Meet the Horses

If a cowboy rode into town on Friday and stayed for 2 days and left on Friday.
How is that possible ?

That’s because my name is Friday!

I came to live at Friendship Glen on 2/25/12. I am an Arabian gelding and Snakey adopted me from Faith Equine Rescue in Lakeland, FL. We think I was born 2/28/99, but not 100% sure since there wasn’t any paperwork when I was adopted. I’ve come a long way, working with all the kids who have helped me grow up and develop more confidence. I have a sweet face and really enjoy a good scratch under my chin. I am a good friend to all I meet!  

Friday

After years of making a difference in the lives of children, our beloved Big Joe has officially retired! This gentle red roan Quarter Horse may not have been “cut out” for working cattle, but he found his true calling helping children and becoming a trusted, patient friend to so many along the way. Big Joe has now traded his working days for a well-earned retirement in Missouri, where he’s enjoying plenty of green grass, peaceful pastures and, we hope, more than a few carrots and apples. We’re grateful for all the lives this very special horse has touched and wish Big Joe many happy years of simply enjoying being a horse. Happy retirement, Big Joe!  You’ve earned it!

TT Sans Little Roan aka Big Joe

 

 

My name is SteppedinPaint AKA Patch. I am owned by Jennifer and Samantha. I was born June 15, 1999. I am an Andalusian cross and I am a bay pinto color. When I was young, I was a show hunter, showmanship and model horse champion, and tried dressage but really loved cross county jumping at a gallop most of all. I also really like trail rides. I am very curious about everything at our barn and like to explore the office area, tack room, laundry room and any container that may hold food! I joined the team in Spring of 2021.

Stepped in Paint aka Patch

Hi, my name is Socks. I joined the team in the spring of 2017. Like some other team members, I came from Faith Equine Rescue and I am happy to find such a loving home. I was born in 2011 but since no paperwork came with me, we aren’t exactly sure what my birthday is so we just celebrate it on January 1st! I am a beautiful liver chestnut color with lots of chrome, (That means I have lots of shiny white parts, especially from my hooves to my knees, making it look like I have socks on!) I have been taken to 4-H horse shows and Special Olympics and am really taking to this job. I particularly love a good grooming and make it a habit to share my pleasure by making my kiss-y face for my groomers.  I will always try my best and I know that I have a pretty great life here. 

Socks

My name is Emmaline AKA Em. I was born April 8, 2016. I am a Holsteiner/Missouri Fox Trotter cross, and my color is dark brown. I think I am very beautiful. I was rescued by the Horse Protection Association of Florida and Jane Whitehurst trained me to compete in dressage. I joined the team at H4H in March 2022. I am the only mare (girl horse) at our barn so am pretty much in charge of all the boys. When I go out on the trails I am brave and I know how to go through streams, jump over logs, splash in lakes, look close-up at tortoises, deer, cattle, and even an alligator or two, but I don’t like snakes! I do love to eat…everything.

Emmaline

Bentley

My name is Heat Advisory AKA Bentley. I am a bay color American Quarter horse. I was born in Georgia on April 25, 2008. I was a western pleasure show horse for many years. I also can be ridden hunt seat. I hope to be a big help for the team. Even though I am tall, I will put my head right in the halter for turn out time. I am super friendly and love to have my head rubbed and brushed.

Bentley

See: In Memoriam