Our Equine Staff
Meet Atlas...
Atlas is a 9-year-old Standardbred. Atlas joined our team in July of 2018. Prior to coming to ATS, Atlas was a race horse (he pulled a cart) and then worked helping Veterans in a program in North Carolina. It did not take him long to fit right into his new home at ATS. He's quickly become a favorite and we are excited to watch him blossom in his new career. Not only does Atlas assist our Therapeutic Riding students, but every Tuesday he goes to our Odyssey program to assist our Veterans & First Responders.
Sponsor Atlas
Atlas is a 9-year-old Standardbred. Atlas joined our team in July of 2018. Prior to coming to ATS, Atlas was a race horse (he pulled a cart) and then worked helping Veterans in a program in North Carolina. It did not take him long to fit right into his new home at ATS. He's quickly become a favorite and we are excited to watch him blossom in his new career. Not only does Atlas assist our Therapeutic Riding students, but every Tuesday he goes to our Odyssey program to assist our Veterans & First Responders.
Sponsor Atlas
Meet Comet...
Comet joined ATS in the summer of 2017 all the way from Georgia. He is a 20-year-old Spanish Mustang. Comet has excelled in our program and is a favorite - especially for the smaller students as he is a pony. Comet fit right in here at ATS and adjusted to his new job well. Although he is not sure about the Ohio winters, he loves getting spoiled and living a life as a therapy horse.
Sponsor Comet
Comet joined ATS in the summer of 2017 all the way from Georgia. He is a 20-year-old Spanish Mustang. Comet has excelled in our program and is a favorite - especially for the smaller students as he is a pony. Comet fit right in here at ATS and adjusted to his new job well. Although he is not sure about the Ohio winters, he loves getting spoiled and living a life as a therapy horse.
Sponsor Comet
|
Meet Finn...
Finn joined ATS in March of 2018. He is an 8-year-old Gypsy Vanner. His owner is one of our volunteers and we are so grateful for her sharing him with us. Finn takes everything in stride and speaking of stride - he has a smooth one. His most unique feature is that he has a mustache and a beard, which is a common trait for his breed. Finn has fit right in at ATS since he stepped off the trailer and has quickly become one of our "go-to" therapists! Sponsor Finn |
Meet Jefferson...
Jefferson is a huge asset to ATS. He is a 21-year-old Quarter/Morgan cross. His owner, Angel, is our Equine Manager so she is so kind to let us use him for lessons. He has become part of our family here and is a great addition to our program. He's a quiet boy and loves to be groomed. He's full of personality and loves lots of attention. He is enjoying his job here with us & is a barn favorite!
Sponsor Jefferson
Jefferson is a huge asset to ATS. He is a 21-year-old Quarter/Morgan cross. His owner, Angel, is our Equine Manager so she is so kind to let us use him for lessons. He has become part of our family here and is a great addition to our program. He's a quiet boy and loves to be groomed. He's full of personality and loves lots of attention. He is enjoying his job here with us & is a barn favorite!
Sponsor Jefferson
Meet Moby...
Moby joined our family in November 2015. He is another Off-the-Track Thoroughbred that we adopted from New Vocations. Moby has such a fun personality & he sure does enjoy his peppermints. Moby made his debut in our program in 2017. He is such a steady horse and does his best to give his students the best ride possible. Moby excels at helping his riders become independent! He is always good for a laugh! Moby has some sensory challenges so our students that struggle with their own sensory challenges understand him and he understands them.
Sponsor Moby
Moby joined our family in November 2015. He is another Off-the-Track Thoroughbred that we adopted from New Vocations. Moby has such a fun personality & he sure does enjoy his peppermints. Moby made his debut in our program in 2017. He is such a steady horse and does his best to give his students the best ride possible. Moby excels at helping his riders become independent! He is always good for a laugh! Moby has some sensory challenges so our students that struggle with their own sensory challenges understand him and he understands them.
