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Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida, Inc.

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EATSF is a premier accredited center with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH), International. The center is a member of Region 5, which includes: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean Islands (Aruba, Bermuda, Dominican Republic), and South Africa.

07/22/2024

Did you know that July is Parks and Recreation month?!

How lucky are we to live in the beautiful Tradewinds Park with Broward County Parks?!

Whether it is volunteering with EATSF or enjoying one of the many features of a local park, don't forget to head outside for some fun in the sun (and always bring water with you)! ❤🐴☀

Image Description: A series of three photos. The first is of horse being ridden in a field. The last two photos is of people working on a trail system.

07/19/2024

Did you know that Star was a young girls show pony?!

Our sweet Star arrived at EATSF when he was only 5 and is now almost 29. How lucky are we to be able to share our lives with such an amazing partner?! We spy with our little eye, the same handsome face, just a little bit wiser. ❤🐴

Image Descriptions: Two photo of a dark brown horse with a white star and snip. The photos are over 20 years apart.

07/18/2024

Lucy says "Happy Hump Day." It is always a-okay to take an afternoon summer snooze...but only if you aren't in a lesson! ❤🐴

Image Descriptions: A portrait of a light brown horse in a red and white barn.

07/17/2024

Hey Cherokee! The hair salon called and they want to book you as a hair model!

You in?! ❤🐴

Image Descriptions: A portrait of a chestnut horse with a flaxen mane.

07/16/2024

Last week we were excited and honored to host our friends from the Boca School for Autism for their summer camp. Because what is better than learning about horses?!

From what they eat, to how they scratch their backs, the campers were able to see what "horse life" can be! We are always better together! ❤🐴

Image Descriptions: A series of four photos of people working with and around horses.

07/12/2024

The difference between these photos may be 40 years, but our mission and the heart of our volunteers has never changed. Join the team - become a volunteer today! ❤🐴

Call 954-974-2007 or email [email protected] to RSVP for the upcoming New Volunteer Orientation on Saturday, July 13th!

Image Descriptions: A series of two photos of people on horses assisted by volunteers.

07/11/2024

After over 40 years, the barn work looks the same. Want to move your body for a great mission?

Join us for our New Volunteer Orientation this Saturday, July 13th. Call 954-974-2007 or email [email protected] to RSVP today!

Image Descriptions: A series of two photos. The first is of a person in white picking a stall. The second is of a person carrying a water bucket.

07/10/2024

When you volunteer with EATSF, you have the opportunity to volunteer anywhere! From the barn to the office, or from a desk to the community - you can help advance the mission of EATSF by joining us at our next New Volunteer Orientation on Saturday, July 13th.

Call 954-974-2007 or email [email protected] to RSVP! ❤🐴

Image Descriptions: A series of three images. The first is of a person sitting at a computer. The second photo is of a person sitting on the floor with paperwork. The third photo is of a person standing behind an awareness table.

07/09/2024

For over 40 years, volunteers have made the mission of Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida possible! Are you looking to make a difference in your community?

Consider joining us at our upcoming New Volunteer Orientation on Saturday, July 13th. Call 954-974-2007 or email [email protected] to RSVP today!

Image Description: A photo of a horseback riding lesson with volunteers assisting riders in an open arena.

07/05/2024

Not to be left out of the festivities, Mother Nature created her own fireworks display over the EATSF barn this week. ❤🐴

Image Description: A photo of a red and white barn with an orange and yellow sunset in the background.

07/04/2024

From all of us at EATSF, we wish all of our families and friends a very happy and safe July 4th holiday. Remember to keep a close eye on your 2 and 4-legged friends today. ❤🐴

Image Description: A flier with a navy background and red, white, and blue fireworks that reads "The horses and humans at EATSF want to wish you a...happy & safe fourth of July. Remember, not all humans and animals enjoy fireworks. Please be kind."

07/03/2024

A big and special thank you to our volunteers who are by our side to make the EATSF mission possible each and everyday. We are always better together.❤🐴

Image Description: A photo of a person on a grey horse. Two people walk beside the horse.

07/02/2024

Lunch time is a very important time of day for the EATSF horse herd, and we could not get it served without the help of our volunteers! Cheers to chow time! ❤🐴

Image Description: A person with a black shirt and camo pants holds a red bucket and is opening the door to a horse stall.

