10/18/2026
The Max, the myth, the legend… Introducing a horse that our Clinic Manager, Marlo, calls “a giant hunk of love.” Meet Maxwell, a Friesian/Warmblood cross! Previously a hunter/jumper show horse, Maxwell joined HYH in January 2026 for his second career as a therapy horse.
Maxwell is as regal and elegant as he looks, often considered the gentleman of the herd. We consider him the regulating and calming presence of his group of friends that we lovingly call “the Goon Squad,” keeping others grounded and maintaining a sense of order in the group. He is curious and can certainly be playful, but he usually prefers present as a kind, thoughtful, and gentle giant.
Maxwell is a very popular mental health and groundwork partner and is transitioning seamlessly into a trusted hippotherapy partner as well. You can often find him in sessions with our therapist Kayla, who has described Maxwell as a master of “tender moments” with clients, or in Paddock 2 with his good buddy Dash.
