Helping Horse Therapeutic Programs

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Helping Horse Therapeutic Programs

About Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic Riding provides recreational therapy disguised as fun for people with disabilities in the Triangle area.
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We provide equine-assisted programs that foster joy and well-being through connections with our horses and team members in an uplifting and inclusive environment. Trained volunteers lead the horses while one or more "side walkers" provide support and assistance to the rider according to his or her needs. Riders receive strength and coordination therapy while also learning horsemanship skills. Benefits of Therapeutic Riding:
• develops balance
• increases coordination
• strengthens muscles
• promotes independence
• builds self-confidence

Why Therapeutic Riding? Horseback riding pushes the rider physically, emotionally and mentally, especially the rider with special needs. The strenuous physical demands of horseback riding stimulate the development of strength, endurance, balance, coordination and flexibility. Riding as therapy allows development of physical capabilities in a stimulating, natural environment. Some of our riders who have been non-verbal for years have spoken their first words on horseback. The exhilaration of being in tune with an animal so large and strong is empowering for people whose day-to-day dealings with the physical environment are so difficult. Developing a “seat” builds self-confidence and security that extend beyond enhanced enjoyment of our classes to improved emotional well-being generally. The joy of riding provides a recreational and social outlet for riders and their families for whom such opportunities are usually limited. Outcomes of Therapeutic Riding:
• understanding human differences
• acceptance
• social experiences

11/03/2025

🐎 We’re looking for a horse to add to our herd! 🐎

Helping Horse Therapeutic Programs is on the lookout for another horse that will work in our therapeutic riding lessons with
kids and adults with special needs.

Helping Horse is a non-profit organization providing equine-assisted programs that foster joy and well-being through connections with our horses and team members in an uplifting and inclusive environment. For more information about us, check out our website at helpinghorse.org.

Horse must be:
- Sound at walk and trot (some maintenance is OK)
- Easy to lead with good ground manners
- Tolerant and comfortable being handled by different people
- Quiet, calm temperament - Been there, done that
- Able to live turned out with a herd, but also able to be stalled.

Preferred:
- Gelding
- 13.0 - 15.2 hh
- Haflinger, Quarter Horse, Draft, or other sturdy breed, able to carry up to 200 lbs.
- Comfortable with games, trail rides, and arena work
- Free lease situation

If you have a horse, or know of a horse, please contact Audrey at audreyg@helpinghorse.org. Thank you for considering us!

10/22/2025

Thank you so much to Women Who Give A Hoot for an amazing, fun, energetic evening last night. Helping Horse was honored to have the opportunity to present at their quarterly meeting. We had the best time!!! If you are a women in the community who loves to give back, we would highly recommend you check them out !! Thanks again for the best evening and your support of Helping Horse!!! ❤️

10/21/2025

Will you nominate Helping Horse for the 2025 WRAL Voters' Choice Awards?

Every year WRAL celebrates the best local businesses across the Triangle, and we would love your vote!

Just go to https://www.wral.com/news/local/wral-voters-choice-awards-2025/ and follow these easy steps:

1. Expand the Community category.
2. In the box for Nonprofit Organization, start typing "Helping Horse".
3. Our name will show in the list -- Just click it.
4. Enter your name and verify your email address.
5. Repeat these steps for the Volunteer Organization category.

That's it!

08/28/2025

This past Sunday, we welcomed back all of our returning volunteers for the 2025-2026 season! We kicked off the new season with a conversation about our new updated policies and procedures, followed by a fun team-building and social activity.

We are so grateful to each and every one of our volunteers for all they do for our program all season long! ❤

Also, special thanks to one of our barn cats, T**i (bottom right) who helped supervise the orientation event and made sure no one put a foot nor hoof out of line.

08/19/2025

It's the very last week of our 2025 Horseshoe Campaign, and we need your help to make it the most successful week yet! Please share this post and help us make one last push towards our goal of raising $20,000!

