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Central Kentucky Riding for Hope

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope is a non-profit organization providing Equine-Assisted Activities. Ability…Not Disability is the CKRH way!

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope (CKRH) is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and health of children and adults with special physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs through therapeutic activities with horses. Equine assisted activities and therapies provide independence, achievement and community to the individuals that we serve.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day from CKRH. To all our veterans, thank you for your service!

11/04/2025

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope is honored to be a grantee from for the 2025 year! Thank you, TCA, for your generous support in our efforts to provide secondary careers for our six thoroughbreds. Like Courage, our 17-hand Chestnut, while not successful on the racetrack, has excelled in both our mounted and unmounted lessons. Or Appealing Alex, who is a rock in our lift lessons for participants who need more assistance mounting.

11/01/2025

Meet Luciana, the 10-year-old who has discovered her
confidence and joy on horseback at CKRH.

Luciana has faced challenges every day of her life. Diagnosed
with cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, and an exceptionally rare
genetic disorder—9q34 duplication, shared by only 22 people in
the world—she is the only child in her school with mobility needs
and the only wheelchair user. For years, her days were filled with therapies:
physical, occupational, feeding, and speech. Doctors once questioned if she
would ever walk, talk, eat solid food, or attend school alongside her peers.
Time and again, Luciana proved them wrong.

Today, she is an accomplished Special Olympian, an active Girl Scout, and—
thanks to your support—a horseback rider.

When Luciana began lessons at CKRH earlier this year, she was immediately
“horse crazy.” The moment she sits in the saddle, everything changes. As
her mom says, “Every horse person who sees her up there says instantly,
‘She was born to be on a horse.’ And I wholeheartedly agree.”

Riding has given Luciana a confidence she has never felt before. For
someone who often feels like the “odd girl out,” horseback riding gives her
a place where she belongs. She tells her family about the connection she
feels with her horse right after lessons—something she never could do
before. Her strength, coordination, and ability to express her emotions are
blossoming in ways that bring her parents to tears.

Recently, when asked what makes riding so special, Luciana said: “When I
get on a horse, everything goes away—I don’t feel disabled.”

With your support, riders like Luciana—and many others living with
disabilities—find a place where challenges are left at the barn door and
confidence takes the reins. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to
CKRH’s 2025 Annual Fund at https://ckrh.org/donate to help create more
experiences like this for others.

10/30/2025

The Breeders' Cup starts tomorrow, and it is not too late to see it in style. Four tickets to the Breeders' Cup have been generously donated to Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, with 100% of the funds raised benefitting our programming. Experience all 14 races live from the Turf Club at the beautiful Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. What does this VIP experience include?

🎫Table for 4 in the Del Mar Turf Club Restaurant (Table 644)
💠Four-course gourmet dining experience (off dedicated menu)
💠Tableside waiter
💠Open Bar access
💠Dedicated Bathrooms
🅿️Preferred parking pass for both days

🏇 Each ticket is valued at $2,570.00, with a grand total value of $10,280.00. This amazing experience is not to be missed! Because the races start tomorrow, this prize will be available to the best offer presented. If interested in purchasing this amazing experience, contact volunteers@ckrh.org or (859) 953-0974. The tickets will be transferred electronically to the winning offer. Offers will be accepted until 11 PM EST.

Please note that flight and hotel accommodations are not included in the package.

10/28/2025

When the staff decides a few ghostly visits are necessary to get the spooky week going. Do you have a favorite?

10/26/2025

When the equine team is out in the Kubtota feeding, our OTTB boys are always there to check if it's their turn yet.

10/24/2025

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved quarter horse, Roy Rogers. Each of our horses here at CKRH is special and has unique talents that they can share with our participants. We also know that they bring joy to our volunteers, and a loss is always hard. During his time with us, Roy guided participants to their inaugural Paul Frazer Horse Show, served as a calm and reliable partner for our novice riders, dazzled at NIGHT OF THE STARS this year, and enjoyed showcasing his spunky old man attitude (in the best way possible). We extend our gratitude to our board member, Danny Mulvihill of Godolphin, for allowing us to experience this remarkable horse. Roy left a lasting impression on many lives here at CKRH, and his absence will be profoundly felt.

10/20/2025

A little love from our mini Merry Legs for this Monday morning!

10/13/2025

This year's tack sale was one for the books. We sincerely appreciate all who joined us this weekend. We hope you discovered everything you were looking for!

A huge thank you goes out to our incredible event sponsors:
Bluegrass Equine Surgery, Bluegrass Equine Laundry, Wildcat Moving, McCauley's Feeds, Iron Tree Saddle Fitting, Jeannie Brewer, and J.T. & Andrea Ice.

We also could not have done this event without our dedicated volunteers, who worked tirelessly not only during the event week but throughout the entire year to ensure everything was ready for the sale.

Finally, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every member of the equine community who donated items to the sale. Your donations allow this sale to provide funding for our programs, making a difference in the lives of children and adults with special physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs.

10/12/2025

It's always a fun day for our Wonder Twins get to visit the for the Autism Society Bluegrass

10/10/2025

We loved having Wildcat Moving this week helping prep for the sale. Their staff was amazing jumping in to help move in all the large items, boxes, and display stands. And we are so thankful that their team will be back Saturday to help after the sale to get our arena cleared so that program lessons don't miss a beat!

Address

4185 Walt Robertson Road
Lexington, KY
40511

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18592317066

Website

http://www.ckrh.org/

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