OUR PROGRAMS
ARE FOR ANY CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
FREE OF CHARGE
IN THE SADDLE
Each session pairs one child with an instructor and a horse for 45 minutes of personalized riding that builds strength, balance, and confidence in a safe, loving environment.
Ages 7–18
Designed for our littlest riders, this gentle 30-minute program gives young children their first taste of horsemanship—grooming, bonding, and finding their seat in the saddle with extra care every step of the way.
IN THE SADDLE JR
Ages 4–6
TEAM EQUINE
Kids get to participate in ranch chores, therapeutic horseback riding, horse science, and arts & crafts alongside caring adult mentors. They leave with real skills, friendships, and a community that feels like home.
Ages 4–18
When children can't come to the ranch, we bring the ranch to them. Our miniature horses visit hospitals, hospice homes, and special needs schools and camps.
TRAVELING TAILS
Where Kids and Horses Thrive
CELEBRATING 20+ YEARS OF SONRISE
WHY HORSES?
As prey animals with a herd instinct, horses are wired to read body language and respond to emotion with remarkable sensitivity. They offer a relationship that is honest, non-judgmental, and deeply forgiving.
BENEFITS OF EQUINE THERAPY
Physical Benefits
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Fine & gross motor skills
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Balance & coordination
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Posture & body awareness
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Muscle development
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Range of motion
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Flexibility
Social Benefits
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Collaboration & teamwork
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Communication
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Relationships & solidarity with peers
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Positive role models
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Respect & manners
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Fun!
Cognitive Benefits
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Self control
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Sequential learning
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Verbal skills
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Following directions
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Focus & attention span
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Sensory integration
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Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic
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Problem solving
Psychological Benefits
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Confidence
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Trust
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Impulse control
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Boundaries
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Work ethic
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Personal responsibility
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Leadership
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Empathy
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Patience
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Stress reduction
CONFIDENCE
CONNECTION
GROWTH
OUR MISSION
Rooted in Christian-based values, SonRise Equestrian Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children with special needs through therapeutic horseback riding and ranch activities. Every program is offered free of charge, because families shouldn’t have to choose between cost and care.
