Equestrians Helping Hearts

As an equestrian for over 25 years, horses have given me profound joy, patience, courage, leadership skills and so much more. I know that I would not be the same person without all of my years spent with such empowering and healing animals. I was completely unaware, however, of the healing that horses are giving to individuals with mental handicaps, physical handicaps, PTSD and other disabilities. My eyes were opened and I was blown away, while I shadowed a session in the fall of last year. A teenage boy entered the facility screaming, running into things, and very anxious. They led out his therapy horse, and I witnessed the most powerful transformation I'd ever seen. When he sat in the saddle he became an effective leader and rider. He was calm. Most of all, he was smiling. The experience forever changed the way I look at horses, and I hope to inspire all equestrians in helping promote and support our therapeutic horse riding programs.

BraveHearts needs your help in our fundraising efforts.

A gift of $25,000 funds a seven-week therapeutic program for 20 students.
A gift of $10,000 funds a 14-week therapeutic program for four students.
A gift of $7500 funds a summer boot camp for 50 participants of veterans and their families.
A gift of $5000 funds one-year of basic care for a therapy horse.
A gift of $2500 funds a retreat for five people with emotional needs for two days to experience the serenity of the farm and the healing power of the horse.
A gift of $1000 funds one student’s scholarship for a year.
A gift of $500 funds a volunteer recognition event.
A gift of $250 helps us purchase educational tools and equipment for our therapeutic programs.
A gift of $100 helps us feed our therapy horses for one week.
A gift of any size matters!

$405.00
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What You Could Win

Andrew Ryback Photography-Portrait Gift Certificate

The bearer of this gift certificate is entitled to a 30 minute mini-portrait session that includes the following:

*30 minutes of photo time: Natural light only
*One outfit
*One location (within 30 miles of Algonquin, IL)
*Digital copies of all the best images taken during the session will be provided electronically
*Professional retouching and enhancements for a maximum of 5 final photos
*Value may be applied to other portrait session packages
The Logic Girth By County Saddlery Inc.

Give your horse more elbow room and prevent the saddle from being pulled down and forward with the Logic Girth.

More comfort for the horse and an elegant look for the rider.

Pam Smith, Illinois Agent for County Saddlery and MSA saddle fitter, will come to your barn, fit your horse and deliver you a new Logic Girth! $240 value!
Holistic Essence-Beth Sabor LMT, CESMT, RM, HHP, RYT

A one-hour bodywork session of your choice. $120 value
- bodywork/craniosacral (human or horse)
- energy based therapy
- aromatherapy/crystal therapy
- shamanic healing techniques
- animal communication
- nutritional guidance
- behavioral consultations
Holistic Essence- Beth Sabor LMT, CESMT, RM, HHP, RYT

A one-hour bodywork session of your choice. $120 value
- bodywork/craniosacral (human or horse)
- energy based therapy
- aromatherapy/crystal therapy
- shamanic healing techniques
- animal communication
- nutritional guidance
behavioral consultations
Holistic Essence- Beth Sabor LMT, CESMT, RM, HHP, RYT

A one-hour bodywork session of your choice. $120 value
- bodywork/craniosacral (human or horse)
- energy based therapy
- aromatherapy/crystal therapy
- shamanic healing techniques
- animal communication
- nutritional guidance
- behavioral consultations
A to Z Farm- Meaghan Zeiner

A pair of beautiful hand-thrown stoneware pottery mugs featuring a white glaze and running horse silhouette.
ISellTack.com

$100 gift certificate to ISellTack.com
- High-end Saddles & Fittings
- Jin Stirrups
- EquineLUX
- Deniro
- Back on Track
- Baker/Curvon
And More!
Annie Logan, DVM

A full evaluation and full treatment from Dr. Annie Logan of Harvard, IL.