06/28/2024

Lucy's coat color is unexplained and cannot be found in any book or internet search! 🎨She is excited that she is and will always be one-of-a-kind! 🐴❤

Thanks to the participants and the volunteers for always making Lucy feel special!

Image Description: A brown horse stands under a red covered horseback riding arena and gets painted.

06/27/2024

Goose, our Off-The-Track-Thoroughbred is a grey, who really likes to pretend he is a different color when he rolls in mud or dirt! Did you know that Goose also loves a good game of soccer/futbol?!

Tune into our Instagram page to see him in action! ⚽️❤🐴

Image Description: A grey horse stands with a green exercise ball.

06/26/2024

Ever wonder what those small spots on Jose are?! Don't worry, that's just his coat and coloring. Jose's color is known as "flea-bitten grey."

But don't worry, he is flea-free! ❤🐴

Image Description: A flea-bitten grey pony turns away from the camera. The pony is wearing a blue and black halter.

06/25/2024

Fire, the red head of the barn is always ready for his "close-up!"

Did you know that Fire's color is referred as Chestnut? Some might also refer to this color as Sorrel. According to Horse Illustrated, over half of the horses inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame have been chestnut or sorrel! Fire is in our hall of fame! ❤🐴

Stay tuned to our posts and stories for more fun facts about horses and the EATSF herd!

Image Description: A close-up portrait of a red horse with a white marking on its forehead. The horse is wearing a black halter.

06/21/2024

Star helps with an Unmounted Horsemanship lesson by being a living canvas for important horse parts and barn equipment.

Activities like these help with memory recall, communication, and self-confidence. How many parts of the horse would you be able to label correctly?! 🐴❤

Image Description: A dark brown horse stands in a barn aisle with white labels on its body.

06/20/2024

It's the first day of summer! To celebrate, Mo has decided to sunbathe next to his two favorite friends - Oreo and Fire! ❤🐴☀

Image Description: A dark brown horse lays in a paddock next to a red and white barn. Two horses are looking out their stall doors - one is brown and white, the other is red.

06/18/2024

Happy day from the EATSF herd! May you be just as curious about the week ahead as these horses and ponies! ❤🐴

Image Description: A photo of a red and white barn with horses sticking their heads out of their stalls.

06/14/2024

Thank you to the ladies of the Children's Aid Club (CAC) for coming to use our Education Room for a club meeting, and allowing us to taste test some delicious recipes for lunch!

We are always delighted to partner and work with the CAC to make the lives of our participants better. Founded in 1955, the CAC supports and contributes financially and socially to the welfare of children in South Florida. To date, the CAC has helped thousands of children and families through their community partnerships and their Immediate Response Fund for Families.

This is what community looks like - we are always better together! ❤🐴

Image Descriptions: A series of two photos. The first is of people sitting at tables during a meeting setting. The second photo is of a person holding up a recipe and baked good.

06/13/2024

We got a lot of questions about this amazing group from LexisNexis Risk Solutions working in the rain on Tuesday. So, we wanted to share even more action shots, because...can't stop, won't stop! 🌧❤🐴

Barn work doesn't stop because of a little rain, and this group doesn't stop either.

When you want to finish a job, there isn't much that can stop you! 💪

Image Description: A series of three photos of people working on barn chores in the rain.

06/12/2024

Yesterday's rain did not stop our friends from LexisNexis Risk Solutions from working on patching our barn aisle and leveling our water troughs!

Thank you to this amazing group for helping us accomplish so many projects from our barn "to-do" list. We are always better together! ❤🐴💪

Head over to our Instagram page to see this group in action! Do you have a group that wants to help with a service project together? Call our office at 954-974-2007 to schedule your own Day of Service today.

Image Descriptions: A series of five images of people working with white buckets of asphalt and a water trough in a paddock.

06/11/2024

Thank you to our participants, families, and volunteers who came out to enjoy our Barn Bash this past Saturday! It was such a great day of games, horses and laughter!

A big thank you to our friends at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Zona Fresca for your help in making this such a special day for everyone...because we are always better together! ❤🐴

Image Description: A series of nine photos of people together under a red covered riding arena.

06/10/2024

Saturday's Barn Bash was a ton of fun! 🥳🕶☀️

We cannot wait to show you even more photos...stay tuned tomorrow! Thank you to our amazing new friends at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Zona Fresca for making the day possible! ❤🐴

Image Descriptions: A series of three photos of people under a red covered riding arena.

