SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program

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SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program

Spirit provides therapy, learning and improvement of life skills fostering healing of the body, mind and spirit - using Equine-Assisted Activities

Spirit Equine Assisted Activities - Programs

1. Therapeutic Riding
2. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
3. Equine Assisted Learning
4. SPIRIT Academy - education and training for service providers

03/03/2026

Ever wonder what our horses eat? In addition to free access to hay, they get grain, meds, and supplements (tailored to each horse of course) twice daily. This means a big (Smudge sized) bill!
📧 Email us at giving@spiritequestrian.org for details about how to sponsor your favorite horse's feeding time in 2026!

02/20/2026

Can you say "Sweethearts"? Our riders played color matching games on Valentines day to show their love for Spirit! Look closely at each picture for the matching rings and cones 🔎

02/14/2026

"Will you be my Valentine? " -Pumpkin, February horse of the month.

Pumpkin is a beloved Welsh pony mare that loves serving in our therapeutic riding programs, and is one of the most popular horses we have! Pumpkin is ready to find her sweetheart - could you be her sponsor? Email giving@spiritequestrian.org to sponsor, or give a little valentine by clicking "Donate" below!

02/13/2026

We’re so grateful to Kendra Scott for choosing SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program for this Give Back event—treat your Valentine (or yourself!) and use the code in the image to support our riders!

And please share to spread the love! 💛

02/06/2026

Our January Horse of the Month was the lovely Luna! A 16 year old Percheron cross, she's a black and white beauty 🤩Luna is a favorite for Workshops, Veterans programs, and Therapeutic Horsemanship. Luna is looking for a sponsor for her care this year, could it be you? Email 📧 giving@spiritequestrian.org to become a part of our sponsor program, or simply donate through this post to help cover the cost of keeping her healthy and strong!

02/03/2026

Proud of EAL Sarah for developing her lunging skills. Here she is demonstrating excellent horsemanship, and giving Spirit a much needed opportunity to move around on the good footing in the indoor while it is icy outside!

01/26/2026

Have you “Herd”? 2026 is the Year of the Horse 🐎 and we’re celebrating by launching a brand-new way to directly support our program.

We are proud to care for 13 incredible equine partners, and this year we’ll be featuring a different horse each month, giving you the chance to connect with the horses and ponies that make our work possible!

Ways to become a Sponsor:
🥕Feed & Farrier Sponsor – $1,000/year
🥕Feed & Farrier Sponsor (Partial) – $500/year
💊Vet Care & Supplements Sponsor – $5,000/year
💊Vet Care & Supplements Sponsor (Partial) – $2,500/year

Sponsors receive recognition in our newsletter and on our website, updates throughout the year, a framed photo of their chosen horse, and the chance to meet them at exclusive ⭐️Sponsor Days⭐️ at our facility.

Interested in sponsoring a horse for 2026?
📧 Email giving@spiritequestrian.org to get started.

Keep an eye out for our January horse, who do you think it will be? Comment below! 👀

01/24/2026

The calm before the snow ❄️☀️ Horses soaking up sunshine while they can. No photos (we were busy prepping!)—but trust us, thanks to our incredible staff and volunteers, the farm and horses are ready to weather the storm!

01/18/2026

What a great Saturday! We had some surprise snow ❄️, but still managed to get the field mucked, clean some tack 🧽, and have spectacular lessons. Thank you Emily, Christina, Ahmed, Stella, Clara, Sheryl, Hillary, Polina, Sarah, Suhani, Dan, Kaitlin, Shannon and Saira for making this program possible!

01/07/2026

⚡️Have you heard the buzz?⚡️
We’re excited to announce that we officially have electricity at the farm!

As we celebrate with the lights on, we want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to our incredible community and donors who made this improvement possible. This milestone not only creates safer conditions for our volunteers and students, but also opens the door to what’s next— a classroom for programs, climate-controlled spaces, and so much more. We can’t wait to share what’s ahead!

01/04/2026

Suhani, Chloe, and Polina are kicking off the new year by mastering the 20-meter circle!
Riders focus on maintaining a steady rhythm, coordinating spacing between horses, and developing balance and bend through each turn.
This month, our Saturday riders will be breaking down key elements of a course, with the goal of confidently stringing it all together by the end of January. Stay tuned to watch the full course come to life!

12/24/2025

Warm holiday wishes from all of us at SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in our mission—your support makes our work with horses and participants possible every single day.

As you consider your year-end giving, we hope you’ll include SPIRIT. Your gift helps us continue creating meaningful, life-changing experiences through our program in the year ahead.

Thank you for being part of our community. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a strong start to the new year.

Address

@Frying Pan Farm Park 2709 West Ox Road
Herndon, VA
20171

Website

http://spiritequestrian.org/, http://spiritopenequestrian.blogspot.com/

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