The WarHorses

Our WarHorses are truly a special breed. Like our Heroes, they go above and beyond the call of duty to serve those who have served. Their docile nature and therapeutic abilities earn them a place in the hearts of our staff and veterans.

Jeb

Jeb is a 10-year-old Tennessee walking horse who arrived at WarHorses for Heroes and Oak View Stables after acting as a trail riding horse and backyard companion for an elderly gentleman. His calm and stable nature is perfect for providing beginner riders new confidence.

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Tiny

Tiny is a draft cross in his teens. He not only provides our veterans with a sturdy, safe ride, but he also gives them lots of laughs. His very animated facial expressions and goofy attitude never fail to bring a smile to a veteran’s face.

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Otis

Otis is a red-roan paint horse whose calm demeanor and trustworthy nature puts our newer participants at ease. If he isn’t helping a veteran, he can be found peacefully grazing in his pasture, diligently waiting for his next job.

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a 16-year-old American Quarter/Paint Horse cross. Just like her mother Sky, her expressive face tells us exactly what she is thinking and often leaves the veterans with a good chuckle.

Sunny

Sunny is one of three horses donated and sponsored for WarHorses for Heroes in 2021. Her gentleman owner kindly provided a home and perpetual care for the former trail mounts, as well as supporting the cause of providing free therapy sessions for all veterans. She is in her late 20's and loves cold baths on the hot summer days.

Rocky

Rocky may be a miniature pony, but he has a large personality! In the past, he was known to pull a carriage, but he now lives out his retirement life being groomed by veterans and acting as the WarHorse's mascot!

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Thor

Gentle giant Thor is a Clydesdale cross who began his training as an Amish plow horse, but now his calm but mischievous personality builds confidence and entertains our veterans. Whether he is knocking things over at our picnic table or quietly enjoying some ear scratches, Thor loves his job. During the veterans' riding sessions, he makes his preceding draft Warhorses, Rebel and Barney, proud.

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Emeritus WarHorses

Both retired and remembered, these gentle souls have dedicated years to helping others heal, offering their unwavering support and calming presence. Whether they’ve retired to a peaceful pasture or are fondly remembered, their legacy of compassion and healing lives on.

Naomi

Naomi is a purebred, registered Friesian - one of the few in the United States. Naomi pulled large carriages and learned to ride under saddle with us.

Cayce

Cayce is an Appaloosa that spent countless hours teaching small children how to ride. He has a small frame but a huge personality. His slow, smooth stride made him a star with the veterans.

Rebel

Rebel was a Percheron, a breed known for its gentle nature and powerful build. When he wasn't pulling a carriage or competing in side saddle events, he could be found providing companionship to veterans.

Barney

Barney is a "gentle giant" with the personality of a teddy bear. Standing at over 17 hands, he was at his happiest pulling carrriages, riding side saddle, and hanging veterans.

Tango

Tango is a Friesian affectionately nicknamed "Giant Jeb", Tango would accommodate riders of various sizes and also pull carriages!

Sky

Lucky Sky Dancer (Sky) was a 30-year-old sassy American Paint Horse who helped build the confidence of our veterans while they handled her. Everyone loved grooming her stunning coat, and she loved being groomed just as much. We miss Sky every day, but we are lucky to have her daughter, Sky's Cinnamon Dancer (Cinnamon) in our program, continuing on her legacy.