SPONSOR A HORSE
Many of the remarkable accomplishments of our riders would not be possible without our special equine therapists. Yet, most people do not realize that it costs over $5,100 a year for the care and maintenance of each of our program horses, including such essentials as feed, veterinary care, and medical expenses.
Our generous horse sponsors make the miracles happen through their tax-deductible donations. Sponsors may include individuals, families, corporations, or service organizations. An individual full sponsorship is $5,100 per year and a co-sponsor contributes $2,550 per year. Corporate sponsorships are $7,500 per year. In return, sponsors receive the following benefits:
⦁ A tax deductible donation receipt
⦁ A personalized Certificate of Appreciation
⦁ A picture of the sponsored horse
⦁ A copy of the horse's nameplate, citing the sponsor, which is placed on the horse's stall.
⦁ Corporate sponsors will receive their logo on our website as well as their name advertised at our events.
Horse sponsorships are added to the funds set aside exclusively for the care of our program horses.
Bunni
Full Sponsor: Glenda Lee, M.D.
Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse
Bunni is the clown of the farm. She is sure to make you smile with some of her quirky ways!
Cupcake
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Donkey
Cupcake came to the farm because her owners had health issues and could no longer care for her. She very quickly worked her way into the hearts of the volunteers!
Dallas
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: American Quarterhorse
After a little TLC when he first came to the farm, Dallas made a nice transition to the farm. A very playful horse, you can usually find Dallas playing with something in his mouth!
Frosty
Half Sponsor: Holy Spirit Community Church - Kenosha, WI
Breed: Arabian/Quarterhorse cross
Frosty is a beautiful buckskin color and is a sweetheart of a horse. After giving her a resting period to heal from a leg injury we are hoping to get her back into our lesson and camp schedules.
Fudge
Full Sponsor: Susan Steinbach
Fudge is a beautiful liver chestnut color. He is a newer arrival to the farm and has made a fast friend with another older horse, Chip.
Gemini
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Paint Quarter Horse
Gemini is a lovely medicine hat quarterhorse. She is transitioning nicely to the farm and is enjoying her new horse friends.
Jade
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Paint
Jade is our newest rescue. We are giving her some time to get used to her new home and her paddock mates. She needs to put on a few pounds and we hope to incorporate her into our lesson program in the spring.
John Coffey
Full Sponsor: Ann Flegel
Breed: Clydesdale/Percheron cross
John was donated to the farm for use in our veterans programs. He is still undergoing training and can hopefully be incorporated into our programming soon.
Killian
Full Sponsor: Lee Alma (Helms) Bradley
Breed: Welsh pony
Killian has quickly become the farm favorite. He came to us because his owner was moving. He is visually impaired and likes hanging out with his friend Whistler.
Libbie
Full Sponsor: Glenda Lee, M.D.
Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse
Libbie is a sister to Bunni. She is one of the horses that can drive a cart.
Lola
Half Sponsor: Barbara Lamping, MD
Breed: Registered Spotted Draft Horse
Lola was purchased and donated to the farm for use in our Veterans program. She suffered a back injury a number of years ago and it is flaring up again. We may be looking to retire her soon.
Maven
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Grade Quarter Horse
Maven is settling in to the farm. She continues to make progress every week and is getting used to all the love and attention we show her!
Milagro
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Peruvian Paso
Milagro and his brother Nevada are the first Peruvian Paso's on the farm. He has a beautiful gait and is used in our riding lesson programs.
Minute
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Pony
Minute has made quite an impact on our lesson program! He may be small but he has a huge heart and is a wonderful lesson horse.
Nevada
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Peruvian Paso
Nevada was born on December 23rd. The tips of his ears froze off after he was born. His birth was unexpected and he was very cold when his owners found him.
Nina
Full Sponsor: Robert Lasch
Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse
Nina is one of our go-to horses for our lesson and therapy programs. She is a very patient and steady horse. Volunteers get their workout when they have to walk with her!
Nova
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Quarter Horse
Nova came to us severely underweight. With lots of loving care, she is now a valuable part of our riding program and is a beautiful lesson horse.
Pandora
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Anglo-Arab
Pandora came to the farm in 2023. She is settling in nicely and we hope to have her as a part of our lesson program very soon.
Punkie
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Miniature Horse
After his owners could not find a buyer for Punkie, Stepping Stone Farms adopted him along with Taffy. He definitely has "little man syndrome" and has become the barn's temperamental artist. We still love him!
Rabbit
Half Sponsor: Jackie DeSpirito
Breed: Minature Donkey
Rabbit is the farm watchdog braying a greeting when you approach her paddock. She is an excellent addition to our ground therapy program and is a great ambassador in our outreach programs.
Ready
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: American Quarterhorse
Ready came to the farm in 2023 and is transitioning very nicely. He has made lots of new pals in the Red paddock. We hope to make him a part of our lesson and camp programs very soon.
Reggie
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: American Quarter Horse
Reggie was donated to the farm by Michelle Burt. His gentle demeanor makes him a perfect first horse for many of our new riders.
Scooter
Full Sponsor: Mary Monfre
Breed: Mixed
Scooter got his name because he would "scoot" away from anyone trying to catch him.
Scout
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Draft Cross
Donated by Lisa Guido, Scout is used in our riding program. He is a very solid horse and nothing seems to phase him.
Shadow
Full Sponsor: Daminga Cavill
Breed: Quarter Horse
Shadow came to the farm in 2021. He is already making an impact on our lesson program and we can’t wait to see how he does in summer camp next year.
Shezara
Half Sponsor: Jodi Landowski
Breed: Bay Arabian
With her calm disposition she is used in our camp program and our general lessons. She was once a barrel racer and still has a bit of speed.
Silver
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Arabian
Silver originally came to us as a boarded horse, but was left when his owner could not longer afford his care. He has a large cataract, from an unknown injury, that makes him blind in his right eye.
Spike
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Missouri Fox Trottor
Spike came to the farm with his friends Maven and Gemini. He has won the hearts of many volunteers and is starting his transition into a great lesson horse.
Sugar
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Pony
Sugar came to the farm in the fall of 2020 from a situation where she was most likely going to end up as lion food. We rescued this lovely lady and she already has a place in our lesson program. We are so lucky to have her!
Taffy
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Minature Horse
After Stepping Stone Farms adopted Punkie, we couldn't leave beautiful Taffy behind. Her favorite thing to do is hang out with Punkie and lick everyone who will give her a chance! She is a perfectly proportioned "little horse! She is used for many outreach programs.
Truffle
Half Sponsor: Norah Zilisch
Breed: Egyptian Arabian
With her refined head and friendly demeanor, she quickly fit in with the rest of the Arabians. Donated by Karen & Lyle Stoner.
Xena
Sponsor: The Schoeneckers
Breed: Arabian
Xena’s owners wanted her to come to SSF because they knew she would be loved. Xena is one of the sweetest, most beautiful horses. She was used as part of our summer camp program the week after she came to the farm. She has transitioned well into her life as a lesson horse.
Ziggy
Seeking a sponsor!
Breed: Haflinger
Ziggy and his friend Minute came to us from the same farm. Everyone loves his flowing mane. He is such a handsome boy! Ziggy has also taken his place in the lineup of our lesson horses.