Our 4-Legged Pals at CHAPS

The horses at CHAPS are incredible individuals. Each horse has a unique personality, skill set, movement and/or body shape that clients need in order to learn, grow and heal. From improving core strength to coping skills, our horses are incredible partners and teachers. We are very blessed to have such an amazing herd.

Would you like to sponsor a horse or cat?

Sponsoring horses is a great way to support our program! Each horse seeks a sponsor every year to help pay for his/her vaccinations, de-wormer, hoof care and specialized medications. Many of our horses are on their second or third career; they are donated to us because they cannot perform in their previous career anymore. We have several horses with severe arthritis, which requires a monthly shot of Adequan IM to keep them comfortable. Others have Cushing's disease, insulin resistance, asthma, etc. A one year sponsorship is $1350/year - we offer monthly, quarterly, biannual or annual payments. Click here to sponsor a horse today!

Our horses are managed very carefully under the supervision of our Barn Manager and our veterinarian. Each horse is hand-fed a specific feed regimen each day to ensure they are getting exactly what they need. You can be a big part of our horse care by sponsoring a horse! As a sponsor, you will be recognized on our website, social media and inside our barn. Additionally, you receive a plaque for your home or office to display. Contact Kristen at info@chapswyo.org or 307.673.6161 to sponsor a horse today.

For horses available for current sponsorship, please see below.

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Meet our 4-Legged Pals

  • Jän

    SPONSORED BY LUCY BOSWELL 2024
    Donated by Ed Ulrich

    Jän (pronounced zhan) is a 2010 Belgian gelding. He is very sensitive, quiet and quite the observer. He has big movement and LOVES to drive. While he is considered still young, Jän does have severe degenerative joint disease in his right knee. Jän will be active in our riding, driving and mental health programs this year.

  • Shorty

    SPONSORED BY LACIE SCHWEND 2024
    Donated by The Homer Jr. and Janet Scott Family Foundation

    Shorty is a small horse with the biggest personality. This smart and playful pony will smile on command and enjoys a good game of "knock the props over." Shorty is active in the riding, driving and veteran programs, but will occasionally participate in the Patriot Pony program too. He is a 2004 Haflinger gelding.

  • Dennis

    Looking for a sponsor for 2024!
    Donated by Trinity Glasscock

    Dennis is a 2000 Belgian gelding. Dennis is a veteran of the program having been with us the longest. He has the equine version of diabetes and advanced arthritis. He is our "been there, done that" horse. Dennis will surprise you with his many talents, one of which is winning the 2020 Draft Horse Derby. He participates in the riding and veteran programs.

  • Tili

    Looking for a sponsor for 2024!
    Leased from Brett & Ashley Johnson

    Tili is our biggest horse weighing in about 1600 lbs. He is a giant teddy bear and loves attention. Tili prefers to work with at-risk youth, but also enjoys veterans on a one-on-one basis. Group work is too much for this sensitive guy. Tili is active in the riding and driving programs. He is a 2010 Percheron gelding.

  • Caballo

    SPONSORED BY AN ANONYMOUS DONOR 2024
    Donated by Bob & Leah Olafson

    Caballo is smart, loves attention and has such a smooth gait that he is wonderful to ride. He is sweet and calm, even when unsure, making him a perfect therapy horse. Caballo came to us with arthritis and a history of laminitis, so he is on specialized joint medication. He is active in the riding, driving and veteran programs. Caballo is a 2004 Quarter Horse.

  • Teddy

    SPONSORED BY THE PINK BERETS & JEANINE McNEILL 2024
    Donated by Ed Carpenter

    Teddy is a 2009 Quarter Horse gelding with a lot of personality and tons of heart. He absolutely loves people and is happiest when there is someone giving him scratches.

    Teddy is working in our riding program as well as the mental health programs.

  • Ped

    SPONSORED BY WAYNE & SHERRY BUCK 2024
    Donated by Kelly Schriebies Memorial Foundation

    Ped is our all-around guy. He rides, drives and LOVES the veteran sessions. He is a sweet boy with a big heart and even bigger appetite. Ped enjoys his job and does all of it well. Ped is active in the riding, driving and veteran programs. He is a 2004 Percheron gelding.

    Ped has been named the 2021 Region 10 PATH International Equine of the Year!

  • Spade

    Looking for a sponsor for 2024!
    Donated by Bev Hall

    Spade is a flashy black & white paint gelding. He has a smooth walk and just enough bounce at the trot to make teaching the post pretty easy. He is a sweet soul and has taken to his new job really well. He is participating in our riding and mental health programs.

  • Sampson

    SPONSORED BY JOHN & JUDY RUEB 2024
    Donated by Kathi Barker

    Sampson is one of our oldest horses but that doesn't slow him down much. Since he has been put on the Cushing's medication, Sampson has looked and felt like a much younger horse. He sheds out, maintains weight and feels good. Sampson is active in the veteran and driving programs. He is a 1993 Draft cross gelding.

    Sampson is the 2021 Draft Horse Derby Champion!

    Sampson has been named the 2024 Region 10 Equine of the Year!

  • Feather

    SPONSORED BY JOHN & JUDY RUEB 2024
    Donated by Veterans, Twin M Designs, Knights of Mayhem, and an Anonymous Donor

    Feather is a little girl with a BIG attitude. She thinks she is a big horse and is alpha horse in the herd. Feather has a big job at CHAPS: she is ridden by our youngest clients, spends time in the veteran mental health sessions and travels in the winter to facilities such as the Veterans’ Home of WY and GreenHouse Living for Sheridan. Feather is a 2006 Shetland pony.

  • ChaChi

    Looking for a sponsor for 2024!
    Leased from Jonalee Watkins

    ChaChi is a "horse in a pony's body," according to his mom. He is very laid back, easy to handle and seems to enjoy our company. ChaChi visits the Veteran's Home of Wyoming and Greenhouse Living during winter. ChaChi also participates in the riding, mental health and veteran programs. He is a 2008 Shetland pony.

  • Scream

    SPONSORED BY CHELSEA ADAMS & JEANINE McNEIL 2024

    Our barn cat, Scream, is an integral part of keeping our barn, arena and outbuildings pest free. He is a 2015 Maine Coon. He has adopted our Barn Manager and usually brings her his catch. Scream is a magnificent hunter. He has caught birds, rabbits, snakes, voles and mice.