Because ... "100 years from now, it will not matter what car you drove, what house you lived in or how much money you had in the bank ... but some day the world may be a better place because you were important in the life of a child ..."

IMPROVING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES

Vision

The vision of Spirit Open Equestrian Program, Inc. is to create a strong positive and stable environment that will foster growth and personal development in the lives of its participants and staff.

Core Values

  • Integrity: Striving to do what is right for our clients for our community and for our profession. Ethics, fairness, honesty and integrity are the cornerstones of our practice.
  • Passion: Passion for what we do and the drive to excel in every aspect of our activities leads us in our work.
  • Quality: Excellence is seen both in the services we provide and in the results we attain.
  • Respect: Respect for the dignity and worth of all, regardless of level of ability.
  • Professionalism: Taking pride in our work and aspiring to be the best we can be; continuously learning and improving our performance.
  • Possibilities: Believing that nothing is impossible.

Goals

  • Provide therapeutic riding programs for both children and adults geared at improving their quality of life through horsemanship and equine activities.
  • Provide individualized programming to address each person's educational, physical, social and recreational needs.
  • Provide learning opportunities

SPIRIT

Open Equestrian Program Inc. is a nationally recognized, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides therapeutic, equestrian-related activities to children and adults of all abilities. Meet ourSPIRITed Riders, their parents, and see what program means to them. We did it with help of special people, Spirit's friends. All nice words of riders and parents, all smiles and small victories, belong to them...

Thank You, Spirit's Friends!

The SPIRIT Team and families are thankful for all the help that we receive. Please help us to keep on going.

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Wish List

  • Tree removal service for dangerous tree which can destroy our barn in case of strong wind
  • Crushed stone or stone dust for our dry lot (to cover 20 x 32 yards of field
  • Our horses need a lot of hay for this winter. Can you help us buy it?