Our Staff
Executive Director Joy E. Ferguson, M. Agr
Assistant Director Martha Hernandez
Stable Supervisor Jo Ann Briggs
Director of Therapy Kristin Kass, COTA
Licensed Professional Bernadette Piña, LPC
Counselor
Our Horses
Our horses are carefully selected for their temperament and personality. We believe there is an equine partner for every person who comes to our barn that they can relate to, and bond with.
Remedy
Registered Paint, 27 years old. Have been shown in Western Pleasure, Western Equitation, Halter, and Gymkhana events. I am the most social of the herd and a curious trail horse.
Jessie
Region 8
2020 Equine of the Year
Registered Arabian, 31 years old. Experienced endurance racer, have dressage training, and show experience. I have been a therapy horse since 2008.
Brooklyn
Coming from Colorado as a buggy horse, I am getting used to the sights and sounds of West Texas and Southern NM. I am a 12 year old friendly Friesian/Race pony and look forward to becoming a great therapy horse for people who would like to learn to drive a buggy, ride or just spend quiet times with me.
Nova
I am a 18 year old grade quarter horse and have worked as a reliable ranch hand and trail horse. Since becoming part of the therapy horse herd at Compadres Therapy, Inc., I am learning all the different ways that I can help people and like the way people talk back to me when I nicker at them.
Travis
Registered American Mustang, 25 years old. Educated with the Natural Horsemanship method and have competed in endurance racing. I am a sure footed and reliable trail horse.
Haley
I am a 21 year old Percheron mare and lived in northern New Mexico before coming to the El Paso area a few years ago. I am very friendly and curious and really love being with people. I’ve taught many youngsters how to ride and get along well with the other horses - even though I am the tallest of the bunch standing over 18 hands!
Zane
I am a 23 year old Tennessee Walker gelding. I came from NM where I carried many riders on pack trip adventures in the Gila Wilderness. I recently retired to become a therapy horse.
Muffin
I am a 24 year old Quarter Horse (Blue Roan). I became a therapy horse in 2025 after a long and wonderful career as a show horse, mainly in Ranch Riding and Western Equitation. I connect most with the little two-leggeds and am enjoying my job bringing joy and fostering learning connections that make a difference in the lives of the people who I meet.
Sterling
I am a 26 year old Ranch bred registered quarter horse and have experience showing in Ranch Horse classes. Recently I have discovered the therapy environment and am enjoying my new job working with all of the participants. I still look forward to a trail ride every now and then, especially in the desert.
Tesoro
Paint, 27 years old. I am quite social and sure like to have fun. I really enjoy making people laugh to forget their troubles. A long trail ride in the desert is a great adventure but I don’t mind the trails in the valley, too. I particularly like to help out with the summer camps where everyone is having a good time.
Miss Tella
I am a 31 year old registered quarter horse and most recently worked on a ranch near Deming NM. I am enjoying my new career helping all kinds of people in the therapeutic environment but I especially enjoy seeing the delight of the little children.
Chief
I am a 20 year old Appaloosa. I joined the Compadres herd in the Spring of 2026 after retiring from my work as a riding and pack horse in the Gila Wilderness. My herd mates from the Gila are Sky and Zane and I am enjoying working along with them to help people learn about horses and how lives are changed when we work as a team together. I am also a gaited horse!
Sky
Gypsy Vanner Quarter horse cross, 27 years old. I came from NM, where I carried many riders on adventurous pack trips in the Gila Wilderness until I retired to become a therapy horse.
Willow
I am a 12 year old Quarter horse and used to live in Taos, NM. I am really looking forward to learning how to be a therapy horse!
Hollywood
I also came from Taos, NM. I am 18 years old and am Willow’s sire. Meeting all of the people at Compadres Therapy is something I enjoy and am looking forward to continuing to learn about being a therapy horse. I have even been in a movie!
Board of Directors
Lea Whitis President
Jackie Nunez Secretary
Shelley Yonker Treasurer
Suzanne Pindar General Member
