Rising Stars Therapeutic Riding Center

03/26/2026

03/25/2026

🌾 The Work Behind the Magic 🐴
When you visit our ranch, it’s easy to focus on the arena, the horses, and the moments that happen during each session… but there’s so much more happening across our 20 acres that makes it all possible.
Caring for a space like this is a daily commitment. From maintaining fences and irrigating pastures, to dragging arenas, cleaning pens, w**d control, and making sure every corner is safe and welcoming—this work never really stops.
Why does it matter?
Because every task, big or small, directly impacts:
✨ The safety of our riders and volunteers
✨ The health and wellbeing of our horses
✨ The quality of each session we provide
✨ The longevity of our program
A well-cared-for ranch isn’t just about appearances—it’s about creating a space where both horses and humans can thrive.
It takes a village, and we are so grateful for every volunteer, staff member, and supporter who helps keep this place running strong. 💙
Next time you’re here, take a look around… the magic doesn’t just happen in the saddle—it’s built into the land itself.

03/24/2026

🐴 Why Breaks Matter for Our Horses 💙
In between sessions, you may notice our horses getting a little “downtime”—and that’s not by accident. Those breaks are essential to their health, happiness, and ability to do the incredible work they do.
Just like people, horses need time to rest and reset. These moments allow their muscles to relax, their minds to decompress, and their energy to recharge. Therapeutic riding is incredibly rewarding, but it also asks a lot of our equine partners—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
By building in intentional breaks, we are:
✨ Preventing fatigue and injury
✨ Supporting long-term soundness
✨ Keeping our horses engaged and willing
✨ Honoring the care and respect they deserve
Our horses give so much to our riders each day. Taking time to care for them ensures they can continue changing lives—one ride at a time.
Next time you see a horse resting between sessions, just know… they’ve earned it. 💙
Lessons start up NEXT WEEK!

03/19/2026

Come join the team from Rising Stars Therapeutic Riding Center and our amazing partners at Primary Therapy Source as we take on Donkey Basketball! 🏀🐴

Cheer us on (and maybe laugh a little!) while we help support our local FFA chapter and their fundraising efforts. It’s going to be a fun, unforgettable night for a great cause—you won’t want to miss it!

03/18/2026

🎉 We’re Down to the FINAL 5! 🎉

Our Equicizer naming contest has reached the final stage—and now we need your vote!

After so many creative and meaningful submissions, we’ve narrowed it down to our top 5 names. Help us choose the winner that will be proudly displayed on our new Equicizer’s nameplate!

🐴 Cast your vote for your favorite!

We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from our community. This Equicizer will bring endless opportunities and life-changing benefits to our riders and program.

A heartfelt thank you to the Idaho Episcopal Foundation for making this possible through their generous grant—we couldn’t have done it without you!

Stay tuned… we can’t wait to reveal the winning name! ✨

Submissions will end Friday March 20 @ 8AM

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_wv5seFlP3xfbEh8aO5DLe7GEFwXaCZRDLpyvhGdS5UCW5A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112096537187194607756

03/07/2026

It’s been a week since our Bunco Fundraiser, and we’re still smiling about what an incredible night it was! 🎲✨ Thanks to our amazing community, this year was our best Bunco yet.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and supported the event. From the laughter around the tables to the generosity shown throughout the night, it truly reminded us how special this community is. Your support helps make the mission of Rising Stars possible and allows us to continue impacting lives through our programs.
We are so grateful for every single person who helped make the evening such a success.
And if you missed the fun this year… don’t worry! 👀 Be sure to watch for details about next year’s event—you won’t want to miss it!

03/06/2026

REMINDER! Get your suggestions in!

We have some exciting news to share! Thanks to a generous grant, our program will soon be welcoming a brand-new Equicizer, and we want your help naming it.
An Equicizer is a life-size mechanical horse that helps our riders safely practice balance, position, and riding skills. It’s a wonderful tool for building confidence, strengthening core muscles, training volunteers, and allowing more participants to get involved—even before they’re ready to ride one of our horses.
To celebrate this new addition, we’re hosting a Name the Equicizer Contest!
Here’s how it works:
• Submit your name ideas
• Our staff will choose their favorite finalists
• Our community will vote to pick the winning name (winner will also receive some Rising Stars Swag!)
We’re looking for something fun, creative, and meaningful to our program. If you have a great idea, we’d love to hear it!
Submit your name ideas here: https://forms.gle/KdBpPp2cBFgow38c8
Submission deadline: March 10th
Thank you for being part of our community and helping us welcome this exciting new addition to the program!

02/27/2026

for anyone the link may not have worked it is working now! Get those names in!

We have some exciting news to share! Thanks to a generous grant, our program will soon be welcoming a brand-new Equicizer, and we want your help naming it.
An Equicizer is a life-size mechanical horse that helps our riders safely practice balance, position, and riding skills. It’s a wonderful tool for building confidence, strengthening core muscles, training volunteers, and allowing more participants to get involved—even before they’re ready to ride one of our horses.
To celebrate this new addition, we’re hosting a Name the Equicizer Contest!
Here’s how it works:
• Submit your name ideas
• Our staff will choose their favorite finalists
• Our community will vote to pick the winning name (winner will also receive some Rising Stars Swag!)
We’re looking for something fun, creative, and meaningful to our program. If you have a great idea, we’d love to hear it!
Submit your name ideas here: https://forms.gle/KdBpPp2cBFgow38c8
Submission deadline: March 10th
Thank you for being part of our community and helping us welcome this exciting new addition to the program!

02/24/2026

We have some exciting news to share! Thanks to a generous grant, our program will soon be welcoming a brand-new Equicizer, and we want your help naming it.
An Equicizer is a life-size mechanical horse that helps our riders safely practice balance, position, and riding skills. It’s a wonderful tool for building confidence, strengthening core muscles, training volunteers, and allowing more participants to get involved—even before they’re ready to ride one of our horses.
To celebrate this new addition, we’re hosting a Name the Equicizer Contest!
Here’s how it works:
• Submit your name ideas
• Our staff will choose their favorite finalists
• Our community will vote to pick the winning name (winner will also receive some Rising Stars Swag!)
We’re looking for something fun, creative, and meaningful to our program. If you have a great idea, we’d love to hear it!
Submit your name ideas here: https://forms.gle/KdBpPp2cBFgow38c8
Submission deadline: March 10th
Thank you for being part of our community and helping us welcome this exciting new addition to the program!

02/14/2026

We try really hard to keep everyone safe around here. Do we always succeed?
No.
Because they are horses. And horses wake up every day with ✨independent thoughts✨.
This week Ranchero decided to be extra dramatic and booked himself an overnight stay at the vet clinic in Albion. No permission slip. No warning. Just vibes.
The good news? He’s home now on strict “house arrest,” acting like nothing happened. 🙃
We are so incredibly thankful for the amazing vets who answer our million questions, tolerate our panic, and show up when our horses decide to test our blood pressure.
This little adventure came in at about $700 between vet care, staff wages, and fuel. Just another normal day in horse life.
If you’d like to make a donation in honor of Ranchero’s dramatic debut as “Patient of the Week,” you can do so below. Every dollar helps us keep these big personalities healthy and sound — especially on the surprise vet-trip days.
Thank you for loving them (and their chaos) right along with us. 💛