The Equine Therapy Team
Gucci (Currently on maternity leave)
19 year old Purebred Arabian Mare
GUCCI has been with us since she was 6 months old! Purchased from near Port Lincoln, on the West Coast of SA in 2006, Gucci has seen many changes over the years. Gucci has attended pony club, endurance social rides, trail rides, barrel racing, western competitions, horse shows, and horse agility. She is also a star of a recent TV commercial.
Gucci is our Go-To horse for everything from Ground Skills to Therapeutic Riding. Gucci's quiet, accepting nature is wonderful for emotional regulation and her no-fuss attitude helps people feel relaxed and confident in their learning.
Eva
19 year old Partbred Arabian Mare
EVA joined our team in 2023. Her sweet and gentle nature is perfect for our clients. She is an integral part of our Therapeutic Riding Team and is showing wonderful connection with liberty work on the ground.
Silver Gem
11 year old Purebred Arabian Mare
GEM has only just commenced her saddle career, but is she keen to engage with people in our Experiential Therapy program on the ground. Gem has an amazing ability to reflect very clearly what people are thinking or feeling and is quite forthcoming with her opinions. She is a wonderful addition to the Therapeutic team.
Izzy
14 year old Partbred Arabian Mare
ZZY joined the team at Miracle Park, arriving from the Adelaide Hills at the beginning of May 2021. Izzy had previously engaged in dressage education and endurance training rides with various riders, but hadn't yet found her people. She was a bit flighty when she first came to us and had a few phobias which we have been working through with impressive results. Izzy has been included in our Ground Skills and Experiential Therapy
Sheena
26 year old Purebred Arabian mare
Sheena has been with me since 2004 and was one of my foundation mares for breeding Arabians. Sheena has done a little bit of everything over the years including endurance, pony club, trail rides and taught all of my children how to ride!
Sheena still loves to join in the therapeutic activities and is included in our groundwork and ridden teams
Astrid
18 year old Purebred Arabian mare
Astrid is the newest addition to our team and we have been giving her time to settle in before asking her to do any sessions.
Ellie
28 year old Quarterhorse x Stockhorse mare
Ellie is semi retired due to her age, but still loves to boss the younger horse around!
Flame
10 year old Standardbred mare.
Flame belongs to one of our amazing volunteers who continues to allow us to include her in the Therapeutic Riding team.
Smurf
14 year old Standardbred Gelding
Smurf is relatively new to Miracle Park and has needed to recover and gain some weight before trialling him in our therapy programs
Zaffy
11 year old Arabian Stockhorse gelding
Zaffy is the son of Sheena and has been started under saddle but he is not yet ready to join the therapy team. He still needs to learn the ropes and have more training under his belt. He is loved to join in with Horse Time and ground work sessions
Storm
10 year old Arabian Stockhorse gelding
Storm is a brother to Zaffy by the same stallion (different mothers) and they are best friends in the herd. Storm has experienced some trauma and chooses not to engage in ridden work, however he is an amazing part of our therapy team and engages with clients on a deeper level
Tinkerbelle
19 year old Welsh Mountain Pony Mare
TINKERBELLE was purchased in 2022 as there was a growing need for a smaller riding horse to join our team. Tinkerbelle is a sweet natured pony who is still re-learning the ropes to become a riding therapy pony as she can become quite exuberant when she is happy. She has had plenty of experience with children and pony club in the past and has been an excellent addition in our Horse Time! program. winning the hearts of all who get to spend time with her. Even though TINKERBELLE is not yet suitable for riding, she absolutely excels in the Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and is amazing at connecting with people to help them through their difficulties
Holly
19 year old American Shetland Miniature Pony Mare
HOLLY might be small, but she has a big personality! Holly joined Miracle Park with the two other Tiny Team mares in October 2021 and had not spent much time around children previously. She loves cuddles and carrots and enjoys eating hay while being brushed. Holly is our main go-to pony for our Horse Time! programs and is wonderfully tolerant with all the children. She is also part of our Therapeutic Riding program and has brought such joy to our tiny clients already.
Dolly
13 year old Palouse Miniature Pony Mare
DOLLY is one of our smallest ponies and very shy, she is the last one to come for pats and carrots, however she is still a valuable part of our Therapy Team in time due to her very responsive nature. DOLLY has already helped a few shy kids feel safe and comfortable, as she is small enough not to be intimidating.
