Eagles' Wings
Therapeutic Riding Center
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
Mr. McKee aka Mick
Quarter Horse 2013
15.1 hh 1,015 pounds
RERUN
Appaloosa 2002
15.3 hh 1,033 pounds
TUFFY
Paint 2002
15.1 hh 1,017 pounds
ELLE
Haflinger Pony 2007
13.2 hh 725 pounds
TOMMY GIRL
Hackney Pony 1997
11.3 hh 573 pounds
SIMON
Standardbred 2008
16.1 hh 1,200 pounds
FLEX
Welsh/Hackney Pony
2015
RECENTLY RETIRED
WINNIE
Haflinger Pony 1995
13.2 hh 765 pounds
Winnie was the longest serving therapist in our stable. He came to Eagles’ Wings in 2007 as a loan horse, about one year after Eagles’ Wings opened. Winnie liked to eat, and he soon learned where the feed was kept. If horse leaders and instructors lost focus on the way to or from the arena, they might find themselves in the feed bin with Winnie. Winnie served our younger riders, and he was able to remain calm in the midst of a new rider’s crying and screaming while they were getting used to riding. Winnie paid attention in the arena – he knew patterns and drills and could perform them without being directed by the rider or horse leader. Winnie also knew where the fans were located and on hot summer days, he would stop without a whoa, and enjoy the cooling breeze. For most of our long-term riders, Winnie was the first horse they ever rode. He was loved by all, and he will be missed. Winnie’s retirement home is with the family of one of our long-time riders, we wish him a very happy retirement.
BECOME A HERD HELPER
Our horses are the lifeblood of Eagles' Wings - they are the largest expense in our operating budget. You can help us keep our herd healthy and strong; thereby, allowing us to provide therapeutic riding classes for people with special needs - choose a donation item below and become a herd helper.
HELP PURCHASE A HORSE
Currently, our herd’s average age is 19 years. Optimally, the average age of the herd should be somewhere between 8 to 15 years. Tommie Girl and Winnie are nearing the end of their careers and will have to be replaced to carry our younger riders. Acquiring a large horse would enable us to serve heavier riders. The average price of a new horse is $2,500. Use PayPal Giving Fund button to donate - 100% of donation goes to Eagles' Wings.
DONATE YOUR HORSE
Certified Horsemanship Association Centers, of which Eagles’ Wings Stable is a member center, depend on the generosity of horse owners to acquire horses and ponies for therapeutic riding programs. Today, more than 4,500 caring and devoted horses of many different breeds, ages and sizes are serving individuals with disabilities.
HELP DEFRAY COST OF BOARDING FEES
Currently our horse boarding fees are around $27,000 per year. These fees include hay, feed, and bedding, as well as stable maintenance. Use PayPal Giving Fund button to donate - 100% of donation goes to Eagles' Wings.
HELP DEFRAY COST OF FARRIER, VETERINARIAN, AND EQUINE CHIROPRACTIC FEES
Currently we spend around $4,000 per year on farrier, veterinarian, and equine chiropractic fees. Use PayPal Giving Fund button to donate - 100% of donation goes to Eagles' Wings.
HELP DEFRAY COST OF HORSE HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS
Currently we spend around $2,000 per year on the purchase of horse health care products. Use PayPal Giving Fund button to donate - 100% of donation goes to Eagles' Wings.