SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program is dedicated to healing the body, mind and spirit, and providing activities where we educate the participant on life skills.
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Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for our constituents.
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We promote awareness, by utilizing the interaction between humans and horses – on the ground or in the saddle. Our participants can apply these skills in their lives, beyond the barn.
At SPIRIT, we use horsemanship and Equine Assisted Activities to reach therapeutic goals for a wide range of disorders, to improve basic self esteem and to teach about communication, trust, responsibility, partnership, and empathy.
We are a nationally recognized, fast growing 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Testimonials
What People are Saying
Ms. Suvak is a kind, generous woman who teaches her students from her heart. No matter how many years she has spent in this venue she continues to remain the warm, sincere woman who teaches…
I am the mother of 2 special needs boys, Nicholas and Luciano–ages 7 & 8–who have been privileged to attend the equine therapy program at Frying Pan Park. My sons were born with a genetic…
Anxiety, depression, Tourette’s Syndrome and Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS)…our 13 year old son, who’s adjustment to middle school was a challenging one with each of these…
Our Tommy started his life as a miracle, nearly dying before he was born. He learned to laugh and smile to himself, keeping the rest of the world separate. He couldn’t crawl, so he just rolled himself around the room…
Our impact this year has changed our community!
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2024 Program Participants
350
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2024 Volunteer Hours
7,698
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2024 Program Hours
3,627
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2024 Volunteers
195
Thank you to our generous sponsors.
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Thank you to the Virginia Horse Industry Board for awarding grant funds that made website update and upgrade possible
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