• Initial evaluation lesson (mounted, groundwork, or both) determining adopter’s level of horse aptitude.
• Ongoing instruction as needed. Staff will be on site at all times to discuss and assist with horse care.
• Additional private and semi-private riding lessons can be purchased.

• Initial evaluation lesson.
• Includes one hour-long private lesson each month with CFA’s Equestrian Director.
• Ongoing instruction as needed.
• Additional private and semi-private riding lessons can be purchased.

• Catching
• Haltering
• Leading
• Grooming
• Bathing
• Basic ground work

Everything included with Option 1, and additionally:

• Riding lessons
• Supervised trail rides
• Supervised pony games
• Free rides in the arena (staff will always be present)

• 3 weekdays per week from 3 pm – 5 pm (should be predetermined at least 1 month in advance)
• At least one Sunday afternoon per month
• Additional times or changes will be e-mailed or notified via phone call

• Same as Option 1
• Group rides (trail rides or play days) will be organized on a monthly or bi-monthly basis.

• Volunteer opportunities will exist to assist with the care of other CFA horses, including feeding, barn chores, worming, minor vet care, and grooming.

• Same as Option 1

• $40 / month.
• May be split between 2 adopters.
• Cost will go towards paying your horse’s feed, worming, and minor vet care for the month.

• $100 / month.
• May be split between 2 adopters.
• Cost will go towards paying your horse’s feed, worming, minor vet care, and shoeing/hoof care for the month.

• Any age. Under 5’s must be accompanied by adult (18+) at all times.

• 5 and up. For children ages 6 and below, Equestrian Director reserves the right to require additional adult (18+) supervision during some equestrian activities.

"JB"
Little bay JB might be considered the friendliest and most social of all CFA horses. “Bay” refers to his color, which is brown with a black mane, tail, and legs. His compact and powerful small frame, complete with thick neck and long, wavy mane and tail is typical of the Mexican Quarter Horse stock he comes from—yes, this horse crossed the border when he was younger! His name comes from the brand on his left hip, a reminder of his young life on a ranch. Sometimes, he and Pistol like to get in play fights with lots of rearing and biting. They get along like brothers! JB is known for his courage and willingness on the trail.

"Snickers"
Clever SNICKERS is a paint Quarter Horse, much like her friend Puzzle. Like Charlie, Snickers is a leader of the herd and often makes decisions on where her friends will eat and sleep and play during the day. Snickers is truly an “all-around” horse, who performs well for beginners or experienced riders, children or adults, and playing games in the arena or out on the trail.

"Pistol"
Surefooted PISTOL is another bay Mexican Quarter Horse, much like JB who is one of his best buddies. Unlike JB, Pistol is quite plump! You can pick him out because of his round belly. Pistol’s hooves and legs are strong and he almost never takes a bad step—he is very safe on the trail and he can carry a lot of weight. Despite that, Pistol likes girls the best and loves being scratched and petted by campers. His name was chosen by CFA campers a few years ago.

"Brownie"
Shy BROWNIE is a dark brown Quarter Horse with a little white star on his forehead. Brownie is not the most boisterous or adventurous horse in the herd, but he absolutely loves gentle affection from people and often seeks out sugar cubes or carrots. He is strong enough to carry adults on many rides but also does well with children.

"Romeo"
Handsome ROMEO is a dark bay Missouri Fox Trotter. He is a “gaited” horse. A horse’s “gait” refers to the way they move their legs at the walk, trot, and lope and Romeo’s breed is unique in that he moves both his left legs at the same time, then his right legs, and so on. This interesting action results in a very smooth ride for the CFA Wranglers who ride him. Romeo is high-spirited but very people-friendly. Sometimes you will see him racing across the pasture just for fun. He also has a few allergies, just like some people do, which means you may also catch him scratching his face and neck on fence posts around the barn. 

"Salty" Adopted!
Short and stout SALTY isn’t really a horse, he is a pony! Though we aren’t sure, he appears to be a Quarter Horse crossed with a small breed of heavily-built pony. His gray coloration comes from having white hair over black skin. Salty is extremely strong for his size and prefers trekking over the trail to games in the arena.

"Missy"
Sweet sorrel MISSY is a retired barrel racing horse, which means she once ran very very quickly around a set of three upright barrels in rodeos across the state. Like Brownie and Dolly, she is a Quarter Horse, a breed known for its extreme sprinting ability. You won’t find Missy moving at the speed of light at the job here at CFA, but she does often head up the camp trail rides because she keeps the pace fairly fast.

"Alabama"
Elegant ALABAMA,is a tall,bright red chestnut Thoroughbred. During his time on the track, Alabama actually won one race. Now, he belongs to Laura, the past Equestrian Director, and he does well at his job at camp of riding trails and teaching the basics of horsemanship to CFA participants.

