Horses for Hope

10/31/2024

Jumping, dressage, barrels, trails, and more! Come ride with us at Horses for Hope 🐎

Ready to ride? 🐴
We’re now accepting new clients for English and Western riding lessons!

In our variety of programs, we offer jumping, dressage, barrels, trails, and more.

Whether you’re a seasoned rider looking to learn more or you’re riding for the first time, you’ll find your home at Horses for Hope. We offer lessons to all ages and ability levels.

Contact [email protected] to learn more and speak with our instructors!

10/31/2024

Volunteer opportunity! ✨
Want to hang out with some awesome horses at the best barn in Raleigh? Want to help out some school children in our therapeutic riding program?

Join us starting this coming Tuesday, Nov. 5 for the Governor Morehead School’s therapeutic riding sessions! ✨ We’ll teach you everything you need to know about assisting the instructor, children, and horses. Also, you don’t have to commit to all of the days— we’re happy to have you whenever you’re available!

Email us at [email protected] to get started.

If you’ve done side-walker/lesson assistant training before, we’d love to have you back with us! ❤️

10/29/2024

“Stirrup” some fun at our fall festival— pony rides, carnival games, and more! All funds raised will go directly to the care and keeping of the horses, barn, and riding programs. 🐎

Saturday, November 23 from 1-3PM.
2909 Banks Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603

We’ll see you there!

Full details coming soon ✨

10/27/2024

We’re looking to add an experienced therapeutic riding instructor to our team!

PATH Certification preferred, but not required.

Interested?
Send your résumé and/or any questions to Whitney at [email protected]

10/27/2024

Ready to ride? 🐴
We’re now accepting new clients for English and Western riding lessons!

In our variety of programs, we offer jumping, dressage, barrels, trails, and more.

Whether you’re a seasoned rider looking to learn more or you’re riding for the first time, you’ll find your home at Horses for Hope. We offer lessons to all ages and ability levels.

Contact [email protected] to learn more and speak with our instructors!

10/26/2024

Since 2003, Horses for Hope has provided therapeutic riding lessons, trail lessons, Western and English lessons, summer camps for kids, and more.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we rely on lesson income and donations to keep our barn running.

We hope to serve Raleigh and beyond for years to come, and your donation will help make that happen.

Visit our GoFundMe and learn more about what we do, why we do it, and what we need support with.

Thank you! ❤️

https://gofund.me/e72ef43f

Since 2003, Horses for Hope has provided therapeutic riding lessons,… Emma Stanley needs your support for Keep Horses for Hope Thriving: Your Donation Matters

10/23/2024

Save the date, and stirrup some fun at the Horses for Hope Fall Festival! ✨

Saturday, November 23, 2024
1-3PM

More details coming soon! 👀

10/21/2024

You’ve got to join us! Volunteer training is happening tomorrow @ 10:30AM-1PM at the barn!

Location:
2909 Banks Rd.
Raleigh, NC, 27603

FAQ:
What do I bring/wear? Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water! Long pants are great when you’re working with the horses.

Are there future training sessions? Yes! We’ll release a list soon.

How do I learn more? Email [email protected]

10/04/2024

We’re feeling so thankful and full of ! ❤️

10/04/2024

Horses for Hope Scrapbook

A blue ribbon for the books: memories made at Horses for Hope will last a lifetime. Our therapeutic riding lessons equip children with the necessary skills to believe in themselves, stay confident, and achieve their goals. What more could we hope for? Visit horsesforhope.org to learn more.

10/04/2024

Have you “HERD?”

That’s right— you “HERD” correctly! Thanks to , , and , we’re discussing our therapeutic riding program on TV today. After watching, visit us at horsesforhope.org to learn more about our programs.

