SADDLES OF JOY INC

It is our desire to educate the community and/or any interested party to the therapeutic value of horse and rider. Be it child or adult, we continue on with education in horsemanship and care of the horse at the level of understanding and physical ability of our riders. We here at Saddles of Joy, Inc. acknowledge the level of success is simply putting the two together, horse and rider, with a positive result.

We allow the gentle nature of our four legged therapists to produce any or all healing, be it physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. That is what therapeutic riding at this level is all about. It is our hope and desire here at Saddles of Joy, Inc. that as we provide this service, we are improving the quality of life for both horse and rider, as well as producing a bond of healing.

To date, more than 1800 special needs children have had the experience of horseback riding, either as part of a classroom experience through their school or individually through personal appointments and sometimes both. The children and volunteers have participated in public events to include the Silver Spur Rodeo and associated Parade, Veterans Day Parade, annual open houses, and other demonstrations and presentations throughout the local community.