named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Equine Experience Days
One-day experiential events combining horse activities with gardening, art, and music to promote team building and self-esteem in a holistic setting.
Therapeutic Horsemanship
Ground-based program teaching life skills such as trust, respect, and communication through grooming, leading, and bonding with horses.
Therapeutic Riding
Weekly 45-minute sessions focusing on riding skills and physical development such as mobility, balance, coordination, and concentration, using the movement of the horse to support therapy goals.
Veterans and First Responders Resilience Training
Five-week non-riding program using equine interaction to support emotional regulation, mindfulness, and relationship-building for veterans and first responders.
Wellness and Resilience
Ground-based equine activities designed to support emotional awareness, coping skills, and personal growth for individuals facing mental health or life challenges.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 5 activities
- Equine Experience Days for individuals with special needsHosts holistic, multi-activity events combining horse-focused interactions with gardening, art, and music to promote team building, self-esteem, and empowerment for individuals with special needs.
- Equine-assisted wellness and resilience programs for veterans and first respondersOffers a five-week resilience training program and ground-based equine-assisted wellness activities for veterans and first responders to develop mindfulness, boundary setting, nonverbal communication, and emotional regulation, supporting recovery from trauma and rebuilding healthy relationships.
- Ground-based equine-assisted programs for social-emotional healthProvides ground-based equine-assisted activities such as grooming, leading, and bonding to support social-emotional health, resilience, and personal growth for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or caregiver burnout.
- Operation of therapeutic facilities and sensory trailOperates a 22-acre permanent facility in Brewster, NY, including a barn, riding arena, paddocks, and a sensory trail spanning 7 wooded acres with sensory stations that provide visual, auditory, and tactile stimulation for participants and horses, supporting therapeutic goals.
- Therapeutic riding and horsemanship programs for individuals with disabilitiesProvides equine-assisted therapeutic riding and horsemanship programs for children and adults with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges, improving mobility, balance, posture, coordination, language development, behavior control, and concentration through mounted and groundwork activities.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Capacity building for equine-assisted programsProvides training, curriculum design support, and partnership development for schools and agencies seeking to develop unmounted equine-assisted programs, and conducts workshops on volunteer management and fundraising specific to equine-assisted services.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement in equine care and facility maintenanceEngages volunteers in equine care tasks such as grooming, tacking, and exercising horses, as well as facility maintenance including fence repair, gardening, trail upkeep, and manure management to support safe and effective therapeutic programming.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Youth and student volunteer programsOffers age-appropriate volunteer opportunities for youth under 13 and students in vocational or special education programs through the Helping Hands program, enabling service participation that aligns with accreditation guidelines and educational requirements.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.23M
Contributions & grants$1.08M88%
Program service revenue$147K12%
Investment income$13K1%
Other revenue$-14K
expenses
Total expenses$1.51M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$944K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.88M
Cash$191K
Investments$326K
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$4.87M
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -7.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 6
- CARL ROHDE — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID O'LEARY — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN CARBERRY — PRESIDENT
- JOSEPH CUSATO — VICE PRESIDENT
- SUE MCGRAW — SECRETARY
- SUSAN KOZERA — TREASURER
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- PATH International Network — Accredited Premier Center by PATH International, adhering to its guidelines for therapeutic riding programs.
- PATH Intl. Network — Member of PATH Intl. as a Premier Accredited Center
- Pegasus Farm Partner — Hosts the Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Annual Gala.
- Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Network — Accredited by PATH Intl., which sets standards for program safety, instructor certification, and insurance.
- Purina Animal Nutrition Partner — Collaborates with Purina Animal Nutrition for an equine health and nutrition seminar featuring one of their equine nutritionists.
- The Arnhold Foundation Funder — Provided a $2 million donation to build the Michele Arnhold Education Center.
strategies · 5
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.
- Emotional Mirroring by Horses to Build Self-Awarenessmethodology: emotional_mirroring_by_horsesBy leveraging horses’ sensitivity to human emotions, we help participants develop mindfulness and nonverbal communication skills because horses provide immediate, non-judgmental feedback that reflects internal emotional states, enabling greater self-regulation and self-awareness.
- Equine-Assisted Therapy for Integrated Developmentmethodology: equine_assisted_therapyBy using equine-assisted activities and therapies, we improve emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being in individuals with disabilities and challenges because the horse’s movement and emotional sensitivity create a unique therapeutic environment that simultaneously engages motor skills, self-awareness, and social growth.
- Experiential Learning Through Equine Activitiesmethodology: experiential_learningBy designing experiential lessons in unmounted and groundwork-based programs, we help participants develop transferable life skills because hands-on interaction with horses in structured, reflective settings promotes problem-solving, responsibility, and emotional regulation that generalize beyond the stable.
- Sensory Environment Diversity to Support Engagementmethodology: sensory_environment_diversityBy using varied environments such as arenas and natural sensory trails, we maintain participant motivation and customize therapeutic outcomes because diverse sensory inputs stimulate adaptability, attention, and emotional regulation in neurodiverse and at-risk individuals.
- Volunteer-Driven Service Delivery for Community Engagementmethodology: volunteer_driven_service_deliveryBy relying on a volunteer-driven model, we deliver services and build a nurturing community impact because volunteer involvement strengthens program capacity, fosters personal investment in participant success, and extends the organization’s reach through relational support.