May
22

Hills Charity Happy Hour

Join us at Hills Market on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 for Charity Happy Hour. Guest bartenders will be serving up a select menu of wine and beer, with all tips and $1 from every pizza going to support Stockhands.

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May
30

Peer Fest

Peer Fest honors the recovery journey for individuals navigating mental illness and/or substance use disorder. This event celebrates hope, giving our peers the determination and self confidence to reach their goals.

Peer Fest is FREE and open to the public.

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Jun
8

Read with the Horses

Grab your favorite book and join us on the second Saturday of the month for a unique experience designed for readers of all ages and stages. Developed by Stockhands volunteer and teacher, Michelle Lowe, Read with the Horses provides a space for readers of all abilities to relax and enjoy reading without the fear of judgment or pressure to be perfect. Our equine partners are an eager audience, and love listening as readers share new stories.

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Jul
13

Read with the Horses

Grab your favorite book and join us on the second Saturday of the month for a unique experience designed for readers of all ages and stages. Developed by Stockhands volunteer and teacher, Michelle Lowe, Read with the Horses provides a space for readers of all abilities to relax and enjoy reading without the fear of judgment or pressure to be perfect. Our equine partners are an eager audience, and love listening as readers share new stories.

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Jul
20

Horsepower for Healing Poker Run

Join Stockhands’ first responders and veterans as they hit the road, stopping at significant sites throughout central Ohio. The ride concludes at Stockhands’ barn. All proceeds from this event benefit our First Responder and Veterans Programs.

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Aug
10

Read with the Horses

Grab your favorite book and join us on the second Saturday of the month for a unique experience designed for readers of all ages and stages. Developed by Stockhands volunteer and teacher, Michelle Lowe, Read with the Horses provides a space for readers of all abilities to relax and enjoy reading without the fear of judgment or pressure to be perfect. Our equine partners are an eager audience, and love listening as readers share new stories.

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Sep
7

Making Forward Strides

Making Forward Strides is Stockhands’ annual fundraiser. Every dollar raised through the event supports us in providing equine-assisted therapeutic services to program participants and caring for our horses.

This year’s event includes:

  • General admission to the zoo + free parking

  • Animal encounter

  • Dinner + cash bar

  • Silent auction

  • Live auction with local celebrity and auctioneer Mike Albert

*Please note: No one under the age of 21 will be admitted

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Sep
14

Read with the Horses

Grab your favorite book and join us on the second Saturday of the month for a unique experience designed for readers of all ages and stages. Developed by Stockhands volunteer and teacher, Michelle Lowe, Read with the Horses provides a space for readers of all abilities to relax and enjoy reading without the fear of judgment or pressure to be perfect. Our equine partners are an eager audience, and love listening as readers share new stories.

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Sep
20

Veterans Night

Stockhands hosts Veterans Night on the first and third Friday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. This event provides participants with an opportunity to connect with each other and our horses.

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Oct
12

Read with the Horses

Grab your favorite book and join us on the second Saturday of the month for a unique experience designed for readers of all ages and stages. Developed by Stockhands volunteer and teacher, Michelle Lowe, Read with the Horses provides a space for readers of all abilities to relax and enjoy reading without the fear of judgment or pressure to be perfect. Our equine partners are an eager audience, and love listening as readers share new stories.

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Nov
9

Read with the Horses

Grab your favorite book and join us on the second Saturday of the month for a unique experience designed for readers of all ages and stages. Developed by Stockhands volunteer and teacher, Michelle Lowe, Read with the Horses provides a space for readers of all abilities to relax and enjoy reading without the fear of judgment or pressure to be perfect. Our equine partners are an eager audience, and love listening as readers share new stories.

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Dec
7

Deck the Stalls

Forget the reindeer and say hello to a barn full of horses waiting to add a little equine magic to your holiday season. During Deck the Stalls, we welcome the public to the barn for pony rides, photos with Santa, crafts, concessions, and more during a day of fun sure to leave your family with merry memories.

