SonRise Horses

Many of the horses helped by SonRise are rescued from neglect or abuse. Others are offered as in-kind donations to help support the SonRise Foundation.

Physical needs

All horses that come to SonRise are first evaluated for proper health, including, as needed, the attention of a veterinarian, equine dentist, and qualified farrier to make them comfortable and ensure that there are no medical issues.

Our equine partners play an essential role in the success of the program, and making sure that they receive the best quality care is of the highest importance to us.
 

Farrier Services

Rich Affonso takes excellent care of our horse's feet. Rich is one of the top in his field and we are fortunate to have his services. Rich is available by email at: richaffonso@hotmail.com

Veterinarian Services

The SonRise horses receive the best of preventative and emergency care from Dr. Kristen Dietrich and Dr. Cory Soltau.

Emotional testing

Once their physical needs have been comfortably and suitably addressed, they are given emotional testing by the staff and staff consultants to determine their basic temperament, their level of training, their willingness to work with children, and their acceptance of animals on the ranch.

Qualified horses

Horses that pass the emotional testing join the Participant team and begin specialized training designed to enhance their suitability for the SonRise program.

Unqualified horses

Horses that do not pass the testing are moved onto our Performance and Adoption team. With gentle understanding and knowledgeable handling, the skills and talents of horses on this team are improved.

When a Performance and Adoption team horse is ready, it is offered for long term adoption. Any adoption fees that are collected are used to help support SonRise.