Frederick County
4-H Therapeutic Riding Prog.
Silverado
11515 Angleberger Road
Thurmont, MD 21788
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Telephone: 301-898-3587
Email: fc4htrp@aol.com
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DAKOTA - Born 1990
He began his life as a trail horse. In his late teens, he became the love of a teenage girl and began his show career - learning to load on a trailer and jump a course of fences. Now he is eager to help others learn to ride.
Donated by Maxine Fritz
JUSTICE - 5-1-1991
Justice is one of our younger family members. Justice is an ex-show Appendix Quarter Horse, who developed navicular. With good shoeing and care, he has remained sound. With quiet riders Justice is slow and lazy, with over exuberant riders Justice is ready for a jump course. Many of our independent riders enjoy the more energetic Justice, just the opposite of the typical therapeutic riding horse.
Donated by Darcy Gordon
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APACHE - Born 1985 Although only 14 hands Apache is a very strong brown and white pinto. He is more than capable of handling screaming kids and scared adults. Apache can be hard headed at times and likes to go where he wants to. But when you are pushing 25 years old, you are permitted. The independent rider easily gets Apache ready to go. He loves to trot
Owned by Debbie Endlich
JITTER BUG - Born 1994
Jitterbug is a POA and is a medium size pony. Previously a companion pony at a large TB farm, JB is learning how to please everyone. She is always ready for attention and see new sights.
Donated by Jeramiah Wooters
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LADY - Born 1982
The grand dame of our Program, Lady is a walking horse. She was previously a trail horse, climbing Sugar Loaf Mountain. These days she is instrumental in helping our clients who require a smooth gaited, calm equine. Her days, we have to admit, are sleeping in the sunshine, waiting for dinner.
Donated by Gary Hunt
BIG RED - Born 1992
Red is a big, lovable Belgium. He loves to be groomed and scratched all over. Red is willing to carry all riders safely in the ring and is never worried. In Red's spare time, he enjoys pulling a driving cart and showing.
Owned by Mel Jamison
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MISTER AMOUR - Born 5-5-1986
Amour has been a long time resident with Therapeutic Riding. Amour is an Arabian gelding who loves carrots and receiving tons of attention. He has taught many, many individuals how to ride. Sometimes he tries not to work, slow is his best gait.
Donated by Jane Alexander
CRYSTAL - Born 1980
Crystal was an all around show pony for many years, showing both English and Western. Now, she patiently teaches children of all ages how to ride. She used to love to jump and she still gets excited when trotting over poles.
Donated by Gwen White
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SCOUT - Born 4-22-1976 RETIRED
Scout came to our Program late in life, off a cattle truck. I knew he would fit right in. His favorite things in life are food, any kind of food. Scout is one of those large ponies you can put anyone on and know they will be safe. Scout is old and going strong.
Donated by Donna Kolb
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ONYX - Born 1985
Onyx was owned and ridden by a teenager who eventually out grew her. She likes to move - fast walk and trot, which is great for riders that get frustrated easily and don't like to be constantly coaxing their horse. Onyx is always ready to be the first horse to line up when class is done!
Donated by Anonymous
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 UNO - Born 5-10-1989 RETIRED
Uno is an ex-race horse, show horse, who is related to Barbaro and Secretariat. His extremely friendly nature and his willingness to work makes him one of our most popular guys.
Donated by David Douglas
NESTLE - Born 1995
Nestle is a registered Quarter Horse. He has shown both western pleasure and English. He loved to jump but is now retired from jumping. He is very comfortable at a slow trot, which is great to learn on. Nestle is a wonderful teacher.
Donated by Debbie Burke
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BEAU - Born 1981 RETIRED
Beau came to our Program after many years as a trail horse o the C&O Canal. He has been a great therapy horse, steady gait, willing and loved by his riders. Beau always knows how experienced his rider is and adapts to all.
