News & Events

July 15th, 2011

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program Awarded National Distinction as a Premier Accredited Center

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Virginia Beach, VA,received notification earlier this week that it has earned the distinction as a Premier Accredited Center providing therapeutic riding to disabled individuals by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.).

June 10th, 2011

EQUI-KIDS 9th Annual 5k Cross Country Run Raises $21,000 to Support Therapeutic Riding Program

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program is proud to announce the 9th Annual 5k Cross Country Run, featuring a 1-Mile Run with the Hounds and 1/2 Mile Pony Run for the Kids raised $21,130 to benefit special needs riders. The event was held on Saturday, May 21, 2011. With one of the only cross country courses in Hampton Roads, this event continues to grow in notoriety and participation. Hosted and run on EQUI-KIDS’ 92-acre property in the heart of Virginia Beach the course traverses the wooded trails and cleared property of the facility.

May 24th, 2011

EQUI-KIDS’ Annual Yard and Tack Sale

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Virginia Beach, VA, will be hosting their Annual Yard and Tack Sale on June 11, 2011 at the EQUI-KIDS facility at 2626 Heritage Park Drive off of Sandbridge Road. Tables are only $10.00 each and a limited number are still available for purchase.

April 25th, 2011

Wait is Over for Many in Hampton Roads

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Virginia Beach, VA, has space available for new students to participate in its summer riding program in June. With applications currently being accepted, this is the first time in recent years that the program has had availability due to an extensive waiting list.

April 4th, 2011

EQUI-KIDS Announces 9th Annual 5K Cross Country Run May 21, 2011

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program is proud to announce the 9th Annual 5k Cross Country Run will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011. With one of the only cross country courses in Hampton Roads, this event continues to grow in notoriety and participation. Hosted and run on EQUI-KIDS’ 92-acre property in the heart of Virginia Beach the course traverses the wooded trails and cleared property of the facility. The event also offers a 1 Mile Run with the Hounds for guests to hit the trails with their favorite four-legged canine, and 1/2 Mile Pony Run for the Kids. This year EQUI-KIDS anticipates more than 400 participants.

March 31st, 2011

The We Promise Foundation Saddle’s Up to Provide Healing on Horseback to Local Children with Special Needs

Lillian is grinning from ear to ear. It’s Thursday and she has just finished a therapeutic riding class from atop her favorite horse, Roo-Roo.

For this special little girl who is physically confined to a walker and wheelchair, there is nothing more healing than being able get in the saddle and leave her disability behind. Thanks to a $10,000 grant the We Promise Foundation will present to EQUI-KIDS on March 31st, children like Lillian who are otherwise unable to afford the progressive treatment will have the opportunity to build balance, improve muscle control and strengthen their social skills.