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About High Hopes

At High Hopes, we believe in the extraordinary power of the horse-human connection. Since our founding in 1974, we’ve been dedicated to providing equine-assisted services that foster growth, confidence, and community for people of all ages and abilities.

As one of the largest and most respected therapeutic riding centers in the country, High Hopes is a place where horses change lives. From therapeutic riding and carriage driving, to unmounted horsemanship and wellness programs, every interaction in the barn or arena is carefully designed to build strength, independence, and joy.

But High Hopes is about more than programs—it’s about people and relationships. Each year, hundreds of participants, families, and volunteers come together here, supported by a herd of specially trained horses, a team of credentialed professionals, and a community of generous donors who make it all possible.

The impact is profound: participants find confidence in and out of the saddle, caregivers find respite in our supportive environment, volunteers discover purpose, and horses share their quiet wisdom with everyone who steps into the barn.

At its heart, High Hopes is a community where everyone is celebrated, inclusion is embraced, and hope grows strong.

Individuals Served

In 2023-2024

4%

2 - 5 Years

84%

6 - 10 Years

78%

11 - 18 Years

12%

19 - 21 Years

23%

22 - 30 Years

36%

31- 50 Years

29%

51- 65 Years

16

65+ Years

Gender of Participants

In 2023-2024

160

Male

110

Female

12

Other

Activity

In 2023-2024

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43%

Ride

3%

Drive

54%

Equine Learning Program

Our Facility

21

Stalls

127

Acres

30

Acres of Fenced Paddocks

20000

sq. ft. Indoor Ring

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Become Qualified with High Hopes Therapeutic Riding

The field of therapeutic riding offers rewarding career opportunities combining elements of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, education, psychology and child development with horsemanship teaching skills.

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Making an Impact through Equine Related Activities

High Hopes has a variety of outreach programs designed to bring equine-related activities to an even larger population of people who can benefit from them throughout the community.

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