Meet our Horses

  • GABE

    Breed: Shire
    Age: 20
    First Year of Service: 2016
    Show Name: Gabriel
    Interests: Being incredibly handsome

    Gabe is large enough to carry adult riders and sweet enough to be a willing lesson buddy for younger riders. His sweet disposition and obvious good looks make him a fast favorite for anyone he meets. He may be our most photogenic herd member! Gabe is a beautiful mover as a Dressage horse and has a history as a vaulting horse on the Big Island.

    Sponsor Gabe

  • JET

    Breed: Quarter Horse
    Age: 32
    First Year of Service: 2011
    Show Name: Freckles Mana Jet
    Interests: Applesauce & belly scratches

    Jet is a beloved elder team member. Many of our riders had their first lesson on Jet, helping them gain confidence to ride independently. Jet has logged more than 11 years of service in our programs. Prior to that, he was an all-round kinda guy, participating in roping, barrel racing, and Dressage shows. He still has lots of spunk and will do anything for a good belly scratch.

    Sponsor Jet

  • TEDDY

    Breed: Draft Cross
    Age: 24
    First Year of Service: 2017
    Show Name: Notorious
    Interests: Making staff look for his lost fly masks and boots in the pasture

    Teddy is a sweet guy who carries youth and adult riders of varying abilities. He is kind, curious and responsive, making him a steady program horse. Teddy excels in mounted lessons for independent and emerging-independent riders. He is a wonderful teacher on the ground and in the round pen. He’s an awesome guy!

    Sponsor Teddy

  • SCOUT

    Breed: Morgan Cross
    Age: 16
    First Year of Service: 2016
    Show Name: Ferrari’s Ironman
    Interests: Sniffing out peppermint treats from a mile away

    Scout has a big personality and an even bigger heart. He is strong and smart, making him a wonderful candidate for groundwork, working in the round pen, and mounted lessons in the arena. Scout has a devout fan club who know his sweet spots (and his favorite sweets) well.

    Sponsor Scout

  • GRIZZ

    Breed: Belgian Draft
    Age: 29
    First Year of Service: 2021
    Full Name: Grizzly Baldwin
    Interests: Following the leader

    Grizz spent most of his life as a trusted trail horse on Maui. His size (16.3 hh) and incredible good looks made him a fast favorite—Grizz is our newest herd member. He loves being around people and his horse buddies. Grizz’s steady personality and quiet demeanor make him a wonderful lesson buddy for youth and veteran participants.

    Sponsor Grizz

  • BLUE (Service Dog)

    Breed: Golden Retriever, AKC
    Age: 6
    First Year of Service: 2023
    Full Name: Etched in Bleu

    Blue is a trained service dog and therapy dog. He is a frequent visitor to our facility, especially on Horsemanship for Veterans Program days. His human is HBC instructor Tricia Silva.

    Sponsor Blue

Haku Baldwin Center is pleased to announce our inclusion in the EQUUS Foundation's Equine Welfare Network, representing Hawaii and joining EAS organizations across the nation in a commitment to transparency in equine handling and providing a safe space for horses who give so much to our community.

The EQUUS Foundation is the only national animal welfare charity in the United States 100% dedicated to safeguarding the comfort and dignity of America's horses throughout their lives and sharing their magic and power with as many people as possible. Their mission is to protect America's horses and strengthen the bond between horses and people. We fully support their mission and are proud to be aligned with these values.

As a horse sponsor, you can rest assured that horses at Haku Baldwin Center receive the best care available and live happy and healthy lives in one of the most well-equipped and beautiful facilities on the island.