What a CUTIE! B.O.K. Ranch couldn’t be happier about once again owning a Fjord. Nellik is a 10 year old Norwegian Fjord mare, who is proudly owned by B.O.K.’s founder, Ann Kulchin. Nellik’s mother was used as a therapeutic riding horse and her disposition was so good, her owners decided to breed her. The result…Nellik. In Norwegian, the name Nellik means Pink Carnation. Miss Nellik now has a brand new bright pink halter and lead rope to go along with her name and her bubbly personality. Nellik has a very broad base, sturdy frame, tremendous strength, and fluid movements, this makes her an ideal mount for many of B.O.K.’s children and adult riders alike. Nellik’s favorite past times are eating and hanging out with friends. She can easily fit into any herd situation, adapting easily to any new situation that is put in front of her.

To learn more about Fjords, visit the NFHR website.

Nellik is sponsored by Ann Kulchin.

Joe is a 10 year old Tobiano Paint gelding. He is owned by BOK Ranch instructor, Joanna (aka Jo).  Joe was born in Nebraska and moved to California as a colt. During his early years Joe was known for being a bit on the wild side and was leased out to many different riders; one of them was Joanna. When Joanna first decided to purchase Joe, she knew she was going to have to invest a lot of time and energy into calming him down and teaching him to trust just one owner. With hard work and consistency, Joe is now a quiet gentleman who takes good care of his riders.  He is mostly ridden as a Western pleasure horse, but he can be ridden English too.  Joe loves barrel racing and carrots and in his spare time, he likes to graze.

Joe is sponsored by the Endue Foundation.

Taz is a 16 year old Paint Horse gelding. He is currently the only horse in the barn with two striking blue eyes. He was born in Missouri and was purchased by a person who lived half of the year in Texas and half of the year in Canada. Taz traveled back and forth across the country every year with his owner. They did trick riding (similar to high speed vaulting) and Taz really excelled at this. Taz was then purchased by a family who used him as a cutting horse and as a children's pleasure horse. Taz was really well taken care of his whole life and has a beautiful gleaming white tail to prove it. Taz is a big stocky guy who is gentle and slow enough for our youngest riders, but is sturdy and strong enough to carry our US military veterans.

Taz is sponsored by Kulchin Drilling, Redmond, WA.

Stanley is a 13 year old Welsh and Quarter Horse cross. He is a sweet guy who loves to be loved. Stanley is always first in line when it’s time to pass out carrots and cookies. Stanley was born in Petaluma and begun his training in a jumpers show barn. His next move was to Gilroy where he had a very best friend, a miniature donkey named Casey. He was eventually purchased by his current owner, Melissa. During his time with Melissa they would visit the Horse Park at Woodside for hunter pace and cross country events. Stanley has spent the last several years of his life as a pet and trail horse. He enjoys romping around out in the cross country field and taking long naps during the day. Stanley is a great addition to the BOK Ranch line up, his specialty is teaching young riders to post the trot. He is very patient and very willing to help his riders in any way he can.

Stanley is sponsored by Condon Johnson.

Ben is a 10 year old Paint Horse. Ben is known throughout the barn for having a beautiful shiny tail that he bats from side to side. Ben is owned by a previous BOK Ranch volunteer, who inquired about Ben becoming a therapeutic riding horse when it was time for her to go off to college. Ben has an extensive showing history. His owner is a Rodeo Queen and Ben has been by her side throughout many parades, drills, and rodeos. Ben is almost just as equally accomplished with an English saddle on his back as well. Ben and his owner competed in hunter/jumper shows too. It is great to have Ben with us at BOK, because while he is gentle and kind enough for our smallest riders; Ben is big enough and strong enough to carry full grown adults, including our US military veterans.

Incidentally, Tish (the BOK Program Director) had her son, named Ben also take his first ever pony ride on Big Ben. Ben loved riding Ben!

Ribbons ‘n Bows, aka “Pinto”, is one of the newest members of the BOK team. Pinto is a 9 year old Oldenburg Mare (German Warmblood). She’s a big girl at 16’2 with pinto coloring. She was born in California, but came to us from Missouri, where she was living on a farm with her father, Rainbow, a famous German stallion, and her mom and siblings.  She excels at three day eventing and is currently competing at Training level, with plans to go Prelim next show season.  She is also working on her fourth level dressage moves.  Pinto is super sensitive to her riders and tries hard to take good care of them.  Pinto is always happiest eating . If she can’t be eating then she’s happy to take you out in cross country field or on a trail ride, especially if she can go fast. She adores being loved on by children.