Our riders have a lot of fun, but they're also working on important life skills. Some need muscle tone or balance. Others gain verbal and social skills. Every rider leaves with new self-confidence, horsemanship skills and new friends.

In a recent semester, a child who had not spoken for nearly two years began talking. One boy caught a ball. Another gained enough strength to pull himself up on the couch. Some make eye contact with our volunteers or make a basket.

Every victory is celebrated.