Howdy! Name's Peterbilt, but most folks just call me Pete. I'm a big ol' Belgian draft horse built like a rig and about as fancy as one too. 🚛
 

Before coming to Rise & Ride, I spent a lot of years working. I plowed fields, hauled logs and knew what it meant to put in a long day.
 

When I first got here, though, something wasn't quite right. The team here worked on my "tires," checked my engine and made a training plan for me. Then a sudden cold snap brought out some neurological symptoms and I started moving like a sidewinder. The crew pulled me from work right away and started testing.
 

The testing eventually pointed toward EPM, so that winter became all about medicine, rest and getting this old rig running straight again.

Little by little, I got stronger. My feet started landing where I meant for them to and that sidewinder walk faded away. The volunteers around here gave me light work over poles and logs to help prepare me for the saddle again.
 

These days, I'm doing really well. 💛
 

I've made my way back onto the trails for gentle walk only rides and seem pretty happy to have a job again. I’ve also gotten quite a bit more talkative around here. 😂 I like to make sure everyone knows when I’m around, and I’ve got plenty to say if someone wants to listen.
 

After years of heavy work, this slower pace suits me just fine.

The crew still keeps an eye on my EPM history and makes sure my workload stays right for me. For now, I'm steady, comfortable and back to puttering down the trail.
 

Turns out this old Peterbilt still has a big engine under the hood, plenty to say and some good miles left in him. 🚛💛