Staff with "Hooves"
Our therapy horses are very special animals,chosen for their dependable nature and their affinity with people. They are quiet and well trained. Please scroll down to see our horses that we are currently using in our program and read a bit of history on them.
Steel
Steel is a beautiful large grey gelding that was born in 1994. He arrived at Whitemud in March 2016 where...
Steel is a beautiful large grey gelding that was born in 1994. He arrived at Whitemud in March 2016 where he was slowly integrated into the WELCA program. Steel soon had his own fan base where he helped them learn so much from all his previous training. Being a grey horse, Steel has one flaw. He loves to get dirty, and nothing does that better than a dirt or mud roll. That’s OK, his riders and the volunteers all make sure to give Steel a good thorough brushing before lessons start. Steel was introduced into the Little Bits program shortly after and due to his size, was matched with riders that were independent so that the riders could work with Steel closely in lessons with leaders only helping when needed. Being smooth gaited, Steel helps his riders at both the walk and trot doing patterns, direction changes and other activities both indoors and outdoor and helps his riders achieve more confidence. Steel will pose for photos with his riders, and he loves a nice gentle scratch on his neck when he has done well.
Winter
In March 2021, a new horse arrived in town named Winter. Born in 2007, this beautiful grey mare is a...
In March 2021, a new horse arrived in town named Winter. Born in 2007, this beautiful grey mare is a Paint and Percheron Cross standing at 15.1 hh. Little Bits purchased Winter from her previous owner in the Wetaskiwin County when she showed that speed was not in her repertoire for barrel racing. Winter started in the WELCA 2021 camps in July and was introduced into the regular riding programs then into the Little Bits program that fall of 2021. Her foreword motion can seem a bit intimidating but with a soft voice, longer loose reins and a gentle hand, slows her right down. Winter has integrated herself into our program and is a hit with her riders. She loves to walk out on the trails and Keillor Road, but she is particular on who leads. Winter can be matched well with the right leader.