Partners Therapeutic Horsemanship

As we remember those who have lost their lives, Partners wishes you a safe and pleasant Memorial Day. #partnerstherapeutichorsemanship

Shane is a long time volunteer for Partners and demonstrates the gratitude we feel for our therapy horses. They readily do the difficult job we have asked of them. Thank you to Vinny and all of the hard working horses at Partners.

Mother's Day is coming up. Don't forget to shop on Amazon Smile!

Miss Apple was kept busy today with 2 lessons. She was pretty awesome. Our schooling and patience is paying off. Thank you Bree, Patty and Kristen for your help with her. #partnerstherapeutichorsemanship #therapeuticriding #applebecomesatherapypony #equusfoundation #autismspeaks

Thank you to William and Cathy Port from Pennsylvania for a generous donation of $500. They received a stimulus check and decided to share it with us. She visited our program several years ago and remembered us! What a lovely surprise.

Partners is starting off the new year with a new pony. Please welcome APPLE. We hope she will be happy in our home.

It's almost the end of the trail for 2020, but you still have time to lend a hand. Partners has had a rough year, with the shutdown due to COVID, and several sick horses. If you can see it in your hearts to help us, help you, Partners would greatly appreciate it. See you in 2021!

Max and Instructor In Training Becky

Max with instructor in training (IT), Becky.

When you have a neurotypical child, you feel reasonably assured that class participation and decent study habits will result in good grades. These kids have close friends. They get invited to participate in social things like dances and weekend gatherings. They make the teams, auditioned organizations and clubs. But when you have a child with certain differences, this is often not the case. Learning may take longer, both academically and socially. Despite their tremendous eff...orts, results are often a fraction of their peers and social acceptance is fleeting, setting them up for painful comparisons and bitter frustration. Instead of a fun and fulfilling experience, school can become a breeding ground for depression and anxiety, and assignments a battle ground at home. It is exhausting for parent and child alike. This is the week of SPED (Special Education), Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) awareness. For all the children who struggle every day to succeed in a world that does not recognize their gifts and talents, and for those who are walking beside them, please let this be a gentle reminder to be kind and accepting of ALL people. Recognize that the "playing field" is not always a level surface. Children who learn differently are not weird. They are merely gifted in ways that our society does not value. Yet they want what everyone else wants: To be accepted. If you choose, please copy and paste this in honor of all children who are deemed "different. Our world would be far less beautiful without them. All they want is to have a friend...let that sink in...they JUST. WANT. A. FRIEND.

Partners has been a supporter of this planned facility for years. We hosted a fundraising event at our ranch and have also donated as individuals. Supporting the equestrian community in Lakeside benefits all of us.

Partners sponsored a ranch gymkhana this past weekend. A few of our riders participated. Go Katelyn!

Partners has supported this facility for years. We held an event in conjunction with the Lakeside Equestrian Foundation and have also donated, as an organization and as individuals. Bobbi attended the ground breaking ceremony this past Wednesday.

Last minute shopping??? Don't forget to use Amazon Smile and choose Partners Therapeutic Horsemanship as your charity. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-1928582

I’m so excited that we found this wonderful non-profit! The staff is just wonderful and my daughter is so excited about being a part of this wonderful organization!

Happy Holidays!

Not far from daughter, Erin’s house

TBT: Volunteer, Marie, is with McKenzie at the October horse show in 2009. McKenzie joined the Marines shortly after this photo. #thankyou #partnerstherapeutichorsemanship #theraputicriding #equusfoundation #camppendleton #stayhealthy #donateifyoucan

Thank you to all who gave on Giving Tuesday. Your gift was appreciated and much needed.

#GivingTuesday Please help Partners At a time when we are all experiencing the pandemic, generosity is what brings people of all races, faiths, and political views together across the globe. Generosity gives everyone the power to make a positive change in the lives of others.

MONDAY MEET AND GREET: This is Trent. He has been unable to ride due to COVID-19, but he will be back real soon! We’re looking forward to seeing him! #partnerstherapeutichorsemanship #seeyousoon #therapeuticriding #lakesideca #stayhealthy

Partners says thank you. Our program director, Samantha, has left Partners to pursue a new venture. We wish her the best and are grateful for all of the time she spent with us. #HappyTrails! #partnerstherapeutichorsemanship #therapeuticriding #wewillmissyou #thankyou #lakesideca #stayintouch

#GivingTuesday is here. In this time of uncertainty, there's a fundamental truth that gives us hope - that together we can do extraordinary things. You can make a difference to individuals with special needs.

Lessons are on hold because of the heat. It’s almost October, and fall should be arriving?

#GivingTuesday is almost here. Are you ready to help? We can't do it without you.

Happy Rosh Hashanah to everybody!

TBT: Calnet Horse Show 2005. Staff & volunteers with great smiles, Caryn, Ellie, and Erin! #partnerstherapeutichorsemanship #partnersth #therapeuticriding #calnethorseshow #lakesideca #thankyouvolunteers #stayhealthy

MONDAY MEET & GREET: Meet Katelyn, another vaulter at Partners. She is also our unofficial student ambassador and has attended two expos with us. #partnerstherapeutichorsemanship #partnersth #californiahighwaypatrol #therapeuticriding #lakesideca #stayhealthy #staysafe

Remembering. #wewillneverforget

TBT: While we would prefer JT put those carrots in Scarlet’s feed bucket, the image of this little boy with his pockets filled with carrots for his pony is still pretty cute! #partnerstherapeutichorsemanship #partnersth #toocute #equusfoundation #lakesideca