Shared Strides
Looking for a mid-week boost?
Join Shared Strides, our new wellness program for seniors 60+.
Enjoy gentle stretching, hands-on horse activities, and meaningful connections with both peers and our gentle herd—all at your own pace. No horse experience needed!
We offer financial aid to help support the cost of your participation. Please contact our finance office for more information.
Participant Stories
A special program
Your support funds our programs, allowing all participants to experience the power of the horse-human connection.
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Join Us For an Event!
At High Hopes we host events for staff, volunteers and our participants. We also host private events at our facility. View our events calendar to see what fun things are happening at High Hopes!
EventsOur History
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., was founded in 1974 by Mary “Sis” Gould as the Lower Connecticut Valley Educational Riding Association (LCVERA).
The Story of High HopesCurious about Volunteering?
We put together some frequently asked questions about what it takes to be a High Hopes volunteer. We hope you join the team!
Prospective Volunteers