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SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program is dedicated to healing the body, mind and spirit, and providing activities where we educate the participant on life skills.

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…

Caroline's world was so tiny when she started therapeutic riding at Spirit, and she had no desire to explore more; everything seemed so big and scary. Her first horse, Cocoa Bean, wasn't that much bigger than she was...

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…

As a mother of a child with motor delays, I can’t say enough about the wonderful SPIRIT Equestrian program…

Our impact this year has changed our community!

  • 2023 Program Participants

    431

  • 2023 Volunteer Hours

    3,468

  • 2023 Program Hours

    2,558

  • 2023 Volunteers

    293

Thank you to our generous sponsors.

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