Meet Our Equine Crew
This is Where the Magic Happens
Being a member of the Courageous Strides herd is a true honor—these special partners are carefully selected for their soundness, calm temperament, and unlimited heart. Coming from many backgrounds, they share one extraordinary gift: a deep ability to connect and serve.
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We have an amazing herd of horses who look forward to meeting you. Click on the pictures below to learn more about the horses in our program. If you would like to sponsor one of the herd, please click on the link to donate today. Sponsorship is $50 a month and helps pay for food, shoeing, routine care and well-deserved treats!
Courageous Strides Herd
Learn more about them below
Drifter
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Drifter (Drifts Cash) is a registered buckskin Quarter Horse who was born in May of 1999. He was born in Texas on a ranch and then was relocated to Arizona where he was trained to be a roping horse. He was purchased by Rebecca Carlson in August of 2006 in Arizona and has been with her ever since. They did primarily trail riding together and Drifter has always been fantastic on the trails both alone and with other horses (and dogs and kids). Drifter has been at Meadowcrest for almost 15 years and has enjoyed his time there. His favorite things include being groomed and almost any kind of treat. He has shown an aptitude for taking care of people who may need a little bit more TLC whether they are children or adults. We are very excited to have in participate in the Courageous Strides program..
Logan
Meet Logan! Logan is a goofy, lovable 24-year-old gelding that has spent his life in Western Mass. He is a sweet, curious fella who always wants to know what’s going on and loves being around other horses. Logan was adopted from Central New England Equine Rescue (CNEER) in 2018, by mother-and-daughter duo Doreen and Sammi, along with his pal Rusty who was adopted by a family friend. Logan and Rusty lived the quiet life together on the family farm, going for trail rides and enjoying peaceful turnout. Logan even helped some young kids try horse-back riding for the first time, always gentle, kind, and playful! Retired from riding for a couple of years while Sammi attends college, Logan looks forward to his new job with Courageous Strides!
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Logan will sometimes perform a silly partial bow trick, which leads him to lift his front leg at random times, in attempts to impress the people around him and hopefully get a treat! He is a kind soul who may be shy at first but ultimately can’t wait to learn about you and live in your pocket after he gets to know you!
Luna
Luna, registered as Petite Roulette, is a 22-year-old off the track thoroughbred mare born in New Jersey. She raced 14 times before starting a brief eventing career, traveling between Essex, MA and Florida. Luna was soon retired to the pasture after a suspensory injury. In 2014, She was placed in the care of Emma Lehan in Western Massachusetts. Since then, she has been used for light ring work and trail riding. She forms strong bonds with her pasture mates and happily takes the lead of the heard.
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When you can gain the trust of Luna, you have gained a friend for life. She is patient and willing to give everything she has to feel safe. She loves quiet walks and to have her ears gently rubbed and will slowly lower head to your lap to rest. She will bring out the best in each participant she works with.
Tiki
Tiki is beautiful 8-year-old thoroughbred gelding. His name Tiki was inspired by the way he stands when he is alerted to something – high and bright like a torch, tall and captivating like a wooden tiki sculpture.
Spending 5.5 early years in a foster home, he lived a mostly sheltered but happy life. There he received very brief professional training under saddle. He was adopted in 2023, where he began to prove that underneath his inexperience and anxiety, Tiki is a sweet, playful, affectionate horse with so much to offer. He thrives on human comfort and connection, wants to please, and loves to move and work. Tiki has a special desire to be around people and make them smile.
Tiki spent a couple of years in Vermont, with his companion horse Charm and two sheep. Receiving more training in basic handling and riding, Tiki’s desire to please and his gentle nature steadily bloomed through. He moved to Meadowcrest Stables in 2025, where he has made new equine friends and is adored by everyone who meets him. Tiki will be a fine addition to the Courageous Strides herd.
Harley
Harley is a registered quarter horse and was born in April 1999. For the majority of his life, he was a competitive show horse for the University of Findlay in Ohio. He began his retirement when he was acquired by Stony B Acres in 2017. Deb Gordon took ownership of Harley in 2020 and that’s where the journey of healing began. Harley can be set in his own ways but with patience, he can feel the emotions behind each person. He loves treats, especially carrots as his diet has changed and loves to graze and sit quietly. Harley will be used for mounted instruction periodically.
