About Donate-a-Horse

At NARHA centers our horses are valued partners in a relationship. In order to participate and work with individudals that often have profound disabilities, NARHA centers are highly selective when accepting horses into a program. Many horses at NARHA centers are donated, volunteered or leased by horse owners in the community. When selecting a horse to participate in a program, NARHA centers are looking for a horse, pony, donkey or mule that is ideal and suitable for equine assisted activities and therapy. NOTE: While Minor health issues in an equine may be acceptable, please note that NARHA center horses must be sound enough to work regularly.

Centers will:

• Evaluate a prospective horse's conformation
• Evaluate health
• Consider age
• Examine gaits and manners of going
• Observe attitude, reliability and adaptability

The breed of a horse in not a critical consideration. Different breeds offer different builds needed for a wide range of activities, including riding, driving, vaulting, interaction on the ground and others. From Miniature Horse to Shire (and in some programs, donkeys), there may be a spot for your equine at a NARHA center!

By donating a horse you will not only assist individuals with disabilities, but you may also be eligible for a tax decuction. To explore opportunities on how your horse can make a difference at Ride On St. Louis, please contact:

Marita
marita@rideonstl.org
636.464.3408

6008 Windsor Harbor Ln.
PO Box 94
Kimmswick, MO 63053