Summit Equestrian Center

Summit Equestrian Center Vision: A community where the bond between horses & individuals changes lives. Interested in volunteering?

Mission: We are the connection between the healing power of the horse & individuals who have physical or cognitive needs. We have many friends to take care of on the farm, and as the saying goes, "many hands make light work". We would love to meet you and learn about your unique gifts that would add to our team here at Summit. Whether you just want to be a side walker during lessons, groundskeeper, feeder or organizer, we have a place for you.

We had the opportunity to attend the carroll_fortwayne_ffa Agricultural Appreciation Breakfast this morning, and we just...
02/22/2026

We had the opportunity to attend the carroll_fortwayne_ffa Agricultural Appreciation Breakfast this morning, and we just want to say thank you for including Summit Equestrian Center.

It’s always a good morning when you’re in a room full of people who understand hard work, agriculture, and what it means to serve your community. From the farmers to the students stepping into leadership, you could feel the pride in the room.

Agriculture is such a big part of what makes our program possible — from the hay in our loft to the horses in our barn — and we’re grateful to stand alongside others who value it just as much as we do.

Thank you for the invitation and for all you’re doing to keep the next generation strong. 🌾🤎

Some of the most powerful conversations at Summit Equestrian Center never make a sound.There’s no crowd.No pressure.No e...
02/21/2026

Some of the most powerful conversations at Summit Equestrian Center never make a sound.

There’s no crowd.
No pressure.
No expectations.

Just a veteran… and a horse.

In the stillness of the barn, something shifts. Shoulders soften. Breathing slows. Walls come down. Horses don’t ask questions. They don’t judge. They simply stand steady — present, grounded, and honest.
These silent moments matter. 🤍

There’s a quiet magic in the barn just before a session begins.Volunteers move softly through the space—brushing coats, ...
02/21/2026

There’s a quiet magic in the barn just before a session begins.

Volunteers move softly through the space—brushing coats, adjusting saddles, whispering gentle words to the horses. They’re preparing for the veterans who will arrive soon, but in those same moments, something shifts for them too. The air feels lighter here. Time slows. The rhythm of care, the trust in a horse’s eyes, and the purpose in every small task wrap around you like a warm embrace.

This program is bigger than any one person. Every laugh, every connection, every quiet moment of understanding flows both ways. Veterans leave with confidence and courage, volunteers leave with a sense of calm and meaning, and the horses…well, they leave all of us a little more grounded, a little more connected, a little more human.

It’s remarkable what happens here—how this place, these horses, and this community come together to lift hearts and minds, again and again. 💛

It may look like just a hand resting on a horse.But in that moment, everything slows down. The noise fades. The tension ...
02/21/2026

It may look like just a hand resting on a horse.

But in that moment, everything slows down. The noise fades. The tension eases. There’s a quiet kind of calm that settles in — the kind you didn’t even realize you needed.

Horses have a way of bringing you back to center. No expectations. No judgment. Just presence, connection, and a reminder that, even for a few seconds, everything can feel right in the world.

Sometimes it’s not about fixing anything… sometimes it’s just about finding peace in the moment.

Before the riding starts, there’s always this moment.Everyone takes a breath, gathers in, and listens as their instructo...
02/20/2026

Before the riding starts, there’s always this moment.

Everyone takes a breath, gathers in, and listens as their instructor talks through what we’re working on that day. No rush. No pressure. Just time to understand, ask questions, and get comfortable with the plan.

These simple pauses matter more than people realize. They build confidence, trust, and a sense of being part of something together. Out here, it’s not just about riding — it’s about learning, supporting one another, and showing up ready to try.

And that’s where the real progress begins.

