As a therapy horse, Bunny served as an amazing teacher and stress reliever to abused women and children, trauma survivors and Veteran’s as well as survivors of sexual assault, children that were molested and survivors of domestic violence. She was the reason that Tammy went to grad school and formed the Wellness Ranch.  Bunnny had also been known to do an occasional in home Hospice visit. Before becoming a therapy horse, Bunny led an exciting life in show and competitive performance events! Driving, cow horse events, cowboy mounted shooting, mountain trails, cutting, reining, reined cow horse, bridle less exhibitions to being an extreme cowboy race champion! Bunny was the matriarch of the herd and is now with us in spirit and we see her influences live on through Pistol.

Pistol is Bunny’s legacy….. Stylin’ Little Legacy is his registered Quarter Horse name. Pistol was professionally trained and experienced a lifetime of Natural horsemanship training. He is a cow horse and Pistol is very smart,  very curious and playful.  He has been a partner in therapy sessions for the majority of his life.  Tammy delivered Pistol and has known him every minute of his life. Pistol is very  aware of everything on the ranch, is playful and has been known to stir up lots of mischief. Pistol loves therapy sessions and is often the first one to the gate.

Registered Quarter Horse -  AR Especial Colonel. Scout started his career with Pat Parelli and his proteges. Scout’s  natural horsemanship training continued through his partnership with Tammy’s longtime friend Cathy.  Scout moved to the wellness ranch to support Cathy through her battle with cancer. Scout now enthusiastically engages and supports a variety of clients and is a favorite at the retreats.

Quarter Horse - River Dynamite. Professionally trained and used as a ranch horse until he was 6.  He has done natural horsemanship ever since under the guidance of his former partner and Tammy’s lifelong friend, Paige. Nitro moved to the ranch to support Paige and has been with us since 2018 when Paige lost her battle with cancer. Nitro is an introvert but he doesn’t miss a thing and he is a big part of our herd dynamics activity at the retreats.

Duke is a Painted Haflinger. Duke was trained by the Amish and driven for over 15 years prior to coming to the Wellness Ranch. Duke learned Natural horsemanship training when he arrived at the ranch and has been a therapy horse ever since.  Duke lost his brother Dan to a tumor a few years ago and now is a teammate to both Daisy and Dandy. He has also helped to train Pistol and Scout to drive. He will be key in mentoring the new Gypsy driving horses as they learn to pull wagons. “Uncle Duke” is currently mentoring both Splash and Dandy.

Daisy is a Haflinger and her previous career was as a driving horse. Daisy was driven as a single, in a team of 2 , in a team of 4 and a six up team. She lost her driving partner Annie and we purchased her to be Duke’s new partner. Daisy is the “worker” in the driving team and motivates Duke. She is a calm soul on the ranch and a great female presence.

Registered as a half Gypsy – the other half is Quarter horse. She has the most beautiful long mane and tail. Dandy is learning natural horsemanship and relational partnerships. She is learning quickly and will very soon be a part of the therapy herd. Her previous career was as a broodmare. She has had 2 previous foals before she came to the ranch.  She presented us with a filly in 2024 – SPLASH - and another one due in 2026. These foals will be our new driving horses in our driving team as well as eventually therapy horses. Duke is mentoring Dandy and Splash in their learning journey to be driving horses. Dandy will be joining the therapy herd soon.  

Durango is a Registered miniature horse.  Durango is trained to ride, drive and was shown in trail obstacle competitions. He was shown in a variety of classes and events prior to coming to us. Durango took to the Natural horsemanship training quickly and  he does in home hospice visits as requested.  Many clients refer to Durango as “Rock Star” due to his wild mane.

Little Bit is a Mini horse approximately 20+ years old. She is our smallest herd member and was trained to ride and drive.  Little Bit is an introvert and can be very assertive with Pistol. (Funny story there….) She is very particular who she interacts with and she loves to do Art with the Mini’s, Painting with the Ponies and Mindfulness with the Mini’s. ……She has her own painting on the wall in the yoga saloon.

Splash is our newest herd member and was born on the ranch in August 2024.  She is ¾ Gypsy Vanner and ¼ Quarter horse. Dandy is her mother. Splash is a very unique color - Silver Bay.  Stunning - and hard to keep clean !!. Splash will be a therapy horse when she is older and also a part of the next driving team. You may see her practicing driving with Dandy and Duke or observe her playing in one of the pens as well as participating in the herd dynamics at the retreats.  She and Yippee have a special bond.

Yippee is the resident therapy dog and ranch dog extraordinaire!  She loves people and will give you a hug if you are experiencing anxiety. She was born March 6, 2023 and has been on the ranch since she was 6 weeks old. She was present at Splash’s birth.

Maddy is our newest miniature horse and was gifted to us by a generous donor. She is already active in the retreats and therapy sessions and does visits to Assisted Living Centers with Yippee. She loves people and is trained to pull a miniature cart. Madeline and Little Bit are best friends.