EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program

03/12/2026

Your monthly donation helps support individuals living with diagnoses like Multiple Sclerosis. 🧡 Today is a day to honor those living with MS and the families who support them.

🐴 Support life-changing programs year-round: https://www.equikids.org/ek-club/

At EQUI-KIDS we serve more than 150 diagnoses including MS, Parkinson’s disease, autism, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, cerebral palsy, and more. Our programs build strength, balance, confidence, and connection in a community that sees them for their abilities, not their limitations.

Today we wear orange for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness. I was diagnosed with MS on August 5, 2012. I will never forget that day. One of the things I said to my husband was, "God gave me this for a reason." I truly believe that reason is because I have a platform to speak (loudly) about MS and the need for a cure.

If you'd like to join us in supporting the cause, I'd love to see your orange! Share your pictures in the comments below!

*Remember, Walk MS in Virginia Beach is on Sunday, April 12! If you'd like to donate to help me reach my goal of raising $10,000 and/or join the WAVY Warriors at the walk, click this link:
https://events.nationalmssociety.org/participant/766347

03/10/2026

Calling all movie buffs with special abilities! 🤩

Did you know there are sensory-friendly movie showings available at AMC Lynnhaven and Cinema Cafe? 📽️🍿 These inclusive theaters have viewings periodically that skip the previews, turn up the lights, and dim the sound for sensitive viewers.

Info in links 👇
https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
https://www.cinemacafe.com/sensory-friendly/

Comment and tag other sensory-friendly activities around Hampton Roads! 🤗

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03/10/2026

Thank you to our first 𝕊𝕡𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕒 ℍ𝕖𝕣𝕠 donor! 🇺🇸

Every participant in the EQUI-VETS and EQUI-HEROES programs attends at no cost to them, so when you sponsor a session you provide healing, connection, and renewed hope for veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders.

100% of 𝕊𝕡𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕒 ℍ𝕖𝕣𝕠 gifts go directly to ensuring that those who have served others have access to the care and renewal they deserve.

Donate below 👇

03/07/2026

🌼 Ready for Spring? 🌼

Spruce up the back yard with these delightful furniture collections ☀️

For sale: IKEA outdoor furniture that was donated to be used at an event, like-new condition. Will sell separate pieces! Pickup is at EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program in Pungo/Red Mill area. Here's what we have available:

4 x Green side chairs with cushions: Retail $175, Asking price $85 each https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/segeroen-armchair-outdoor-dark-green-froesoen-duvholmen-stripe-pattern-s79533038/

3 x 5'3"x7'7" rugs: Retail $99.99, Asking $50 each https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/lydersholm-rug-flatwoven-in-outdoor-medium-brown-20495415/

2 x side bistro tables: Retail $29.99, Asking $15 each https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/tanebro-side-table-indoor-outdoor-anthracite-60578970/

2 x Gray chairs with cushions: Retail $175, Asking $85 each https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/segeroen-armchair-outdoor-white-beige-froesoen-duvholmen-beige-s19500818/err

Send a D or call 757-721-7350 for information! 🪻🌷

03/06/2026

Country Takeover benefitting EQUI-KIDS, EQUI-VETS and EQUI-HEROES tonight at Keagan's Irish Pub! 🐴🤠

We’ve gone FULL country- the twang has officially taken over!
Live country music and DJs, western cocktails and southern bites. Pool tables and killer
bartenders still holding it down!

03/04/2026

The herd is finally soaking up some sunshine ☀️

03/03/2026

That’s a smile that says, “I did it!” 😃

For 37 years we’ve seen these smiles around the arena. It makes every fundraising call, every long event, every grant proposal worth it. We love seeing mud tracked through the building because it means someone was in the barn, quietly accomplishing their goals and grinning with pride. 🙌🏻

Samaria and Gatsby have been working together for a while, and she always has the biggest smile on her face at her lessons 😁 they make a great team! 🖤

Thank you to Matt Scott for sponsoring Gatsby!

02/25/2026

If you want to see our impact in action, come out to the farm on May 2 for the Annual Horse Show! This event is the one time each year when our participants can show off the skills they learned and progress they've made 🙌

Friends, family, and the community are invited to the showcase 🐴🏅

Visit www.equikids.org/horseshow for info--we have some new sponsorships available, and all participant-raised funds will be allocated to our volunteer appreciation picnic on May 15!

Let's cheer for our incredible herd and these remarkable riders 🤩

02/24/2026

What a cool pop-up! Our EQUI-VETS might enjoy this—tell a friend 🫡

History Lovers this one’s for you! Vendor Spotlight this Saturday is the There mission is to preserve, present, and promote the rich history of the United States military, spanning from the American Revolution to the present day! Come check out their table 9am-11am 🤍

02/23/2026

Mark your calendar for all the fun coming up with EK!

🍩 NOW thru March 31 - Krispy Kreme Digital Donuts fundraiser

🐎 March 4 – Equine Chiropractic & Acupuncture Demo

🍔 March 6 & 7 Keagan’s Irish Pub – GIDDYUP Country Chaos Benefit

🎨 March 21 – EK Club Paint Party with a Horse!

🌯 April 8 – Chipotle Fundraiser

⛳ April 25 & 26 - Lisa McMillen Memorial Golf Tournament

🐴 May 2 - Annual Horse Show

🏌️ Aug 10 - Andrew Schliske Memorial Golf Tournament

🎏 Nov 14 - 20th Annual Stall Ball – Year of the Fire Horse

Details available at equikids.org/events-sponsorships 😃 Individual links also in comments!