Bandit is an 8 year old registered Paint gelding. Bandit is our tallest horse at 15.2 hands. He came to the Xenophon program as a three year old and has become an integral part of our team. Although most horses do not start working as a therapy horse at such a young age, Bandit has been a talented therapy horse from the beginning. It is his all around calm temperament and easy going nature that allows him to be such a successful therapy horse. Bandit is loved by all of his riders and anyone who has the pleasure to spend some time with him. Outside of his work with our students, Bandit enjoys going on trail rides and jumping!
Cocoa is a 20 year old Morgan Arabian cross. She is a dark bay with no markings and stands at 14.3 hands. She has been at Xenophon for about 5 years and has become a truly intuitive therapist. Cocoa has the ability to sense how disabled or novice her rider is and does what she can to help them maintain their balance and confidence. As our most senior member, Cocoa is also our most energetic horse. She is always eager to please and do her job to the best of her ability. Cocoa’s favorite thing to do outside of her therapy duties is to go out on the trail!
Kiwanis, nicknamed Kiwi, is an 8 year old Haflinger mare, who was donated to Xenophon by Creeky Routson, and funded in part by Kiwanis of Moraga Valley. She is a golden chestnut color with a flaxen mane and tail. She came to Xenophon three years ago with minimal experience under saddle. At that point in her life she had already achieved a lot by being the proud mother of two foals. From the time that we acquired Kiwanis it was obvious she was willing and able to do whatever was asked of her. She is a stocky horse that can pack it all standing at only 14 hands. She has learned a lot quickly and is an important member of our program.
Pooh is the newest therapy horse at Xenophon. She is an eight year old Morgan mare. Standing at 14.1 hands, she is a beautiful dark chestnut. Pooh started her life with dressage training and then spent some time having two beautiful foals. After some time off she began her dressage training again, and came to the Xenophon family shortly after that. Although Pooh has only been with us for a year, she has come into her own as a successful therapy horse. She is ever vigilant and attentive and stands just as still as she can when it is necessary. She loves being around people and enjoys a lot of affection. Pooh also shows a lot of talent for dressage and enjoys trail rides.
Pal is a 13 hand chestnut pony gelding with minimal white markings. He is in his mid-teens (no papers, so no way to know for sure). Pal’s personality is gentle and affectionate. He will always nicker when a person visits his paddock. Pal loves people and attention, and he also gets along well with the other horses. Under saddle Pal is a bit lazy, but he has three good gaits and is steady and not spooky at all. Out on the trail he is quite fun to ride, interested in everything and not worried by dogs, bikes or traffic. Pal has been a great addition to the Xenophon family of horses & has become an excellent mount for our more disabled riders.