Horse Biographies

Meet our Furry Friends!

Storm Harbor Equestrian Center is home to twelve therapeutic horses. All of our horses were donated to the University for our Therapeutic Riding Program. Their mission is to provide equine assisted activities to riders with disabilities as well as to provide a learning opportunity for the two Slippery Rock Equestrian Teams. We are so thankful for those who have donated these wonderful horses, without them our program wouldn’t be the same!

CASPER	Information
	Casper was donated in 2005. He was one of the first horses to enter our program. He is one of the barn favorites because he is very sweet and obedient. He is our only "white" horse in the barn and with that he is known for being the most dirty :)
BREED:	Thoroughbred
SEX:	Gelding
COLOR:	Flea Bitten Grey
PREVIOUS LIFE:	Allison Park PA, Hunter/Jumper and used as a lesson horse
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	1/1/1987 Casper is white like the famous ghost "Casper the friendly ghost"

WENDY	Information
	Wendy was donated in 2005. She is a registered Quarter Horse, with the name, "Wendy's Proud Man." Wendy is a great all around horse to have in the barn. She's quiet and calm but she loves to run!
BREED:	Quarter Horse
SEX:	Mare
COLOR:	Buckskin
PREVIOUS LIFE:	Mars, PA Wendy was shown in western pleasure and halter classes by her previous owner.
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	1/1/1990 Wendy is one of the quickest horses in the barn!

LIVER	Information
	Liver was donated in 2006. Her Registered American Haflinger name is "Liver Puddin" Liver is one of the barn favorites! She is very calm and reliable. Liver is one of those horses you just want to wrap your arms around! She's as solid as a rock with a heart of gold.
BREED:	Haflinger
SEX:	Mare
COLOR:	Palomino
PREVIOUS LIFE:	Lucinda, PA Liver was used as a pulling pony.
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	4/4/1985 Don't let Livers size deceive you.. her short and stalky legs give her the power of a draft horse!

BUD	Information
	Bud has been with our program for a long time! Bud is our smallest horse in the barn. He works great with our tiny riders. there's hardly a day that goes by that Bud doesn't have his hair braided, in pony tails or a funny shape clipped on his hip. He puts up with a lot and for that we cherish him!
BREED:	Shetland Pony/Haflinger
SEX:	Gelding
COLOR:	Palomino
PREVIOUS LIFE:	Volant, PA 4H Show Pony/ Driving Pony
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	4/4/1985 Bud has to be body clipped at least 2 times a year. Typically we'll clip a fun shape on his back hip. One time he was clipped to look like he had zebra stripes!

BAILEY	Information
	Bailey was donated in 2008. Bailey was previously training to be a team penning horse, so she is very responsive to her rider. Bailey is a Diva both in the arena and outside. She is one of the barn favorites because of her coloring and her long blonde hair.
BREED:	Quarter Horse
SEX:	Mare
COLOR:	Palomino
PREVIOUS LIFE:	Evan City, PA Team Penning, Reiner
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	1/1/1993 Bailey knows all the western tricks. With the right rider she'll show you what she's made of.

HARLEY	Information
	Harley was donated in 2009. Harley was a Special Olympic Horse. He competed with his previous owner in a number of special olympc horse shows. Harley is a high spirited horse. He loves to be in the arena and out on the trail. Over the years he has proved to be a great addition to our program.
BREED:	Appaloosa
SEX:	Gelding
COLOR:	Red Roan, Blanket Appaloosa
PREVIOUS LIFE:	Pittsburgh, PA Special Olympics/lesson horse
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	1/1/1996 Harley is one of our only horses who knows how to bow for a treat :)

ZIPPY	Information
	Zippy was donated in 2010. He was born in Carbondale Illinois and his registered name is "Budas Impressive Zip" Before he came to Storm Harbor, Zippy was a western pleasure horse. Zippy lives up to his name, but he works great with any level rider. He is a great all around horse to have here at our barn!
BREED:	Quarter Horse
SEX:	Gelding
COLOR:	Chestnut
PREVIOUS LIFE:	Mercer, PA Western Pleasure, showmanship, Trail
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	5/7/1994 He has been shown at the All American Youth Show in Columbus, OH and won in the trail class at the PA state horse show