Donated by Monica Grant
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 CHESSIE - Born 1987
Chessie and Abby came to our Program together. She is a very cute strawberry roan. Her previous career included outings in the Short Stirrup Classes in local shows.
Donated by Dawn Dougherty
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LIGHTENING - Born 1990
Lightening is one of our hairiest
ponies with a fluffy coat and long mane and forelock.
Many students are concerned that he cannot see through his
forelock, but he always knows exactly where he is going.
Lightening is very wide which makes him very comfortable to
ride bareback. Donated by Charlene Faya
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SHADOW - Born 1986
Shadow is an adorable medium pony with a "been there, done that" attitude. Not much bothers or upsets Shadow. His size makes it perfect for young children to become independent.
Donated by Angela James
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LADY - Born 4-15-1994
Lady is an American Miniature Horse, previously being a family pet along with Bambi & Winkie. She is very spoiled and loves the attention she gets when being groomed and meeting our students who sometimes are taken back by the "BIG" horses.
Donated by Elaine Eggink
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BART - Born 1988
Bart's show name is "Black Bart". He loves his job, but prefers to make some of the decisions; such as, where to go and when work is done.
Donated by Joyce Jones
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BAMBI - Born 5-1-1998 Bambi is an American Miniature Horse, used for grooming in classes with very small children, just beginning to ride. She likes to whinny each time her rider mounts. Think she knows it startles them! Because the Minis were family pets, they are perfect for the work they do in the Program.
Donated by Elaine Eggink
 
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ABBY - Born 1983
Abby's best friend is Chessie. She has been a lesson pony for many years. Since she is a large pony, many young adults choose her for their ride.
Donated by Dawn Dougherty
CASTLE - Born 1998
TB show hunter for seven years in southern Virginia. He developed a bone spur in his knee and was side lined from jumping over 3'
Donated by Jim Lenhart - past volunteer ROCKET - Born 5-22-2000
Tennessee Walker used primarily for trail riding and smooth gaits. Loves to "go"
Owned by Barry Diamondstone - volunteer   REILLY - Born 1-1-1992 Registered Standardbred Gelding "Mitigator" Previously lived in Vermont and loves trail riding. Reilly is an excellent boy with our disabled riders - giving challenges and patience. Donated by Cat Phillips
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WINKIE - Born 12-4-2000 Winkie is an American Miniature Horse used for grooming, especially great with students in wheelchairs and introducing the new students to horses. Being small is not so intimidating. She loves all treats - bring some carrots and apples.
Donated by Elaine Eggink
TOMMY - Born 1988
Tommy came from a local rescue after years of work at a riding school. He does not enjoy being the color grey and at every change, becomes a brown pony. Tommy was ready to go back to "easier" work and is enjoying his time at TRP.
Donated by Debbie Malinak
PINEAPPLE - Born 7-1-1993
Grew up with Belgian broodmares. Thinks he is a "big" horse, who loves to make riders and leaders work hard
Owned by Debbie Endlich
BEAR - Born 1988
Bear loves people and attention. He has worked at Camp Greentop, team penning, and many hours trail riding. Bear eagerly awaits all of his students and their directions.
Donated by Rick Long
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 CRISPY - Born 1996 Originally purchased at a local auction. Works as a lesson pony. Loves to eat treats - that's her favorite job Donated by JR Ramsburg
HAPPY APPY - Born 1992
Appy is an Arab/Appaloosa cross who came to TRP when his owner went away to college. Appy is a little bouncy but can be comfortable when not so lazy. Appy has become a very nice lesson pony.
Donated by Sally Hamilton
GRIFFIN - Born 1996
Griffin grew up in the West and came east to be an eventer. As Griffin can no longer endure the hard life of an eventer, he is now teaching our riders what its like to ride a BIG horse.
Donated by Susan Bawer CADENCE - Born 5-15-86 Worked in dressage for almost 20 years. He enjoys trail riding and giving lessons Owned by Debbie Endlich
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