06/07/2024

Horse hugs always make the day better, and Cherokee loves to be in the middle of it all! ❤🐴

Image Description: A person in a green shirt smiles and stands with a tan horse at the entrance to a stall.

06/05/2024

Just a quick team meeting in the barn...be right back! 😂❤🐴

Ginny always likes to be part of the conversation!

Image Description: Two people stand at the stall of a brown horse. The horse is looking toward the people.

06/04/2024

Horse and pony meet and greets are the best! Although, sometimes their whiskers feel funny on your toes! ❤🐴

Want to learn more about the mission, how you can help and meet a few horses? Call 954-974-2007 to schedule a tour of the barn today!

Image Descriptions: A series of two images. The first is of a person holding a baby. A grey pony is smelling the baby's feet. The second photo is of a grey horse smelling the hat of a person standing in front of the horses stall.

05/31/2024

Thank you to our friends with the Knights of Columbus, Council 11421 for supporting our mission and programs! It was great to have all of you at the barn for a little horse time this week - because we are all better together! ❤🐴

Image Description: A group of people stand in a wooden barn with a brown and white horse.

05/29/2024

This summer "barn set," is a reminder to always take time to appreciate the small and beautiful moments in our day. ❤🐴🌅

Image Description: A photo of a blue, yellow, orange sunset against a red barn and white fence.

Address

3601 W Sample Road
Coconut Creek, FL
33073

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19549742007

Website

http://www.equineatsf.org/, http://www.pathintl.org/

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Giving Tuesday 2023

Hay! It's Giving Tuesday! When you are having a hard time finding a gift for your loved ones, we invite you to consider making a donation to Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida to help children and adults with special needs experience the power of horses! Give in your own backyard, and give a gift that gives many times over! ❤🐴 Click here to make your impact today: https://www.globalgiving.org/donate/79258/equine-assisted-therapies-of-south-florida/ #WitnessTheMagic #UnbridledMoments #TherapeuticRiding #UnmountedHorsemanship #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horsemanship #Horse #HorsesOfInstagram #HorseLove #Equine #HorseLife #PhotoOfTheDay #HorseOfTheDay #Nonprofit #Community #GivingTuesday #GiveLocal Video Description: A short video of a person riding a dark brown horse using American Sign Language to sign "I love you."

15th Annual Horseshoe Hoedown: Thank you Sponsors!

Events like the Horseshoe Hoedown are made possible by amazing and generous sponsors. Thank you to this years event supporters who helped to make such a wonderful evening possible! Vegso Family Foundation BBX Capital Harrah's Pompano Beach Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. Dakota Matting and Environmental Solutions Office Evolution Coral Springs Wells Fargo, Private Bank Bellissima Luxury & Fine Art Services Law Offices of Jason Gordon, P.A. Faithful Acres Honu Swim Company Broward Health Kiwanis Club of Deerfield Beach BankUnited Jaguar Garden Designs Inc. GAPS Legal, PLLC #WitnessTheMagic #CreatingUnbridledMoments #HorseshoeHoedown #SpecialEvent #Fundraiser #OnlineAuction #TherapeuticRiding #UnmountedHorsemanship #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horses #SouthFloridaFundraiser #HorseshoeHoedown #November4th #GiveFromTheHeart #SignatureEvent Video Description: A short video recognizing and thanking sponsors of the 15th Annual Horseshoe Hoedown event at Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida.

15th Annual Horseshoe Hoedown Preview

The 15th Annual Horseshoe Hoedown is sure to bring the boot stompin' fun! Check out a short preview of what might be in store on Saturday, November 4th! ❤🐴 We cannot wait to see everyone under the arena lights! Yeehaw! Call 954-974-2007 to purchase tickets. #WitnessTheMagic #CreatingUnbridledMoments #HorseshoeHoedown #SpecialEvent #Fundraiser #OnlineAuction #TherapeuticRiding #UnmountedHorsemanship #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horses #SouthFloridaFundraiser #HorseshoeHoedown #November4th #GiveFromTheHeart #SignatureEvent Video Description: A short promotional video featuring elements of the Horseshoe Hoedown events.

