Lease, Sell, or Donate Your Equine - Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center

We Are Seeking Horse Heroes!

Give your horse new purpose by leasing, selling, or donating them to our therapeutic riding center! We occasionally accept equines as a donation or through a purchase agreement to our program. More frequently, however, equines are leased on a long-term commitment to Hearts & Horses.

We are currently looking for equines that are:

Any shape / size / breed
Ages 6-16
Unflappable, well-trained, sound in all gaits
Calm demeanor; able to tolerate beginner and unbalanced riders.
Great temperament and loves people

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About Our Equines

The equines Hearts & Horses are the true heroes of our program. To become a member of our herd is a great honor, as these equine athletes are chosen with extreme care. The ideal therapy horse is sound, has an unflappable temperament and unlimited heart.

Our equines have come from many different backgrounds including the show arena, ranch work, and trail riding. If you have an equine you’d like Hearts & Horses to consider for our program, please read our criteria below.

Each equine considered for Hearts & Horses must:

Be completely sound in all four limbs. it is essential that our equines have a free-moving stride at the walk, trot and canter and are capable of smooth transitions
Have a solid, strong back and be physically fit
Be well trained under saddle to respond to all four aids: hands, legs, seat and voice
Be unflappable (nothing bothers them)
Have full and complete vision
Be forgiving of an inexperienced/unbalanced/uncoordinated rider
Be between 6 and 16 years of age (age exceptions are sometimes made-depending on equine’s physical/mental condition)
Be comfortable around a variety of people and with other equines in a herd, at a tie rail, in cross ties, or standing alone

If you think your equine meets our criteria, please fill out the “Equine Intake Profile” below

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Horse Owner Testimonials

Community members who lease, donate, or sell their equine to Hearts & Horses often tell us how proud they are to hear the ways their horse is changing lives. Check out this testimonial from Leslie W., owner of Nugget.

“Leasing our retired ranch horse to a therapeutic riding center was beneficial to us all. He always came back home in better condition than when he left. And what an honorable way for a good, kind horse to spend his retirement. Our family was so proud when we heard the stories told by his volunteers about how Drifter made a difference in the lives of his riders.”

Mary H.

“Having raised Jayden from a baby, she is very precious to me and I love spending time with her. However, with working full-time and raising my son, she was not getting the work and attention she deserved. Leasing her to Hearts & Horses, where she gets to be around people, participate in rewarding work, and have riders & volunteers love on her, has been a wonderful way for her to spend her days! I love hearing stories about something sweet she did with her riders or volunteers.”

Michele K.

“Hearts & Horses is leasing one of my ponies and I am so thrilled with the situation on many levels. My pony truly has found her “niche” as a hippotherapy mount and I am so happy that she can make a difference for so many children. I have been very happy with the care Mariah receives and there is truly a dedicated team who keeps me well informed of her health and maintenance needs. Please consider whether you have any horses who might be a good fit at Hearts & Horses!”

Joan C.

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