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We all know that horses have the power to change lives, and even save lives. We also know that they can be elusive, unaffordable, or even downright foreign to some individuals, whether due to geography, finances, or lack of opportunity. Fortunately, there are dozens of programs working tirelessly to bring access to the magic of the horse - to all people, from all walks of life.
The Equestrian Diversity Project is a broad program that will feature a variety of organizations who, in their own ways, are working toward this noble purpose. State Line Tack® is proud to bring you the inside scoop on these organizations.
An award-winning therapeutic riding program that utilizes the show pen to help disabled riders flourish, Stable Strides Farm is serving Texas youth with opportunities beyond imagination, from Quarter Horse Congress to the World Games in Abu Dhabi. Read on to see how these riders are strengthening their bodies, minds, self-esteem and sense of self, all through the power of the horse.
22 veterans a day commit suicide. That is an incredibly sad number, and it is the mission of Veterans and Equines Together to reduce this statistic by utilizing Project H.O.P.E. Equine Therapy, psychotherapy and horsemanship classes to help Vets recover from PTS and PTSD. Read on about their program, their purpose, and their goals - and how you can help.
Teeny tiny equines, wandering the halls of hospitals, medical centers, and nursing homes? Standing at the ready at traumatic scenes, courthouses, and walking in parades? Read more about Mini Therapy Horses and their mission to bring comfort and joy to those in need, and how they break down barriers wherever they go!
A nationwide organization that provides aspiring athletes in grades 3-12 with opportunities to participate in equestrian sports, while providing college prep through educational programs, access to university reps, and scholarships, regardless of race, situation, or finances, MET utilizes the STEAM approach as learning access points. They also strongly teach and preach on financial literacy, both as a requirement for successful life in general, but also as a necessity to continue a life with horses. Read more about this groundbreaking organization to learn about their unique approach and requirements to join their teams!
Cultural enrichment, community service, horses, rodeos and parades? Ebony Horsewomen has all that, and more! Over the last 35 years EHI has transformed into a comprehensive equine educational and therapy program that promotes STEM learning as well as equestrian skills, serving the Hartford, CT area.
Giving Detroit's inner-city youth the skills they need to succeed in the workforce, and in life - that's the mission of Detroit Horse Power as they teach social-emotional skills to at-risk urban children through riding and caring for horses. DHP relies on the horse's ability to mirror the emotions of their riders and handlers, which creates unique opportunities for self-awareness, personal growth, and goal setting. Read on to learn more about this non-profit, their goals, and their vision for Detroit's kids.
How do you use horses to encourage children to read? Give them the opportunity to earn a trip to a farm! Children in Wendell, North Carolina read library books in exchange for time spent with horses. Encouraging a love for both reading and equines, SUAR is promoting early literacy using horses as the ultimate reward. Learn more about their mission to encourage youth to achieve literary excellence through equine activities, their challenges in growing their program, and how they spark joy in children every day.
Horses and hip hop. A rich and long-standing history of inner-city horsemen. The power of the horse and their effect on urban-dwelling kids. Sound fascinating to you? Learn more about Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy, their mission to make horses accessible to the city's youth, their preservation of the legacy of the Urban Black Cowboy, their struggle to find a new location for their program, and how they're changing lives, one ride at a time.