Achieve wellness, strength & HOPE using Equine activities & therapies with a HORSE. We also have summer camps.
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We strive to build hope, increase self-esteem, and enhance the joy and inspiration for life in all individuals who participate in our programs. We offer a variety of able-bodied riding lessons as well as both fee-based and therapeutic riding sessions. HfH enables individuals to achieve their full potential using Equine Assisted Activities; promoting wellness, strength, and HOPE in partnership with a HORSE.
*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.
We have TWO spots left for standard riding camp! One is June 24-28 and the second is July 22-26.
P*eWees (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
**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!
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.
P*ewee 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
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!
We hope you're enjoying this awesome weather!🌞👓
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 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.
P*ewee 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.
🎉🎉This weeks is Caroline!
Caroline is in 4th (4️⃣) grade, her favorite color is teal (🩵), and her favorite horse is Bobby (🐴). Outside of her passion for riding, Caroline swims (🏊🏼♀️) for the Raleigh Swimming Association… she rocks free style and back strokes. She loves animals (🐰) and making art (🎨); Caroline also has a twin brother named Holden (👫🏼). She loves to bake (🧁) and cook (👩🏼🍳)…she loves sushi (🍣) and ramen (🍜), and has been to Colorado (🏔️) 3 times to ski (⛷️)!
Caroline works extra hard during lessons and can always be seen with a smile on her face. She is a wonderful student in our program and we’re thankful to watch her grow as an equestrian! Keep up the great work, Caroline!! 🎉🥳
‼️⚠️PLEASE READ BELOW⚠️‼️
There have been confirmed cases of strangles within the research triangle area. Strangles is HIGHLY contagious; For the safety of our horses HFH is asking that all riders, volunteers or visitors please refrain from bringing any personal tack/grooming supplies onto the premises and throughly clean any helmets, clothes, footwear, etc that is used at other facilities, prior to coming to our farm. Our thoughts are with the barns and horses affected, and we hope for a fast recovery!
If you are concerned your horse may have been exposed or is showing signs, please contact your veterinarian immediately.
Thank you everyone for your cooperation at this time!
So it's been announced that Elisabeth has returned to Horses for Hope to teach on Tuesdays - and soon on Wednesdays. Email us if you are interested.
Hmmmm have you figured out who's back with us? Hint: she's a favorite!
SHHHHH- You are not going to believe what we have to announce - stay tuned!
Camp spots are almost sold out for standard riding - peewee's have a few more but still getting narrow in pickings. See the registration form for available slots.
Horse & P*eWee Camp Adventures 2024! Saddle up for a wild adventure at the Horses for Hope Camp Adventures! Our camp is designed for young horse enthusiasts ages 4-12 who are eager to embark on…
Riding Instructor wanted. Come join the Horses for Hope team! We are a 501 c3 lesson barn in southeast Wake County that offers both standard (english and western) and therapeutic riding lessons. We have an immediate need for an experienced, reliable riding instructor on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday late afternoons and evenings. We have multiple group lessons available to teach, including a P*e Wee class, a jump class, an advanced beginner/intermediate class and drill team. Additional classes can be arranged for you if you have availability in your schedule. Must be 18 years of age and have experience teaching group lessons. Certification is a plus. Pay will vary depending on experience, certifications, and the number of students in each class. Please email us at [email protected] or message us for more information if you qualify.
‼️Horse Feeders needed - If you would like to join our feeder team to help care for our herd, we have the following shifts available. Tuesday AM, Thursday PM, Friday PM, Saturday AM, Saturday PM and Sunday PM. Pay is $12/hr (shifts take average 1.5 hours, 2 hours MAX) OR you can apply your pay towards riding lesson for yourself or child. Some horse experience and reliable transportation is required. PM shifts start at 6pm or 6:30pm depending on if it's a lesson day. AM shifts start between 6:30-7:30am, but will need to start at 6am during our summer camp season on weekdays.
