Fallen Angels

AJ AKA Applejax had a very interesting and heart warming story:

Years ago when Rose, our barn manager, was just a teenager she owned AJ. Sadly she had to sell him. Several years later Robyn, our director, was told about him and the horrible conditions he was living in. Robyn and her family rescued AJ, brought him back to health, gave him the happiness he deserved and promised him a lifetime of love.
AJ’s caring, easy going manners made for the perfect therapy pony. He was on loan to RHF.

This is where it gets interesting ;) 

AJ was “ featured” as our horse of the month on Facebook where he popped up on Rose’s newsfeed Christmas morning.  Rose called the farm, came out to visit her old friend and became part of the RHF family. 

AJ Received his wings on 1/4/2021.

“May your heart of gold shine bright over the program.”

“Run free AJ, like the wind.” 

Brandon was a beloved member of the Riding High Farm herd for over 25 years. Known affectionately as our “Steady Eddy King of the Service Lift,” he played an essential role in supporting our wheelchair riders with his calm and patient spirit.

In his later years, Brandon enjoyed a well-deserved semi-retirement but never hesitated to step in when needed. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched with his quiet strength and dependable heart.

Brandon Received his wings on 4/15/2025.

“A faithful friend, now gone from sight,
Their love still shines, a guiding light.
Though they're gone, their memory’s strong—
A cherished bond that will live on.
Run free, old friend.” 

Brody, Aka Pocket Prince, was a registered Appaloosa. He was a rescue with quite an impressive history. For many years Brody was a search and rescue horse. He retired and was given a new home with a family; unfortunately, they had to give him up as they went into retirement. Brody joined us in his second career, enjoysed working with our clients and had proven to be an excellent therapy pony.

Brody Received his wings on 7/14/2023.

“Run free, sweet boy. You honored our country with your bravery, Riding High Farm with your compassion, and captured all of our hearts with your goofy personality. Rest easy; we’ll take it from here. ❤️❤️” 

Gabe was an Arabian horse who had a long show career before he was donated to the program. He loved getting treats from the kids. He was also the king of booboos. Sometimes walking around with a horse size bandaid.

Gabe Received his wings on 9/3/2022.

“You have given so in the life as a therapy horse. As you have now moved on from this life, help us to know how to cope with the shock of this loss. Help us to adjust in life to account for your absence with courage.” 

Leo was donated to the program in 2019 after a short vacation from therapy to be a family horse, but he missed the constant hustle of the program life. He was a draft breed and not only liked his riders but he also enjoyed getting hooked up to a cart and taking to the road.

Leo earned his wings on 10/25/2022.

“You left us with huge hooves to be filled and touched so many lives. May you run free. Whenever thunder rolls over the farm we know you are watching over us.” 

Reno was donated to RHF in 2015. He was a rescue that we agreed to take in and rehabilitate. It was a gamble, so we named him Reno and, thankfully, it all payed off! While some called him the grumpy old man of the herd, he had a huge heart, loved his job and had a safe place to call home.

Reno received his wings on 7/7/2022.

“The love of a horse knows not its own depth until the hour of separation."

"Run free sweet boy. “