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May
11

Read with the Horses

Grab your favorite book and join us on the second Saturday of the month for a unique experience designed for readers of all ages and stages. Developed by Stockhands volunteer and teacher, Michelle Lowe, Read with the Horses provides a space for readers of all abilities to relax and enjoy reading without the fear of judgment or pressure to be perfect. Our equine partners are an eager audience, and love listening as readers share new stories.

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Heroes' Ball
Apr
27

Heroes' Ball

Please join us at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio as we honor the bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of our First Responders, Military personnel and Veterans. This formal affair will include a cocktail hour from 5-6pm, plated dinner, music, dancing and a special tribute to the heroes that keep our communities safe while raising awareness and funding for services.

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First Responders Night
Apr
26

First Responders Night

First Responders Night is an opportunity for first responders to connect while having fun and learning basic horsemanship. This event is open to first responders and their families at no cost to participants.

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Veterans Night
Apr
19

Veterans Night

Stockhands hosts Veterans Night on the first and third Friday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. This event provides participants with an opportunity to connect with each other and our horses.

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First Responders Night
Apr
12

First Responders Night

First Responders Night is an opportunity for first responders to connect while having fun and learning basic horsemanship. This event is open to first responders and their families at no cost to participants.

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Veterans Night
Apr
5

Veterans Night

Stockhands hosts Veterans Night on the first and third Friday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. This event provides participants with an opportunity to connect with each other and our horses.

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First Responders Night
Mar
22

First Responders Night

First Responders Night is an opportunity for first responders to connect while having fun and learning basic horsemanship. This event is open to first responders and their families at no cost to participants.

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Veterans Night
Mar
15

Veterans Night

Stockhands hosts Veterans Night on the first and third Friday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. This event provides participants with an opportunity to connect with each other and our horses.

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First Responders Night
Mar
8

First Responders Night

First Responders Night is an opportunity for first responders to connect while having fun and learning basic horsemanship. This event is open to first responders and their families at no cost to participants.

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Veterans Night
Mar
1

Veterans Night

Stockhands hosts Veterans Night on the first and third Friday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. This event provides participants with an opportunity to connect with each other and our horses.

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First Responders Night
Feb
23

First Responders Night

First Responders Night is an opportunity for first responders to connect while having fun and learning basic horsemanship. This event is open to first responders and their families at no cost to participants.

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Veterans Night
Feb
16

Veterans Night

Stockhands hosts Veterans Night on the first and third Friday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. This event provides participants with an opportunity to connect with each other and our horses.

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First Responders Night
Feb
9

First Responders Night

First Responders Night is an opportunity for first responders to connect while having fun and learning basic horsemanship. This event is open to first responders and their families at no cost to participants.

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Veterans Night
Feb
2

Veterans Night

Stockhands hosts Veterans Night on the first and third Friday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. This event provides participants with an opportunity to connect with each other and our horses.

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First Responders Night
Jan
26

First Responders Night

First Responders Night is an opportunity for first responders to connect while having fun and learning basic horsemanship. This event is open to first responders and their families at no cost to participants.

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Veterans Night
Jan
19

Veterans Night

Stockhands hosts Veterans Night on the first and third Friday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. This event provides participants with an opportunity to connect with each other and our horses.

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First Responders Night
Jan
12

First Responders Night

First Responders Night is an opportunity for first responders to connect while having fun and learning basic horsemanship. This event is open to first responders and their families at no cost to participants.

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Veterans Night
Jan
5

Veterans Night

Stockhands hosts Veterans Night on the first and third Friday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. This event provides participants with an opportunity to connect with each other and our horses.

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Veterans Night
Dec
15

Veterans Night

Veterans are welcome free of charge on the first and third Friday of the month. Veterans Night can include riding, driving, horsemanship, and a variety of other activities designed to help you connect with other Veterans. There are no expectations or demands. Come out and enjoy.

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Read with the Horses
Dec
9

Read with the Horses

Grab your favorite book and join us on the second Saturday of the month for a unique experience designed for readers of all ages and stages. Read with the Horses provides a space for readers of all abilities to relax and enjoy reading without the fear of judgment or pressure to be perfect. Our equine partners are an eager audience, and love listening as readers share new stories.

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