Dawn
(right) is one of the most treasured "instructors" on
the equine staff, acquired though a generous donation from Patricia
Meyers. Dawn is a 25-year-old palomino Arab/quarter mix who has
taught lessons to adults and children for most of her life. She's
an expert in both English and western disciplines and will talk
your ear off if you let her.
Buddy
was born in approximately 1982. He was donated to the therapeutic
riding center on May 18, 2001 by Catherine Knight of Norco. Buddy
is a favorite of many beginning riders. Although is not very social
in the barn, he is very cautious and protective of our disabled
riders. He has even been known to go out of his way to not step
on their feet when he is being led by students but when he has an
opportunity, he will kick dirt in the shoes of our volunteer horse
handlers.
Bodie
was donated to Queen of Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center in 2003
by Carol from Wholesale Feeds in Norco. He is very familiar with
the trails and river bed of Norco but it had gotten too difficult
for him to go up and down the hills. He therefore has "retired"
to Queen of Hearts and is giving pleasure to the young and old alike.
Although he will work with the English riders, his preference is
Western. Bodie also likes to play jokes on the volunteers so please
be careful when you turn your back on him or when you bend over,
he may give you a playful push with his nose.
Carousel,
registered "Salt Whistle" is a 15.3 blue roan mare and was foaled
in approximately 1983. Carousel was abandoned at a closing stable
so her exact breeding is unknown. She was lovingly cared for by
Ms. Susan E. Masero of Rancho Palos Verdes prior to her donation
to Queen of Hearts on May 27, 2003. This very loving horse was trained
for dressage and can work with our more experienced riders.
Lady
- Arrived at Queen of Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center on January
17, 2004, donated by Janet Cordova of Norco. This 14.2h bay Arabian
mare was born on January 23, 1982 in Sunnymead, California. She
has a very sweet disposition and her riding disciplines include
both English and Western as she has experience in roping and trail
riding. She is very calm and collected during shows and seems to
favor the showmanship class where she seems to enjoy being shown
off.
Candy
is a 14.3h AQHA registered quarterhorse born on April 30, 2002 in
Purcell, Oklahoma. This Palamino mare was registered as "Boot Shine"
but she is so sweet that everyone just calls her Candy. She was
donated on August 22, 2004 by Felix and Michelle Castruita of Norco,
CA after some early training as a reigning horse. She loves visitors
and enjoys a loving pet on the nose.
Our Precious 'Retirees'
John
Wayne (JW, left) is a 22-year-old bay quarter horse who has
now retired from both the race track and Queen of Hearts Ranch.
He arrived at Queen of Hearts in 1999 and is now owned by Kirsty
Scott. JW is one of the gentlest horses in our program, and although
some may call him "pokey," his concern was always for the safety
and welfare of his riders. He slows down for those who are timid
and will take care to gain their confidence.
Sequoia
(right) is a spunky 10-year old sorrel quarter horse who loves to
run - the exact opposite of John Wayne. She came to Queen of Hearts
in 1997, but because of an old injury, she has been retired.
Queen
of Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.
6405
Dana Avenue
Mira
Loma, California 91752
951-734-6300
EIN
33-0907556
queenofheartsranch@earthlink.net
Last updated May, 2006.