Sponsor Moby
Meet Viin…
Viin is a 17-year-old Standardbred. His owner graciously offered him to us to use in the program in the Spring of 2019. He spent the first half of his life racing, then retired to a second career of trail riding, parades and more. Now he is onto his third career as one of our Equine Staff. Viin is a been there, done that type of horse. He is blind in one eye, but that doesn't stop him. He takes everything we throw at him in stride and seems to genuinely enjoy toting his riders around the arena. Plus, he has a unique color called Flea Bitten Grey.
Sponsor Viin
Viin is a 17-year-old Standardbred. His owner graciously offered him to us to use in the program in the Spring of 2019. He spent the first half of his life racing, then retired to a second career of trail riding, parades and more. Now he is onto his third career as one of our Equine Staff. Viin is a been there, done that type of horse. He is blind in one eye, but that doesn't stop him. He takes everything we throw at him in stride and seems to genuinely enjoy toting his riders around the arena. Plus, he has a unique color called Flea Bitten Grey.
Sponsor Viin
Our Equine Staff-in-Training
Meet Blaze...
Blaze was born at ATS on March 27, 2016 - right before the program started it's first lessons! He was a surprise as his momma was rescued by us a few months prior. Blaze had a rough first year of life and fought through pneumonia and several other challenges. He has grown into a strong guy and we are excited that he is currently in training with KMS Lessons & Training based out of Arcanum. We are so excited to start Blaze into our program slowly in 2020. He is a character and he is brave. We believe in him and ask you to send him good thoughts for his training to join our Equine Staff.
Sponsor Blaze
Blaze was born at ATS on March 27, 2016 - right before the program started it's first lessons! He was a surprise as his momma was rescued by us a few months prior. Blaze had a rough first year of life and fought through pneumonia and several other challenges. He has grown into a strong guy and we are excited that he is currently in training with KMS Lessons & Training based out of Arcanum. We are so excited to start Blaze into our program slowly in 2020. He is a character and he is brave. We believe in him and ask you to send him good thoughts for his training to join our Equine Staff.
Sponsor Blaze
Our Retirees
Meet Abe...
Abe has been with Autumn Trails since late 2009. He is an Off-the-Track Thoroughbred that we adopted from New Vocations. Abe is registered with the Jockey Club under the name Snappy Dancer; however, he definitely had to have a new name. Cindy decided to name him Abe (after Abe Lincoln) because of his long face and serious personality. His career as a race horse was not suitable for this gentle giant, because he has one speed...SLOW! Abe helped us started our program in 2016. For two years, he took great care of his riders and loved his job. Unfortunately, due to some medical challenges, Abe had to retire in 2018. He enjoys his days in the field with his buddies Red & Jeff and the occasional kisses from his volunteers! We are so grateful to Abe for his service to ATS!
Sponsor Abe
Abe has been with Autumn Trails since late 2009. He is an Off-the-Track Thoroughbred that we adopted from New Vocations. Abe is registered with the Jockey Club under the name Snappy Dancer; however, he definitely had to have a new name. Cindy decided to name him Abe (after Abe Lincoln) because of his long face and serious personality. His career as a race horse was not suitable for this gentle giant, because he has one speed...SLOW! Abe helped us started our program in 2016. For two years, he took great care of his riders and loved his job. Unfortunately, due to some medical challenges, Abe had to retire in 2018. He enjoys his days in the field with his buddies Red & Jeff and the occasional kisses from his volunteers! We are so grateful to Abe for his service to ATS!
Sponsor Abe
Meet Red...
Red is a 10-year-old Breeding Stock Paint gelding. He has been apart of our family since he was four-months-old. He has an amazing personality and loves attention. He is the barn favorite and greets everyone as they enter! Unfortunately, due to a medical condition Red can no longer be ridden. Make sure you say "Hi" to him if you visit us - he loves kisses!
Sponsor Red
Red is a 10-year-old Breeding Stock Paint gelding. He has been apart of our family since he was four-months-old. He has an amazing personality and loves attention. He is the barn favorite and greets everyone as they enter! Unfortunately, due to a medical condition Red can no longer be ridden. Make sure you say "Hi" to him if you visit us - he loves kisses!
Sponsor Red