SMOOCH	Information
	Smooch was donated in 2008. Her registered name is "Rival's Lil Dee" Smooch is one of the barn favorites! She is very sweet and gentle. Smooch is a western pleasure dream! One thing about her is that she meets riders at their level which is why she is such a great horse.
BREED:	Quarter Horse
SEX:	Mare
COLOR:	Chestnut
PREVIOUS LIFE:	Canton, OH Smooch was used for western pleasure classes
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	1/1/1991 Smooch is a true Southern Belle. She was born on a farm in Nashville Tennessee.

ABBEY	Information
	Abbey was donated in 2006. Her registered name is "Lil Paradise Sonata" Abbey is one of the most reliable horses at the barn. Our riders love riding Abbey. She has a bit of a sassy personality but she's always ready to work!
BREED:	Paso Fino
SEX:	Mare
COLOR:	Dun
PREVIOUS LIFE:	Butler, PA
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	5/19/1993 Abbey has an extra gait. It's like a step between a walk and a trot.

ANNIE	Information
	Annie was donated in 2012. Annie is our newest member of the family! She was trained to show in western pleasure and now she is used as an all around horse for our lessons and in the equestrian team shows. We are excited about having her here and seeing what she can bring to our program.
BREED:	Quarter Horse
SEX:	Mare
COLOR:	Chestnut
PREVIOUS LIFE:	West Middlesex, PA Western Pleasure
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	1/1/1992

CHUNKEY	Information
	Chunkey was donated in 2007. Chunkey came to us from George Junior, but he used to be a foxhunter. Chunkey is one of our biggest horses here at the barn!
BREED:	Percheron/Thoroughbred
SEX:	Gelding
COLOR:	Dark Bay
PREVIOUS LIFE:	Grove City, PA Foxhunting,Hunter, and Lesson Horse @ George Jr.
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	1/1/1984 Chunkey is camera shy.. for being the biggest horse in the barn, he's also the most affraid :)

RUSTY	Information
	Rusty was donated in 2012. His Registered name is "Equipped by Zipp" Rusty is our other big horse in the barn! Rusty is an uncolored Appaloosa.. which means he doesn't have any spots like our horse Harley. His size intimidates a lot of people but his riders love his big trot!
BREED:	Appaloosa
SEX:	Gelding
COLOR:	Bay
PREVIOUS LIFE:	Sewickley, PA Rusty was an all around horse. Jump/pleasure/trail
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	1/1/1984 Rusty LOVES Bananas!!!! He can smell them from a mile away!

CHARLIE	Information
	Charlie loves to meet new people! He also enjoys sitting on staff members' papers while they try to get work done.
BREED:	Domestic Long Hair
SEX:	Male
COLOR:	Black and White
PREVIOUS LIFE:	Storm Harbor kitty
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	10/2007 Charlie is very fluffy! When his hair gets wet it looks like he just got a perm :)

SCRAPPER	Information
	Scrapper is our scaredy cat! She'll jump at every little movement. Scrapper is the fiercest hunter in the barn but she loves to cuddle with stuffed animals :)
BREED:	Domestic Short Hair
SEX:	Female
COLOR:	Tabby
PREVIOUS LIFE:	Storm Harbor kitty
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	6/2008 She is full grown and only weighs about 2.5 lbs!

MOLLY	Information
She spends most of her days sleeping on a cozy chair somewhere inside. At night, we believe she terrorizes the other cats with all of her pent up energy :)	Molly is the friendliest barn cat you'll ever meet! Molly is one of the barn favorites because she is so cuddley!
BREED:	Domestic Short Hair
SEX:	Female
COLOR:	Calico
PREVIOUS LIFE:	Storm Harbor kitty
BIRTHDAY: FUN FACT:	8/2010 Molly had 7 Kittens here at the barn in June of 2011.