Dover Saddlery’s HorsePower has been created to bring awareness to positive actions that unify our equestrian community, support differences, and enrich lives through experiences with horses. Here, you will find the journey of amazing foundations, groups, and individuals who all provide hope, inspiration, education, and healing through the power and passion of horses.
An overview of each group is listed below with a donation button that allows direct donations to each cause. We hope you will check in frequently to learn more about the encouraging events taking place in our sport. Help us harness the unique Power of the Horse to heal, grow, and provide a foundation for a more inclusive sport and enriched life for our riding community.
If you are part of an organization whose mission supports diversity and enrichment of the riding community through experiences with horses, please submit your organization’s information to be reviewed at HorsePower@doversaddlery.com.
The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
Overview:
The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals is New England’s premier horse shelter, providing for the health and welfare of neglected and abused equines from Maine and beyond. On the 124-acre farm in Windham, Maine, horses receive superior rehabilitative care, time, and space to heal. Services include veterinary care, individualized rehabilitation, re-feeding programs, training, and placement services. Horses unable to be matched with adoptive homes live out their natural lives in the sanctuary program. Visitors are welcome, by reservation, and educational programs are offered for youth. MSSPA is celebrating its 150th year of service.
Donation Link: https://www.msspa.org/give/
Dream Catchers
Mission Statement:
Dream Catchers at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center enriches the lives of children, adults, and families through equine assisted services offering education, empowerment, healing, and hope.
Overview:
Dream Catchers provides life-changing equine-assisted services (EAS) to a diverse community of children and adults with special needs on the Virginia Peninsula. Accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) as a Premier Accredited Center, Dream Catchers relies on 250 volunteers providing 20,000 hours annually. More than 800 participants are served each year. Programs include Therapeutic Riding, Horsemanship, Equine Assisted Learning, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, and Speech Therapy. Services also extend to veterans and first responders.
Donation Link: www.dreamcatchers.org
Saddle Up And Read
Overview:
Saddle Up And Read encourages youth to achieve literary excellence through equine activities. In 2017, founder Caitlin Gooch created an incentive with a local library for children to read more, leading to the establishment of Saddle Up And Read (SUAR). The organization inspires a love for reading so children develop into lifelong readers.
Donation Link: www.saddleupandread.org or follow @saddleupandread
Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy
Overview:
The Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy (PURA), founded in January 2019, preserves and educates the public on the history and culture of Black urban cowboys in Philadelphia. PURA provides equine-related activities and educational opportunities, including riding lessons, after-school programs, and therapeutic programs for youth and adults.
Donation Link: www.thepura.org
Eagala
Overview:
Eagala is a nonprofit organization combining mental health professionals, equine specialists, and horses to create a revolutionary mental health model. The Eagala Model is recognized globally for equine-assisted psychotherapy and personal development.
Donation Link: eagala.org/donors
