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Mission Statement

Our mission is to serve the Lord by providing equine-assisted services to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs in our community through equines, trained professionals, and a devoted community.

Core Values

Faith  -  Integrity  -  Service

What is Therapeutic Riding?

Therapeutic riding is a form of equine assisted services that uses the horse to positively impact individuals with special needs 

Who Do We Serve?

  • Autism spectrum disorder

  • Cerebral palsy

  • Down syndrome

  • Multiple sclerosis 

  • Attention deficit disorder 

  • Speech impairment 

  • Intellectual disability 

  • Sensory integration disorder

  • Visually impaired 

  • Speech impairment/delays 

  • Hearing impairment 

  • Traumatic brain injury 

  • Williams syndrome 

  • Developmental delay

  • Learning disability 

  • OCD

Benefits of Therapeutic Riding

  • Physical 

  • Cognitive 

  • Emotional 

  • Sensory 

  • Behavioral 

  • Social Skills 

  • Self-Esteem

  • Recreational Opportunities 

  • Balance 

  • Physical Endurance 

  • Circulation 

  • Activate Brain Areas 

  • Sensory-Motor Integration 

  • Confidence 

  • Human-Animal Bonding 

  • Responsivness 

  • Muscle Strength 

  • Empathy 

  • Adaptability 

  • Motivation 

  • Flexibility 

  • Respiration 

  • Range of Motion

  • Improved Coordination 

Our 
Story

Get to Know Kailey

I grew up with horses, and my mom volunteered at a therapeutic riding program when I was in grade school. I always wanted to volunteer, so when I turned 14 and became eligible, I was in the barn helping with lessons. I fell in love with the industry and volunteered all through high school. While pursuing my bachelor's in agribusiness at Tarleton State University, I became a PATH Intl Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor in 2023. In addition to my love for the industry, I have a deep love for the Lord. Upon graduating from Tarleton with my MBA, I decided to combine my passions by starting a non-profit therapeutic riding program in Erath County.

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Fun fact: I love to travel! Two of my favorite places I've visited are Bath, UK, and Capri, Italy!

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Our Board of Directors

President

Kailey Ownby

Secretary

Shelby Huxen

Treasurer

Robert Ownby

Member

Blake Brooks

Member

Vanessa Halford

Member

David Hornsby

Meet Our Herd

Patient. Reliable. Compassionate.

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Bentley

Birthday: 5/10/2013​

Joined: May 2025

Breed: Quarter Horse 

Color: Bay

Gender: Gelding 

Sponsor: Dawn and Casey Brooks

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Peppy

Born: 6/2/2007

Joined: May 2025

Breed: Quarter Horse

Color: Sorrel

Gender: Gelding

Sponsor: Amy Ownby

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Nick

Born: 1/1/2014

Joined: March 2026

Breed: Quarter Horse

Color: Sorrel

Gender: Gelding

Sponsor: Tish and Mike Vana

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Luke

Born: 5/20/2009

Joined: August 2025

Breed: Quarter Horse

Color: Brown

Gender: Gelding

Sponsor: IN NEED OF ONE

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