Butter

Meet Butter

The Kind One

With her golden buckskin coat, gentle spirit, and strong will, Butter is one unforgettable mare. She’s a 7-year-old American Quarter Horse whose shiny buckskin coloring makes her easy to spot—and even easier to love.

A Soft Heart & a Spirited Soul

Butter is probably the sweetest horse in the whole herd when it comes to people. She adores human attention and melts into her grooming sessions, closing her eyes as the brush glides over her coat. But don’t let that soft heart fool you—Butter has a bold streak too. She’s always testing boundaries and sometimes challenges our longtime lead mare, Dancer, to see if it’s her turn to take the reins. For now, they’ve reached a mutual understanding—but Butter never stops dreaming big!

From a Cozy Stall to Wide Open Pastures

Butter came to Magic Valley Horses with her best friend Coconut, and she stepped into the trailer with calm confidence. At her new home, she quickly settled into a cozy stall and made fast friends. Even when Coconut moved on to another place, Butter was ready—she had already found her place in the herd.

She became a proud mama not just once, but twice. Her first filly, Roxy, arrived a few months after Butter did. Roxy was curious, spunky, and always on the move. Butter kept close watch, guiding and protecting her. Later, Ember joined the family—just as playful and full of life as her big sister. These days, you can often find all three of them grazing together, nuzzling noses or rolling in the soft grass.

Butter’s Favorite Things

Butter is happiest outside—whether she’s stretching out for a good roll in the sunshine, leaping through the pasture with her mane flying in the wind, or reaching up to nibble her favorite treat: mesquite leaves. She also stands patiently for the farrier every few months, showing off her steady and calm demeanor.

She’s had lessons too, learning to respond to gentle cues from her human and growing more confident with each session. Her mix of sweetness, spirit, and smarts makes her an amazing partner for both humans and horses alike.

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Color Butter’s Story!

Want to learn even more about Butter and her babies, Roxy and Ember? You can read and color her real-life story in our beautifully illustrated children’s story and coloring book:

This digital book is perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, and horse-loving families. It’s filled with kindness, courage, and connection—straight from Butter’s heart to yours.

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Some of the photos in this gallery were the inspiration for a page in Butter’s Story and Coloring Book.