10/08/2026
One of my favorite things about horses is seeing them find a second purpose in life. Just because their original career comes to an end doesn’t mean they don’t have so much more to offer. Sometimes their next chapter is even more special. ❤️🐴
We want to congratulate Full Circle Therapeutic Riding on their newest addition, Lukah!
We had the pleasure of helping find Lukah his new home, and I couldn’t be happier with where he ended up. Within minutes of arriving, he was already out grazing with his new buddies like he’d lived there his whole life!
Lukah’s next chapter is going to be a pretty special one. He’ll have the opportunity to help children with special needs learn to ride, build confidence, and experience everything these amazing animals have to offer. And when he’s not helping the kids, he’ll get to enjoy being a horse, spending time with his new pasture buddies and getting plenty of love and attention.
For those who aren’t familiar, therapeutic riding can help individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges improve their balance, coordination, confidence, and communication skills. Hippotherapy is another form of equine-assisted treatment where licensed therapists use the movement of a horse to help patients work toward therapy goals.
It’s pretty incredible what horses can do for people, especially children who may struggle with things most of us take for granted. Sometimes something as simple as sitting on a horse and feeling that connection can make a world of difference.
Full Circle Therapeutic Riding, located in Palm City, Florida, does some wonderful things for these kids and their families. But keeping programs like this going takes a lot of time, dedication, and financial support.
They’re always appreciative of donations to help care for the horses that make these opportunities possible. Between feed, hay, veterinary care, farrier work, and everyday expenses, there’s a lot that goes into giving these horses the care they deserve.
If you’re looking for a great cause to support, I encourage you to reach out and learn more about their program. Every little bit helps!
Full Circle Therapeutic Riding and Equine Rescue
Linda McLendon
Phone: (772) 283-2355
Website: https://fullcircletherapeuticriding.com/
I’m a firm believer that there’s a place and a purpose for so many horses beyond their original careers. Seeing one go from being somebody’s riding horse to becoming such an important part of a child’s life is something pretty special.
Congratulations again to Linda and everyone at Full Circle on Lukah! I have a feeling he’s going to be just as spoiled as he is loved, and I couldn’t ask for a better next chapter for him.
Not every horse needs to win a buckle or a ribbon to make a difference. Sometimes the biggest accomplishment is simply putting a smile on someone’s face. ❤️
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