Meet Our Herd
The horses at the heart of our mission.
At Unbridled Paths, our horses are more than animals they are healers, partners, and gentle teachers. Each one plays a special role in helping our riders build confidence, find connection, and experience moments of joy and healing.
Why Our Horses Matter
Behind every ride, every smile, and every breakthrough, there is a horse helping make it happen. Our horses provide more than movement they offer trust, connection, confidence, and comfort to the children, adults, and families we serve.
Each horse requires approximately $12,000 per year for feed, hay, supplements, farrier care, veterinary care, training, and daily support. Through our Support the Herd campaign, donors help keep our horses healthy, cared for, and ready to serve.
Meet Prince
With his gentle eyes and steady spirit, Prince has a special gift for helping people feel safe, confident, and accepted. As one of the trusted therapy horses at Unbridled Paths, he patiently guides riders through moments of growth, celebrating every small victory along the way.
Prince is a calm and dependable Quarter Horse whose quiet nature makes him an exceptional partner for children and adults of all abilities. Whether someone is riding for the very first time or building new skills each week, Prince meets every rider with patience, kindness, and unwavering trust.
His impact reaches far beyond the riding arena. Through every lesson, Prince teaches courage, builds confidence, and reminds each rider that progress happens one step at a time. He is more than a therapy horse—he is a faithful partner in the healing journey.
Thanks to the generosity of the Greifeld Foundation, Prince's stall was proudly sponsored, providing him with a comfortable home where he can continue changing lives for years to come.
Favorite things: Quiet moments with his riders, gentle grooming, treats, and spending time with his herd.
"A gentle soul. A steady teacher. An irreplaceable part of our herd."
Annual care goal: approximately $12,000
Meet Gavin
If you've spent any time around our barn, you've probably met Gavin, or at least heard one of his adventures. Nicknamed "Houdini," Gavin has an incredible talent for opening latches and finding treats wherever they're hidden. Curious, clever, and always looking for attention, he's known for checking pockets in hopes of discovering a well-earned snack.
Whether he's making children laugh with his playful personality or quietly encouraging a nervous first-time rider, Gavin reminds us that healing often begins with a gentle friend.
Favorite things: Treats, attention, and proving why everyone calls him "Houdini."
"Behind every great lesson is a great horse—and Gavin is one of the most unforgettable members of our herd."
Annual care goal: Approximately $12,000
Meet Butter Cup
Don't let her small size fool you—Buttercup has one of the biggest hearts in our herd. As our beloved miniature horse, she has a special way of making everyone feel welcome. Her gentle personality, curious nature, and calm presence instantly bring smiles to children and adults alike.
Buttercup is often the very first horse many visitors meet. Whether she's greeting guests at the farm, participating in community events, or bringing comfort through our Minis on the Move outreach program, she creates connections that words often cannot. For children who may feel nervous around horses, Buttercup offers the perfect introduction. Her patient spirit helps build confidence, trust, and lasting memories.
Wherever Buttercup goes, she carries joy with her. She reminds us that you don't have to be the biggest to make the greatest impact.
Favorite things: Meeting new friends, gentle scratches, treats, and being the center of attention.
"Small in stature. Enormous in heart. Buttercup proves that the greatest healing can come in the smallest package."
Annual care goal: Approximately $12,000
Meet Willow
Elegant, gentle, and full of heart, Willow is a retired Thoroughbred who has found a new purpose beyond the racetrack. Once known as Midnight Tango, she now spends her days helping riders discover confidence, courage, and joy through the healing connection between horse and human.
Willow has a calm and patient spirit that makes her a wonderful partner for riders of all ages and abilities. Her smooth stride, kind eyes, and gentle nature help children and adults feel safe as they learn new skills and celebrate every accomplishment. Whether she's carrying a first-time rider or offering quiet reassurance during a lesson, Willow has a remarkable way of helping people believe in themselves.
When she's not working, Willow enjoys relaxing with her best friend, Gavin. She especially loves carrots, watermelon, and soaking up attention from everyone she meets.
At Unbridled Paths, Willow reminds us that every new beginning holds the promise of hope and healing.
Favorite things: Carrots, watermelon, spending time with Gavin, and making new friends.
Annual care goal: Approximately $12,000
"From the excitement of the racetrack to the quiet moments of healing, Willow's greatest victories are now measured in smiles, confidence, and lives changed."
Annual care goal: Approximately $12,000
