Moonlighting for Access Adventure
ACCESS ADVENTURE was set in motion in July 2005 at the Muir Heritage Land Trust’s Dutra Ranch. At that time we didn’t yet maintain a stable of driving horses to serve the program, but depended on volunteers with suitably experienced horses to work when needed. Jill Hokanson Carr and her Tennessee Walking Horse gelding, Steely Dan, Ann Breznock and her Percheron team, and Susan Hassett and her Morgan stallion, Triton O'Sage, were on hand with carriages and continue to support ACCESS ADVENTURE.
We have a variety of driving horses to draw on. They come in different sizes and colors, but share a gentle, reliable nature and a good work ethic. These stalwart workhorses are the backbone of the program. The three years that followed the introduction of our unique program have brought us more horses and professional drivers that are available to support our two mares, Reba and Ruby. Our volunteer horses demonstrate all the qualities we seek in horses that work with people with disabilities. They are remarkably patient and stand quietly while we load and lockdown wheelchairs on the carriage. Responding quickly to any driving command, we never have to ask them twice to get to the task at hand.
Read MoreWe have a variety of driving horses to draw on. They come in different sizes and colors, but share a gentle, reliable nature and a good work ethic. These stalwart workhorses are the backbone of the program. The three years that followed the introduction of our unique program have brought us more horses and professional drivers that are available to support our two mares, Reba and Ruby. Our volunteer horses demonstrate all the qualities we seek in horses that work with people with disabilities. They are remarkably patient and stand quietly while we load and lockdown wheelchairs on the carriage. Responding quickly to any driving command, we never have to ask them twice to get to the task at hand.
MOONLIGHTING FOR ACCESS ADVENTURE
Cherry and Sadie owned by Susan Hassett, are a pair of beautiful, blonde, Belgian Draft horses from an Iowa farm. They have no papers, but make up for the lack of status in the social register with a gentle demeanor and willingness to work. Cherry and Sadie show a special sensitivity and gentle curiosity when meeting someone in a wheelchair. They stand quietly and carefully when a blind person “sees” them by touch. This fine pair of mares has earned our respect and affection, and we thank Susan Hassett for sharing them with us when they aren't at work for Susan's Buzzard's Roost Ranch carriage business.
