Our Horses
Meet the incredible, hard-working horses of TEAD!
At TEAD, our horses are at the heart of everything we do. Each member of our herd is carefully selected and thoughtfully trained for their temperament, patience, and ability to connect with riders of all ages and abilities.
More than just partners in our programs, they are trusted teachers — helping to build confidence, encourage growth, and create meaningful moments of connection.
Bobby is a very sweet and curious boy, and has been a therapy horse for most of his life.
Breed: Clyde / Hackney
Height: 16.2 hh
Gender: Male
Year of Birth: 2002
Colour: Black
Markings: Blaze & 3 white socks
Fun Fact: My best friend is Oliver and we play together lots! Our favourite game is Halter Tag.
Therapy Horse since 2006.
Chase is friendly, loves to nuzzle, and is a comfortable forward ride.
Breed: Quarter Horse Cross
Height: 14.2 hh
Gender: Male
Year of Birth: 2001
Colour: Dun
Markings: Star, stripe & snip, dorsal stripe, front & back white sock
Fun Fact: I have 4 gaits.
My Life Before TEAD: I was a hunter and loved to jump! I brought my previous owner a great deal of happiness.
Therapy Horse since 2020.
Jimmy is calm, gentle, curious, hard-working - and extremely friendly!
Breed: Haflinger
Height: 14.3 hh
Gender: Male
Year of Birth: 2004
Colour: Flaxen chestnut
Markings: Blaze
Fun Fact: I love to 'smile'!
My Life Before TEAD: I was used in lessons for 10 years at another barn.
Therapy horse since 2023.
His best friend is Bobby and they love to play in the paddocks.
Breed: Quarter horse / Standardbred
Height: 15.1 hh
Gender: Male
Year of Birth: 2006
Colour: Piebald
Markings: Blaze
Fun Fact: I have one brown eye and one blue eye!
My Life Before TEAD: I used to work with Mennonites.
Therapy Horse since 2010.
Ruby is an extremely sweet draft cross mare, is already best friends with Jimmy, and loves to be brushed and fussed over.
Breed: Draft Cross
Height: 15.1 hh
Gender: Female
Year of Birth: 2008
Colour: Red roan
Markings: Blaze
Fun Fact: I used to be in Santa Clause Parades!
My Life Before TEAD: I was used as a therapeutic riding horse at another facility.
Score is a safe and steady guy. He has a bouncy trot that the kids love. He even smiles for carrots!
Breed: Standardbred
Height: 16'2
Gender: Male
Year of Birth: 2003
Colour: Bay
Markings: None
Fun Fact: My nickname is Mr.Brown
My Life Before TEAD: I used to show Hunter Jumper with my mom.
Waldo’s job is to protect the horses - he takes his job very seriously!
Breed: Mammoth Donkey
Height: 13.2 hh
Gender: Male
Year of Birth: 2000
Colour: Grey
Markings: Dorsal stripe
Fun Fact: I am very shy, but I love all my horse friends.
Our loyal TEAD friend and protector!
A gallery of horses that were once part of the TEAD family.
BECOME A HORSE SPONSOR
Our herd plays a vital role in serving over 200 clients each session, and caring for them requires significant resources.
TEAD’s Horse Sponsorship Program helps cover the $30,000 average annual cost per horse, including feed, bedding, farrier services, vet care, tack, and stable management. Sponsors ensure our horses stay healthy, happy, and ready to make a difference in our clients’ lives.
WHY HORSES
Working with horses provides a range of benefits that transcend the riding arena. Horses offer powerful opportunities for learning, connection, and growth — often without words — making them uniquely effective partners in therapeutic, educational, and developmental programs.
Horses Live in the Moment
Horses are forgiving, patient, and non-judgmental, allowing participants to make mistakes, learn from them, and build confidence.
Emotional Awareness & Regulation
Horses help participants increase emotional awareness and regulate emotions through calm interaction.
Communication & Feedback
Horses are sensitive to verbal and non-verbal cues, offering immediate feedback about communication.
Social Connection
As herd animals, horses offer insight into trust, boundaries, and relationships.
Understanding Fear & Resilience
Horses provide opportunities to recognize and safely work through fear responses.
Physical Benefits
Partnering with a horse can improve muscle tone, posture, balance, flexibility, and core strength.
