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Lucy is a Percheron beauty who was foaled in 2003 and came to work at Starbrite in 2019. She is the matriarch of the Starbrite herd and keeps the other horses in line. Before coming to Starbrite, she worked in other therapeutic programs. 

Sevvy is a stunning Missouri Fox Trotter who was foaled in 2008 and came to work at Starbrite in 2019. Before coming to Starbrite, Sevvy worked as a search and rescue horse, so she is always on alert and loves to learn new things. 

Penny is a beautiful chestnut Quarter Horse who was foaled in 1999 and came to Starbrite in 2020. She is a trained Dressage horse and is loved by many of our independent riders.

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Tex is a Paint Quarter Horse who was foaled in 2003 and came to Starbrite in 2022. He has previously worked as a lesson and trail horse in both English and Western disciplines. Tex has proven himself to be an overcomer and has worked hard to find his place in the herd, becoming best buddies with the cows next door!

Thanks to a friend of Starbrite – we acquired Maybelline in June of 2022! She previously worked in Dallas as a downtown carriage horse. Maybelline is now working as a therapeutic riding horse and makes a wonderful addition to the herd. Maybelline loves spending time with her BFF Rain.

Freyja came to work at Starbrite Summer 2023! She is a Norwegian Fjord who stands about 14 hands high, a perfect height for our more involved TR riders. She has an incredibly sweet demeanor and is a fan favorite around the barn.

Mikey is a 15 year old Quarter Horse who came to work at Starbrite at the end of 2022. Mikey is athletic, strong, and was previously a roping horse. Mikey’s sweet disposition and willingness to work, made him a fast favorite here at Starbrite. When he’s not at work, you can find him hanging out in the pasture with his friend Tex.

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Smokey is a 12 year old quarter horse who came to Starbrite in September of 2023. Smokey is known for being our Veteran riders favorite horse and being best friends with Tex!

Stella is a 12 year old quarter horse who came to work at Starbrite in May of 2023. Stella is currently the hardest working horse having the most lessons a week, supporting our more involved riders, and being a teaching horse for our new volunteers. Her favorite thing is to lick her favorite Veterans and riders!

Tumbleweed aka "Tumbles" is a 27-year-old POA (Pony of America)! Tumbles was donated to us from Frontier camp where he was used as a trail horse. He now is used in our therapeutic riding lessons where he supports our more involved riders. 

Habanero aka “Habi” is a 23-year-old Miniature Donkey who came to work at Starbrite as a seeing eye donkey for one of our older horses. Habanero is known as the prankster of Starbrite and is always getting into something he shouldn’t. You won’t have trouble finding him, he likes to let out a “hee-haw” when he sees something new!

Rain is a 12 year-old Gypsy Morgan Cross who came to work at Starbrite in the beginning of 2024. Rain is known for her very small attention span and loving personality. She can generally be found following around her BFF Maybelline in the pasture!

Introducing Little Gunner, aka LG! LG is a 15 year old pony who was looking to make a career move. He was employed the last several years in Kilgore, Texas as a coyote chaser and babysitter for a herd of cows. LG is expanding his resume and is currently trying to become a therapeutic riding pony for Starbrite. While he may be small in stature he will be a mighty addition to our program.