What is the most asked question about our therapy horses?  It is… Are they housetrained?

Yes. We would never take our horses indoors unless they were housetrained. No shortcuts. No poop bags. Can you imagine what that would smell like inside a hospital intensive care unit? Or when visiting Congress in Washington, D.C.? Or traveling in a limousine?

Do the therapy horses live indoors?

The therapy horses work indoors but they are herd animals and need a lot of exercise. They live a very natural life outdoors with their herd. Learn more at: Home Sweet Home

Are the therapy horses house trained?

Yes, our therapy horses are house trained, so they can work inside hospitals and other indoor locations. No short cuts. No poop bags. They let us know when they need to use the bathroom.  Learn more at: Training Therapy Horses

How long do the therapy horses live?

Healthy miniature horses can live into their 30’s, as long and usually longer than large breeds of horses.

Do all miniature horses have blue eyes?

The majority of miniature horses have brown eyes, but they can also have blue eyes. Most of our therapy horses have blue eyes. Just like with people, the eyes of blue-eyed horses are healthy and can see just as well as brown-eyed horses.

Do you sell therapy horses?

We do not sell therapy horses. Our horses have a forever home and are loved by the children and adults they serve. Remember, you cannot purchase a trusting relationship or experience working as a team.

The horses working with Gentle Carousel go through at least a two year basic training program including indoor hospital work. After that, they are constantly challenged with new experiences.