued from slaughter and then we adopted from the Oklahoma rescue. She still has plenty of life in her. She will challenge someone or hug them depending on what they need.
Lucky is semi-retired, but that doesn't stop her from keying into a person's needs and being there when they need a hug or shoulder to cry on.
Lucky is semi-retired, but that doesn't stop her from keying into a person's needs and being there when they need a hug or shoulder to cry on.
Ophelia
Ophelia is a 2012 Mustang from the Salt Wells Creek Herd Management Area.
She joined the team in the summer of 2022. When she got here, she was initially really anxious. However, she has since settled in and become quite popular among anyone who sees her.
She joined the team in the summer of 2022. When she got here, she was initially really anxious. However, she has since settled in and become quite popular among anyone who sees her.
Sullie
Sullie is a 2018 Mustang from Stewart Creek Herd Management Area. Sullie took part in the 2019 Utah Wild Horse and Burro TIP Challenge placing 3rd overall.
Sullie was sold after the show, where she was then returned to the holding facility a month later. A Helping Hoof picked her up from the holding facility and brought her back home where she has been able to heal and open back up.
Sullie is super friendly and loves to be everyone's best friend. She has become an instant favorite because of her personality and desire for snuggles.
Sullie was sold after the show, where she was then returned to the holding facility a month later. A Helping Hoof picked her up from the holding facility and brought her back home where she has been able to heal and open back up.
Sullie is super friendly and loves to be everyone's best friend. She has become an instant favorite because of her personality and desire for snuggles.
Tia
Tia is a 2005 Quarter Horse/Morgan. Tia was originally named Mama because she was the mom of a foal, but was quickly renamed after coming to our team.
Tia is a sweetheart who loves to be loved and is always willing to be there when someone needs a hug.
Tia is a sweetheart who loves to be loved and is always willing to be there when someone needs a hug.
See the horses who are no longer a part of the A Helping Hoof team
OTHER ANIMALS
While horses are the main part of A Helping Hoof and what this program is focused on, there are other animal team members who help participants who aren't quite ready for the horses or may need a smaller animal to hug.
Juneau
Juneau is a male Great Pyrenees born in May 2020. While he is big in size, he is also big in heart. Juneau loves to show off his many talents and tricks. and get as many pets from as many people in general. He also has a long list of rules, so don't be surprised when he starts barking because of rule breaks.
August Rush
August Rush "Auggie" is a male Black Labrador born August 2020. What Auggie lacks in size, he makes up in personality. Auggie is a little shy with newcomers, but with a little patience, time, and many games of fetch, he will quickly become your best friend.
Bitty
Bitty was about 5 weeks old when we found her litter in the bushes along side a road in 2013. We were able to successfully rehome the other two kittens, but we just couldn't give her up.
She's very vocal about all of her needs and is not afraid to let people know. She loves to be held, but will also demand that if you hold her, all attention must be focused on her.
She's very vocal about all of her needs and is not afraid to let people know. She loves to be held, but will also demand that if you hold her, all attention must be focused on her.
Buttons
Buttons is the only cat we didn't find in our backyard or on the street. She's our most elusive cat who loves to pretend she is a feral cat (even though she's not). She loves to befriend all of the neighborhood cats and brings them back home whenever she cans.
Frisco
Frisco was about 10 weeks old when he was discovered in an engine block and dropped off at our house. He's extremely goofy, will sometimes play fetch, and loves to join the dogs during puppy pee time.
Loretta
We found Loretta in our backyard after she gave birth to a litter of kittens in 2007. While we don't know her exact age, we guess she was born in 2005.
Loretta is the toughest cat we own. She lost all movement in her lower back and back legs, essentially becoming paralyzed. However, with some treatment and TLC, she was able to regain movement. Now looking at her, you would never know she was the same cat.
She's got a fierce glare but will be one of the first cats to come up to say hi. She prefers not to be picked up but doesn't mind an occasional pet or two.
Loretta is the toughest cat we own. She lost all movement in her lower back and back legs, essentially becoming paralyzed. However, with some treatment and TLC, she was able to regain movement. Now looking at her, you would never know she was the same cat.
She's got a fierce glare but will be one of the first cats to come up to say hi. She prefers not to be picked up but doesn't mind an occasional pet or two.
Monster
Monster was born in April 2007 in our backyard under a tarp. His mom, Loretta, and his brother, Sunshine, have been here ever since.
Despite his name, he is extremely friendly and loves people. He is always the first cat to greet people at the door, and his favorite activity is to sit on people's laps and keep them company.
Despite his name, he is extremely friendly and loves people. He is always the first cat to greet people at the door, and his favorite activity is to sit on people's laps and keep them company.
Sunshine
Monster was born in April 2007 in our backyard under a tarp. His mom, Loretta, and his brother, Sunshine, have been here ever since.
Sunshine is more elusive than his brother, and prefers to not be picked up or touched (unless he chooses it). However, he can be found hanging around the yard, and will be more than happy to sit in the grass next to you.
Sunshine is more elusive than his brother, and prefers to not be picked up or touched (unless he chooses it). However, he can be found hanging around the yard, and will be more than happy to sit in the grass next to you.