named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Horses for Healing: Yvette's Legacy
4-week groundwork-based group class for individuals undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment, focusing on equine behavior, communication, and healing through connection with horses
Lessons in Natural Horsemanship
Personalized instruction in natural horsemanship techniques for individuals of all levels, emphasizing communication and partnership with horses through groundwork and riding
Natural Lifemanship Psychotherapy
One-on-one equine-facilitated psychotherapy sessions using the Natural Lifemanship approach to address trauma, anxiety, and emotional regulation, led by a licensed therapist
PATH to Recovery Program
6-week equine-assisted program for individuals in outpatient addiction recovery, focusing on self-exploration, leadership, and trust through groundwork and therapeutic riding exercises
Physical Therapy (Hippotherapy)
Equine-assisted physical therapy provided by a licensed physical therapist using the horse's movement to improve postural stability, balance, coordination, and motor planning
THERAPEUTIC RIDING
Adaptive riding lessons for individuals with physical, cognitive, and social-emotional needs, focusing on motor skills, coordination, and communication; taught by a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
YOUR 6 Equine Veterans Program
8-week program for veterans using equine interaction to support emotional, physical, and spiritual reconnection through grooming, groundwork, and optional riding
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 4 activities
- Equine-facilitated psychotherapy and mental health supportOffers one-on-one and small-group equine-facilitated psychotherapy sessions that use experiential learning with horses to support self-exploration, emotional regulation, and relationship dynamics. Includes specialized programs for individuals in outpatient recovery and veterans, facilitated by licensed clinicians and certified coaches.
- Hippotherapy (equine-assisted physical therapy)Provides clinical hippotherapy services using the movement of horses to support physical therapy goals, including motor learning and functional improvement. Sessions last 30 to 45 minutes and are conducted weekly as part of a therapeutic treatment plan.
- Specialized equine-assisted programs for specific populationsRuns targeted group programs including a 6-week no-cost PATH to Recovery program for individuals in sobriety, a 4-week groundwork-based program for cancer patients and survivors, and an 8-week program for veterans focused on herd dynamics, horse care, and leadership development—all offered at no cost to participants.
- Therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted activitiesProvides mounted and unmounted therapeutic horseback riding, natural horsemanship, driving, and riding lessons for children and adults with physical, cognitive, and social-emotional needs, as well as able-bodied participants. Programs are individualized and delivered by certified instructors with support from trained volunteers, focusing on improving motor, cognitive, and social skills.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Rescue, rehabilitation, and integration of therapy horsesProvides long-term care and rehabilitation for rescued horses, such as Sophia and Lily, integrating them into the therapy program after recovery. Also incorporates donated and leased horses like Bixby, Ellie, Chocolate, Woody, Gandhi, Cowboy, Bella, Juniper, Glory Be, and Waylon into therapeutic activities based on their temperament and training.
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Equine Education and Riding Instruction 1 activity
- Social and educational group programmingOffers structured social and educational groups such as Ladies Group, Teen Group, and Adult Groups to build community, promote horsemanship skills, and support personal development through regular interaction with horses.
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Camp Volunteer Engagement & Facility Stewardship 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and barn operations supportOrganizes volunteer efforts in horse feeding, stall and paddock maintenance, barn upkeep, event support, assistance during lessons, and remote fundraising and outreach, enabling the center’s daily operations and programming.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$109K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$109K100%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$104K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$4K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash—
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Net assets$12K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +33.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- FRAN FEATHERS — DIRECTOR
- JACLYNN CAMPNET — DIRECTOR
- JOANN MCKINSTRY — DIRECTOR
- JULIANNE ODONNELL — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- MADDIE CLAMAN — DIRECTOR
- PAM WOROBEY — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS MASTROPASQUA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- American Hippotherapy Association Partner — Professional certification body for the licensed physical therapist providing services at the center.
- American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) Network — Provides physical therapy services in accordance with AHA standards for hippotherapy.
- Ammonite Counseling Partner — Provides counseling services through Mary Szacik, LCSW, at A Dapple a Day's farm location.
- Baywood Center for Recovery Partner — Partners with the Baywood Center for Recovery to provide a 6-week equine-assisted outpatient recovery program.
- Centenary University Partner — Provided training and certification for therapeutic horseback riding instruction through its PATH program.
- Irving Tissue Funder — Sponsor of the Horses for Healing program, enabling it to be offered free of cost to participants undergoing cancer treatment.
- Kevin Cottrell Partner — Primary contact for the Equine Veterans Program, indicating a key operational role in program delivery.
- Krista Parr Partner — Donated Gandhi, a Danish Warmblood horse, to the program.
- Natural Lifemanship Partner — Uses Natural Lifemanship methods to deliver psychotherapy services involving horses.
- OASAS Partner — Collaborates with OASAS to deliver a 6-week equine-assisted recovery support program featuring OASAS recovery coaches.
- Pam Partner — Board member who owns Glory Be, a Halflinger gelding used in the program.
- Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Network — Member of PATH, delivering therapeutic horseback riding and driving programs aligned with PATH standards.
- Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Network — Member organization certified through PATH for therapeutic horseback riding instruction.
- Thornquist/Herriman family Partner — Donated use of Waylon, an Appendix gelding, for equine lessons.
strategies · 4
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.
- Certified Therapeutic Instruction Modelmethodology: certified_therapeutic_instructionBy delivering equine therapy through PATH-certified instructors, the organization ensures clinical rigor and safety in therapeutic riding because certification guarantees adherence to evidence-based standards and professional best practices in adaptive horsemanship.
- Equine-Assisted Therapeutic Healingmethodology: equine_assisted_therapyBy engaging individuals in structured interactions with horses, the organization supports emotional, cognitive, and physical healing because the authentic, non-verbal connection with horses fosters trust, self-awareness, and experiential learning in a trauma-informed context.
- Hippotherapy for Motor and Sensory Integrationmethodology: hippotherapyBy utilizing the rhythmic, three-dimensional movement of the horse in physical therapy, the organization improves motor function and sensory processing because the horse's gait provides a dynamic, natural input that mimics human pelvic motion and engages multiple neurological systems simultaneously.
- Natural Lifemanship and Mutual Respect Modelmethodology: natural_lifemanshipBy using natural horsemanship techniques that emphasize liberty-based, communicative interactions, the organization fosters healing and personal development because mutual respect and authentic connection with horses model healthy human relationships and support emotional regulation.