The horses of Risen Ridge are our ministry partners. God works with them in such beautiful and unique ways to reach His people! Each one of our horses has a story and we hope you enjoy learning about them. If you are interested in sponsoring a ministry horse, please click the button below to learn about our horse sponsorship program.

Maple is a gem of a pony! We were blessed to adopt her from Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue in August of 2019. She was the second ministry horse for Risen Ridge. The vet estimates that she was born in 2008. Because of her unique "gait", she is believed to be a Paso Fino cross. She is about 13.1 hands tall and despite her typical pony legs, has a very stout body. She has very unique coloring and a gorgeous mane and tail. Between being seized by animal control twice, being adopted and returned, and being in foster care in between, Maple had been in 7 homes over the span of just three years prior to us adopting her. She is finally home at Risen Ridge Ministry! She is the perfect size for children and those who are a bit timid around horses and she is stout enough to carry even small adults. We love her and are looking forward to the love she will share with our guests for many years to come! 

Dezi joined Risen Ridge Ministry in November of 2019. She was the third ministry horse and was also adopted from Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue. She was born on March 25, 2001, and is a 15.1 hand Quarter Horse. She has a history of being a 4H show horse, but her life took a terrible turn along the way. She was found by animal control, locked in a stall with no food and very little water. Upon her initial evaluation at Hope's Legacy, the veterinarian was surprised that she even survived the trailer ride and said if she made it through the night, she would have a chance of survival. She not only survived, but thrived under the expert care she received at Hope's Legacy and has been an amazing addition to our herd. She is gentle, meek, and loves cuddles.

In December of 2021, our gentle giant joined our herd. Chester, which means, "fortress", is a 17h, Percheron cross, born in 2006. Before being donated to Risen Ridge by his previous owner, he had been well trained in natural horsemanship, had been on hundreds of miles of trail rides, had been a lesson horse, and a companion. He is a wonderful example of a leader who knows his worth! He is confident, loves to be scratched, and keeps us smiling with his silly antics.

Eli came to us from Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue. He was surrendered by his owner in excellent health and has lived a life well cared for. He is a 14.1h, gaited large pony born around 2000. He has a lovely, calm demeanor and will follow his person around like a puppy dog. He is satisfied grazing alone, but enjoys the company of Dezi. He is one of the gentlest souls I have ever encountered.