SunCatcher Therapeutic Riding Academy

11/12/2025

Today and every day, we bow in gratitude to the men and women who have served our country with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.

Just as this horse bows before the flag, may we all take a moment to honor those who stood tall to defend it.

Thank you, veterans, for your service, your strength, and your sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙

If you are interested in doing an equine-assisted learning session with an emphasis on mental health please inquire about availability.

10/27/2025

We had a beautiful Sunday learning and working with our older horses!
With sessions over for the year, we now shift into keeping the herd active and healthy, so they start next year strong and ready!
If you would like to be part of our fall/winter exercise team, send us a message!
Thank you Peggy Smith for this excellent class!

10/03/2025

Our volunteers rock!
If you are interested in volunteering at SunCatcher, please send us a message!

10/01/2025

We are so excited to offer this program at SunCatcher, so honored by Black Hills Reads to receive this grant so we could get it started!
Reach out to us if this is something your family is interested in learning more about!

Sun Catcher's Horse-Powered Reading is a proven program that utilizes the connection between horse and human, along with a fun and interactive reading curriculum, to help kids learn and develop their reading skills.

Sun Catcher is the home of therapeutically-trained horses on 40 acres of space. This is a way to grow community connection while helping young families learn together. It also aligns with Sun Catcher's vision of contributing to the quality of life in our community by building connections, fostering a sense of belonging, and creating possibilities through the healing power of horses.

In September, the Sun Catcher Horse-Powered Reading Sessions were launched, and they will be available year-round in the future.

Visit their website to learn more about this great program! https://www.suncatchertra.org/

09/17/2025

Weatherman says it’s raining all day— we plan on needing to cancel all Wednesday sessions 9/17 at this time.
Wranglr will send out notifications as we do!
Thank you!

09/08/2025

Our SunSet Rodeo was a great success!!! Thanks to all who made it possible— photos coming tomorrow!!!

https://www.kotatv.com/2025/09/07/suncatcher-therapeutic-riding-academy-hosts-2025-rodeo/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAMrIXBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHrrVTIEeTAAONuqbkP-PxOYKhP12AA47JXryUP7DGNCk-zKMD7zQhZAaG3ff_aem_vyW7SRGy3Jm0advTPRDDgA

Suncatcher pairs people with disabilities with horses to make a special connection.

09/05/2025

So grateful to have the amazing people at Bluepeak volunteering their time and muscles today at SunCatcher for United Way of the Black Hills Day of Caring!!!!
Thank you!!! 💛🌻💛🌻💛

09/04/2025

Thursday sessions CANCELED due to high winds and heavy smoke!

09/04/2025

Even the horses derserve a day off!