irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $86K
- #2 $12K
named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Adaptive Lessons
Mounted or ground lessons for students with emotional, behavioral, cognitive, or physical disabilities, adapted to individual needs to teach riding and horse skills.
Horse Boarding
Limited boarding services for horses, including stall care, turnout, feeding, mucking, and access to facilities, with mandatory training packages.
Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation
Provides care for program horses and dedicates stalls to rescued horses, rehabilitating, training, and adopting them out to educate the community and help horses in need.
Traditional English Riding Lessons
Lessons focusing on the hunter/jumper discipline for beginner to advanced riders, with school horses available and an emphasis on horsemanship and partnership with the horse.
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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Youth Equine Education & Horsemanship 6 activities
- Accessible and Affordable Horseback Riding ProgramsProvides accessible and affordable traditional English riding lessons, focusing on the hunter/jumper discipline, for riders of all levels, including those with disabilities. Lessons are offered privately or in groups, typically 30 or 50 minutes long, once per week, using school horses.
- Horse Training ServicesOffers tiered training programs for horses, including Basic (1 session/week), Half (3 sessions/week), and Full Training (4–5 sessions/week with full vet/farrier management), focused on flatwork, jumping, and behavioral adjustment.
- Horse Training ServicesOffers tiered horse training packages ranging from basic (one session/week) to full training (four to five sessions/week), including flatwork, jumping, and behavioral conditioning, with management of veterinary and farrier care for fully trained horses.
- Traditional English Riding InstructionProvides English riding lessons in the hunter/jumper discipline for riders from beginner to advanced levels, including lunge line, flatwork, jumping, and show preparation, with structured weekly private or group sessions lasting 30 to 50 minutes.
- Traditional English Riding InstructionProvides traditional English riding lessons in the hunter/jumper discipline for riders from beginner to advanced levels, including lunge line, flatwork, jumping, and show preparation, typically offered as private or group sessions once per week.
- Traditional English Riding Instruction (Hunter/Jumper Focus)Provides English-style riding lessons from beginner to advanced levels with a focus on hunter/jumper disciplines, using school horses and offering opportunities for competition, including access to show-quality horses for non-horse owners.
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Horse Boarding Services 3 activities
- Equine Boarding and Retirement CareProvides full-service horse boarding including daily turnout, feeding, stall cleaning, manure management, facility access, and veterinary/farrier coordination; also offers specialized retirement care with grooming, lunging, and hand walking.
- Limited Horse Boarding ServicesProvides boarding services with daily care including feeding, stall cleaning, turnout, manure management, access to riding facilities, and coordination of veterinary and farrier services, plus trailer parking.
- Limited Horse Boarding and Retirement CareProvides boarding services including daily care, feeding, turnout, stall cleaning, and access to facilities; also offers a Retirement Care Package with grooming, lunging, and hand walking for older or retired horses.
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Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation 3 activities
- Horse Rescue, Rehabilitation, and AdoptionRescues horses, provides shelter and rehabilitation using dedicated stalls, and engages staff, volunteers, and clients in their training and adoption. This includes rehabilitating horses with specific issues and training them to become lesson or show horses.
- Horse Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Adoption ProgramRescues horses from neglect or at-risk situations (e.g., auctions, dude strings), provides medical and behavioral rehabilitation, and trains them for use in riding programs or adoption; examples include Blueberry, Iggy, and Rio.
- Horse Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Adoption ProgramRescues horses from neglect or at-risk situations (e.g., auctions, dude strings), provides medical and behavioral rehabilitation, and trains them for use in riding programs or adoption; engages staff, volunteers, and clients in the process.
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Adaptive Riding & Horsemanship Instruction 2 activities
- Adaptive Riding ProgramOffers adaptive mounted and ground-based riding lessons for students with emotional, behavioral, cognitive, or physical disabilities, using specially trained and rehabilitated horses such as Flash, Freedom, and Iggy.
- Adaptive Riding Program for Individuals with DisabilitiesOffers mounted and on-the-ground adaptive riding lessons tailored to students with emotional, behavioral, cognitive, or physical disabilities, using specially trained horses and individualized instruction.
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Equine Training and Care Services 2 activities
- Equine Training and Management ServicesOffers tiered horse training packages (Basic, Half, Full) including weekly lessons, under-saddle training, and full management of veterinary and farrier care; also provides retirement care such as grooming and hand walking.
- Horse Boarding and Training ServicesOffers limited horse boarding services including stalls, daily turnout, feeding, mucking, and access to facilities. Additionally, provides various training packages for horses, ranging from basic (one lesson/training ride per week) to full training (four to five lessons/training rides per week), and a retirement care package.
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Uncategorized 7 activities
- Accessible Riding ProgramsDelivers affordable and inclusive riding programs for families regardless of income level, promoting community access to equestrian activities in Tucson, Arizona.
- Accessible and Affordable Riding ProgramsOffers inclusive and income-level-appropriate riding programs to ensure accessibility for families of all economic backgrounds in Tucson, Arizona.
- Accessible and Inclusive Riding CommunityFosters an inclusive environment in Tucson, AZ, offering affordable riding programs regardless of income level and using a slow, methodical teaching approach to develop responsible, kind riders.
- Competition Support for RidersProvides access to show-quality horses and training support to enable rider participation in horse shows, including jumping and dressage events, for both traditional and advanced students.
- Horse Rescue, Rehabilitation, and AdoptionRescues horses from neglect or at-risk situations (e.g., auctions, dude strings), provides medical and behavioral rehabilitation, and trains them for use in riding programs or adoption; examples include Blueberry, Iggy, and Rio.
- Horse Show Participation SupportProvides access to show-quality horses for riders without ownership, enabling participation in horse shows across disciplines including jumping and dressage.
- Show Horse Access ProgramProvides access to show-quality horses for riders who do not own a horse, enabling their participation in horse shows.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$346K
Contributions & grants$189K55%
Program service revenue$153K44%
Investment income$240%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$265K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$94K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$900K
Cash$37K
Investments$0
Liabilities$733K
Net assets$167K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +55.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Schroeder | Board President | 40 | $13K |
| Melanie Roeder | Program Director | 40 | $13K |
board members · 3
- Annie Jeong — Secretary
- Katherine West Schroeder — Treasurer
- Michael Martinez — Board Chair
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Freedom Woods Farm Partner — Melanie Roeder worked at Freedom Woods Farm from 2009 to 2012, teaching therapeutic riding and traditional hunter/jumper lessons.
- Leila Gass Partner — Generously loans Flash, a Morgan horse, to Steady Strides Riding Center for lessons.
- Maria Miller Partner — Allows Freedom, a quarter horse, to work at Steady Strides Riding Center.
- Melanie Roeder Partner — Adopted Kazimir and Rio, who remain at SSRC for lessons and training.
- Pam Farthing Partner — Allows Steady Strides Riding Center to use Avatar, a Percheron horse, for lessons.
- Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT) Partner — Melanie Roeder worked as the Equine Training Coordinator and then as Program Director at TROT from 2012.