Hold Your Horses

Support Therapy That Moves You!

Every gift MATCHED dollar for dollar!

At Hold Your Horses, healing happens in motion - in the rhythm of a horse's stride, in the quiet trust built between people and animals, and in he sense of belonging that grows from shared care and connection. It's therapy that moves you - mind, body, and spirit - and it's made possible because of you.

Every gift made between now and December 31 will be matched dollar for dollar, thanks to a $15k matching challenge launched by our Board of Directors - doubling your impact on the future of our therapy services.

Your Gift at Work

As we look toward the end of the year, we're proud to share how your generosity sustains both the heart and foundation of this work. Your gifts help cover the big responsibilities - like the $45,000 in insurance to provide responsible therapy with horses, our $30,000 mortage to support our forever home in Greenfield, and the utilities that keep the barn running and the hard cared for through the long Minnesota winter. 

But your support also fuels growth and vision. In the coming year, we aim to: 

• Offer our therapists consistent training and certifications to deepen their skills and partnership with the horses, 
• Send our leadership team to professional conferences to bring back new ideas that help strengthen our programs and ensure best practices, 
• Grow our therapy herd to meet increasing demand for services, and
• Expand our volunteer program to welcome more people into our community and build more volunteer-driven projects. 

We'll join thousands of Minnesota nonprofits in celebrating Give to the Max Day on November 20, and we'll continue sharing stories of growth and transformation throughout the season. Each act of generosity - no matter the size - helps sustain the safety, connection, and care that defines Hold Your Horses.

Your Impact

Together, with your support, our clients can experience moments like these: 

• “It’s time for my family to heal. I want people to know this program is great and we need to keep them around because it does change people.” ~Mother of Hennepin County Program participant
• “Our son loves coming to “his farm” [HYH]. He feels accepted, encouraged, and supported while trying new things. The skills he is developing are quickly transferring to the rest of his life. Thank you for all you have done for our boy!” ~Deb (OT client parent)
• “The program changed the way I speak to myself. I really don’t open up, and the nature all around helped me bring peace in my soul.” ~Hennepin County Program participant
• “The therapy sessions at the farm are fuel for a parent’s heart. Not only do we get to watch our child engaging in something he loves, but being on the farm is comforting and peaceful. Lux proudly wears a shirt that says, “My therapist eats hay.” ~Aimee (OT client parent)

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