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Hi my name is Fashion I am the newest horse to the PRTRA stable. I am a 14 year old Registered American Quarter Horse mare. Before I came to Powell River I was a show horse for a young 8 year old girl and we showed all over BC in American Quarter Horse Shows, open shows and 4H shows. I was able to help my young rider win many awards and prizes. I also helped teach many other young riders at my home in Coombs. This fall my owners decided that I needed to find an easier job as my young rider had found a young horse that she wanted to turn into a show horse. Kelly found out about me and came to see me. She decided that I would be good for PRTRA and so here I am! I am very excited about being part of such a great organization and having the opportunity to help out so many lives. I love food, of any kind and lots of attention. Although at certain times of the month I can be a bit moody but don’t take it personally I am really a very kind girl. See ya around!
Hi my name is Desi and I am a 16 year old Norwegian Fjord Horse. I am a hardy horse who is a lot tougher than most of the other horses in the stable. They need blankets to prevent them from getting wet (guess they think they are going to melt! Ha Ha.) but I don’t. I am not afraid of getting wet; my thick winter coat protects me from even the worst weather. When they are all inside shivering from the cold I can be found standing outside enjoying the fresh westcoast air! I am a very friendly fellow who LOVES people and treats. Sometimes I can be a bit of a pest with my mouth as I am always looking for goodies. So watch your cookies! I love working here, the people are always friendly and the riders I help out are really cool. Stop by and see me sometime!
Hi my name is Apollo and I was purchased by PRTRA with money donated by the Powell River Health Care Auxiliary. I am a 20 year old Registered Morgan Horse. (Just like Black Beauty, except a different color!) I spent one year volunteering as a therapy horse when my previous owner was here. I was such a good boy, that when she had to go to University Kelly decided that I would be a good horse for the kids to learn how to ride independently on. I participated in the 2007 BC Disability Games and helped my riders win many medals, it was a lot of fun and I was glad to help out. I love food but am not so fond of being petted on the head, sometimes I like to stop and eat Fir branches. This gets me in trouble as it can be hard on the rider’s balance so watch out! My favorite treat is mint flavored Fisherman’s Friends, they rock!
Hi my name is Beau. I am a 24 year old Registered Appaloosa gelding (where are my spots you say?) Silly you, not all Appaloosa horses have spots! I too was purchased for the program with money donated by the Powell River Health Care Auxiliary. Like Fashion I was a show horse in my younger days and won lots of awards and prizes. Like Apollo, I was chosen for PRTRA for my willingness and ability to teach riders to ride independently. I too participated in the 2007 BC Disability Games last summer and like Apollo, was able to help my rider win some medals. That was lots of fun and I especially enjoyed having my picture taken! I like treats like apples, carrots, and cookies. This is a really neat place to live as there are so many nice people involved…stop by for a visit sometime!
Hi, my name is Peppy and I am an 18 year old Registered American Quarter Horse mare. I have been with PRTRA off and on for 5 years now. A couple of years ago after I had my last baby, I decided that I would like to be a therapy horse full time. Kelly agreed and PRTRA purchased me. I really like my job, the people are so nice and I feel so lucky to be able to help so many riders! I love everyone, and I really love food! (What horse doesn’t you say?) I am very easy going and I like to teach new volunteers the ropes. They do say that my one vice is trying to eat while we are out on trail rides, so make sure you stay awake! If you want to join the organization I would be happy to teach you anything you need to know! See you soon!
Hi my name is Misty and I am a 20 year old Registered American Quarter Horse mare. I just retired in the summer of 2008 after being with PRTRA for over 5 years. Most of my other friends that started with me have moved on. I really loved my job, helping my riders gain confidence and skill is pretty special. I taught lots of new volunteers. They are pretty special too, especially Joyce. Retirement is good, resting in the sun, being brushed and fed treats. I'll be sure to send a postcard if I go anywhere fun during my time off!
Adopt-a-Pony
Here’s a great way to help PRTRA. Consider sponsoring one of the therapy horses through the Adopt-a-Pony program.
The cost of maintaining a special therapy horse is approximately $3,300 a year. Costs may include feed, bedding, farrier and veterinary costs, replacing special tack, maintaining and repairing stable and pasture.
Your $3,300 sponsorship will maintain one special therapeutic riding horse of your choice for one year. The Adopt-a-Pony program gives corporations, groups and individuals the opportunity to support the “backbone” of our therapeutic riding program - the horses.
Sponsorship Benefits Adopt-a-Pony sponsors are recognized for their contribution in many ways...
- Name plate with sponsor’s logo on horse’s stall
- Plaque with horse’s photo to display in your office
- Adoption announcement in PRTRA newsletter
- PRTRA’s new web site will include mention of Adopt-a-Pony sponsors with link to your web site.
- Recognition at PRTRA events
- Adoption announcements in the Powell River Peak
For further information or to adopt a pony, please contact Joyce Lennox by email at prtra@shawbiz.ca or phone 604-485-0177
| Hay | $1,000 |
| Grain | $200 |
| Farrier | $400 |
| Vet | $370 |
| Supplements | $130 |
| Stall cleaning & feed | $1,100 |
| Shavings | $100 |
| total | $3,300 |
a few words
He knows when you're happy
He knows when you're comfortable
He knows when you're confident
And he always knows when you have carrots.
~Author Unknown
There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man. ~Winston Churchill
Riding: The art of keeping a horse between you and the ground. ~Author Unknown
