Our Equine Partners
These are the horses who work hard to make our clients' therapeutic experiences the best it can be. Each and every one of them are unique in the best way!
Larga
Year of Birth (estimated): 2005-2006
Breed: Argentine Polo Pony
Country of Origin: Argentina
Larga is our superstar equine partner! With her strong, leader-like personality, Larga is incredibly reliable for our clients. A wonderful teacher of boundaries and our herd's alpha boss mare, she is the ultimate 'it girl' and she knows it! This polo pony exudes patience and plenty of charm.
She always takes exceptionally good care of Maltesa and Annie, just like a protective older sister, and her favourite thing in the world is getting massages from our volunteers!
Maltesa
Year of Birth (estimated): 2005-2006
Breed: Argentine Polo Pony
Country of Origin: Argentina
Maltesa embodies a quiet, sensitive spirit. She teaches clients the vital importance of boundaries and patience, helping them gain a deeper understanding of both horses and themselves.
Maltesa is often paired with Larga for nearly everything from walks to paddock time - they're like sisters from different mothers!
Annie
Year of Birth (estimated): 2011
Breed: Argentine Polo Pony
Country of Origin: Argentina
Annie is a total sweetheart who truly values connection; she would happily stand with you quietly, providing a comforting presence.
From the very beginning, she has demonstrated a profound understanding of emotions and internal states, helping clients find balance, peace, and joy. Her sessions will leave you feeling truly understood and supported!
Chelsea
Year of Birth (estimated): 2004-2005
Breed: Unknown
Country of Origin: Australlia
Chelsea is the OG member of our therapy herd at STCRC - she was the first one we assessed to be wonderfully suitable for our client sessions as she is absolutely unfazed by anything! She loves her space, and is not afraid to teach people how to respect it.
She exudes a strong attunement to our clients' internal states and emotions, and mirrors them in ways that are easy to understand. Chelsea loves hanging out with our clients, and she loves to go exploring around the yard as well, smelling and tasting different things.One thing people love about her that always brings a smile to everyone's faces: the funniest faces she makes when she's absolutely loving her massages! (p.s. check it out in the video above!)
Raspberry Roan aka Smartie
Year of Birth (estimated): 2006-2007
Breed: Irish Sport Pony
Country of Origin: Ireland
Meet our smallest member of the team! Raspberry Roan aka "Smartie"! Don’t let Smartie’s smaller size fool you! He’s got the biggest personality; full of playfulness and curiosity! Smartie took great care of his first young owner with such great care in Dressage and jumping competitions that he was taken on a therapy pony and has been a fan favourite ever since! He’s just awesome!
Smartie is no longer working with us at THERIS, and is in fact living his best life in Ireland currently as the perfect family pony!
The Rest of Our Herd
