Mission: Provide an environment where children and young adults can, not only, "horse around" but also safely learn about horses. To promote self-worth, self-confidence, encourage physical activity, great sportsmanship and great work ethic to individuals in need of guidance. To partner with other non-profits to help expose and educate broader populations of the public to the healthy benefits of equine activities. To make a positive difference in someone's life.

Results: In a recent study, "Randomized Trial Examines Effects of Equine Facilitated Learning on Adolescents' Basal Cortisol Levels, " conducted by the Department of Human Development, Washington State University, findings show the efficacy of therapeutic equine programs. The experimental nature of these findings gives greater credence to the claim of therapeutic horsemanship professionals, participants, and parents who have reported significant positive effects of equine facilitated activities firsthand. Faced with skepticism about the efficacy of equine facilitated programs by potential funders and third party payers, therapeutic professionals and clients can now point to causal effects on physiological outcomes associated with current and future physical and mental health. Read the paper at: https://news. wsu. edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/effects-of-equine-facilitated-learning. pdf

Target demographics: children and adults with physical, learning, cognitive or emotional disabilities. Also serving as an emergency rescue facility for horses in need of rescue.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 700+ children and adults in our community last year alone!

Geographic areas served: Central Indiana and throughout a broad portion of the midwest

Programs: Equine Assisted and Facilitated Learning, Animal Care and Pet Encounter Therapy

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