See us on:
ABC 11 Eyewitness News @ 5a 10/04/24 4:58 AM
ABC 11 Eyewitness News @ 6a 10/04/24 6:31 AM
Good Morning America 10/04/24 7:27AM
ABC 11 Eyewitness News @ 1230p 10/04/24 12:34 PM
Tamron Hall 10/04/24 2:25 PM
ABC 11 Eyewitness News @ 4p 10/04/24 4:12 PM
ABC 11 Eyewitness News @ 6p 10/04/24 5:58 PM

10/04/2024

Breaking news! Jingle is LIVE in the studio, where Horses for Hope is being featured today! We appreciate the from , Cares, and . Visit horsesforhope.org to learn more about the work we do for our community and the we have for our horses and riders.

See us on:
ABC 11 Eyewitness News @ 5a 10/04/24 4:58 AM
ABC 11 Eyewitness News @ 6a 10/04/24 6:31 AM
Good Morning America 10/04/24 7:27AM
ABC 11 Eyewitness News @ 1230p 10/04/24 12:34 PM
Tamron Hall 10/04/24 2:25 PM
ABC 11 Eyewitness News @ 4p 10/04/24 4:12 PM
ABC 11 Eyewitness News @ 6p 10/04/24 5:58 PM

09/22/2024

The School of the Blind is coming to Horses for Hope for Therapeutic Riding (TR) sessions starting September 24th, we will need 5 volunteers each session to help gather the horses, groom/tack and be a Horse Leader for the 5 riders.

This is a 10 week program, every Tuesday, volunteers will need to arrive by 10:30 am to gather the horses and groom/tack them for the riders.

Dates volunteers will be needed:

9/24
10/8
10/15
10/22
10/29
11/5
11/12
11/19
12/3
12/10

Contact [email protected] if you can help - even being on-call in case someone can't make it. We do ask that you have experience grooming, tacking and being a horse leader.

09/12/2024

Shiloh is ready for our Fall 2024 Riding Season…how about you 🫵?!! Horses for Hope has select lesson openings available, we would love for you to come ride with us 🙂 for more info please message us or text Julie at 919-616-2141!

08/11/2024

‼️Volunteers needed! We have one final week of Summer Camp starting Monday but are extra short on volunteers unfortunately. If you have some time this week and enjoy working with horses and kids we would love your help 🙂 Message us for more info if you’re interested!

07/06/2024

Is this you because you missed signing up for camp? You're in luck! We have 2 peewee (ages 4-6) openings July 29-August 2). We also have standard camp (ages 7-12) for one child August 5-9 and August 12-16.

You can sign up here and I will send you an invoice within 24 hours
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1msjkKgFd3BgAitbV0VYzfqVOtAvUSOUeIc9-TrJB2_M/edit

07/06/2024

Well if you can't beat the heat, at least come out and get some fun! We need camp volunteers. Ages 15+ with any barn/horse experience needed. We start camp this week at 7:30 and go to noontime. After this week - we have camp until 4pm. Great for kids to get volunteer hours needed for groups (key club, college applications, etc). Email [email protected] to get information.

06/26/2024

Camp volunteers needed! If you live in the Raleigh, Fuquay, or Garner area, love horses and love children, PM me for an opportunity to become a camp counselor volunteer. Great opportunity to get community service hours in for high school students.

06/21/2024

Are you looking for something for your child to do next week? We still have ONE opening (half or full day) in camp ages 7-12. Contact [email protected] - full payment due upon registration.

We also have one opening August 12 - 16 (ages 7-12) deposit required with full payment by 7/12.

06/07/2024

*Volunteer alert*

If you enjoy being around horses and kids and would like to volunteer with us, now's your chance!

We are looking for several volunteers for each of the 10 weeks of SUMMER CAMP this year! Horse experience preferred and lots of flexible time options :) If interested in learning more, we are holding a Training/Orientation at 2pm on Sunday 6/9 at the barn. We'd love to see you there! Barn address is 2909 Banks Rd. Raleigh, NC 27603.

05/29/2024

We have TWO spots left for standard riding camp! One is June 24-28 and the second is July 22-26.

PeeWees (4-6 years old) has 1 opening on August 5-9 and three openings August 12-16

Get them before they are gone! Full payment is due for any camps within 30 days. Volunteers are also needed!

