The Team
Ranger 16-year-old Pinto/Paint Pony
Ranger is a compact but confident mare that measures 14 hands. Her impeccable manners make her perfectly suited to be an educator. A very sensitive mare, Ranger propels learning in areas of high sensitivity, trust/relationship-building, boundaries, and expectations around personal space. She's just amazing.
We are lucky to be Rangers' home!
Ghost - 22-year-old Quarter Horse
Ghost had a very successful career as a competition horse, earning a lot of money for many people, until he didn't. When he was repeatedly abused for his lack of success, he shut down. He has come into my life to enjoy his retirement. He offers opportunities, teaching people about the commodification of horses and the long-term effects of systemic abuse.
Cupcake - 12-year-old Miniature Horse
As sweet as her name, Cupcake is very curious and social. She's an explorer, demonstrating that she loves learning new things and moving her body! She enjoys long forest hikes, has seemingly limitless energy, and is so very inquisitive. Cupcake's diminutive size of 32" high at the withers (shoulders) makes her a perfect partner for people who are horse-shy, nervous, unfamiliar, or novice to equines.
Susie - 6-year-old Miniature Mare
Susie is learning her world. She provides insights into the measured approach required in late training. Like humans, horses need routine and calm to develop confidence that they are safe. Over the last few years with us, we have provided Susie with enrichment opportunities and lots of love. Susie has now begun her EAL career. Susie, like Cupcake, is a teeny, 32" tall horse that can bring a sense of ease to horse-shy humans :)
Loki - 1.5-year-old Norwegian Fjord Colt
Loki has just begun his EAL career. Loki and his brother Thor came to us in October 2025. Every day is an array of new learning experiences for these two, and their unique ways of being reflect the calm, laid-back nature of the fjord breed, mixed with the enthusiasm of being young and curious about the world. As half-brothers, it is interesting to see the inherent character differences between these two cuties.
Thor - 1.5-year-old Norwegian Fjord Colt
Thor has just begun his EAL career. Thor and his brother Loki came to us in October 2025. Every day is an array of new learning experiences for these two, and their unique ways of being reflect the calm, laid-back nature of the fjord breed, mixed with the enthusiasm of being young and curious about the world. As half-brothers, it is interesting to see the inherent character differences between these two cuties.
Sherry Theuerkauf - EAL Facilitator/Coach
A forever student and horsewoman with 40 years of equine experience, Sherry's Equine Science studies inform program designs and the experiential learning model at Equine Arts.
Participants direct their explorations at each session, facilitated by Sherry and led by the equine team. She loves to explore the mysteries of the natural world with clients. The quiet environment at the forest farm and the unrushed pace allow for moments of incredible wonder.
After over two decades working in corporate, not-for-profit, government, and social service sectors, and five years as the owner/operator of Rural Wonders Equine Facilitated Learning in Alberta, in 2020, Sherry and her family relocated to Prince George, BC.
Sherry is excited to welcome you to a place where, on the smallest scale and with the smallest horses, the mightiest discoveries happen!
Furry Pup Support Team
Steve Irwin, 10-year-old Great Pyrenees/Lab Mix
Steve is a nighttime guard dog and a daytime cuddler. A very sensitive dog, he always likes to try to do his best and does not like drama. He has a very tender heart and has worked as a reading support dog for children.
Jack, 7-year-old Black Lab Cross
Jack and Steve love to do nighttime predator control on the forest farm. They help keep a firm boundary of the property, ensuring timber wolves, coyotes, and black bears do not encroach too close to the house. In the daytime, they can often be found snoozing or supervising Sherry.
Tucker 7-yr-old Anatolian Shepard Cross
Tucker is the resident 95lb snuggle bug. Everyone needs one! He loves to have little humans around, the smaller the better. He finds baby humans truly fascinating. When Tucker isn't napping (he naps a lot!), he can be found right by your feet, ensuring the ideal spot for loving scratches behind his big floppy ears.
Fergus 1-year-old Corgi
Fergus, AKA The Ferg, lives life with full-throttle exuberance. After and before your equine wellness sessions, and during breaks away from the horses, you can connect with Fergus and the rest of the Pup Support Team. They are all down for a good scratch and are exceptional at a variety of yoga asanas, especially downward dog!
