Investing in hope at Heritage Christian Stables

What does hope sound like? 

It’s the tiny sound of a rider drawing in his breath as he mounts for the first time, trusting the powerful animal beneath him and the people who are standing beside him. It’s the rhythmic brushing from the woman who wouldn’t go near a small dog but now grooms a horse taller than she is. It’s the scratchy voice of a rider who hasn’t spoken in years, saying, “Walk.”

There’s something about those amazing, nonjudgmental animals that brings out the best in people, that allows people to trust and to try – and to hope. 

And that’s where you come in. 

When you give to Heritage Christian Stables, you’re helping people with developmental disabilities have access to riding lessons and time with horses. You’re giving a young man who uses a wheelchair the chance to walk, or maybe even trot.  You’re supporting the girl who struggles with social skills as she learns to become friends with a horse. You’re making a world of difference.

Thanks to your generosity, we’ve already hired an internationally known expert to oversee our therapeutic riding program and our horses. And we’ve added run-in sheds and other improvements.Many of you have graciously shared your time with us as volunteers and have helped us serve more people in our riding lessons. We appreciate your work, and we couldn’t have done it without you. 

Roc the Day is another way that you can help those at our stables and so many others. Thank you for considering our request and for your interest in enriching the lives of those we serve.

To donate, visit http://www.roctheday.org/HeritageChristianStables and know that all donations -- up to $1,500 -- will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to the KeyBank Challenge Grant.