Members of Michigan Horse Council Safesport / DEI EAGALA Certified Volunteer Driven
WELCOME to the FAMILY: Bubble and Sarge
The 4-legged Heroes
Registered Name: Miss My Tiger
Barn Name: Mya
Age:20
Personality: Bossy :). *She is the lead mare
Superpower: Make kids giggle with her cute trot
Mya was a pleasure show horse in her younger years.
Sponsored by The Moon Family
Name: River
Age: 11
Breed: Appendix (half TB half Quarter Horse)
Personality: Sweet/ Caring
Super Power: Mood Improver
Registered Name: Forget the Bling
Barn Name: "Honey"
Age: 14
Breed: Paint
Personality: Loyal to her favorite people... everyone else is just an acquaintance.
Superpower: Confidence Builder
Favorite Thing to Do: Enjoy her personal space. (Please don't interrupt. 😂)
Leased/ by Laken Buchanan
Picture: The Blessing of the Animals at the Episcopal Church
Registered Name:
Barn Name: "Willow"
Age: 9
Personality: Equally sweet and sassy
Superpower: Master of Looking Innocent
Registered Name:
Barn name: "Phinny"
Age: 6
Breed: Quarter Horse
Super Power: Tiny Human Taxi
Personality: Expert at Looking Adorable- unless there is food around 😜
"Joey is the "Kid" of the herd. He is the most playful of the bunch! Joey has been here since he was a year and a half old. He is now 5.
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Barn Name: "Austin"
Age: 25
Breed: Appendix: TB and QH
Retired Racehorse/ Jumper
Personality: No time for shenanigans
Superpower: Gentle Giant/ Mud Spa Specialist
Sponsored in 2026 by Aylissa Deschaine.
Registered Name: OHS Thunderdunman
Barn Name: "Rocky"
Age: 15
Rocky has been on the property since he was a foal!
Personality: If there's trouble, he's probably involved. 😂
Superpower: Born to be admired
"Vegas" You would not believe Vegas was as feral as a wild cat just 2 years ago! She was rescued as a yearling from a kill pen. Now, she is the most loving horse on the property! She really wants to know what everyone is doing at all times!
Vegas spends her days hanging with people! She is owned by Palomino Hope, and sponsored by the Hay and Misch Kids of Walled Lake!
"Roami" is the sweetest OTTB (Off the track thoroughbred) ever! She loves her chill, new life! Pictured here, Roami gets brushed by a Pal Hope participant. "Spoiled" should be her name! :)
"Dreamer" is a rescue Arabian. We all agree that we have never seen a horse love to be around children as much as Dreamer. Dreamer needs special care, as he has a bad eye.
"Levi" and "Jimmy"
Owned by Cheryl Malette of Tawas who lets Palomino Hope youth spend time with them on a regular basis! Levi is only four, but acts much older and Jimmy is a retired barrel racer!
Curly the pony loves to get attention at our events! Thank you curly for being such a good sport!
If you try to pass by Walter the Donkey without a scratch he will follow you until you give in! Thank you Walter!
Blanco, the Loyal Lab
Mocha, the biggest of the four labs~ also the most curious and friendly!
Always wants to know whats going on!
Equine Care:The horses of Pal Hope get the BEST!
Farrier: J.A. Horseshoeing, Jessica Atwood, CF
Farrier: J.A. Horseshoeing, Jessica Atwood, CF
Farrier: J.A. Horseshoeing, Jessica Atwood, CF
Our horses are kept up to date on their hoof care. They receive trims every 5-6 weeks year round by J.A. Horseshoeing Service. If needed they receive shoes.
Veterinary Care
Farrier: J.A. Horseshoeing, Jessica Atwood, CF
Farrier: J.A. Horseshoeing, Jessica Atwood, CF
Our horses receive all veterinary care to keep them up to date on all vaccines, and any other service they require. We use the services of Saginaw Valley Equine, Farm and Pet Veterinary Service, and Alcona Veterinary Clinic. The horses are all up to date on teeth floating, vaccines, lameness exams, chiropractic service, and deeper hoof care.
Feed
Farrier: J.A. Horseshoeing, Jessica Atwood, CF
Feed
The Pal Hope horses are fed the best quality of feed. We currently use Tribute Kalm-n-ez, Purina smart feed (low sugar ), Farriers Formula , Alph-alpha soaked, First cutting dry quality hay, ulcer guard, and are wormed every 2 months.
Each horse has their own feed routine depending on his or her needs.
"Sonny", the original Palomino that inspired it all...
I am certain Sonny was sent from the heavens to heal my soul.
-Laurel
The memory of how Sonny made me feel is what inspires me today.