Our Mission
Horses for Hope promotes therapeutic healing of mind, body, and soul by using horses as a dynamic, interactive tool for individuals of all ages, regardless of ability, including those who are experiencing physical, mental, or emotional challenges.
The Horses for Hope Vision
Special Notifications
Horses for Hope has begun operating with COVID19 precautions in place.
If you or anyone in your home is sick please DO NOT come to the barn.
Remember to remain a horse length (6 feet) away from other people at all times.
The playground equipment is closed.
Expansion
"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success." - Henry Ford
Let's Grow TogetherVolunteer
"There are no strangers here; only friend you haven't met yet." - William Butler Yeats
Join UsSusan Silva
“Learning to be able to ride on the back of these majestic, gentle buddies have proven to be a positive highlight in my son’s weekly schedule. With the assistance of the caring, voluntary staff there he has built up his confidence to not only ride but also basic grooming and safety rules when one is […]
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“Being around the horses has given me a sense of peace in my life… With horses, I’m free from all my stress and drama at school.” Jackie McCaffery Able-Bodied Student
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“Therapeutic Riding is great for special needs children because it encourages increased core strength which makes gross motor movements and overall coordination easier. The movement pattern of the horse also encourages improved gait patterns because the movement of the pelvis on a horse mimics the typical movement of walking.” Abbey Zinn, OTR/L Occupational Therapist
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