THE OUTFITTER'S LEGACY PROJECT
Our Equine Partners
Before a child learns confidence, before a veteran finds quiet, before a lesson ever begins — a horse must be cared for.
Our horses are living partners in this work. Their health, training, and well-being come first, always. Feed, farrier care, veterinary services, conditioning, and rest are ongoing responsibilities that do not pause between programs.
Horse care donations allow us to meet these needs responsibly and humanely, ensuring that every animal in our care is sound, safe, and respected. Supporting this fund means protecting the foundation of everything we do.
Ronan
2015 Draft Cross Gelding
Ronan came to be with Jamie and Vose as an 8 month old orphan. He was a malnourished foal who was purchased from an auction by someone in Oregon who then Jamie and Vose purchased from them.
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He's come with a naturally level head since the beginning and quickly became Mr Reliable at a young age. He is a calm and mellow gelding who has traveled hundreds of trail miles between our mountains in Northern California along with Wyoming and Idaho.
Beginner
Shoes - no
Rides and Packs
Ziggy
2017 Gypsian Gelding
Ziggy is owned by Jamie Hayden and has been a reliable all-around horse for Flying O Outfitters and is a welcome sight for anyone who loves horses. He is 3/4 Friesian and 1/4 Gyspy, making him a papered Gyspian.
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He is a fan's favorite and a reliable ride for beginners in the mountains and in the arena. He is very responsive with liberty techniques and R+ training. He has in countless mountain miles.
Shoes - Yes
Beginner
Ride
Tanner
2003 John Mule
Tanner is Outfitter's Legacy Project's first program mule. He came to us from 4 different donors that came together to make him a reality. He has been a true gift for our beginner riders with his cool demeanor. His age is just a number as he walks out and gives his all in everything he does. A calm and mellow ride in the arena, on trails, and in parades, we are happy to have him a part of our crew.
Shoes - no
Beginner
Rides
River
2022 QH Gypsy Gelding
River is a spunky Gypsy Cross who is willing to learn and loves to work. He is a younger horse who has been packing since 2025. Nothing phases this guy and he will check your pockes for cookies. He is the first one to the gate everytime and is very social. He packs right now but we are excited for him to be a reliable riding horse for all participants.
Shoes - Yes
Beginner
Packing
Colt
Digger
2011 John Mule
Digger Mule came all he way from Texas and landed himself in an auction. Flying O purchased him to find his price was so low because he had a crooked hoof. After months of hoof care and Rehab trims, Vose learned a lot, and we had a perfectly good using mule. He has been a great pack mule and has been a part of the string since 2016. He is great with kids and will be traveling to Bishop, CA when we go.
Shoes - no
beginner pack mule
Mac
2022 Gelding
Mac is a registed paint horse that was bred in our Shasta Valley. He has a naturally level demeanor, loves being out front but is quiet in line, He has been a fast learner and we are excited to present him to the program as he is exactly the type of mind that any equine program strives for.
Shoes - yes
Beginner ride
September
2019 Gelding
September started his life in Montana in a pack string. He packed in line as a start toward being a saddle horse like many outfitters do. Today he is a reliable riding horse who can lead the string or fall in line.
Shoes - yes
beginner ride
Red Mule
2011 Molly Mule
Red Mule was purchased sight-unseen from an auction when Flying O first started operating. You could tell through videos and pictures that she was the real deal. She has been packing with Flying O since 2018, and we are excited to present her to veterans and youth who are wanting to learn the trade.
Shoes - no
Beginner Pack
Daisy May
2021 Molly Mule
Daisy May is a Flying O Outfitter mule who is learning the ropes of her job since 2024. She's a young mule bred in Wyoming who has found her way to the mountains of California. She's a stocky and strong-bred mule that we guess is half Halflinger. We are excited to present her to the program as a mule that all ages can learn from, as she is young and still learning, herself.
Shoes - no
Intermediate Pack
