Our Gentle Giants
Roper
Roper joined the ranch in the spring of 2011. He stands over 15 hands and is a striking 6 year old paint overo. Roper was generously given to us by one of our brave military men who received relocation orders and could not take him along. We feel very honored to have Roper with us at the ranch.
Smoke
Smoke is a blessing beyond belief, at just over 16 hands he is the most patient, kind, and understanding friend a kid could want. He was generously donated by Dr. Davidson this summer and has been very busy ever since. Even kids that are intimidated by his size quickly fall in love with his gentle way.
Lady
Lady joined the ranch in February of 2010. She is just over 14 hands and has the kids like to say "kind of lazy". She is a 13 year old sorrel quarter horse with a fun personality. She is a favorite with a lot of girls because she is the only mare at the ranch right now and uses a pink halter. Lady was donated along with Tramp from a family who no longer wanted horses.
Tramp
Tramp is a 14 year old gelding who joined the ranch in February 2010 with Lady. He stands over 15 hands and is a sorrel quarterhorse with white speckles. After having some problems with weight, Tramp had his teeth floated this summer and has since started gaining weight again. Because he has an injury to his right front leg that becomes sore when he is used to much we only use Tramp to walk with and an occasional trot. He is a very sweet boy and several of the kids have picked him as their favorite.
Hershey
Hershey was donated to us in August 2008 along with his pal Eddy the miniature donkey. They were rescued from a neglect situation by their previous owner who could no longer care for them. He's a cute little guy that fit right in and is working with some of the children that would rather buddy up with a gentle giant that isn't so giant.
Beau
Beau came to the Ranch in 2005. Beau is a ranch/roping horse who loves to be brushed and loved on. He is a beautiful 12 year old paint gelding with a blond mane and tail. He stands 15.1 hands. He was the first horse the L5 used in their youth programs and still loves giving rides to any kid that comes out.
Gus
Gus came to the ranch in 2005. Beau needed a buddy and now they are the best of friends. Gus was originally trained for team penning and truly enjoyed working cattle. He suffered a leg injury in 2006 and took a year off. Now he just wants to play and have someone groom and baby him. Gus is a beautiful 8 year old sorrel quarter horse gelding and stands about 14.2 hands. He is working into our riding program and is now carrying kids around the arena.
Mouse - April 2007
This photo is of Mouse when we first got him in April, 2007. Mouse is definitely our gentle giant. Standing 15+ hands - he is a 4 year old quaterhorse gelding. He has a beautiful zebra dun with a two/tone mane and tail. Mouse came to us from the same rescue as Apache. He was also underweight and had some severe nerve damage to his lower lip. He loves attention and has a very laid back personality.
Mouse - Update - 5/21/08
Mouse has gained weight and is looking good. His lip is completely healed and there doesn't appear to be any permanent damage. He has become very affectionate and always wants to be the center of attention. He has begun his training under the saddle and is doing well.
L5 Youth Ranch
PO Box 75 - Sprague, NE 68438 Telephone: 402.525.9963 or 402.525.9964
email: L5_Ranch@hotmail.com
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