Our herd deserves the very best care, and YOU are the reason we able to provide the needed medications and supplements that keep each horses healthy and engaged in our programs. Senior horses are often retired once they are no longer able to complete high-intensity activity, but not our horses! Staying active in our programs gives them the exercise and mental stimulation needed for a long, happy and healthy life!

Donate and learn more about the needs of our herd at https://Horseshoe2025.givesmart.com.

08/17/2025

Just like humans, horses develop age-related creakiness and joint issues. Managing these aches and pains is absolutely essential for keeping our horses healthy, comfortable, and able to continue the work they love. Equioxx, a daily pain management medication, makes this possible! It costs us $25 per day ($8,500 per year) to provide this medicine to our horses who need it, but the impact is priceless. With a donation of just $25 towards our Horseshoe Campaign, you can give the gift of continued comfort and joy for a whole day!

Donate and find out more through our campaign website, now through August 22nd: https://Horseshoe2025.givesmart.com.

08/07/2025

Our horses need your help! We still have a long way to go to meet our goal for the 2025 Horseshoe Campaign, and only a couple of weeks left.

If you are able, please consider donating to this very important fundraiser. You can read more and make a contribution by visiting our campaign website at https://horseshoe2025.givesmart.com

07/30/2025

Meet Brick, the gentle giant of Helping Horse! Having started his career in Western Pleasure before competing as a Hunter show horse, Brick is everything we could ask for in a well-rounded therapy horse. He's calm, kind, patient, and strong enough to support riders of all ages. His owner, Emma, says that her favorite part about Brick being involved in our programs is seeing him help riders build their confidence and love of horses, just as has done for her.

As a senior horse, Brick requires extra care to thrive. The medications and supplements he receives at our farm are well worth the extra expense required to keep him healthy, comfortable and able to continue the impactful work he loves, surrounded by people who love him. You can be a part of Brick's journey and support our entire herd by contributing to our Horseshoe Campaign at https://Horseshoe2025.givesmart.com.

07/26/2025

Meet River, our sweet and steady Quarter Horse pony! With her small size and gentle spirit, she's the ideal companion for our young riders, providing a sense of security and confidence as they grow in their experience. In return, our programs give River the exercise and extra care that she needs to continue living an engaging life, despite her Navicular Syndrome. Read River's story and learn how you can help support our whole herd's well-being through donations to our Horseshoe Campaign, now through August 22nd.
https://Horseshoe2025.givesmart.com

07/22/2025

Meet Gena Rose, the closest you'll ever get to a real life unicorn! With her fair complexion and green eyes, Gena needs a bit of extra care to keep her safe from the sun, including a special mask she wears whenever she's in her pasture.

Please consider donating to our Horseshoe Campaign to support the health and well-being of Gena Rose and her herd mates. To donate or to learn more about how your gift will support our horses, visit our campaign website at Horseshoe2025.givesmart.com!

07/11/2025

Join Audrey and Pixie in learning about how the Helping Horse herd benefits from Equioxx, a pain management medication that works wonders for our senior horses!
With your support through our Horseshoe Campaign, our horses can continue their impactful work with ease and comfort for years to come!

Visit our Horseshoe Campaign website at Horseshoe2025.givesmart.com to donate and learn more about how your gift will support our equine teammates!

07/08/2025

Helping Horse horses are one-of-a-kind, and they deserve the very best care! Our annual Horseshoe Campaign helps us raise funds that go directly to our herd's needs.

The health and well-being of our herd are paramount, and these team members are essential for our programs. Currently, we are facing increased expenses for necessary injections and medications that keep our horses healthy and able to continue the engaging, impactful work they accomplish on our farm every day.

Please visit our Horseshoe Campaign website at https://Horseshoe2025.givesmart.com to support our General Fund, sponsor a specific horse's care, and learn more about the needs of our horses.

This campaign will run through August 22nd, so please help us spread the word and provide the best care for our equine teammates! Donations of any amount help to support our herd's health and comfort!

Address

5104 Riley Hill Rd
Wendell, NC
27591

Website

https://helpinghorse.org/, https://Horseshoe2025.givesmart.com/

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