Someone call the NBA! 🏀🐎 Our participants work on balance and coordination through a variety of exercises like this one. Along with all of the positive reinforcement from her instructor, this participant has her volunteers to help her be as successful as possible - because we are all better together! 💪❤🐴 #WitnessTheMagic #UnbridledMoments #TherapeuticRiding #UnmountedHorsemanship #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horsemanship #Horse #HorsesOfInstagram #HorseLove #Equine #HorseLife #PhotoOfTheDay #HorseOfTheDay #Nonprofit #Community Video Description: A video of a person sitting on a red horse, throwing green balls into a basketball hoop. There is a person standing on the ground at the side of the horse providing the balls to the rider.

Getting Ready with Oreo

Oreo is getting ready for an early morning workout session! Turn up the sound to hear some relaxing barn sounds as you get ready for your day. ❤️🐴🌱🐦 #WitnessTheMagic #UnbridledMoments #TherapeuticRiding #UnmountedHorsemanship #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horsemanship #Horse #HorsesOfInstagram #HorseLove #Equine #HorseLife #PhotoOfTheDay #HorseOfTheDay #Nonprofit #Community Video Description: A white and dark brown horse walks towards a red covered riding arena. A person wearing a green shirt is leading the horse up to an outdoor mounting area.

The first rule of living in Florida is staying hydrated! Lucky for us, Goose loves the shower! ☀️❤️🐴

EATSF Hydration Station One of the most important things to remember when living in Florida is to stay hydrated! Lucky for us, Goose loves a shower and having a drink from the hose! ❤️🐴☀️ #WitnessTheMagic #UnbridledMoments #TherapeuticRiding #UnmountedHorsemanship #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horsemanship #Horse #HorsesOfInstagram #HorseLove #Equine #HorseLife #PhotoOfTheDay #HorseOfTheDay #Nonprofit #Community Video Description: A video of a grey horse getting a shower in a wash stall. The horses is drinking water from a hose while standing on crossties.

2022 A Day At The Races: Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our “Day at the Races” event on Sunday! 🐎❤️ You helped raise over $9,500 for our herd members! We could not do it without you. #WitnessTheMagic #CreatingUnbridledMoments #DayAtTheRaces #SpecialEvent #Fundraiser #TherapeuticRiding #UnmountedHorsemanship #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horses #SouthFloridaFundraiser #Gulfstream #RacingForTheDay #ADayAtTheRaces Video Description: A video of horses crossing the finish line on a dirt track.

Herd Communication: Fire and Ginny

🔊 Sound on! What on earth did Fire say to Ginny?! 🔥 Did you know that the EATSF horses are grouped into herds for their evening turnout? These groups of two to four horses help with socialization and friendship. Horses express themselves through body language, vocalizations, and facial expressions. 🐴❤️ #WitnessTheMagic #UnbridledMoments #TherapeuticRiding #UnmountedHorsemanship #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horsemanship #Horse #HorsesOfInstagram #HorseLove #Equine #HorseLife #PhotoOfTheDay #HorseOfTheDay #Nonprofit #Community Video Description: A brown and red horse are nose to nose under a red covered arena. The brown horse lets out a reactive sound.

Horses Say Hello

As Tropical Storm Alex moves in, the horses hope that everyone is staying dry this Saturday! Can you spot your favorite horse sticking their head out to say hello? #WitnessTheMagic #UnbridledMoments #TherapeuticRiding #UnmountedHorsemanship #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horsemanship #Horse #HorsesOfInstagram #HorseLove #Equine #HorseLife #PhotoOfTheDay #HorseOfTheDay #Nonprofit #Community Video Description: Horses stick their heads out of stall doors in a red and white barn.

We spy with our little eye…a horse crossing! 🐎 Did you know that Tradewinds Park has a large network of horseback riding trails that are open to the public? Here at EATSF, we are forever grateful to have them in our own backyard! ❤️🐴 ✨ #WitnessTheMagic #UnbridledMoments #TherapeuticRiding #UnmountedHorsemanship #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horsemanship #Horse #HorsesOfInstagram #HorseLove #Equine #HorseLife #PhotoOfTheDay #HorseOfTheDay #Nonprofit #Community Video Description: A video of three horses and riders crossing a two lane road.

Everyday we’re exercising! ❤️🐴 With the help of our schooling team, we can make sure the herd stays fit and ready for the Spring Session. #WitnessTheMagic #UnbridledMoments #TherapeuticRiding #EquineAssistedLearning #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horsemanship #Horse #HorsesOfInstagram #HorseLove #Equine #HorseLife #PhotoOfTheDay #HorseOfTheDay #Nonprofit #Community Video Description: A Boomerang video of horses being ridden under a red covered arena. A dark brown horse is moving in front of the camera.

