Sponsor an ANT Animal: Abracadabra (Abby)
Healing Hearts
Born: 2002
Sex: Mare/Female
Color: Chestnut
Breed: Quarter Horse x Dutch Warmblood
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About Abby:
Abby came to ANT almost a decade ago when her owners were no longer able to continue her care and ANT stepped up to have her join our herd. Abby was very green (untrained and unridden) when she arrived at our farm, but she was an amazing therapy horse from the beginning. She has so much to teach our participants about personal strength & confidence, and she gives AND receives immense love.
One of her specialties is participating in team building activities with groups of participants, where she helps teach patience, problem solving, and empathy. She also enjoys join-up with her human companions (a special practice of trust & connection where the horse syncs up with their partner without a lead rope). She is our herd’s gentle leader, looked up to by all horse and human staff at ANT for her wisdom and willingness to do this work. Abby enjoys deep connection time and gives her grounded support to those who need it (a particular favorite of our veterans). In her "off" time she loves exploring the trails around Bellingham, especially Stuart Mountain and the view of the bay from the Interurban trail.