Meet Our New Executive Director ✨We’re excited to introduce Tiffany Careins, the new Executive Director of Summit Equest...
02/20/2026

Meet Our New Executive Director ✨
We’re excited to introduce Tiffany Careins, the new Executive Director of Summit Equestrian Center!
Tiffany brings a deep passion for helping others, especially our veteran community, along with a long history of working in the nonprofit world. She has worked in everything from an after-school program for middle school and high school students to the mental health field. Tiffany and her husband have been running the Whitley County Toys for Tots program for twelve years. And, Tiffany also proudly sits on the board of directors for Babe of Whitley County. She is currently expanding her impact by pursuing her Master’s degree in Philanthropic Studies at the IUPUI Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, strengthening her commitment to service, leadership, and community growth.
Outside of work, Tiffany is married to her husband Matt, a Marine Corps Veteran, and together they’re raising their 5-year-old son, Noah. In her free time, she enjoys reading and traveling! Always looking for new ways to learn and connect.
Tiffany is truly looking forward to helping Summit Equestrian Center grow its programs, expand its reach, and continue making a meaningful difference for veterans, families, and our community through equine-assisted services.
Please join us in welcoming Tiffany! We’re so excited for this next chapter! 💛🐴

02/19/2026

Well this was a surprise today! It hailed so much it looked like it snowed! 😳 did you get any?

There’s something really special about watching Veterans show up for each other.Larry and Elyse are a perfect example of...
02/18/2026

There’s something really special about watching Veterans show up for each other.

Larry and Elyse are a perfect example of what happens here every day — encouragement without needing to say much, understanding without needing to explain, and support that comes naturally because they’ve both walked similar paths.

Our program isn’t just about being around horses. It’s about connection. It’s about finding purpose again, building confidence, and knowing you’re not doing it alone. The friendships and trust formed here are just as powerful as anything we teach in the saddle.

Veterans helping Veterans — that’s what this is all about.

If you’d like to support this work, whether by volunteering, donating, or learning more about the program, you can find everything here:
https://linktr.ee/SummitEquestrianCenter

Zam would like to officially welcome everyone to his favorite season…Mud Season: Round One.Too warm for blankets.Perfect...
02/17/2026

Zam would like to officially welcome everyone to his favorite season…

Mud Season: Round One.

Too warm for blankets.
Perfect for rolling.
Premium napping conditions.

For horse owners?
A little bit of a nightmare…
especially since there’s absolutely nothing we can do about the mud. 😅

For Zam?
Living his best life.

While he enjoys his full-body mud spa, the Summit crew is embracing the extra grooming hours, refilling the shampoo, and reminding ourselves…

Some seasons are messy — and still completely worth it. ❤️

02/17/2026

Before there’s a horse… there’s the rider.

Monday our veterans worked on balance, body position, and core control — all on a saddle without a horse.

No movement underneath them.
No distractions.
Just awareness.

Because great horsemanship doesn’t start with reins — it starts with posture, breath, and confidence.

And here’s the part that matters most…

Balance in the saddle becomes balance in daily life.
Learning to sit centered when nothing is moving prepares you for when everything is.
Breathing through discomfort on a saddle translates to breathing through stress at home, at work, and in relationships.

When we help veterans find their center physically, they begin to find it mentally too.

The horse is powerful.
But the foundation?
That’s built within.

This is how we strengthen riders.
This is how we strengthen lives.

Veteran Nick and Lakota — both locked in, both focused. You can see the concentration written across their faces. No dis...
02/16/2026

Veteran Nick and Lakota — both locked in, both focused. You can see the concentration written across their faces. No distractions. No noise. Just breath, balance, and trust.

This is where growth happens.

In the arena at Summit Equestrian Center, we talk a lot about partnership — but this is what it looks like. A veteran learning to communicate without words. A horse responding to the smallest shift in energy. Two beings meeting in the middle.

Riding isn’t just about steering.
It’s about awareness.
It’s about regulation.
It’s about confidence rebuilt one stride at a time.

We’re proud of the focus.
We’re proud of the work.
And we’re honored to witness moments like this. 🐴🇺🇸

02/15/2026

There’s something powerful about learning to bend.

Not just the horse… but ourselves too.

Saturday our veterans worked on guiding their horses through turns — learning how to use subtle cues, steady hands, and quiet leadership to shape each bend. It’s not about force. It’s about feel. Timing. Trust.

Every turn asks for balance. Communication. Patience.

And when horse and rider finally move together — smooth around that curve — you can see it. That quiet confidence. That spark of “I did that.”

Healing doesn’t always happen in straight lines.
Sometimes it happens one intentional turn at a time. 🐴🇺🇸

Address

10808 La Cabreah Ln (our Drive Is The 2nd Right Turn In The Subdivision)
Fort Wayne, IN
46845

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 7pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 7pm

Telephone

+12606192700

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