The Freedom Farm therapy horses are well trained to meet each individualized need for those that ride with sidewalkers or those learning how to canter.
You can help sponsor a therapy horse! Have your name displayed in the Freedom Farm arena as a horse sponsor. Each horse needs $3,500 every year to help pay for feed, vet, board and farrier costs.
Meet our horses!
TANGO ~ 15 yr old QH gelding. His registered name is "Little Mo Chip". Many friends of Freedom Farm donated money to purchase Tango in 2008. He was a ranch horse, then a lesson horse where he taught many children how to ride.
Tango's sponsor total is $1,360. Click Tango's picture to donate online at GiveMN.org
Tango's 2013 Volunteer Sponsors: Sandee Gould and Lori & Casey Pawelk
Tango's 2013 Sponsors: Heather Pribyl, Denise Ellis, Fred & Carrie Yerke, Progressive Auctions, Joel & Sherry Sjostrom, Darlene Stoll, Eric Johnson, JessAnna Watts, Carol Nelson, MaryAnn Wuollet, Mark Wuollet, Brian Barber and MaryAnn Silvano
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JOKER ~ 28 yr old QH gelding. He is a retired show horse and has won so many points in western pleasure! He was donated by Dawn Miller in 2009. Joker is a very happy horse and loves to play with the Leaders!
Joker's sponsor total is $1,755. Click Joker's picture to donate online at GiveMN.org
Joker's 2013 Volunteer Sponsors: Jim & Janith Jacobson and Tom & Nancy Quirk
Joker's 2013 Sponsors: Mike & Robin Sullivan, Ladon & Joan Hoefling, John & MayDelle Hoefling, Donna Mae Houser, Ralph & Dee Dalbec, Todd & Michelle Hoefling, Jim & Darlene Kowalke, Kathy Breault, Irene Bender, Bradley & Erin Halonen, Kat & Mort Glessing, Ken & Faye LeDoux, Laura Folden, Mike & Sharon Geisen, Judy Murphy, Terry Whiteis, Charlie & Tarra Levis, Matthew & Renee Maier, Jim & Barb Warner, Glen & Sandy Schleif, Bob & Deb Miller, Laura Lindquist, Stripes & Stuff Auto Trim and Jason & Jeanie Peck
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ECHO ~ 20 yr old POA gelding. He was donated in 2010 by Anne Nowlan. Echo is a retired hunter pony. He taught Anne's children how to ride and took care of them at many big horse shows. Echo instantly became a favorite here. He is so sweet, always willing and very patient.
Echo's sponsor total is $2,005. Click Echo's picture to donate online at GiveMN.org
Echo's 2013 Sponsors: KLO's West Edge Realty Inc, Denny & Mary Butcher, Keith Butcher, Lynn Vanderlinde, David & Nancy Rogers, Bill & Sharon Voss, CJ & Marion Carlson, Beverly Frederickson, Master Supplements, Kent & Marcellina Carlson, Dave Brummond, Sarah Mayfield, Antonio Montes De Oca, Donette Danberg, Duane Dahlman, Denise Johnson, State Farm Insurance, Lisa Richardson, Dan Oestreich, Matt Hausladen, Fernando Montes De Oca, Adrian Montes De Oca, Julian Montes De Oca and Kathryn Cumler
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CASSIE ~ 21 yr old QH mare. Her registered name is "Royal Jade Lady". She was donated in 2011 by Laura and Alyssa Frickson. Cassie spent the last four years with the Frickson's showing in English, Western, Showmanship and Dressage. Laura has shared their story!
Cassie is fully funded for 2013 ~ thank you!
Cassie's 2013 Sponsors: Cannon Family Foundation, Digital Clay Studios, Richard Tonder, Tim & Marti Plunkett, Rita Williams, Judy Samuelson, Andy & Rebecca Koehler, Rob & Joy Kallenbach, Bob & Kay Derner, Pine Products, Martin & Barbara Weinans, Security Insurance Agency, Duane & Mary Ann Payne, Brett Vanderbloemen, Rick & Shirley Scheuble, Jeff & Ellen Pearson, Art & Betty Joerres, Pam & Lyle Hovland, Bill & Debbie Fisher, Jeff & Sarah Joerres, Mark & Terrie Pearson, Bob & Mary Pearson, Dan Creed, Susan Malesa and In memory of Joe Soderholm: K-Bid Online Auction
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ACE ~ 15 year old Pinto gelding. Ace was a Hunter Pony and loves to ride outside. Freedom Farm purchased Ace in 2011.
Ace's sponsor total is $1080. Click Ace's picture to donate online at GiveMN.org
Ace's 2013 VolunteerSponsors: David & Darlene Hibbs
Ace's 2013 Sponsors: Paul, Lisa & Hannah Meunier, Joan Heinz, Montrose Family Chiropractic, Jane Babatz, Jim & diane Berscheid, Carol Horsch, Tod Ovall, Jewell Malerich, Roger & Jacque Vanderlinde, Trein Richards, Mark Salinas, Laurie Lee, Doug Frykholm, Steve & Thersa Frykholm, Shelly Nelson, Keith & Carol Prestidge, Russ & Pam Johnson, Kathy Clark, Skip & Diane Schletz, Joanne Marka, Norman Jerde and Kristina Loken
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SPLASH ~ 15 year old Pinto mare donated by Gloria Bergstrom. She arrived in July 2011 with her best friend, 'Stella'.
