Meet Our Barnyard Buddies

At Equest, we have seen the life-changing power of horses. To enhance that even further, we are introducing Equest’s Barnyard Buddies – a specialized group of mini highland cows, donkeys, goats, and chickens designed to reach kids and adults living with disabilities in new ways. While they may be small, their impact will be BIG!

Barnyard Buddies Information Packet
Miniature Donkey

Bert

Birth Year: 2019
Year Acquired by Equest: 2026
Breed: Miniature Donkey
Gender: Gelding
Color: Spotted grey dun
Generously Sponsored By: The Eileen DeVries Family Foundation
Miniature Donkey

Ernie

Birth Year: 2019
Year Acquired by Equest: 2026
Breed: Miniature Donkey
Gender: Gelding
Color: Spotted grey dun
Generously Sponsored By: The Eileen DeVries Family Foundation
Miniature Highland Cow

Cinnamon

Birth Year: 2026
Year Acquired by Equest: 2026
Breed: Miniature Highland Cow
Gender: Female
Color: Dun
Generously Sponsored By: The Eileen DeVries Family Foundation
Miniature Highland Cow

Sugar

Birth Year: 2026
Year Acquired by Equest: 2026
Breed: Miniature Highland Cow
Gender: Female
Color: Dun-tipped Highpark
Generously Sponsored By: The Eileen DeVries Family Foundation
Nigerian Dwarf Goat

Nutmeg

Birth Year: 2026
Year Acquired by Equest: 2026
Breed: Nigerian Dwarf Goat
Gender: Female
Color: Gold with white
Generously Sponsored By: Mike & Rachel Mraz
Nigerian Dwarf Goat

Peppa

Birth Year: 2026
Year Acquired by Equest: 2026
Breed: Nigerian Dwarf Goat
Gender: Female
Color: Chamoisee
Generously Sponsored By: Mike & Rachel Mraz

Thank you to our Barnyard Buddies Sponsors

Mike & Rachel Mraz

Ethie Haworth