Shiloh is a one-in-a-million therapy horse who joined Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy in 2019. This 25-years-young Quarter Horse has helped hundreds of riders with special needs reach new heights of independence. His sweet disposition and huge heart bring out the best in each of his participants. He’s always offering his patience and support, giving even the most timid riders increased confidence.
Shiloh is the foundation of our hippotherapy program thanks to his compassionate disposition, rock-solid reliability and steady, rhythmic gait. He has a unique intuitive ability to know what each of his riders needs, and he delivers every time. He is extremely patient and reliable with every age group, and never tires of being the center of attention in the grooming stall.
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Every day Shiloh shares the use of his legs for children who use wheelchairs and walkers, encourages boys and girls to say “walk on” and “whoa” when they do not typically speak and delivers mile-wide smiles to all his riders as they trot down the long side.
He is one of those special “once in a lifetime” horses you can always count on and never forget. He is beloved by his participants, their family members, volunteers and staff. –Jill H.
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