Splash's sponsor total is $2,140. Click Splash's picture to donate online at GiveMN.org
Splash's 2013 Sponsors: Bill Butler, Mary Butler, Mary Beth Vogelgesang, Suzanne Ducker, Gene & Jean Brandenburg, Caroline Johnson, Don & Roscella Connelly, Harlan & Sandy Dalbec, Jennifer Andis, Bob & Julie Zajac, Lyle & Pam Hovland, Bonnie Smith and Marianne Lanphier
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STELLA ~ 16 year old Fjord mare donated by Wendy Adams. She arrived in July 2011 with her best friend, 'Splash'.
Stella's sponsor total is $3,335. Click Stella's picture to donate online at GiveMN.org
Stella's 2013 Volunteer Sponsors: Wendy Caslavka, Ashley Simenson and Audrey & Allen Larson
Stella's 2013 Sponsors: Michael & Jacqueline Ricks, Jim McKinney, Gary & Linda Babinsky, Leroy & Donna Kuta, Bob & Cindy Garza, Deborah Kuta, Pat Babinsky, David & Amy Kuta, Jane Hulbert, Chris & Shelly Olson, Nigel & Hilary Macleod, Leslie & Chris Neugent, Rebekah Marshall, John & Jolene Brugler, Chris & Carrie Case, Mike & Cathy Schrock, George & Marilyn Mileusnic, Jim & Judy Srommen and Chuck & Gloria Schemitsch
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Irish ~ 16 year old Paint gelding. He arrived in February 2013 and is a retired western pleasure show horse. And so pretty to look at!
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Max ~ 10 year old Quarter Horse gelding. He arrived in January. He is calm and sweet and we know our riders will soon find in him a great friend.
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Freedom Farm's 2013 Horse Sponsors
Agropur Company, American Autobody, Craig & Dawn Anderstrom, Andy's Dairy Delivery, Steve Boylan, Julie Braun, Pat Burns, Kari Bushnell, Emily Conrad, Charles & Judith Crew, Carol Davis, Duran's Photography, Ronald & Nancy Elam, Glen & Karen Etheridge, Michael & Ellen Fasching, Ed & Susan Foley, Susan Forve, Mabell Fox, Brian & PJ Frauendienst, Kirk & Jayne Gassen, GreenLeaf Physical Therapy, Pamela Isham & Michael Popham, Trevor Johnson, Landscape Structures, Karen LaPage, Susan Lasoff, Steve Maher, Jay & Sue Morgan, Northern Lights Versatility, Otten Brothers Nursery, Joel & Kristin Pettit, Kathy Pollock, Sue Prok, Joan Ratzloff, Diane Rundell, Jean Salonek, Jessie Salonek, Brenda Schaffer, Schmidt C-Stores Inc., Bob & Vangie Schroeder, Paul Schroeder, Tom, Ann & Maren Schroeder, Trudy Schroeder, Jeff Seeman, Shawn Dalchow Excavating, Shingobee Builders Inc., TPG Credit Management, Untiedt's Farm, Fred & Diane Van Krevelen, Bryan Wade, Brian Walsh, Vernee Zagel and Zion Lutheran Church
Annual Appeal Horse Sponsors: Gary & Linda Babinski, Roalph & Dee Dalbec, Sandee Gould, Karen Harmsen, Katie Mangan, Becky Murphy, Rozanne Quintero, Annette Raker, Carol Roberts & Jeff Seeman
A big foot stomping 'Thank You' from all our equine angels!
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Horses in Training: We need some!!
Thank you to our retired Equine Angels for their time spent at Freedom Farm.
ROCKY ~ Rocky has been the favorite pony at Freedom Farm since 2006. He is spending his retirement with a wonderful family.
Rocky's sponsor total is $3,066.
Rocky's 2013 Volunteer Sponsors: Jim & Janith Jacobson and Cheryl Dahlen
Rocky's 2013 Sponsors: Falls Hardware Inc, Jim Grogan, MaryAnn Wuollet, Mark Wuollet, Jeff & Lori LaBelle, Franklin & Betty Kosik, Mike & Cheryl Niemela, Andrew & Julie Manninen and Nancy Chisholm
SHILOH ~ Shiloh is residing at Rick & Sue Claussen's home. She will enjoy visiting lots of Minnesota parks this year trail riding with Sue.
Shiloh's 2013 sponsor total is $795.
Shiloh's 2013 Sponsors: Wendell Murphy, Jenny Bouma, Claussen Chiropractic, Norman & Nadine Myers, Kathy Knoploh, Terry & Roxanne Albers, Alan & Patricia Laughlin, Alissa Soderstrom, Tom & Nesa Black, Coleman Black, Wesley Black, Barbara Black and Becky Murphy
DOC has retired from his work as a therapy horse at Freedom Farm at the age of 27. His donors, Marc and Susan Asch, have taken him home where he will receive all the love and care he needs. Doc will be greatly missed. He helped so many children and adults experience the freedom only a horse can provide.
Doc's 2013 sponsor total is $2,100.
Doc's 2013 Sponsors: Marc & Susan Asch, Dwight Raatz, Midwest Machinery Company, Dan & Marlene Volenec, Teri Johnson-Tesch, Barb Chacko, Steve & Karen Milbrath, Bruce & Mary Davis, Rocio Bezdicek, Phil & Peg Mitchell, Stanley Gustafson, Michelle Driscoll, Connie Gustafson, Kay Mitzner, Mike & Helen Mason, Doug Morey, Evan & Kristine Graham, Monument Energy Works, Michael & Lisa Connelly and Kristen & Caitlin Nelson
BIG BOY is residing with Freedom Farm volunteers, Jim and Janith. Big Boy was outstanding for our independent riders and we are hoping he will work as a trail horse for them.
Big Boy's 2013 sponsor total is $780.
Big Boy's 2013 Sponsors: Steve & Diane Neddermeyer, John & Joanne Kronstedt, Roger & sharon Ueker, Laurie Tshetter and Lori Fasching