SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program is dedicated to healing the body, mind and spirit, and providing activities where we educate the participant on life skills.
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Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for our constituents.
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We promote awareness, by utilizing the interaction between humans and horses – on the ground or in the saddle. Our participants can apply these skills in their lives, beyond the barn.
At SPIRIT, we use horsemanship and Equine Assisted Activities to reach therapeutic goals for a wide range of disorders, to improve basic self esteem and to teach about communication, trust, responsibility, partnership, and empathy.
We are a nationally recognized, fast growing 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Testimonials
What People are Saying
Our daughter Peyton’s experience riding in the SPIRIT Therapeutic Riding Program has been absolutely phenomenal due in large part to the person who championed the program…
Our Tommy started his life as a miracle, nearly dying before he was born. He learned to laugh and smile to himself, keeping the rest of the world separate. He couldn’t crawl, so he just rolled himself around the room…
Anxiety, depression, Tourette’s Syndrome and Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS)…our 13 year old son, who’s adjustment to middle school was a challenging one with each of these…
I feel honored to be part of anything that informs people of the impact of Spirit, and therapeutic riding on the lives of people – not just the riders but the families as well. There is nothing like…
Our impact this year has changed our community!
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2025 Program Participants
375
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2025 Volunteer Hours
8,186
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2025 Program Hours
3,029
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2025 Volunteers
223
Thank you to our generous sponsors.
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Thank you to the Virginia Horse Industry Board for awarding grant funds that made website update and upgrade possible
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