Horses. Humans. Healing.
Ride & Shine Therapies provides equine-assisted therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with emotional, physical, and cognitive challenges. Through safe, individualized therapeutic services, we help participants build strength, confidence, and meaningful connections—with horses and with themselves.
Where Healing Happens
With the support of horses, volunteers, and therapists, our riders experience growth in body, mind, and spirit.
Our Mission & Commitment
At Ride & Shine Therapies, our mission is to improve quality of life through the healing partnership between horses and people. We are committed to providing safe, individualized, and affordable equine-assisted therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with emotional, physical, and cognitive challenges.
Through compassionate care, licensed professionals, trained volunteers, and the unique power of horses, we create meaningful therapeutic experiences that strengthen body, mind, and soul. Every session is guided by respect, safety, and the belief that connection leads to growth.
At Ride & Shine, we don’t just offer therapy—we build confidence, foster independence, and help every participant shine.
What People Are Saying
“Ride and Shine has been such a blessing to our family, especially to our daughter Kinley. Seeing the progress Kinley has made over the last year since she started equine therapy has been incredible. Not only has her speech, coordination, and core strength improved but her self confidence is best of all. Kinley's sweet soul shines so bright and watching her on the horse and seeing her smile and hearing her giggle is so rewarding. We are so thankful for Ride and Shine and all the volunteers who put in all the extra work to make this fantastic program possible.”
— Alex Thomas, Parent“Ride and Shine means the world to our family because it has opened the world to our Nora.”
— Andrea Tracey, Parent“Because of Ride and Shine, our son is more confident in his movements and he can complete physical tasks that he found challenging before. We are also seeing improvements in his communication and social skills because of Ride and Shines holistic approach. We are so grateful to have professional and compassionate equine therapy right here in Gillette!!! ”
— Miranda, ParentOur Team
Behind every Ride & Shine session is a passionate team of professionals and volunteers dedicated to helping riders thrive. Get to know the caring individuals who make our mission possible and bring heart, expertise, and commitment to everything we do.
Our Therapy Partners
More than horses, they are trusted partners in healing. Carefully trained and deeply intuitive, each one plays a vital role in supporting safe, individualized therapy sessions.
