About Us

Joe & Karen

Joe has operated JW Horsemanship & Services for about 20 years, training horses and donkeys, trimming their hooves, holding public and private clinics, and teaching folks about horses and horsemanship.  Joe and Karen met a few years back when her senior mare needed evaluation and conditioning.  Karen handles the business side of JW Horsemanship while also working full time in tech and riding her mare and pony when the weather allows.

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Pebbles

Queen of the herd, and extra special teaching horse, Pebbles is a 1999 paint mare, a black & white tobiano.  She is sturdy, kind, and meets our students where they are.  We estimate she has introduced over 50 beginner riders to the joy that is horsemanship.

Pony

Adopted from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society in 2014, Pony is a 15 year old 13hh chestnut pony mare. She is the silhouette you see in the JW Horsemanship & Services logo, and is the ‘swishiest’ horse you’ll ever ride. She teaches an occasional lesson for our more advanced students, as she is quite sensitive, but there’s not a mean bone in her body.

Dakota

A brown & white tobiano paint, Dakota is a retired show and parade horse.  He has competed with his owner across Texas and south central states, carried rodeo flags, and paraded thru downtown Houston in his prime. He is an important professor in our lesson program, and, at 24 years old, is keeping fit in his retirement years.

Cash

A 17 year old chestnut gelding, Cash spent a number of years as a young girl’s barrel horse.  Full of personality and a couple of endearing quirks, Cash is also one of our teaching horses. 

Sampson

Bred and raised by Joe‘s first mentor, bay gelding Sampson recently joined the JWH team. Broad and handsome, smart and kind, at 8 years old he is not ready for a full-time teaching job and is a lovely addition to our herd.

Uno

Hearty chestnut gelding Uno joined the JWH team earlier in 2024 when fate left him without a home. His people come visit him regularly, Uno and his people are a beloved addition to our family.

Rey

And a donkey!  Rey is an 8 yr old small standard spotted jenny and important part of our herd.  She came to us through a rescue and is extremely cautious and slow to trust. We’re giving her the time and space she needs to feel safe.

Flynn

Our 2 year old Australian Shepherd, Flynn is a private rescue who lost his first home and was saved by one of our trimming clients. He’s sweet, energetic, and is learning the ropes to be the trainer’s assistant.

Joe & Karen
Joe has operated JW Horsemanship & Services for about 20 years, training horses and donkeys and their people, trimming their hooves, teaching folks about horses and horsemanship in public & private clinics and lessons. Joe and Karen met a few years back when her senior mare needed evaluation and conditioning. Karen handles the business side of JW Horsemanship while also working full time in tech and riding her mare and pony when the weather allows.
Pebbles
Queen of the herd, and extra special teaching horse, Pebbles is a 27 year old paint mare, a black & white tobiano. She is sturdy, kind, and meets our students where they are. We have lost track of how many students Miss Pebbles has introduced to horsemanship but it's well more than 60!
Pony
Adopted from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society in 2014, Pony is a 15 year old 13hh chestnut pony mare. She is the silhouette you see in the JW Horsemanship & Services logo, and is the 'swishiest' horse you'll ever ride. She teaches an occasional lesson for our more advanced students, as she is quite sensitive, but there's not a mean bone in her body.
Dakota
A brown & white tobiano paint, Dakota is a retired show and parade horse. He has competed with his owner across Texas and south central states, carried rodeo flags, and paraded thru downtown Houston in his prime. He is an important professor in our lesson program, and, at 23 years old, is keeping fit in his retirement years.
Sir Lancelot
Lancelot is a 23 year old gelding we adopted from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society in 2024. He is another of our fine lesson team, teaching step-up students who are ready to refine their cues and communication.
Sampson
Bred and raised by Joe's first mentor, bay gelding Sampson recently moved over on a long-term lease to one of our best students. Broad and handsome, smart and kind, at 10 years old he has already formed a strong bond with her and they will both learn a lot as they grow together.
Uno
Hearty chestnut gelding Uno, appx 15 years old, joined the JWH team in 2024 when fate left him without a home. He was diagnosed with a medical issue that we've treated according to the vet, out on the pasture with lots of moving about and playing gelding games while his body tries to heal. He is now destined to be a part of our EAL program that will be developing over the next 24 months.
Rey
And a donkey! Rey is an 8 yr old small standard spotted jenny and important part of our herd. She came to us through a rescue and is extremely cautious and slow to trust. We're giving her the time and space she needs to feel safe.
Flynn
Our 4 year old Australian Shepherd, Flynn is a private rescue who lost his first home and was saved by one of our trimming clients. He's sweet, energetic, and has learned to be a top-notch, if somewhat goofy, training assistant.
Jack
Hearty chestnut gelding Uno, appx 15 years old, joined the JWH team in 2024 when fate left him without a home. He was diagnosed with a medical issue that we've treated according to the vet, out on the pasture with lots of moving about and playing gelding games while his body tries to heal. He is now destined to be a part of our EAL program that will be developing over the next 24 months.
Bougie
And a donkey! Rey is an 8 yr old small standard spotted jenny and important part of our herd. She came to us through a rescue and is extremely cautious and slow to trust. We're giving her the time and space she needs to feel safe.
JT
Our 4 year old Australian Shepherd, Flynn is a private rescue who lost his first home and was saved by one of our trimming clients. He's sweet, energetic, and has learned to be a top-notch, if somewhat goofy, training assistant.