Meet The Herd
Meet the Herd at Wild West
Meet the herd that will be taking you on your trail ride. Get to know them a little here before coming out and getting to know them better.

Rockstar
My name is Rockstar and I typically give rides to 7-8 year old’s. I’ve been at Wild West for 11 years. I’m the old man of the herd at 22 years old.
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack: Carrots
Best Friend: Copper
Favorite Thing To Do: Fart

Patches
My name Patches. I’ve got some spunk to me, but I am starting to find my place here at Wild West. I came from an auction where kids were riding me around bareback all day long. My favorite thing to do is to steal carrots from other horses.
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack: Carrots
Best Friend: Fabio
Favorite Thing To Do: Go fast!

PB
My name is PB. Some say it stands for Pony Boy, others say for Peanut Butter. I typically give rides to 7-8 year old’s. I’m newer to Wild West and came from a kill pen in Texas.
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack:
Best Friend:
Favorite Thing To Do:

Essey
My name is Miss Essey. I came to Wild West when I was 5 years old. I’ve been here for 9years. I’ll let you do the math on my age. I typically give rides to 8-10 year old’s.
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack:
Best Friend:
Favorite Thing To Do:

Fabio
My name is Fabio and I’m an escape artist! Our trail guides need to keep an eye on me or the next thing they know I’ll be going across the field for some greener grass.
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack:
Best Friend: AJ
Favorite Thing To Do: Take my friends halters off

Gus
My name is Gus. I cam from the same kill pen as PB. It was a long trek up here from Texas, but I’m enjoying life giving 10-13 year old’s rides.
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack: Apples
Best Friend: Expo
Favorite Thing To Do: Find low hanging branches on the trail

AJ
My name is AJ. I’m a fan favorite here. I’m pretty relaxed and mind my own business. I do what I’m told with no questions and often fall asleep when I’m waiting to go on a ride.
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack: Oats
Best Friend: Rain
Favorite Thing To Do: Walk on the side of the trail. The road less traveled is so much better!

Dakota
My name is Dakota. The trail guides call me a moody mare, but girl campers and trail riders love my sweetness. I just give sass to the guides to keep them on their toes.
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack:
Best Friend: Little J
Favorite Thing To Do: Get some love

Cowboy
My name is Cowboy. I came to Wild West with my buddy Chief and we’re best buds although I have a little more pep in my step than he does. I can’t wait to meet all the people that come to Wild West
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack: Watermelon
Best Friend: Chief
Favorite Thing To Do: Go fast!

Rain
My name is Rain. I might look familiar. I’ve been told that I look like Rain from the movie Spirit. I like to be on the trails with my friends and don’t like being left behind.
Breed: Paint
Age: 18
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack: Apples
Best Friend: Little J
Favorite Thing To Do:

Maggie
My name is Maggie. I’m a Percheron/Morgan cross. So lucky me. I’m part draft horse. That means I get to take out 4-6 year olds on the trails when they ride double with an adult.
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack: Sugar Cubes
Best Friend: Copper
Favorite Thing To Do: Take snack breaks

Expo
My name is Expo. I give rides to adults, but just like Maggie, I also give rides to 4-6 year olds who ride double with an adult. I’m one of the youngins here at Wild West.
Breed: Paint
Age: 11
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack: Oats
Best Friend: Gus
Favorite Thing To Do:

Copper
My name is Copper. I’ve been here the longest and I’m one of the leaders of the herd. I was raised here by the owner’s daughter and she’s my best friend. I’d do anything for her, but she likes it when I take you on trail rides so I like that too.
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack: ANYTHING!
Best Friend: EVERYONE
Favorite Thing To Do: Lead the Trail Rides

Chief
Hello everyone! My name is Chief. I came to Wild West in July of 2023. I came with my pall Cowboy. We didn’t come to Wild West with names, so the staff and girls campers helped name us. We’re fitting in well with the herd and understanding our job here.
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack: Carrots
Best Friend: Cowboy
Favorite Thing To Do: Follow Cowboy

Little J
My name is Little J, but when I get in trouble the trail guides say my full name, Little John. I don’t get in trouble often, but I like to bite fences and for some reason I always get in trouble for that.
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack: The fence
Best Friend: Rain
Favorite Thing To Do: Walk really slow

Sonny
My name is Sonny. I’m the newest member of the Wild West herd. I came from Mukwonago. A girl camper here told Wild West about me and I used to be her Grandpa’s horse. Now I get to live my days being loved by many girls at camp on on trail rides.
Age: 16
Breed: Paint
Color: Sorrel/White
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack:
Best Friend: Still making friends, but AJ seems cool
Favorite Thing To Do: Getting Loved

Pip
My name is Pip. I’m a mini Australian Shepherd. I’m still a puppy. I was born in December of 2022 so I’m still learning what this world all has to offer. I love being here at the campground with my mom during the summer. I get to run around and meet all these new and interesting people. I also like going in by the horses and seeing if they’ll run and play with me.
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack: Horse Poop (but mom doesn't like that)
Best Friend: Duke (but he doesn't like how much energy I have)
Favorite Thing To Do: Explore and Nap

Duke
My name is Duke. As you can tell, I ‘m not a horse, but I’m the leader of this herd! I own this place and will make many appearances around the campground but I don’t like going on the trails. I’d prefer taking a long nap.
A bit about Me!
Favorite Snack: Steak, seafood, chicken, french fries (with salt, there needs to be salt!)
Best Friend: Jay
Favorite Thing To Do: Take long naps in the shade