Give our Rainbow Students a Helping Hand!

Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center has been providing equine assisted activities to a variety of students with physical, emotional, and mental health challenges for nearly 40 years. 

Some riders want to improve mobility, others want to increase their ability to understand the world around them. The goals are as many and varied as the students who ride with us, but all of them want to change their lives for the better!

Riders with mental health challenges develop emotional regulation and coping strategies, helping them manage anxiety and stress more effectively;

Riders with physical disabilities experience increased motor skills, better balance, and coordination through structured riding activities, which help foster greater independence in daily life;

And all our students develop increased confidence and resilience as they bond with horses and engage in goal-oriented tasks.

The supportive environment we nurture at Rainbow encourages social interaction, reduces feelings of isolation, and benefits the wider community by fostering inclusivity and better understanding.

Demand for our services is now higher than ever, particularly at a time when adolescent mental health has become an epidemic and the number one health concern for parents.

We currently serve 300+ participants annually but have a waitlist of more than 70 students. Only with your support will we be able to expand our programs and make a bigger impact in our community. 

To serve more students, we need to train more equine partners and certify more therapeutic riding instructors. And, on top of this, we need to be able to keep our lessons affordable for the families that need them the most by heavily subsidizing the cost of our services through your donations and support.

As we approach Rainbow’s 40th anniversary, we want to make this our biggest and best fundraising season yet! Support us this Giving Tuesday so we can support those who need it most in the community by giving as generously as you can.

Thank you for supporting Rainbow and its Riders!

"As parents of a child who has been attending Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center, we cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible impact it has had on our son. Since starting his sessions here, our 6-year-old has not only fallen in love with the experience but has also shown remarkable progress and development. The smile on his face every week as he eagerly heads to Rainbow is truly priceless.The dedicated staff and beautiful horses at Rainbow have created a nurturing environment where our son feels safe, supported, and empowered to overcome his challenges. We have witnessed firsthand the positive effects of equine therapy on his confidence, motor skills, and overall well-being. Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center has become an invaluable part of our son's journey, and we are forever grateful for the remarkable care and attention he receives there."