
The Papa Bear Horse Center was constructed with support from the Peyton Anderson Foundation and Stone Martin Builders.
Why Our Animals Are The Heroes!
Our animals guide, shape, and inspire. They are amazing teachers, helping kids learn patience, teamwork, and how to build strong, caring relationships. Whether they’re reading aloud, exploring STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, and Math), or practicing teamwork while riding, kids discover that taking care of an animal takes love, responsibility, and a lot of heart.
Storybook's specialized learning environment integrates comprehensive STEM activities and literary works with equine and canine programs that give a child the best chance at a healthier, brighter future.
We invite you to schedule a private tour and explore how our programs and animals create a pathway to brighter, healthier futures!



Meet Our Horses
Superstars in building confidence and patience, and champions at teaching teamwork and responsibility.

Alexander
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Judith Viorst

Boo Radley
To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee

Flat Stanley
Flat Stanley
Jeff Brown

Mr. Smee
Peter Pan
James Matthew Barrie

Sebastian
The Little Mermaid
Christian Andersen

Tiger Lily
Peter Pan
James Matthew Barrie

Babar
Story of Babar: The Little Elephant
Jean de Brunhoff

Corduroy
Corduroy
Don Freeman

Friar Tuck
The Merry Adventures
of Robin Hood
Howard Pyle

Nibs
Peter Pan
James Matthew Barrie

Tom Sawyer
Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain

Baloo
The Jungle Book
Rudyard Kipling

Figaro
Pinocchio
Carlo Collodi

Jiminy Cricket
Pinocchio
Carlo Collodi

Prince Charming
Cinderella
Charles Perrault

Tinker Bell
Peter Pan
James Matthew Barrie

Tootles
Peter Pan
James Matthew Barrie
Meet Our Cats & Dogs
Masters in spreading joy, fostering empathy, and instilling a sense of care and companionship.

Admiral Boone
Mary Poppins
P.L. Travers

Col. Fitzwilliam
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen

Jo March
Little Women
Louisa May Alcott

Amelia Bedelia
Amelia Bedelia
Peggy Parish

Elizabeth Bennet
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen

Bonnie Blue
Butler
Gone with the Wind
Margaret Mitchell

Esther
The Bible
Author: God

Prof. Henry Higgins
Pygmallon
George Bernard Shaw
