Dusty
Hope in the Saddle
February 6, 2026
“Several years ago, there was a large Civil War reenactment taking place in our state of California. Dusty jumped out of the pasture he was
Hope in the Saddle
Jay-R
Hope in the Saddle
February 6, 2026
“Jay-R (AQHA Mr Gold Lent) was the best instructor in our program, Jay-R spent more than 10 years with us at Middle Tennessee State University
Spike
Hope in the Saddle
February 6, 2026
Do you know a horse who oinks like a pig, sticks his tongue out as children walk by, and shakes his head “no” when you
Buck
Hope in the Saddle
February 6, 2026
“I first met Buck as an eager 7-year-old, donning a pink butterfly helmet and some muddy rubber boots. To me, Buck was a cherished friend
2021 Therapy Horse of the Year Winner: Jewel!
Hope in the Saddle
February 6, 2026
Congratulations to the 2021 Therapy Horse of the Year: Jewel from The Wild Hope! Here’s her story: Jewel is our co-founder! While mentoring trafficking survivors
Belle
Hope in the Saddle
February 6, 2026
Please note this beautiful testimony is from a 15-year-old girl on her connection with Belle: “Yesterday Belle and I had the most amazing bonding session.
Cheese
Hope in the Saddle
February 6, 2026
“Cheese started life as a rodeo bronc. She was sold at an auction where my first trainer bought her. The first time she was saddled,
Dougie
Hope in the Saddle
February 6, 2026
“In July 2015, my mom Paula was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Over the years, we have tried dozens of various treatment strategies including but not
Ellie
Hope in the Saddle
February 6, 2026
“All Bling’d Out (Ellie) is not only a hero, she is a lifesaver. About five years ago, my mother and grandmother were killed unexpectedly in
Hopeless to Healing to Healer
Hope in the Saddle
February 6, 2026
Standing in line at the grocery store one day, Army veteran Adam Halloran was so filled with rage that he bit down on his lip