activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 16
- Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship Programs Miniature Horse Visitation ProgramsProvides adaptive riding instruction and horsemanship classes to individuals with disabilities, including children as young as four, to develop independent life skills, riding skills, and horse care. These programs are offered in private, semi-private, and group formats, utilizing certified professionals and volunteers to ensure safety and engagement.
- Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship Programs Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionProvides adaptive riding instruction and horsemanship classes in private, semi-private, and group formats for individuals with disabilities, including children as young as four, to develop independent life skills and teach riding skills and horse care.
- Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship Programs Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionProvides adaptive riding instruction and horsemanship classes in private, semi-private, and group formats to individuals as young as four years old, including those with disabilities, to develop independent life skills and teach riding skills and horse care.
- Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Programs Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionOffers ground-based equine assisted learning programs focused on personal growth and group dynamics without riding, for individuals of all abilities, including at-risk youth and military community members.
- Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Programs Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionOffers ground-based equine assisted learning programs focused on personal growth and group dynamics without riding, for individuals of all abilities. These experiences involve interacting with horses and learning horsemanship skills to support personal development.
- Facility and Animal Management Daily Equine and Animal Care OperationsManages its permanent property, including maintaining a garden and aquaponics system, and cares for its animal team which includes horses, mini horses, and goats.
- Facility and Animal Management Daily Equine and Animal Care OperationsMaintains a garden and aquaponics system, cultivates fruits and vegetables, and conducts facility maintenance and improvement projects, including general upkeep of the premises and care for various animals such as horses, a desert tortoise, and goats.
- Facility and Animal Management Daily Equine and Animal Care OperationsManages its permanent property, including barn maintenance, stall cleaning, feeding, horse turnout, and general upkeep. The organization also maintains a garden and aquaponics system, and has expanded its animal team to include desert tortoises and goats for animal-assisted therapy.
- Fundraising EventsOrganizes and hosts various fundraising events, including the Barn Bash, Tacks Fifth Avenue sale, and the annual Horses Help Golf Classic, to support its programs.
- Fundraising Events and SalesOrganizes various fundraising events such as the annual Barn Bash and the Horses Help Golf Classic, and operates a tack and supplies sale (Tacks Fifth Avenue) to support its life-change programs.
- Mini Horse Community Outreach Miniature Horse Visitation ProgramsOperates the Helping Hands Mini Messengers program, using mini horses to spread awareness and joy through visits to community groups, and provides 1-hour visits for corporate and nonprofit groups for a fee.
- Mini Horse Community Outreach Miniature Horse Visitation ProgramsOperates the Helping Hands Mini Messengers program, using mini horses to spread awareness and joy through visits to community groups, and provides fee-based 1-hour visits with mini horses for corporate and nonprofit groups for meaningful interactions and therapeutic activities.
- Mini Horse Community Outreach Miniature Horse Visitation ProgramsOperates the "Helping Hands Mini Messengers" program, using mini horses to spread awareness and joy through visits to community groups, corporate, and nonprofit organizations. These visits provide meaningful interactions and therapeutic activities for children and adults.
- Seasonal Equine Experiences Youth Equine Education & Camp ProgramsOffers seasonal equine experiences during the summer months.
- Seasonal Equine Experiences Youth Equine Education & Camp ProgramsOffers seasonal equine experiences during the summer months, providing additional opportunities for engagement with horses.
- Tack and Supplies SalesOperates a tack and supplies sale and organizes the recurring Tacks Fifth Avenue event to support life-change programs.
capacity building · 3
- Volunteer Management and Training Volunteer Training & Support for Equine TherapyConducts volunteer orientation sessions and engages volunteers in various tasks including assisting with classes, horse care, barn maintenance, administrative duties, marketing, and facility upkeep.
- Volunteer Program and Training Volunteer Training & Support for Equine TherapyConducts volunteer orientation sessions for new volunteers and engages them in various tasks including assisting with adaptive riding and horsemanship classes, preparing horses, barn maintenance, facility upkeep, administrative duties, and marketing.
- Volunteer Training and Management Volunteer Training & Support for Equine TherapyConducts volunteer orientation sessions and engages volunteers in various tasks including assisting with adaptive riding classes, horsemanship activities, barn maintenance, administrative duties, marketing, and special events.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship adaptive_ridingThe organization uses adaptive riding and horsemanship skills instruction to challenge participants physically, cognitively, and socially. This approach is tailored with individualized goal setting, collaborating with participants, families, and caregivers to ensure progress at a personalized pace.
- Adaptive riding for holistic development adaptive_ridingRiding and horsemanship instruction are tailored to challenge participants across physical, cognitive, and social domains, promoting integrated growth.
