Our goal is to facilitate a positive and non-judgmental environment for participants and their families. Stockhands is a place where human and animal relationships can flourish through effective and creative equine-assisted therapeutic services.
HEROES’ BALL
April 26, 2025
Our Programs
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Therapeutic Riding Lessons
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Veterans Group
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First Responders Group
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Peer Support Groups
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Harness & Hitch Driving
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EmpowerED Learning
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Corporate Team Building
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Youth Field Trips
Your donations matter.
Stockhands exists thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers, and community partners. Your financial support helps us continue Making Forward Strides by empowering our organization to have a positive impact on the lives of our program participants and community.
As a registered 501(c)(3), your financial donation to Stockhands Horses for Healing is tax deductible.
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“It makes me feel proud to have come this far. It makes me feel free and confident, and that helps a lot with more than just riding.”
Bella // program participant
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“When I started volunteering I wasn’t in a position to do more than give my time. The growth that I’ve experienced and the time that I’ve dedicated here has helped me focus my life to a point where now I’m in a position to give more than just my time.”
Greg // volunteer + veteran
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“We tried speech therapy, OT, art therapy, group therapy, we tried traveling groups—we tried everything—but didn’t get the results until she came here.”
Melissa // parent + volunteer
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"Everyone tells me I’m different. I look at how I’ve grown as a person. I went from no end goal in life and not knowing who I am or what I want to actually having a future."
Luke // veteran
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“Volunteering has really helped me. If you’re looking for something to do and a very rewarding experience, you’ll love it here.”
Joyce // volunteer
Monthly Programs
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First and third Fridays of the month from 6 to 8 p.m.
Veterans Night is open to all veterans at no charge.
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Second and fourth Fridays of the month from 6 to 8 p.m.
First Responders Night is open to first responders and their families at no cost to participants
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Second Saturday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m.
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.