Since 2018, Paws, Hands and Hooves has been giving hope to young readers by offering learning equine assisted activities.

Meet Reesa

Founding Owner, Reesa Gorenstein, has been a life long equestrian. She was an avid rider in the hunter/jumper discipline before turning to dressage.

Her formal education consists of a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Bradley University, and an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology from National Louis University in Skokie.

Since 2012, she has been transforming the lives of students in grades K-8.

With her passion for horses and helping children succeed, she founded Paws, Hands & Hooves.

Meet the Pony Professors

  • Professor Gnocchi

    Color: White Flea Bitten

    Age: 10 years old

    Favorite Book to Read: Silver Shines

    Favorite Color: Red

  • Professor Sweet Potato Pie

    Color: Brown & White

    Age: 6 years old

    Favorite Book to Read: The Adventures at the Short & Sweet Ranch

    Favorite Color: Pink

  • Professor Tater Tot

    Color: Silver Dapple/Liver Chestnut

    Age: 12 years old

    Favorite Book to Read: The Magic Treehouse

    Favorite Color: Green

  • Professor Potato Pancake

    Color: Liver Chestnut

    Age: 6 years old

    Favorite Book to Read: Pony Mysteries

    Favorite Color: Orange

  • Professor Gracie

    Color: Bay

    Age: 20 years old

    Favorite Book to Read: Where the Red Fern Grows

    Favorite Color: Orange

  • Professors Apple & Jax

    Color: Grey

    Age: Jax is 10, Apple is 12 years old

    Favorite Book to Read: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

    Favorite Color: Yellow