Your gift to Special Equestrians supports the work we do at our therapeutic riding center and directly impacts the lives of our special needs riders. Please consider supporting our mission, a rider, a program or our horses. Donations can be made as an annual gift or in quarterly or monthly increments. Additionally, our Barn Wish List reflects the year-round necessities of everyday items needed for our horses, our riders, and their families.
2024 Appeal - Where The Possibilities Are Endless
Whether it’s a rider experiencing the joy of independent movement for the first time, or a child finding confidence through new social connections, the success stories at Special Equestrians are endless. Meet Mac - a testament to the profound impact our programs can have.
Our programs are driven by the awareness that every person learns differently – and with help from donors like you, we can continue to support riders like Mac, and children and adults of all abilities.
Make a Difference
For more than 40 years of Special Equestrians harnessing the healing power of horses to transform lives. We are so grateful for our horses, the riders we have served, the experiences we have had, and we can’t wait to see what the next 40 years brings.
Make A Donation
Your donation supports the day-to-day operations of Special Equestrians, allowing us to continue offering life-changing programming to individuals with disabilities and at-risk youth.
Support A Rider
Your Support a Rider donation allows us to offer our services to all who qualify. Individual riders receive a 50% discount on the actual lesson cost for therapeutic riding, while a donation designated to the Ann Irwin Scholarship Fund allows us to provide additional needs-based tuition subsidies to low-income families.
Support a Group
Your Support a Group donation supports individualized learning programs for the school and community organizations we partner with. We work with a variety of populations in need, including at-risk youth; individuals with special needs, mental health and/or substance use disorders; and families impacted by cancer.
Emergency Medical Fund
Support of our Emergency Medical Fund allows us to be prepared for when a horse gets injured or becomes ill. For instance, a three week hospitalization at an equine medical center for our beloved boy, Mack, who was in colic distress, cost us $15,000.
Other Ways to Support Special Equestrians
United Way
If you’d like to make a donation through your United Way workplace partner, our United Way number is 05380.
Gifts-in-Kind
If you’re interested in making an in-kind donation of supplies or equipment, please contact our office administrator, Karry Feldman.
Amazon Wish List
Like shopping on Amazon as much as we do? You can support us by purchasing an item off of our wish list.