Wradiance
Wradiance is an Oldenburg mare who is the dam of both Desmond and Vivi. The autism assessment being developed under Wilderwood’s research program is named partly in her honor, as is the award-winning documentary about Wilderwood’s research into autism and women, Seeking WRADIANCE. Now retired from the sport horse arena, and impeccably trained in dressage, showjumping, and trail, Wradiance’s quiet and affectionate temperament and exceptional ground manners has made her a valuable and integral part of Wilderwood’s Counseling and Equitherapy program.
Desmond
Photo credit: Cheyenne Chavez
Desmond (full name Desperado) is Wradiance’s penultimate foal, who was born on Rebecca’s birthday. He has more of his mother’s personality in the sense of willingness to respond to requests in training, and yet also has something of his sire, Don Hill, about him as well, with a confidence about his place in the herd. Desmond is currently under training to become a therapy horse in Wilderwood’s Counseling and Equitherapy program.
Vivaldi
Vivaldi is Wradiance’s last foal (redolent of “the colt from Old Regret”!), also born on Rebecca’s birthday five weeks ahead of his due date. Viv’s personality is amazing: he is sweet, gentle, affectionate, and loving. He is always the first to welcome a new horse and the last to leave a horse who is hurt or injured. Vivaldi is currently under training to become a therapy horse in Wilderwood’s Counseling and Equitherapy program.
Scarlett
Scarlett (aka Cuddle Monster) is a Rocky Mountain filly who came to Wilderwood at eight months of age. She settled in quickly and delights everyone with her sweet curiosity, kind and gentle nature, and love of cuddles (and, therefore, the origin of her alternate name). Scarlett is currently under training and will one day become a therapy horse in Wilderwood’s Counseling and Equitherapy program.