Our Family

RESTORING HOPE
WITH HORSES AND ROPE

Our Family

Meet our Horses

Clyde

  • Age: 28
  • Color: Palomino
  • Breed/Sex: Quarter Horse/Gelding
  • Size: 15’2 Hands

Clyde was donated to the program by a generous Iowa family. Clyde had many jobs in the rodeo world, breakaway roping, heeling, heading, barrels, goats, and even a queen horse. He is a big blonde puppy dog and loves attention. He’ll be the first to greet you and would crawl in your lap if you let him. He’s never met a stranger he doesn’t like and opens his heart to everyone. Clyde is patient, handsome, and trustworthy. He’s brought so much to our program and we’re so thankful to have him.

Twister

  • Age: 23
  • Color: Bay with dapples
  • Breed/Sex: Quarter Horse/Gelding
  • Size: 15’1

Twister came to the program from a donor Ms. Kelly competed at rodeos with, they were even travel buddies at times. He is a pro level head horse, but it was time for him to retire.  Twister does have navicular and requires special shoes and maintenance to keep him comfortable.  Twister is the herd boss, in a kind-hearted way.  He also protects the herd and the other horses take his lead.  As a leader Twister shows the kids what respect and confidence are all about.  Twister still has a lot of go and will remain with the more advanced kids.  We are so blessed to have such an awesome horse in the program.

Ice Pick/AKA Ralph

  • Age: 18
  • Color: Chestnut
  • Breed/Sex: Quarter Horse/Gelding
  • Size: 14’2 Hands

Ralph came to the program from a Rockstar barrel racer friend of Ms. Kelly. Ralph was known as Ice Pick when he was a pro-level bulldogging horse. He is very kind, loves attention, and enjoys hanging around his best friend Titus. Ralph is retired from his rodeo career and is ready to heal hearts at GodSpeed Equine. We’re thankful to have him as part of the program.

Titus

  • Age: 20
  • Color: Strawberry Roan
  • Breed/Sex: Quarter Horse/Gelding
  • Size: 15 Hands

Titus came to GodSpeed from a generous rodeo family that did not want to see him just sit. They knew he could help kids. Titus has run Barrels, done grand entries carrying flags, and has been a lesson horse and occasionally roped on. Today he just wants to be loved. He’ll watch and read the kids wondering if he will be treated with the care, respect, and dignity he deserves. With a horse like Titus, students learn by us sharing Titus’ story and background. We explain why Titus is the way he is and how he reacts to previous bad experiences. The kids can make the connection with Titus and know they are not alone. We’re thankful that Titus is building trust, and we’ll continue to show him he is safe and loved.

Pistol

  • Age: 16
  • Color: Bay with a BIG STAR & Equals sign on his nose
  • Breed/Sex: Quarter Horse/Gelding
  • Size: 15’2 hands

Pistol came to us from Ms. Kelly’s same rock star friend who donated Ralph. He is a barrel horse who has won everywhere he competed. Pistol loved his job but was ready to not be on the road full time. He’s very spoiled and knows he is special. Pistol is not your typical barrel horse he loves to go for a stroll around the arena and enjoys being brushed and loved on. And he’s always looking for a treat. He is amazing and we’re so thankful to have him be a part of GodSpeed Equine.

Tank

  • Age: 18
  • Color: Buckskin with a funky blaze
  • Breed/Sex: Quarter Horse/Gelding
  • Size: 14’3 Hands

Tank is a finished rope horse and loves his job.  Tank will continue to be roped on.  Tank is the lowest maintenance horse we have.  He is the soundest one in the herd, knock on wood and PRAISE JESUS!!  Tank is slow to trust big people (adults) but will melt at the sight of a kid.  Tank is very broke and loves to work and be ridden.  He is a handsome boy and easy to get along with.  We are thankful to have Tank as part of the herd and explain why he may like kids more than adults and why that would be?

Kat

  • Age: 18
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Kat was a heel and breakaway horse winning many saddles and awards in the URA.IRA and IRCA rodeo associations. KAT loves attention and will share an ice cream cone with anyone

Shaggy

  • Age: 22
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  • Breed/Sex: Sorrel Gelding
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Shaggy was a heel horse used by all levels of ropers. He lived on the ranch in SW Kansas where he helped tend to the cattle. He loves children and is the kindest horse

Charm

  • Age: 16
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Charm is a Congress World Champion with a resume that could take up this whole page. But that’s not what is special about her in this season. She loves kids, she loves attention and gives her whole heart. She runs the barn and bosses people around and we are just lucky to be a part of her world. But seriously she is such a gift from God to have came to GodSpeed Equine and we couldn’t be more thankful.

Ace

  • Age: 18
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  • Breed/Sex: Gelding
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Ace is our all-around guy who has done a bit of everything. He’s sweet as can be and has won the heart of a very special girl in our program. She would love to take him home to live in her room with her. His previous owner says “he can get fat on a biscuit” so we try to watch his weight. But let’s be honest he gets more treats from his special girl as he so deserves.

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