"Sunny" Adopoted!
Friendly SUNNY is a tall, liver chestnut Morgan horse. Don’t let his size fool you—he is one of the most gentle and loveable of the CFA herd and he does wonderfully with nervous or beginner riders. Once upon a time, Sunny was a polo pony, meaning that at some point he was lightning-fast and could turn on a dime. Since retiring from that job and moving to CFA, Sunny has taken on a much more relaxed personality and he enjoys teaching riders the basics. Morgan horses are an American breed which were developed for their intelligence and strong, attractive confirmation with refined features and faces. Sunny is a good, if not extra-large, example of his breed.

"Dolly"
Calm DOLLY is a sorrel Morgan horse, like Sunny, although she is much shorter and closer to a normal Morgan’s size. She is in her twenties and acts like a very proper lady who enjoys eating hay all day with her best friend, Karat, and trail rides with CFA participants and Saddle Club members.

"Marquee"
Boisterous MARQUEE, a large bay Thoroughbred, was also once a race horse out on the track. He didn’t win any races, unlike Alabama, but after the end of his racing career, he was taught to jump fences and was going to become a competition horse before experiencing a minor leg problem. He was then sent to CFA where his job won’t involve jumping all day every day, although he still practices a few jumps with the Wranglers on his back every once in awhile! Marquee loves to cause trouble and knows exactly where to find the grain if any unsuspecting person leaves the feed room door cracked.

"Molly"
Loveable MOLLY is a registered Paint horse, but unlike bold-colored Puzzle and Snickers who are also paints, her markings appear as flecks of white amidst her striking sorrel coat. She also has a flashy white blaze on her face and a feminine, long forelock that hangs past her eyes. Molly is not yet a camper horse, as she has all of the get-up-and-go and energy of the cow horse she was once trained to be. She is incredibly friendly and often prefers the company of people to horses. If she’s out with the herd, however, she is usually with her best friends Rue, Pax,or Bandit.

"Bonnie"
Mischievous BONNIE is one of the youngest horses of the herd and, along with her friend Marquee, she loves getting into trouble! Bonnie is leased to CFA from a former summer Wrangler, Lindsay, who trained and raised her since she was barely two years old. She is very sensitive and smart under saddle and, for now, is mainly written by CFA staff. Bonnie learns quickly, loves playing in the pasture, and can sometimes be spotted herding the camp dogs out of the barn area just for fun!

"Rue"
Opinionated RUE is a very hardy and strong mixed-breed pony who came to CFA from a neighboring camp. Like many of the other horses, she is sorrel in color, which means her body is a solid reddish shade. Rue is also fairly young but is extremely level-headed and brave, even if at times she may decide she isn’t in the mood for a lot of hard riding up hill! She fears nothing and loves coming to the fence for carrots and sugar cubes. Her round, thick back and short legs make her a favorite for bareback riding.

"Bandit"
Wild-eyed BANDIT is an Appaloosa horse, which is a Native American breed once prized for their flashy, eye-catching spots, endurance, and tough personalities. MaryAshley has owned Bandit since he was quite young and he has traveled all over the state of Texas. Like Missy, he once ran barrels and still retains a lot of speed and agility, but he also can be very high strung despite not being so young anymore. Bandit excels at rocky, difficult uphill trail rides, where he never balks and can ride for hours and hours without getting tired, which is part of his Appaloosa heritage. He is usually found at the back of the ride line with MaryAshley, keeping a watchful eye on the trail, ready to speed up ahead to help any riders in need.

"Pax"
Young PAX is part draft horse (like the Clydesdales!) and a Canadian by birth. She was rescued from a slaughter house and brought to Texas to learn how to be a riding horse. She was born in June 2009 and is in training to either be a dressage or trail horse. Don't come out looking for a little tiny horse, she is already as tall or taller than all the other horses. But you can tell she is young due to her gangly legs!

"Prince"
Charming PRINCE is being leased to us for 2010. He is a beautiful, heavy-boned palomino Quarter Horse gelding of foundation heritage. He is originally from Iowa, but since moving to Texas has moved across the state and back, from Houston to Alpine. Despite probably being the oldest CFA horse at 30, Prince is also one of the friendliest, and loves making friends with passers-by-the-pasture. Prince has a history of parades and long, cross-country trail rides and can be just a little bit feisty despite his age.

"Fancy"
Flashy FANCY is our newest CFA horse, arriving in the spring of 2010. She is a paint mare, like Snickers, and is very content around kids and dogs. She was donated by a CFA family who loves our camp—they even met while working here, later married and now send their kids to CFA!