Riding Instructor wanted. Come join the Horses for Hope team! We are a 501 c3 lesson barn in southeast Wake County that offers both standard (english and western) and therapeutic riding lessons. We have an immediate need for an experienced, reliable riding instructor for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon/evenings. 4 group lessons available to teach, including a P*e Wee class, a jump class, a drill team class and an advanced beginner/intermediate class. More classes could be arranged for you as well if you wish 🙂. Must be 18 years of age and MUST have experience teaching group lessons. Certification is a plus. Pay will vary depending on the number of students you teach and if you are certified or not. Please message us for more information if interested.
🌈🍀At the end of a rainbow you’ll find a….happy little farm called Horses for Hope TRC🍀🌈 how lucky are we?!
Meet us at the end of the rainbow by contacting [email protected] or [email protected] to see how you can make a difference at HFH or to schedule a lesson with one of our leprechauns..we mean instructors! 😅🍀🐴
‼️🌟This weeks is one of Baylee’s students, Lyla! Lyla is 12 years old and in the 6️⃣th grade. Her favorite subject is art (🎨), she loves all things Tim Burton (🎬) and gym class (🤸🏼♀️). Her favorite HFH horse is our girl Bonnie (🐴) and she loves draft breeds! Lyla has been riding for 4️⃣ years now, when she grows up she wants to be a veterinarian (👩🏼⚕️) or a physical therapist (🩻). Lyla’s favorite movies are the Pirates of the Caribbean series (🏴☠️)…..ours too! ☺️
Keep up the great work Lyla!!🌟‼️
A note from Baylee: “Lyla’s passion for riding and caring for horses is something I noticed right away when I first met her. Her quiet hands, natural seat, and quirky attitude makes her a great rider on any horse. Lessons with her are always filled with laughter and fun as well as her desire to become a better rider. ” ✨☺️🤩
☀️😎🐴SUMMER CAMP UPDATE🐴😎☀️
🍉 There are limited openings left in several weeks for our standard and peewee camps!! Book now while spots are available! 🍉
‼️Swipe ⬅️ to see which weeks are officially FULL for our standard full days AND peewee half days of summer camp‼️
Register on our website…link below⬇️
https://horsesforhope.org/horse-adventures/
🌟🌟This week’s is one of our hunt seat students, Eleanor! Eleanor rides with our instructor, Jordan. Eleanor is in 5th grade; she is very artistic (🎨) and loves drawing, graphic design, reading and playing violin (🎻). She was a part of Holly Strings Youth orchestra for the past three seasons, however she took a break from orchestra to focus on riding (lucky us☺️). In the summertime she participates on a swim team (🏊🏻♀️), and she also attends Polish school (😎). Her favorite color is black (🖤), her favorite horse is a Friesian or Arabian (🐴). In the future she wants to have her own horse farm, play violin in an orchestra, and to write and illustrate books. 🌟🌟
👩🏽🏫💙Instructor kudos: “Eleanor is a lovely student to work with and always brings her A-Game to each lesson. She is the epitome of a motivated, and passionate young rider - I feel so lucky to introduce her to the equestrian world! It has been such a pleasure working with Eleanor, and I can’t wait to see all the things she accomplishes in the future… keep up the great work Eleanor!! You got this!!” - Jordan
** For your consideration **
About 15 years old, palomino quarter horse mare. We suspect that she was a previous barrel racing horse. Very sweet girl, but takes her time to warm up to you (not 100% sure about prior history). Cross ties well to be groomed. She does need to be sedated for the farrier. Jingle has been used in our lesson program with riders at the peewee level and up. Has a little bit of go to her but can easily be brought back, she just truly loves her job, is so happy with work and aims to please. Goes English and Western but she does not like to jump and has stopped when trying to jump over cross rails - currently she is just doing W/T but she is eager to do more. She is a lovely ride on trails. Currently ridden in a hackamore bridle so lesson kids do not pull on her face too much while learning to steer. We suspect she may have issues with one or both of her stifles but we have not officially had her vetted. Serious potential buyers are welcome to have her vetted at buyers own expense. This is a very special horse with a heart of gold. Unfortunately our program needs a horse that is able to do more for upper level riders. Jingle would make a lovely pasture pet (especially if purchased with current pasture mate, Lady), or a great fit to do light work under saddle with someone who is just passionate about the sport. She is herd bound, and does not like to be in the field or barn by herself. She can ride in the ring alone or in a group. We just want what is best for Miss Jingle and want her to go to the right home. Low 🥕,🥕🥕🥕 OBO. Videos available upon request.
