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Ricky

by Central Bank · out of Donya
The Story

Born curious

The bright bay son of Donya stepped off the trailer beside his mom and into a herd that adores him. He's been investigating ever since.

Hello, my name is Ricky, though my pasture pals like to call me Peekaboo Ricky because I can’t help popping my head around corners or over fences just to see what’s going on! I’m a bright bay Thoroughbred gelding, standing 15 hands tall, born right here in the Bluegrass of Kentucky on May 27, 2023. My dam is the beautiful Donya, and I was her very last foal.

Life started fast and full of love. Mom had already traveled some hard roads before I came along, but she raised me strong and curious. When we first stepped off the trailer together at Mane Characters, everything felt brand-new. Right away I met Forever Jenny (the boss lady who keeps the whole herd in line), Divella Bella, and a wonderful crew of mares who decided I was their special project. Recently, Misty joined our group, and we all accepted her quickly, with Divella the perfect welcome wagon! I’ve got my own big pasture, endless hay, freedom to play and roll, and the best part, my mom is just a short walk away. No more uncertainty, just green fields, sunshine, and a whole sanctuary family cheering for every happy day. Every horse, a tale to tell. Every tale, a Mane Character. And mine is just getting started, full of sunshine and safety at last.

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About Ricky

Sexgelding
BreedThoroughbred
Colorbay
Born5/27/2023
State bredKentucky
Size15.0
Arrived6/2/2025
SireCentral Bank
DamDonya
DamsireAnabaa
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Sponsorship covers feed, farrier, and the long quiet hours of Ricky’s retirement. In return you get monthly updates from the herd: photos, short notes, the occasional video, and the small satisfaction of knowing a horse by name.

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  • First look at new arrivals
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Sponsor

Your sponsorship goes directly toward feed, farrier, vet care, and shelter. Pause or cancel anytime, and you’ll receive every update we share about them.

Choose your amount
$10/mo
Friend
2 weeks of hay for one horse
$25/mo
Sponsor
A full month of feed
Popular
$50/mo
Steward
Feed + a farrier visit
$100/mo
Patron
Half a vet check-up
$250/mo
Guardian
One emergency vet bill
Custom
Your choice
Minimum $10
$
/mo
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