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Is sponsorship right for you?  Email lindsey@manesandmiraclesaz.org to find out!

• Foaled 2011
• Gelding (Male), Cremello
• Grade
• Weight: 1100 lbs
• 14.3 HH 
• Joined us on May 30, 2024

 Sup? I'm Wally. The first thing people notice about me is my amazing coloring and gorgeous eyes. I am a cremello which is a double dilution gene of chestnut. My people need to be careful about providing shade and sunscreen, but my awesome temperament makes it worth it. I enjoy hippotherapy, adaptive riding, and groundwork, a triple threat. I do not enjoy other horses unless we can all agree I should be in charge. 

Big thanks to Walmart stores 3751, 4451, 3833, 2778, 2671, 4430, and 1512 for providing the grants to purchase Wally- and where he gets his name!

Graciously Sponsored by the Chad & Becca Kirkpatrick Family

• Foaled 2013
• Gelding (Male) , Dun 
• Quarterhorse
• Weighs: 1000 Lbs
• 15 HH
• Joined us on April 30, 2024

 Hi! My name is Champ. I spent a lot of my time as a rope horse, but was "lacking motivation to catch cows." Therapeutic riding where I can go slow and steady is much more my speed. I love working with kids on the ground and am known for being polite to anyone that is learning how to lead a horse. I am also a bit of a clown, no feed bucket will stay on the rail, and no toy remains untouched if I have anything to say about it

Thank you March Madness 2024 donors for raising the funds to purchase Champ!

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Is sponsorship right for you?  Email lindsey@manesandmiraclesaz.org to find out!

• Foaled 2016
• Gelding (Male), Pinto
• Tennessee Walker
• Weight: 900 lbs
• 14.2 HH 
• Joined us on April 20, 2024

What's crack-a-lackin'? I'm Splash, and I specialized in trail riding before coming here. I am one of the youngest members of the herd. Even though I am young, I am super chill. The name Splash comes from the "splashes" of white all over my body. I am "gaited," which means my step patterns are different from those of regular horses. There's more front-to-back movement for the rider at a walk, and my trot is the smoothest thing you'll ever see. 

Thank you, March Madness 2024 donors, for funding the purchase of Splash on April 20, 2024

Graciously Sponsored by 

Roseann & Jay Taylor

• Foaled 20
• Gelding (Male), Pinto
• Grade
• Weight: 1100 lbs
• 14.3 HH 
• Joined us on January 30, 2025

 Hello, it's wonderful to meet you, I'm Bandit! I have ridden trails, been in parades, had actors ride me, and even had them shoot off me. My friend Wally told me about this great place to work and my owners thought it would be an awesome place for me as well. I am so happy to be here, I love getting petted and the obstacles here are super fun. I have a special affinity for water, I like to dunk my whole head in the water trough and swish it around! My sponsor, Roseann, named me with the help of one of our non-verbal kids. The session volunteers were naming characters from Bluey to come up with ideas for my new name. When she said Bandit, he just lit up! 

A big thanks to the Donald C Brace Foundation for the grant that funded Bandit's purchase!

Graciously Sponsored by Spartan Mat

• Foaled 2008
• Mare (Female), Overo
• American Paint Horse
• Weight: 1200 lbs
• 15.2 HH 
• Joined us on August 9, 2024

MaKana here, though you might know me by my registered name, Just Don’t Kiss N Tell. My handlers tell me that Makana is a fitting name, too, since it is Hawaiian for 'gift', which I hope to be for all the kids I help. My pedigree is quite impressive, but it’s my personality that really stands out. I was a bit unsure about my height working here at first - I am the tallest horse at the Ranch - but my calm demeanor and sweet nature make me a great fit. I strike the perfect balance between listening to my lead-walker and following instructions. I’m excited to be here and share my gentle spirit with you!

The Donald C Brace Foundation gave a grant for Makana's purchase. Thank you!

Lucy is sponsored by Arizona Livestock

Mabel is sponsored by Kenna Bandura

• Born April 8, 2024
• Females
• KuneKune
• How dare you!
• Can we just say short and round?
• Joined on July 27, 2024

Hi there! We’re Mabel and Lucy. We’re a small breed of pig (only ~200 lbs!) with a friendly and docile nature, sporting our signature hairy coats and rotund builds. You might even notice our charming wattles hanging from our jaws! We're smart, too. We know to come when we're called, sit on command, and spin for a treat! We’re excited to soak up all the pets and attention we can get. Just be warned, we WILL try to untie your shoelaces! We can’t wait to snuggle and play with you!

Julie Neuman provided the funding for Lucy and Mabel to join us. Thank you, Julie!