Snack Time at the Barn

Ever wonder what it sounds like when a horse eats?! Star loves his hay cubes…and may have forgotten to use his napkin! ❤️🐴 #WitnessTheMagic #UnbridledMoments #TherapeuticRiding #EquineAssistedLearning #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horsemanship #Horse #HorsesOfInstagram #HorseLove #Equine #HorseLife #PhotoOfTheDay #HorseOfTheDay #Nonprofit #Community #NomNom Video Description: A dark brown horse eats green, mashed hay cubes from a blue bucket.

Our volunteers capture the best barn moments, like Goose enjoying a Saturday shower! ❤️🐴🚿 #WitnessTheMagic #UnbridledMoments #TherapeuticRiding #EquineAssistedLearning #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horsemanship #Horse #HorsesOfInstagram #HorseLove #Equine #HorseLife #PhotoOfTheDay #HorseOfTheDay #Nonprofit #Community Video Description: A grey horse is being showered with a grey hose, against a red barn.

How many licks does it take?! ❤️🐴 Did you know that horses need salt in their diet? When it’s cooler outside, licking a salt block promotes water consumption which prevents dehydration. In the Florida heat, salt replaces what is lost from sweating! At EATSF, each horse gets a Himalayan salt block in their stall. Ginny clearly loves hers! #WitnessTheMagic #UnbridledMoments #TherapeuticRiding #EquineAssistedLearning #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horsemanship #Horse #HorsesOfInstagram #HorseLove #Equine #HorseLife #PhotoOfTheDay #HorseOfTheDay #Nonprofit #Community Video Description: A video of a brown horse licking a pink block of salt that is tied to stall bars.

On Saturdays our hearts our full and our hooves (human and horse) are busy! ❤️🐴 #WitnessTheMagic #UnbridledMoments #TherapeuticRiding #EquineAssistedLearning #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horsemanship #Horse #HorsesOfInstagram #HorseLove #Equine #HorseLife #PhotoOfTheDay #HorseOfTheDay #Nonprofit #Community Video Description: A Boomerang video of a therapeutic riding lesson under a red covered arena.

Curious about what happens during a holiday break? Training, training, training! Check out how these amazing gals work on standing still in the mounting block. The magic is in the relationships that we build with our equine partners! ❤🐴✨ #WitnessTheMagic #UnbridledMoments #TherapeuticRiding #UnmountedHorsemanship #EquineAssistedPsychotherapy #Hippotherapy #Horsemanship #Horse #HorsesOfInstagram #HorseLove #Equine #HorseLife #PhotoOfTheDay #HorseOfTheDay #Nonprofit #Community Video Description: A video of a person wearing a dark blue t-shirt and red face mask working with a dark brown horse at liberty by a mounting block.

From all of the horses and humans at the barn, we wish all of our friends and families a very Happy Thanksgiving! Our Goose (not our Turkey) is already munching away! ❤🐴🦃 #WitnessTheMagic #GooseJokes #CreatingUnbridledMoment #ThankfulHearts #GratefulHooves Video Description: A video of a grey horse eating grass wearing a green halter.

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About Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida

Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida, Inc. (EATSF) was founded in 1982 by Soroptimist International of Boca Raton and the Kiwanis Club of Boca Raton. The organization began as a community project of the Soroptimist women, soon developing into a fully functioning program with the help of the Kiwanis Club of Boca Raton and several other members of the local community. The program began by serving 6 children with special needs on 6 borrowed horses in a public field in Palm Beach County.

Beginning as Horses and the Handicapped of South Palm Beach County in 1982, the organization and its stewards have remained vigilant to the ever-changing special needs community and societal changes. Today, EATSF offers four different programs and has grown to serve more than 100 children and adults with special needs annually through four programs, including: Therapeutic Riding, Hippotherapy, Equine-Facilitated Learning and Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy.

We manage a 5.25-acre campus within Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek that is home to a 12-stall barn, covered riding arena, grazing paddocks and a therapeutic learning center. Our equine programs are executed with the aid of 11 specially trained therapy horses and assisted by more than 300 volunteers, donating more than 10,000 hours of their time and talents. EATSF is a Premier Accredited Center with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International, placing the organization within the top 25% of therapeutic riding centers around the world.

Our Mission: We are dedicated to providing therapeutic riding and equine-activities to children and adults with special needs so that they may improve physically, mentally, and emotionally.