- Community Engagement and Volunteer-Supported Service Delivery community_engagementThe organization actively engages the community through events and volunteer programs to advance its mission. It provides training for volunteers, including those without prior horse experience, and leverages their support alongside professional guidance to deliver services with compassion and expertise.
- Community engagement and fundraising through events event-based_engagementEvents are strategically used to raise funds, increase visibility, and involve the community in the mission, strengthening support networks and financial sustainability.
- Compassionate, expert-facilitated healing environment compassion_and_expertiseProfessional staff and volunteers work together with compassion and expertise to create a supportive setting that fosters healing, connection, and personal achievement.
- Equine-Assisted Therapy and Learning equine_assisted_therapyThe organization leverages the unique human-horse connection and the inherent healing power of horses to provide specialized equine-assisted services. These services are designed to support physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development, facilitate learning experiences, and foster personal achievement through guided interactions and horsemanship skills.
- Experiential learning and personal development through equine-assisted activities equine-assisted_learningParticipants engage in guided, hands-on interactions with horses to build emotional intelligence, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, using horsemanship and group dynamics as tools for growth.
- Experiential learning and personal development through equine-assisted activities experiential_learningParticipants develop emotional intelligence, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills through guided, hands-on interactions with horses in structured learning environments.
- Healing through equine-assisted therapy and human-horse connection equine_assisted_therapyThe organization leverages the therapeutic relationship between humans and horses to support emotional, cognitive, and physical healing, using equine-assisted services as a core mechanism for transformation.
- Individualized, collaborative goal setting for participant progress individualized_goal_settingProgress is supported through personalized goal setting developed in partnership with participants, families, and caregivers, allowing for tailored development at an individual pace.
- Individualized, participant-centered goal setting individualized_goal_settingProgress is supported through personalized goal setting developed collaboratively with participants, families, and caregivers, ensuring programs adapt to individual needs and paces.
- Social Enterprise for Program Funding social_enterprise_fundingThe organization employs a social enterprise model by selling tack and supplies, with the proceeds directly funding its life-changing programs. This mechanism ensures sustainable financial support for its core activities.
- Social enterprise and event-based funding model social_enterprise_fundingThe organization funds its programs through sales of tack and supplies as well as through events that combine community engagement with fundraising to sustain life-change initiatives.
- Social enterprise to fund programming social_enterprise_fundingRevenue from the sale of tack and supplies is used to sustain and expand life-change programs, creating a self-reinforcing funding model.
- Volunteer-powered delivery with accessible training volunteer_trainingTrained volunteers, including those without prior horse experience, are equipped to support programs, expanding capacity and community involvement.
- Volunteer-powered operations with inclusive training volunteer trainingTrains and integrates volunteers, including those without prior horse experience, to expand program capacity and community ownership.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Adaptive Riding & Horsemanship
A recreational equine service designed for individuals with disabilities, focusing on riding skills and horse care while providing therapeutic benefits.
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
A ground-based educational program aimed at personal growth through human-equine interaction, beneficial for individuals, families, and groups.
Summer Programs
Seasonal programs offering equine experiences during the summer months.
relationships · 18
who they work with
- Adam Ratliff Partner — Provides discounted and pro bono services.
- Alex Chacon Media Partner — Provides discounted and pro bono services.
- Capstone Plumbing Partner — Provides discounted and pro bono services.
- Chaparal Veterinary Medical Center Partner — Provides discounted and pro bono services.
- Deagle Family Partner — Loves and supports Marshmallow, a mini horse in the Horses Help program.
- Delacruz Landscaping Partner — Provides discounted and pro bono services.
- Dr. Don’s Buttons, Stickers & More Partner — Provides discounted and pro bono services.
- El Hay Guy Partner — Provides discounted and pro bono services.
- Forbes Refrigeration Partner — Provides discounted and pro bono services.
- Microsoft Partner — Provides online form platform for volunteer orientation registration.
- Midwestern University Equine & Bovine Partner — Provides discounted and pro bono services.
- No Waste Grindings Partner — Provides discounted and pro bono services.
- PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) International Partner — Achieved certification from PATH International, validating commitment to safety and professionalism.
- PATH International Network — Employs PATH International-Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors
- Phoenix JC Comancheros Pony Express Partner — Served as the starting point for the Phoenix JC Comancheros Pony Express in 2010.
- Pure Desert Organic Pest Control Partner — Provides discounted and pro bono services.
- Special Olympics Partner — Program participants and horses have competed in the Special Olympics and Special Olympics World Games.
- State of Arizona Government — Recognized as a Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO) with QCO code 20859