The Equine Therapy Team
Gucci
Registered name: WILLOWSTAR SILVER FLAME
(Suncrest Sadaqa's Pride x Aloha Fascination)
Purebred Arabian Mare
18 yo, Grey
GUCCI has been with us since she was 6 months old! Purchased from near Port Lincoln, on the West Coast of SA in 2006, Gucci has seen many changes over the years. Gucci has attended pony club, endurance social rides, trail rides, barrel racing, western competitions, horse shows, and horse agility. She is also a star of a recent TV commercial.
Gucci is our Go-To horse for everything from Ground Skills to Therapeutic Riding. Gucci's quiet, accepting nature is wonderful for emotional regulation and her no-fuss attitude helps people feel relaxed and confident in their learning.
Eva
Registered name: RA-ANJI DIVA
(Aljacara Bar-Dia x Kalkadoon Vashti
Partbred Arabian Mare
18 yo, Grey
EVA joined our team fairly recently and she is on lease form a good friend who felt her sweet and gentle nature would be perfect for our clients. She has already joined the Therapeutic Riding Team and is showing wonderful connection with liberty work on the ground. Shhh don't tell the others, but she is fast becoming one of our favourites.
Tinkerbelle
Registered name: FLOWERDALE TINKERBELLE
Weston Park Tully x Flowerdale Tempo)
Welsh Mountain Mare
18 yo. Grey
TINKERBELLE was purchased early last year as there was a growing need for a smaller riding horse to join our team. Tinkerbelle is a sweet natured pony who is still re-learning the ropes to become a riding therapy pony as she can become quite exuberant when she is happy. She has had plenty of experience with children and pony club in the past and has been an excellent addition in our Horse Time! program. winning the hearts of all who get to spend time with her. Even though TINKERBELLE is not yet suitable for riding, she absolutely excels in the Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and is amazing at connecting with people to help them through their difficulties
Holly
Registered name: JAZMINE PARK SWEET DREAMS
(Harrington Park Dream of Gold x Bogart Park Holly)
American Shetland Miniature Pony
18 yo, Palomino
HOLLY might be small, but she has a big personality! Holly joined Miracle Park with the two other Tiny Team mares in October 2021 and had not spent much time around children previously. She loves cuddles and carrots and enjoys eating hay while being brushed. Holly is our main go-to pony for our Horse Time! programs and is wonderfully tolerant with all the children. She is also part of our Therapeutic Riding program and has brought such joy to our tiny clients already.
Dolly
Registered Name: MIRACLE PARK DOLLY
(Rosette Park Pee Wee x Georgia)
Palouse Miniature Pony
11 yo, Frosted Bay
DOLLY is one of our smallest ponies and very shy, she is the last one to come for pats and carrots, however she is still a valuable part of our Therapy Team in time due to her very responsive nature. DOLLY has already helped a few shy kids feel safe and comfortable, as she is small enough not to be intimidating.
Zim
MIRACLE PARK ZIM
(Breeding unknown)
Miniature Pony
approx 25 yo, Black
ZIM is our smallest pony and joined our Therapy Team last year. ZIM was rescued by his previous owner from an unpleasant living environment but has had lots of love and attention from children ever since. He even liked going inside the house! ZIM has been a wonderful addition to our Tiny Team and is a favourite of a few of our clients for his soft and gentle nature. He will quite happily follow along and join in with whatever is going on around him with no fuss whatsoever. He also has an amazing ability to help children feel calm when they are around him. ZIM is a regular in our Horse Time! program.
Izzy (Currently on Maternity Leave)
Registered name: DIAMOND ROAD SHIRAZ
(Unforgettable ERA x Amaki's Impre'vu)
Partbred Arabian Mare
12 yo, Bay
IZZY joined the team at Miracle Park, arriving from the Adelaide Hills at the beginning of May 2021. Izzy had previously engaged in dressage education and endurance training rides with various riders, but hadn't yet found her people. She was a bit flighty when she first came to us and had a few phobias which we have been working through with impressive results. Izzy has been included in our Ground Skills and Experiential Therapy programs but she is now in foal to our Purebred Arabian stallion, due in August 2023.
Gem (Currently on Maternity Leave)
Registered Name: PINE GULLY SILVER GEM
(Coolahlee Park Krusada x Willowstar Silver Flame)
Purebred Arabian Mare
9 yo, Grey
GEM has only just commenced her saddle career, but is she keen to engage with people in our Experiential Therapy program on the ground. Gem has an amazing ability to reflect very clearly what people are thinking or feeling and is quite forthcoming with her opinions. She is a wonderful addition to the Therapeutic team and will be included in our Horse Time! program. Gem is also in foal to our Purebred Arabian stallion, due in September 2023.
Bindi
Registered name: PUCON
(Host x Fantastic Dream)
Thoroughbred Mare
7 yo, Bay
BINDI retired form racing in 2020 after 3 starts. She did not want to run. BINDI joined our team in December 2022 and has been included in a couple of groundwork therapy sessions so far. She has some old, unresolved trauma that became evident during one of the sessions so she will be given time to heal with no expectations. She still has a valuable place with us in our non-riding programs.
