Ride for Joy Therapeutic Riding Program

05/19/2025

We'd like to extend a huge thank you to the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation for awarding Ride for Joy a generous grant to provide a full month of programming! This makes a tremendous difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities and Idaho veterans. We are grateful for your help in bringing equine-assisted services to the Treasure Valley - THANK YOU for your support!

05/15/2025

What an amazing day spent with the Gibney Family Foundation!

A HUGE shoutout and heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible Gibney Family for making the journey to spend a full day in service with us! 💛 Your energy, joy, and dedication were felt while helping enhance our Sensory Trail.
gibney.family.foundation , your continued support of our mission fills our hearts. We are beyond grateful for your time, your hands, and your unwavering belief in what we do here at Ride for Joy.🐴

With deepest gratitude,
—Your Ride for Joy Family

05/14/2025

Thanks to incredible supporters like you, Seen Through Horses is off to an amazing start. So far, we’ve raised $1,975, and we’re just getting warmed up!

We still need your support. With your help, we can continue providing a safe and nurturing environment for individuals to grow and thrive.

It can be hard to put into words what it’s like to experience connection with a horse—and how horses provide a nonjudgemental space where a person's truest and best self can shine through. The Transformative Power of Horses video captures this experience in a way words rarely can.

At Ride for Joy, we see transformation happen every day. Whether it’s a veteran finding peace, a child discovering communication and trust, or a teen gaining confidence with each lesson—our horses and programs create space for real growth.

“The Transformative Power of Horses” dives into the science behind how horses support personal growth and mental health—and how organizations like ours are putting that positive change into action every day.

Ride for Joy promotes physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being through life-changing equine-assisted services. From building resilience to restoring hope, we see firsthand how horses help people in powerful ways.

🎥 Watch the video and share with friends and family to raise awareness!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7zILljcpq4
💖 Support our mission by donating:
https://sth2025.raiselysite.com/t/ride-for-joy

Thank you for being part of this movement. Your support is making a real difference—for people and for horses. Let’s keep the momentum going!

What does healing feel like? For many, it begins with a horse.When someone connects with a horse in a moment of need, something powerful happens. There’s no ...

05/13/2025

🌟 What an AMAZING Spring Session! 🌟

We’re still smiling from all the growth, joy, and unforgettable moments we shared! Watching our community thrive and connect was nothing short of magical. A HUGE shoutout to our incredible volunteers — we couldn’t have done it without your passion and dedication. You truly brought the heart to everything we did! 💖👏

And guess what? Summer Session is just around the corner — in just a couple of weeks, we’re back and ready for even more joy, connection, and impact!

05/12/2025

PATH International Region 9 welcomes you to an educational and fun weekend with your friends and colleagues in Idaho. Your registration fee includes Friday dinner, light morning refreshments and lunch on Saturday and light morning refreshments on Sunday.

This event is hosted by Ride for Joy in Caldwell, Idaho!
Registration closes 5/23. Visit www.rideforjoy.org to learn more & register

05/09/2025

Are you passionate about making a difference and love spending time with horses? If that’s a double yes—we’re looking for YOU!

We’ve got two upcoming Volunteer Training Sessions on May 20th and May 27th, and we’d absolutely LOVE to welcome you to our amazing team of volunteers.

Ready to get started? Click the link in our bio or email [email protected] to learn more!

05/07/2025

🐴 At Ride for Joy, we witness every day how horses can bring comfort, connection, and healing. That’s why we’re honored to be part of —a nationwide effort during (May 1–31) to highlight the powerful role horses play in mental wellness and personal growth.

Want to help? You can make a one-time donation and/or spread the word by sharing our donation page with your community—on social media, via text, or just by talking about it. 💚

Head to: https://sth2025.raiselysite.com/t/ride-for-joy

Ride for Joy is proud to stand with 95+ other organizations working to create change.

05/01/2025

🐴 At Ride for Joy, we see the healing power of horses every day. That’s why we’re proud to join —a national campaign during (May 1–31) to support personal growth and mental health through equine connection.

You can participate by making a one-time donation and/or sharing our donation page with your friends and family—on social media, through text, or word of mouth. 💚

Visit our donation page: https://sth2025.raiselysite.com/t/ride-for-joy

Join us + 95 other orgs in making a difference!

Donate and help us continue serving our community.

04/30/2025

Bring Healing and Joy Through Horses! 🐴

At Ride for Joy, we witness small miracles every day—children gaining confidence while riding, veterans finding peace, and riders discovering strength they didn’t know they had—all through the powerful connection with horses. Located in Caldwell, we’re honored to be one of only two PATH Intl. accredited centers in Idaho!

Each year, we provide more than 1,000 hours of life-changing horsemanship—and right now, during Idaho Gives, YOU have the chance to help us do even more.

There are only TWO days left to donate!
Every gift helps bring healing, empowerment, and joy to those who need it most.

💛 Join us today through Idaho Gives!
👉 Visit: https://www.idahogives.org/organizations/ride-for-joy

04/28/2025

With the help of our equine partners, Ride for Joy brings life-changing therapeutic horsemanship to children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and individuals facing terminal illness. Located in Caldwell, Ride for Joy is one of two centers in Idaho accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship.

At Ride for Joy, our vision is for a world that fosters health, healing, personal growth, and happiness for individuals of all ages and abilities. We're making this happen by providing over 1,000 hours of adaptive riding and veterans horsemanship lessons annually, in addition to other programs and events throughout the year.

Transformative moments happen every week as our horses support and connect with participants, helping them on their journeys to greater physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being.

Starting Monday, April 28th and ending Thursday, May 1st, YOU can make an impact by helping us bring wellness, empowerment, and joy to those experiencing disabilities, mental health challenges, and trauma!

Visit https://www.idahogives.org/organizations/ride-for-joy to make a donation today!

04/24/2025

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and veterans? Are you an experienced rider who enjoys sharing your love of horses with others? If so, Ride for Joy's Instructor-in-Training program might be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

We will be hosting an informational session on this program with our lead instructor, Sandy. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you'd like to attend!

Instructor in Training Informational Meeting
Date: Tuesday, May 6th
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

To learn more about our Instructor in Training Program, please visit:
https://www.rideforjoy.org/instructors-in-training-program

01/26/2025

Mark your calendars and get ready for some fun! Our Annual Topgolf Fundraiser is happening on Saturday, April 5th, from 1-4 PM! Enjoy three hours of exciting gameplay, tasty refreshments, a thrilling silent auction and raffle, and a competitive twist with guidance from a Topgolf coach!

And the best part? All proceeds from this event will directly support our adaptive horseback riding and veterans horsemanship programs! Don’t miss out—find all the details on our website or click the link in our bio. Let’s tee up for a great cause!