named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
A Stable Place
Equine-facilitated mental health and wellness program supporting emotional growth and psychological resilience
Equine Experiential Learning Program
Interactive sessions using horses to teach personal development, teamwork, and emotional awareness
Hippotherapy (PT, OT, SLP)
Equine-assisted physical, occupational, and speech therapy delivered by licensed therapists using horse movement as a treatment tool
Horses for Heroes
Therapeutic program for veterans and their families, combining equine interaction with healing and wellness activities
Pony Tales Literacy Program
Literacy initiative combining reading and writing activities with horse-themed lessons for children
STEP Up Adaptive Riding
Adaptive riding lessons for individuals with disabilities, focusing on mobility, balance, and confidence through horsemanship
STEP from the Ground Up
Ground-based equine experiential learning program promoting emotional regulation, communication, and life skills
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 6 activities
- Delivering adaptive riding lessons for individuals with special needsProvides structured adaptive riding lessons as part of community programs designed to improve freedom, independence, and mobility for individuals with special needs, offered at a fee of $75 per session.
- Hosting educational and wellness workshopsOrganizes community-based educational and wellness workshops through the “Equine Peace & Reflections” program, fostering personal growth and well-being through equine interactions.
- Operating equine experiential learning programsOffers equine experiential learning through the “STEP from the GROUND-UP” program and similar initiatives, focusing on personal development and life skills, with sessions priced at $75 or $45 per session depending on format.
- Providing equine-assisted therapy services for individuals with special needsOffers hippotherapy services integrating physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology for individuals with special needs and mobility challenges, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of licensed professionals. Programs are tailored based on initial evaluations to place participants along an Equine Assisted Therapy Continuum.
- Providing mental health and life skills support through A Stable PlaceOffers equine-facilitated learning and mental health services through the program “A Stable Place,” designed to support emotional and psychological well-being using therapeutic interactions with horses.
- Supporting veterans and their families through equine-assisted servicesProvides therapeutic equine-assisted services for veterans and their families through the “Hearts Hooves & Healing” program, promoting healing and emotional resilience through structured interactions with horses.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers in stable and horse care operationsRelies on volunteers for stable maintenance, horse handling, and participation in horse schooling and exercise activities to support daily operations and animal care.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Running the Pony Tales literacy programDelivers literacy development through equine-themed activities via the “Pony Tales” program, including components such as READ 2 ME MINI ME and WRITING RIDERS, integrating reading and writing skills with interactions involving horses.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$221K
Contributions & grants$172K78%
Program service revenue$49K22%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$230K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$84K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$111K
Cash$74K
Investments$0
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$81K
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Barbara Murray — BOARD MEMBER
- Jennifer Dominelli — BOARD MEMBER
- Marie VanDenburgh — TREASURER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- EAGLE CREST Partner — Host site for the annual charity golf event "STEP UP & PUTT 4 the PONIES."
- ENYDCTA Network — Founding member organization in the equine and rehabilitation field.
- GE Partner — Offers employee matching gifts for donations to STEP; employees can access details through their HR department.
- New England Consortium PT Network — Member of the New England Consortium PT with Clinical Supervisor affiliation.
- PATH Network — Member facility of PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship).
- Stewart's Shops Partner — Facilitates holiday matching donations through direct giving at Stewart's Shops locations.
- TEAM STEP PATH & AHA Partner — Collaborates with TEAM STEP PATH & AHA therapists and instructors to deliver equine assisted therapies.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Equine-Assisted Therapy for Functional and Emotional Growthmethodology: equine_assisted_therapyBy integrating equine movement and interactions into clinical and learning contexts, the program improves physical mobility, emotional regulation, and cognitive development in individuals with special needs, because the multisensory and relational aspects of horse engagement stimulate neurological and psychological pathways more effectively than traditional therapy alone.