Malachi

They call me Malchi. I am a 2001 model Haflinger born in Ohio as an Amish horse. I learned to pull a cart and a little bit about riding. I was sold at an auction to an older gentleman that brought me to SC. He enjoyed driving me for a few months then sold me to Dream Riders in 2005. I am the elder at Dream Riders and bring a lot of wisdom to the program. Being that I am the shortest in the program I get to carry the smaller riders. Over the years I have shared my magic with many different people, some were afraid of me at first, some didn’t want to get off, some didn’t want to walk fast, some needed breaks to rest as they didn’t have the strength or stamina starting out to ride a walk for long periods of time. I have witnessed my riders grow in strength, stamina, self- confidence, independence and graduate on to the big horses when they outgrow me. It has been a good life; I love my job.

The Dream Team

Our Dream Team is the core of the program! We currently have five fabulous horses that bring their own special magic. Meet our amazing crew:

Gen Saturday Nite Special

I am better known as Pistol. I was born December 11, 2001 and came to Dream Riders in August 2023. I am a seasoned Registered Tennessee Walking Horse with a rich past full of quality training and showing. The two years before I joined the Dream Team I was a lesson horse which prepared me for my new job as a therapuetic riding horse. I am a kind horse and love sharing my special gate with my riders . I know just what they need to help them feel confident and successful. Not a bad job for an older gentleman. I am giving it my all!

Ducky

I arrived at Dream Riders in June of 2024 so I’m the newby. I was born on April 8, 2019 and am actually a twin. Me and my brother were both healthy little colts and developed into cute little geldings. I consider myself a quarter horse pony standing at 13.2 hands tall and am excited to come alongside the veterans of the Dream Team to carry their smaller riders. Right now I am a therapy horse in training learning what it takes to do this special job. I am loving all of the games we are playing and making great progress. Stay tuned for updates on my journey with the Dream Team.