MKE Urban Stables

10/28/2026

Thank to all who joined us last week as we celebrated our 5th Annual Appreciation Event to honor our founders, The Original Steering Committee!

Their vision more than 12 years ago has shaped MKE Urban Stables to what it is today, helping to touch the lives of more than 1,800 community members every year.

A special thank you to all of our sponsors:
💙Draft Sponsors: Lubar & Co. and Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
💙Horse Sponsors: CG Schmidt, Susan & Kent Lovern, Mandel Group, Inc., Milwaukee Admirals, Jim Phillips & Karen Plunkett, Robertson Ryan Insurance, and Sue Steinbach
💙Pony Sponsors: Scott & Elizabeth Idleman, Eric & Mary Isbister, Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation, Northern Trust, Joseph R. Pabst Fund, Jill Pelisek, RAMLOW/STEIN Architecture +Interiors, and UW Veterinary Care
💙Mini Sponsors: Larry Bonney, Ed & Brooke Krishok, Meredith & Dick Lincoln, and Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital

And a thank you to our speakers:
Steering Committee Members: Bruce Block, Dick Lincoln, and Beth Weirick
Laura Mooney, CTRS, Milwaukee Recreation
Sergeant Neil Verburgt, Milwaukee Police Department MPD Mounted Patrol Foundation

📸 by: Tiffany Anne Photography

10/08/2026

We are ever grateful for our partnership with Milwaukee Police Department Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee

10/05/2026

Reminder! 🎃WDVA is hosting our fall veteran meet up at MKE Urban Stables this week (tomorrow!) on Tuesday, October 6, from 5-7 p.m.! We will have pumpkin painting to help everyone get in the fall mood. 🚨PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to paint a pumpkin, so we know how many to have on hand, please register by clicking this link >>> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mke-urban-stables-veteran-meetup-october-tickets-2001399715425?aff=oddtdtcreator

Not in the creative mood, not a problem! Join your fellow veterans for camaraderie and to find out about this unique facility.⭐ Light snacks will also be provided. We hope to see you there!! We hope to see you there!!

09/27/2026

Come say hi to Sawdust the Miniature Therapy Horse at Harbor District Milwaukee Harbor Fest and Riveredge Nature Center Sturgeon Fest! Sawdust can't wait to meet you! Today until 3pm.

09/26/2026

Come meet Sawdust the Miniature Therapy Horse and learn more about our equine-assisted mental wellness programs tomorrow at Harbor Fest! We can't wait to see you there!

This Sunday from 11-3! Come discover what lies beneath at Harbor Fest happening at 600 E. Greenfield Avenue! It's going to be a wonderful day along the inner harbor. See you there!

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09/23/2026

Save the date! 🎃WDVA is hosting our fall veteran meet up at MKE Urban Stables in two weeks on Tuesday, October 6, from 5-7 p.m.! We will have pumpkin painting to help everyone get in the fall mood. 🚨PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to paint a pumpkin, so we know how many to have on hand, please register by clicking this link >>> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mke-urban-stables-veteran-meetup-october-tickets-2001399715425?aff=oddtdtcreator

Not in the creative mood, not a problem! Join your fellow veterans for camaraderie and to find out about this unique facility.⭐ Light snacks will also be provided. We hope to see you there!!

You can register here too! https://qrco.de/MKEStablesOct26

09/12/2026

Hey Veterans and friends! Come say hi to Sawdust the Miniature Therapy Horse, learn about MKE Urban Stables' programs for Veterans, and enjoy some amazing free performances today at Marcus Performing Arts Center America 250/Veterans Celebration! We hope to see you here!

08/04/2026

The upcoming Veteran meet and greet scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, August 4th, at MKE Urban Stables has been cancelled. Stay tuned as we will share updates on when it is re-scheduled. Thank you!

07/28/2026

Every breakthrough at MKE Urban Stables begins with someone like you.

Long before a child discovers the confidence to speak, before a Veteran finds a moment of peace, before a horse gently nudges someone toward hope, someone chooses to care.

That someone is you.

Because of you, a child who struggled to trust found the courage to open up while standing beside a gentle horse.

Because of you, a Veteran discovered a place where they could simply breathe, reconnect, and begin to heal.

Because of you, more than 1,800 children, Veterans, adults facing mental health challenges, first responders, seniors, and people with disabilities experienced hope, healing, and connection at MKE Urban Stables this year.

Follow the link to read our 2025 Annual Report and see the healing that happened because of you! https://conta.cc/4x5DYij

Email from MKE Urban Stables Dear Friend, Long before a child discovers the confidence to speak, before a Veteran finds a moment of peace, before a horse gently nudges someone toward hope, someone cho

07/22/2026