activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 14
- Adaptive Riding & Horsemanship Programs Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionProvides adaptive riding and horsemanship lessons to children and adults with disabilities, veterans, and first responders, serving over 40 riders weekly across age groups (4 to 90) in 8-week lesson blocks. Programs aim to build strength, communication, life skills, and confidence through structured equine interaction.
- Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship Programs Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionProvides adaptive riding and horsemanship lessons in 8-week blocks to over 40 children and adults with disabilities weekly, impacting individuals in the West Valley. These programs utilize a herd of ten horses and are supported by certified instructors and volunteers.
- Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship Programs Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionProvides adaptive riding and horsemanship lessons in 8-week blocks to over 40 children and adults with disabilities weekly, impacting individuals in the West Valley. These programs utilize a herd of ten horses to help riders build strength, develop communication, practice life skills, and grow in confidence.
- Community Outreach & On-Site Tours Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionOffers on-site tours to demonstrate Adaptive Riding & Horsemanship and Equine-Assisted Learning programs to visitors. Hosts special community events such as holiday barn visits featuring the Sensitive Santa tradition.
- Equine Herd ManagementMaintains a herd of 10 horses, including two miniature horses, to support therapeutic and educational programming. The herd includes horses acquired through donation (e.g., Shadow, Boomer), purchase (e.g., Woody, Padma, Indy), and lease (e.g., Sunny), with ongoing management to ensure program capacity and horse welfare.
- Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionOffers Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) to individuals and groups, using interactions with horses to develop life skills, confidence, and teamwork.
- Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) Programs Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionOffers Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) to individuals and groups, including a specific "Moms Camp" program, to develop life skills, confidence, and teamwork through interactions with horses.
- Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) Programs Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionOffers Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) to individuals and groups to develop life skills, confidence, and teamwork through structured ground-based interactions with horses. Includes specialized programs such as Moms Camp, a six-week initiative using horses to support connection and personal growth for mothers.
- Financial Assistance & Scholarship Program Motorcycle Safety Course ScholarshipsOffers need-based scholarships covering up to 75% of rider fees for one session when funds are available. Awards are limited to one per rider per ride year and two per household, with applications reviewed quarterly by the Board of Directors.
- HorsePower Program for Veterans & First Responders Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionOperates HorsePower, a dedicated program for veterans and first responders that uses horse-grounded, non-riding activities to foster purpose, connection, and emotional healing.
- HorsePower Program for Veterans and First Responders Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionOperates the HorsePower program, which uses horse-grounded activities to foster purpose, connection, and healing for veterans and first responders.
- Offers Moms Camp, a six-week program that utilizes horses to facilitate connection, courage, and rediscovery for mothers.
- Scholarship Program Motorcycle Safety Course ScholarshipsProvides scholarships covering up to 75% of rider fees for one session per rider per ride year (and two per household) to individuals with financial limitations, with applications reviewed quarterly by the Board of Directors.
- Scholarship Program Motorcycle Safety Course ScholarshipsOffers scholarships covering up to 75% of rider fees for one session to individuals with financial limitations, reviewed quarterly by the Board of Directors. Awards are limited to one per rider per ride year and two per household.
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- Volunteer Engagement Volunteer Training & Support for Equine TherapyEngages more than 50 volunteers to support riding lessons by walking beside riders, grooming horses, assisting with barn chores, and helping with tacking and leading horses. Volunteers also serve on committees for events, fundraising, marketing, or programs.
- Volunteer Engagement Program Volunteer Training & Support for Equine TherapyEngages over 50 volunteers in various support roles including sidewalking, grooming, tacking, leading horses, and barn maintenance. Volunteers also serve as Barn Buddies, Grooming Crew, Coach & Sidewalker, and Tack & Leading teams, and participate in committees supporting events, fundraising, marketing, and program operations.
