Yes! Many of our horses have been generously donated to us. Due to the demands of our busy program, we do have some general criteria for a horse donation. We will also typically request a 30-day trial lease for any equines we consider. We are happy to work with you on donation terms, but we typically do not accept horses on short-term leases.

Most likely, no. We provide “Equine Assisted Activities” which are considered a recreational activity. While there ARE very real physical and mental benefits to riding, our services are not designed as a treatment to any condition. Essentially, we provide adaptive horsemanship acitivies, not therapy.

We do accept used tack and equipment. Please review our Donate Tack & Equipment page to see what we can and what we cannot accept. While we’d love to take everything, safety considerations prohibit us from accepting some items. Please contact us prior to dropping off used tack or equipment.

Our insurance policy mandates that all volunteers must be at least 14 years old at the time they attend orientation. There are, unfortunately, no exceptions to this.

No, we do not allow volunteers to train or exercise our horses. All of our horses work very hard in regular lessons, and they deserve time off. They also have training and conditioning needs that are very unique to working with riders with disabilities. Our dedicated staff of equine professionals provides all of our horse training and conditioning.

The care and management of our horses is our top priority, and our full-time barn manger is responsible for daily care and feeding. Our volunteer program is designed to directly serve our participants. Volunteers can be trained as grooming assistants, but horses are only groomed prior to classes. We do not allow volunteers to drop-in to groom horses.

Yes, we are happy to provide recommendation letters and sign off on volunteer hours reports. But, make sure you plan ahead—all volunteers must attend an orientation and are expected to volunteer on a regular schedule. We cannot accommodate volunteers looking for hours on short notice, or those who only wish to volunteer one time.

The cost of an adaptive riding session at Horse Therapy, Inc varies depending on factors such as session duration, level of support required, and any additional services provided. However, we try to fundraise and gain sponsorship in order to try to keep our fees affordable, typically ranging from $100 to $300 per session.

Yes, with some advance notice! To protect the privacy and confidentiality of our participants, we do not allow drop-ins to observe lessons or tour the facility. If you’d like to learn about us, please contact us and we’ll be happy to arrange a time when we can show you around!

No, our operations are entirely non-profit and dedicated to serving people with disabilities and other challenges. We do not offer riding lessons, trail rides, pony parties, or horse boarding to the general public.