get to know our herd

BUD

Herd Member Since 2009

Sponsored By: Land O’ Lakes

Bud has been with the HorseSense herd the longest and loves attention. He enjoys being paired with riders of varying skill levels and helping them reach new goals.

A dun colored Norwegian fjord with a dark brown halter

tito

Herd Member Since 2011

Sponsored By: Quantum Group Special Needs Planners

Tito is known as Mr. Steady Eddy and is the perfect fit for riders that need a slow and reliable pace. He is a great fit for riders who are working on balance and body control.

A chestnut quarter horse mare with a white blaze down her face and nose. Wearing a red halter

Kit

Herd Member Since 2016

Sponsored By:

Kit is our sweet and sensitive girl. She is always in tune with her riders and knows exactly what they need and how to help them succeed.

Two miniature horses standing side by side, both a chocolate dark brown. The one on the left has a bright orange halter and the one on the right has bright pink. Duncan Donuts colors

Duncan (left) & Toni (Right)

Herd Members Since 2025

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Toni and Duncan joined our herd the spring of 2025. They are both 12 years old and leased to us by their owner. Toni & Duncan have been a wonderful addition to unmounted programming and everyone loves them dearly!

A dun colored Norwegian fjord mare wearing a turquoise blue halter. Her mane has a scalloped pattern cut in to it

ELSA

Herd Member Since 2014

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Elsa works with a variety of riders and loves every single one. She is very sweet and knows her job well! Elsa is Poptart’s mom.

A dun colored Norwegian Fjord gelding with a more muscular neck and slightly darker coloring. Wearing a purple halter

Poptart

Herd Member Since 2016

Sponsored By: Community Member

Poptart loves helping riders gain their independence in the saddle and horsemanship activities on the ground. He LOVES getting attention and being groomed by everyone. He is Elsa’s son!

A dark blonde halflinger horse with a bright blonde beach boy like mane and forelock. His forelock falls to the middle of his nose and you can barely see his eyes. Wearing a blue halter.

ozzy

Herd Member Since 2024

Sponsored By: J.F. Brennan Company Inc.

Ozzy is our newest herd member and is learning all about lessons. He is calm and sweet. A fun fact about Ozzy: He is Hermès’ dad!

A dun norwegian fjord mare that is more petite than the others. She has more grey around the eyes and her forelock and mane are thinner. Wearing a pink and blue floral halter with a brown base.

alma

Herd Member Since 2021

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Alma is one of our smallest herd members and perfect for small riders and unmounted activities. She LOVES to be groomed and pampered by all and you can often find her napping while it happens.

A dark blonde halfinger cross with a bright blonde mane and forelock. This forlock goes just above the eyes and he has a white blaze down his face. Wearing a bright green halter

Hermès

Herd Member Since 2023

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Hermès is a playful guy that has settled in well to the herd at HorseSense. He is steady and has a consistent demeanor that is a great fit for many riders.

A large draft cross mare that is mostly dark brown in the photo exceot for her white blaze with a few straggling brown polka dots down it. Wearing a light purple/grey colored halter

fancy

Herd Member Since 2023

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Fancy is our youngest herd member. Her gentle and curious nature makes her a joy to be around. Fancy is sure to be a favorite among our riders as she is introduced into more lessons.

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