- Volunteer Engagement and Management Volunteer Training & Support for Equine TherapyEngages over 50 volunteers in various roles, including supporting riding lessons as coach and sidewalkers, grooming crew, tack and leading, and barn buddies for chores and organization. Volunteers also serve on committees for events, fundraising, marketing, or programs.
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how they think
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- Adaptive and individualized instruction model individualized_adaptive_instructionProvides customized riding and learning experiences through certified instructors who adapt programming to meet the unique physical, cognitive, social, and emotional goals of each participant.
- Confidential Scholarship Review blind_review_processTo protect applicant privacy and ensure fairness, the organization removes identifying information from scholarship applications before they are reviewed.
- Equine-Assisted Therapeutic and Learning Programs equine_assisted_therapy_and_learningThe organization utilizes horses, including miniature horses, as partners in structured programs to facilitate therapeutic and educational outcomes. This includes leveraging horses' rhythmic movement for physical benefits, their ability to mirror emotions for self-awareness, and their natural herd behaviors for learning collaboration and communication, ultimately aiming to create positive life changes and help participants overcome obstacles.
- Equine-assisted therapy and learning for holistic development equine-assisted_therapyUses structured interactions with horses—both mounted and ground-based—to support physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth, leveraging horses' sensitivity to nonverbal cues and their ability to mirror human behavior for immediate feedback and therapeutic progress.
- Equine-partnered experiential learning equine-assisted_learningUses horses as active partners in learning to foster personal development, communication, collaboration, and trust-building through structured, ground-based activities that emphasize emotional awareness and connection.
- Family-Centered Approach to Healing and Growth family_centered_approachThe organization designs its programs and fosters a community environment that supports the entire family unit, including siblings, parents, veterans, and first responders, believing that collective engagement enhances healing and growth.
- Family-Centered Community Approach family_centered_approachThe organization designs its programs and operates with a family-centric approach, welcoming and supporting entire families, including siblings, parents, veterans, and first responders, believing that healing and growth are best achieved within a supportive community setting.
- Family-centered community approach family-centered_approachEngages entire families in programming, recognizing that healing and growth are strengthened through inclusive, communal experiences that welcome siblings, parents, veterans, and first responders.
- Financial Access through Scholarships financial_access_modelThe organization provides scholarship funding to remove financial barriers, ensuring that individuals can participate in adaptive riding programs regardless of their economic situation.
- Financial Accessibility through Scholarships financial_access_modelThe organization provides scholarship funding to remove financial barriers, ensuring that individuals can participate in adaptive riding programs regardless of their economic situation, with a process that protects applicant privacy.
- Financial access through equitable scholarship model financial_access_modelRemoves financial barriers to participation by offering scholarship funding reviewed through a privacy-protecting, blind process to ensure fair and equitable access to adaptive riding programs.
- Individualized Adaptive Instruction individualized_adaptive_instructionThe organization employs certified instructors to tailor lessons and programs to meet the specific physical, cognitive, social, or emotional goals of each participant, ensuring accessibility and effectiveness for individuals with diverse challenges.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Adaptive Horsemanship & Riding
Structured riding lessons for children and adults with disabilities, focusing on physical, cognitive, and emotional development through horseback riding in 8-week sessions
Dawn Brown Memorial Scholarship
Financial assistance program that covers up to 75% of session fees for riders with financial need, ensuring access to adaptive riding programs
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
Ground-based program that uses interactions with horses to build life skills, communication, teamwork, and self-awareness for individuals and groups
HorsePower
Equine-assisted learning program specifically designed for veterans and first responders to build resilience, reduce stress, and foster connection through horse-grounded activities
Reclaim your Reins
Six-week program for mothers focused on personal connection, courage, and rediscovery through the healing power of horses
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Campbell family Partner — Owns Padma and Bella, allowing them to continue their work supporting participants in the program.
- Kelly family Partner — Leased their horse, Sunny, to Silver Lining Riding in 2025.
- Trajan Wealth Funder — Launched the HorsePower program for veterans and first responders.