🎉Now introducing Horses for Hope on TikTok!! Get ready for some silly barn fun and give us a follow🎉
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11 Followers, 3 Following, 114 Likes - Watch awesome short videos created by HFH
📣📣Major shoutout to these three volunteers for all of their hardwork today!!! These women helped get horses ready for lessons, cleaned the WHOLE barn, cleaned up around the aisle to the pastures AND gave a little extra love to some of the horses that weren’t in lessons today. We couldn’t do what we do without amazing people like Hannah, Grace and Kendall!
Thank you for all that you each do 💜💜
Send us an email at [email protected] to be able to spend quality time at the barn, make some friends, and enjoy the company of our fuzzy horses!
🌟Our first is one of our hunt seat students, Payton! Payton rides with our instructor Jenn. Payton is always engaged with the horse she is riding, she is thoughtful and such a positive young horsewomen here at HFH - and she is always working hard during lessons. Payton is in the 7th grade, her favorite subject is science (👩🔬), her favorite color is purple (💜), she has four pets (🐶) AND four siblings (🏡), her birthday is June 6th (🎂) and her favorite HFH horse is our sweet Ladybug (🐞)! We are so proud to watch you grow in this sport and can’t wait to see all the things you accomplish. Well done Payton, keep up the great work!! 🌟☺️🐴
What a beautiful day to finish off the weekend!! Bonnie decided to soak up the sun before the cold weather returns. 🥰 we hope everyone had a great week of lessons or volunteering and can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow 🌞
🌸Interested in joining in on all the fun? Looking to get back in the saddle? Send us a DM or send us an email to [email protected] 🌸
The announcement everyone has been waiting for.......
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📣📣 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS 📣📣 ‼️Hay delivery coming to HFH this Saturday 4/6 at 1:00 pm‼️ Test your strength by helping unload and stack a truckload of bales…. Bring your motivation, good energy, a water and maybe some sunscreen ☀️🕶️ 📧 Contact us at: [email protected] #horsesforhoperaleigh #horsesforhope #raleigh #nc #haydelivery #hayday #workhard #volunteer #unloading #stacking #saturday #horses #contactus
🌟Our first #RIDEROFTHEWEEK is one of our hunt seat students, Payton! Payton rides with our instructor Jenn. Payton is always engaged with the horse she is riding, she is thoughtful and such a positive young horsewomen here at HFH - and she is always working hard during lessons. Payton is in the 7th grade, her favorite subject is science (👩🔬), her favorite color is purple (💜), she has four pets (🐶) AND four siblings (🏡), her birthday is June 6th (🎂) and her favorite HFH horse is our sweet Ladybug (🐞)! We are so proud to watch you grow in this sport and can’t wait to see all the things you accomplish. Well done Payton, keep up the great work!! 🌟☺️🐴 #horsesforhoperaleigh #ride #horsesofinstagram #volunteer #lessons #workinghard #huntseat #ladybug
Forgot to share a couple of photos I believe and included our business card at the end. Let’s see more of each other in ‘24 and less through the phone screen
One of our amazing volunteers put together this video of our herd. Enjoy!!
Thank you to Franklin Academy for coming and cleaning our barn today. They did so much that we ran out of chores to do!
Thank you to Franklin Academy for coming and cleaning our barn today. They did so much that we ran out of chores to do!
Another video of camp.
Summer camps are winding down and I wanted to share some highlights from peewee camp. It’s a joy to watch these little ones have so much fun
Here we have another therapeutic rider with a coach. The rider is almost independent! The coach is a former therapeutic special needs rider 😀
If you’re wondering what therapeutic riding is about and why should you volunteer- here is a video of Kayla who enjoys trotting so much. You can’t help but smile and give her kudos every time!
After the sedative that the vet gave Ellie, she was so sleepy she snored 😊
We strive to build hope, increase self-esteem, and enhance the joy and inspiration for life in all individuals who participate in our programs. We offer a variety of able-bodied riding lessons as well as both fee-based and no-cost therapeutic riding sessions. We also offer Horsemanship classes for those who desire to understand to understand and train horses.
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