Meet the herd
ARCHIE
Archie is an Arabian cross pony who hails from a lesson barn in New Jersey. His previous experience has made his transition to being a therapy horse seamless. His wit and love of affection keeps the staff at Pegasus on their toes. Archie’s riders love how their pony keeps lessons interesting.
ARROW
Arrow is a quarter horse pony who is on free lease to our program from former Equine Director, Emily Wilmot. His careers of working cattle, rodeo events, & a lesson horse for summer camps make him a great all around lesson horse. Arrow’s easy going demeanor allows him the opportunity to create quick relationships with all of his participants.
BIG MAC
On the smaller side, Big Mac is one of our miniature horses at Pegasus TRA! Big Mac is great to introduce to anyone who may be afraid of our larger horses. His calm and patient demeanor make him an asset for our unmounted Equine Facilitated Learning program. Big Mac is especially helpful for our participants who are unable to easily ambulate when leading a horse.
DOTTIE
Dottie is a Percheron / Gypsy Banner cross, generously purchased through a donation from the Dorothy & Anthony Bardaro Foundation. Her gentle nature, solid training foundation, and sturdy build make her an exceptional addition to our program.
BLEU
Bleu is the second miniature horse amongst our herd! Bleu has a big heart, and loves to engage with our program participants. He has endless amounts of patience while teaching both basic and advanced horsemanship skills to our Pegasus volunteers and program participants. We’re excited to have Big Mac and Blue as ambassadors for our program.
DURANGO
Durango is a Quarter Horse gelding who was purchased from a private owner who enjoyed trail riding and participating in local 4H shows. Durango has a puppy dog personality and is settling into his new career quite well. Durango loves connecting with his riders and remaining engaged in his lesson activities. As one of our newest and youngest herd members we cannot wait to see him thrive in our program!
ELLIE
Ellie was previously a lesson horse based out of New Jersey and has fully embraced her new career as a therapy horse. She is a determined partner and responds well to instruction. Ellie’s attentive nature makes it easy for program participants to connect with her.
FORREST
Forrest is a Quarter horse gelding who is on free lease to us from Taylor Hennigan. He has had a very successful show career, celebrating multiple successes as top nine at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, as well as top-five at the AQHA Novice Championship. We are very excited to have such a well seasoned all-around horse in our program!
HUMMER
Hummer is a Standardbred gelding who was adopted from the Standardbred Retirement Foundation in New Jersey. Although he never had a racing career he has done a lot of his years allowing him to excel in the therapy horse life. Hummer loves all of the attention he receives getting ready for lessons and in the arena during his lessons. He aims to please in everything that he does and truly loves his job here!
LENNY
Lenny is a 10-year-old registered Appaloosa gelding who joined the Pegasus herd in 2026. Before coming to Pegasus, Lenny enjoyed a successful career competing in hunter and jumper classes and helping riders of all skill levels build confidence in the saddle. Since joining the program, he has embraced his new role as a therapy horse with enthusiasm and a willing attitude. Lenny's kind nature, patience, and versatility make him a wonderful partner for participants, while his calm demeanor helps create meaningful and positive experiences both in and out of the arena. His eagerness to connect with people and willingness to try new things have quickly made him a beloved member of the Pegasus herd.
MOLLY
Molly, a paint mare, comes to Pegasus via free lease and has extensive experience in horse shows. Molly has won an APHA Congress title and is a registered mare. Her sweet temperament and patience makes Molly a unique fit for our Pegasus herd.
ORO
Oro is a quarter horse gelding that previously worked at a local school helping students learn basic horsemanship skills. Oro has an easy-going, mellow personality. He has the reputation of being a perfect gentleman in lessons. In 2018, Oro was recognized as the Reserve Champion Therapy Horse at the TRD Devon Horse Show. He is also a dedicated member of our horse show team.
PAXTON
Paxton is a draft cross gelding. His inquisitive and gentle manner makes him a perfect equine staff member for our therapeutic riding program. Previously trained for eventing, he seems to enjoy the more laid back pace of our Pegasus lesson program. Due to his easy-going nature, Paxton easily accommodates our riders in therapy pads. Paxton’s show experience allows him to be an excellent equine partner for our horse show team.
PONCHO
Poncho is a POA gelding who is on free lease to our program from Allyson Cherry. Poncho may be our smallest horse for mounted lessons but don’t let that fool you... he has the biggest personality! With his participants, he is so kind and understands just how to challenge them the way each one needs.
SERGIO
Sergio is a Haflinger/Belgian crossbred gelding named in honor of a special Pegasus TRA rider. Sergio was purchased for the program and quickly became a key member of our herd. Sergio allows riders to work both under saddle and in equine-assisted therapy. A sturdy guy with a big personality, Sergio has proven to be an ideal therapy horse and rises to meet any challenge.
SUNNY
Sunny is a Palomino gelding and comes to us from a western reining background. Since his arrival at Pegasus, he has become an important member of the equine staff. His training makes him a great under-saddle horse who is sensitive and responsive to his riders’ cues.
PENELOPE
The yin to Winston’s yang, Penelope is our youngest “barn” cat. Her favorite place to nap is the windowsill’s of the office, but you can find her visiting everyone in the office throughout the day. She’s our resident bug hunter and loves to run around with her older brother, Winston, as she learns the ropes of being a barn cat.
WINSTON
Winston is our barn cat with a big personality! Winston enjoys meeting volunteers and having endless amounts of cat-like fun he gets to have by living in a barn. He is brave, inquisitive and has developed a fan club among riders, staff, and volunteers.