Ollin Women International Honor Ollin Women International recognized Debbie Garcia-Bengochea, co-founder of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses as one of 12 distinguished honorees at a celebration of women in the equine industry for International Women’s Day. The...
The Budweiser Clydesdales Therapy horse Apollo met the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales as they prepared for a special parade in downtown Ocala. Apollo is the same color and markings as his much larger friends. He thinks he is the same size so we won’t tell...
Gentle Carousel’s Sirius is TV 20 Hometown Hero! Congratulations Sirius for being honored a TV 20 Hometown Hero. Sirius was recognized for being the “hero who protects the heroes” and for making North Central Florida a better place. Sirius checks...
Gentle Carousel’s Sirius named 2025 Farm Dog of the Year! Recognizing the vital role that four-legged friends often play on family farms and ranches, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog of the Year seven years ago, a popular feature of the American Farm Bureau...
Hurricanes Gentle Carousel continues the clean up and repairs to the farmhouse, barn and property after Hurricane Helene… and then Hurricane Milton less than two weeks later. We are thankful that the therapy horses and guardian dogs are all safe. With so much...
Best Nonprofit Organization 2023 and 2024! Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses was honored with the Best Nonprofit Organization / Best of the 352 for the second year. Thank you to everyone who voted for the little horses who bring love where it is needed...
