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 will be Closed Thursday 11/22. Happy Thanksgiving:)
Lessons are subject to cancellation 30 minutes before arrival time.
When in doubt contact your instructor or lesson coordinator.
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"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success." - Henry Ford
Let's Grow TogetherAbbey Zinn
“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
Continue readingCarmalee Scarppitti
In 2010, seven years after a bad wreck with a drunk driver, Horses for Hope gave me the opportunity to take therapeutic riding (TR) lessons. At that time I could barely walk with 2 crutches. After a year of lessons (and no other PT) I could walk fairly well with only 1 crutch! This was […]
Continue readingDavid G
We cannot begin to express the gratitude and appreciation we have for Horses for Hope. Our youngest daughter, Myah, was accepted into the program as a special needs rider. The transformation in her since joining the program has been nothing short of amazing. Physically, the impact of riding on her chronic low muscle tone and […]
Continue readingUpcoming Events
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HfH Annual Christmas Party and Awards Banquet
December 15 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm