At Equestrian Bridges, our horses are more than just animals—they are partners, teachers, and healers. Every horse in our herd plays a vital role in helping children, veterans, first responders, and individuals with physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections.

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If you have a horse with a kind heart and a willing spirit, donating them to Equestrian Bridges could provide them with a purposeful second career while allowing them to impact hundreds of lives throughout our community.

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What Makes a Great Therapy Horse?

Not every horse is suited for therapy work, and that's okay. The horses that thrive at Equestrian Bridges share a unique combination of temperament, soundness, and a genuine willingness to connect with people.

While every horse is evaluated individually, we generally look for horses that are:

• Under 10 years of age

• Geldings or mares only (no stallions)

• Sound and healthy, with no chronic lameness or conditions that would limit participation

• Possess a calm, kind, and patient temperament

• Comfortable around people of all ages and abilities

• Safe to handle both on the ground and under saddle

• Comfortable around wheelchairs, mobility equipment, adaptive tack, and unexpected movement or sounds (or demonstrate the potential to become comfortable through training)

• Enjoy human interaction and thrive on building relationships

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Above all, we are looking for horses with a gentle heart and a willing mind.

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Our Evaluation Process:

Every horse donation inquiry is carefully reviewed to ensure it is the right fit for both the horse and our programs.

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Our evaluation may include:

• Veterinary history review

• Soundness assessment

• Ground handling evaluation

• Riding evaluation (if applicable)

• Temperament assessment

• Trial period, when appropriate

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Our goal is to ensure every horse is successful, comfortable, and enjoys their work as a therapy horse.

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Before You Donate

We understand that donating a horse is a significant decision. Our team is happy to answer your questions and discuss whether Equestrian Bridges is the right fit for your horse.

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Please complete the Horse Donation Inquiry Form below, and a member of our team will be in touch.