Rocky is a 14.3 hand registered Appaloosa gelding born on March 10, 1983. He was generously donated to Quantum Leap Farm by his former owner, Harriet Henry, in 2000. Rocky was the 2001 recipient of the Florida Animal Hall of Fame Ambassador of the Human-Animal Bond award for his work with handicapped adults. His previous career included hunting, showing in numerous hunter-jumper and dressage competitions. Now Rocky works in our At E.A.S.E. program: Equine Assisted Self Exploration. Rocky enjoys his newfound career as a therapist. Fees for his services include carrots, apples and the occasional glazed donut.

Cowboy is a 14 year old 15.3 hand bay Quarter Horse. He was donated by John Faulkner. Cowboy was a show reiner prior to joining the therapeutic riding program. He is responsive and attentive to his riders, a pure joy to ride. He loves his job and can't wait for the riders to arrive. He is very affectionate, particularly with children. Cowboy comes running at the sound of cellophane, knowing it means a peppermint treat (but he'll happily eat any human munchy). He also loves a good back scratch and will try to return the favor to his groomers! Cowboy's best bud is Ponce.

Ponce is a show and pleasure horse in addition to serving as a therapy horse at QLF. He is an 11 year old 17.2 hand grey Dutch Warmblood, owned by Pam Price. When it's time to work, he knows his job; but when it's time to play, he's best described as a fun-loving clown. Why do we call him "Swamp-Thang"? Because he loves to wade in the water and roll in the mud. He may be a natural grey, but after a little mudding, he looks black. He's the game instigator of the pasture. Watch him find a stick or better yet, steal a halter and lead rope from the gate, which he uses to entice the other horses into a game of tug o' war. When he's ready for a change, he'll pull the fly-masks off the their faces and dunk them in the pond. Oh yes, Ponce is the consummate entertainer.

Sonic is a 16 year old fifteen hand bay Appaloosa/Quarter Horse with a small white blanket on his rump. He is owned by Roger Anderson. Sonic is our lover boy. He loves to cuddle, lick and be hugged. Kiss him on his soft nose and he'll sigh with contentment. Walk out to the pasture and he'll soon walk up behind you and follow along with his head on your shoulder. He's an excellent therapy horse, patient and gentle, but you have to be careful when he's standing and awaiting his turn. If the opportunity presents itself, he's likely to amble over to the instructor for a hug and a kiss. How can you resist a horse like this? Sonic loves sweets and always eats a piece of cake at birthday parties.

Tie, or Black Tie Affair, was donated by Kelsie Dabelstein and is sponsored by Nancy Whitehurst. He's a pin-up handsome 8 year old Morgan who stands at 15 hands. His stunning looks made him a knock-out in halter class and his beautiful action is evident whether he competes as a hunter, in Western Pleasure or stylishly pulling a carriage. Breeding will tell--he is one of the last Kohler Morgans. But Tie's not impressed, he just wants you to scratch his neck. When you do, he arches his pretty neck and pulls his lips back into a smile. Tie likes horse cookies and anything anyone else is eating. He's the original party animal.

Smokey is a looker with his amber eyes, buttery buckskin coat and charcoal mane and tail. He's smart too, having been a championship reining horse--and in case you don't know about reining, it's cowboy ballet on hooves. This 15 year old quarter horse has been there, done that. He's one of our most experienced riding horses and has had his share of admirers since coming to the Farm three years ago. He's very dainty about taking his treats and loves carrots, apples and horse cookies. Smokey was donated by John Faulkner and is sponsored by Bob Fields.

Faust's owner, Susan Mitchell, kindly donated his services to the program. Faust served us well for many years.

Hanna, a dark bay Clydesdale/Thoroughbred cross, was a gentle, intelligent mare with a great work ethic. She was a cornerstone of the program up to 2006.

Jake, our "gentle giant" retired in 2007. His owner, Donna Williams, pampers him on a farm in Lutz.

Maggie was donated by Rosemary Pitt, and at age 20 was retired to a caregiver who dotes on her with lots of love.

Sky, formerly Skyward Bound, a beautiful registered Quarter Horse donated by Ivetta Little, was loved by all his riders.

Edie Dopking, President and Founder of Quantum Leap Farm, began loaning Veda, her retired Event horse, to the program in 2000. Veda, carried his riders gently and faithfully until last year.