Signup:

Open slots updated on 5/31 9:59pm

05/17/2024

**ATTN Volunteers: Due to the rain forecasted, unfortunately we have canceled the Girl Scout event that was scheduled for Saturday May 18/tomorrow* We will inform you all of a new date, once it is decided :) Thank you for all of your help!

05/14/2024

HORSE CAMP INSTRUCTORS/COUNSELORS WANTED
Horses for Hope in southern Raleigh is looking for 2 camp instructors/counselors over the age of 18 that are fun and outgoing but dedicated to following the rules and guidelines. You MUST have riding instructor experience as well as solid experience around horses and kids. This is a temporary PAID summer position, however, it could lead to a year-round part-time instructor position.

Standard camp (ages 7-12) position. Maximum number of campers is 10 but will be split in 2 groups with your assistant helping. 5 to 1 ratio in the arena with volunteers to help. Camp hours will vary from week to week – some camp weeks will be full day (8-4 Mon-Fri) and some will be ½ day (8-12 Mon-Fri). You will need to arrive by 7:15 but no later than 7:30 AM each camp day.

Peewee camp (ages 4-6) position. Maximum number campers - 4. Camp hours are from 9-12. You will need to arrive by 8:15 but no later than 8:30 AM each camp day.

Camp begins June 10th and runs for 10 weeks. You must have RELIABLE transportation. We are located at 2909 Banks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603. Text or message if interested in learning more about this opportunity... three three six - 276 - 3*9*7*4

05/13/2024

Things your riding instructor wants you to know:
1. This sport is hard. You don't get to bypass the hard…..every good rider has gone through it. You make progress, then you don't, and then you make progress again. Your riding instructor can coach you through it, but they cannot make it easy.

2. You're going to ride horses you don't want to ride. If you're teachable, you will learn from every horse you ride. Each horse in the barn can teach you if you let them. IF YOU LET THEM. Which leads me to…

3. You MUST be teachable to succeed in this sport. You must be teachable to succeed at anything, but that is another conversation. Being teachable often means going back to basics time and time and time again. If you find basics boring, then your not looking at them as an opportunity to learn. Which brings me to…..

4. This sport is a COMMITMENT. Read that, then read it again. Every sport is a commitment, but in this sport your teammate weighs 1200 lbs and speaks a different language. Good riders don't get good by riding every once in awhile….they improve because they make riding a priority and give themsevles opportunity to practice.

5. EVERY RIDE IS AN OPPORTUNITY. Even the walk ones. Even the hard ones. Every. Single. Ride. Remember when you just wished someone would lead you around on a horse? Find the happiness in just being able to RIDE. If you make every ride about what your AREN'T doing, you take the fun out of the experience for yourself, your horse, and your instructor. Just enjoy the process. Which brings me to...

6. Riding should be fun. It is work. and work isn't always fun.....but if you (or your rider) are consistently choosing other activities or find yourself not looking forward to lessons, it's time to take a break. The horses already know you don't want to be here, and you set yourself up for failure if you are already dreading the lesson before you get here.

7. You'll learn more about horses from the ground than you ever will while riding. That's why ground lessons are important, too. If you're skipping ground lessons (or the part of your lesson that takes place on the ground), you're missing out on the most important parts of the lesson. You spend far more time on the ground with horses than you do in the saddle.

8. Ask questions and communicate. If you're wondering why your coach is having you ride a particular horse or do an exercise, ask them. Then listen to their answer and refer to #3 above.

9. We are human beings. We make decisions (some of them life and death ones) every day. We balance learning for students with workloads for horses and carry the bulk of this business on our shoulders. A little courtesy goes a long way.

Of all the sports your child will try through their school years, riding is one of 3 that they may continue regularly as adults (golf and skiing are the others). People who coach riding spend the better part of their free time and much of their disposable income trying to improve their own riding and caring for the horses who help teach your child. They love this sport and teaching others…..but they all have their limits. Not all good riders are good coaches, but all good coaches will tell you that the process to get good is not an easy one.

*thank you to whoever wrote this! Not my words, but certainly a shared sentiment!

04/27/2024

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