Scout

Scout’s life is always exciting. He has been kissed by country music legend Barbara Mandrell, ridden on a real train at an event for children with autism, posed for a photo shoot at the Parthenon in Nashville, attended a polo match as a special guest and appeared on television and in national magazines like Southern Living Magazine and on the cover of American Profile.

Ranger Scout is an official Florida State Park Jr. Ranger. He helps with Gentle Carousel’s Reading With Horses literacy programs in parks and delivers books to at-risk readers.

Scout also visits with veterans and children in hospitals and wins the hearts of everyone he meets.

Nickname: Scoutitude.

Appearance: Scout is the smallest horse at Gentle Carousel with a long mane and tail, bright blue eyes and big attitude.

Special Skills: Pretending to be a Clydesdale, flirting with tall mares.

Favorite Things: Being center of attention, playing ball and his ”girlfriend” therapy horse Amazing Grace.

Personality: Scout has a big personality in a small body. He is fearless and willing to try anything. He even walks on a long swinging bridge at a state park.

Best Equine Friend: Scout has been in love with therapy horse Amazing Grace since they were both young foals. He follows her around and tries to impress her with his high jumps and bucking. She tolerates him but is not impressed.