Promoting Physical and Mental Health Through Equine Therapy
Exceptional Equestrians is a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides over 300 medically based equine-assisted sessions per month to children, teens and adults throughout Northeastern Wisconsin. Through these services, the participants are able to build on physical, emotional and cognitive skills, increasing their quality of life.
300+
Equine-assisted sessions per month
100+
Families served weekly
25+
Years of service to our community
*** Now hiring Physical and Occupational Therapists***
***We're Growing!***
*** Now hiring Physical and Occupational Therapists*** ***We're Growing!***
Our Services
HIPPOTHERAPY
Hippotherapy is 1:1 individualized treatments by a licensed clinician with advanced knowledge of the use of the horse’s movement to influence the cognitive sensory and neuromotor systems of the rider, combining both Occupational and Physical therapy.
ADAPTIVE HORSEMANSHIP
Adaptive Horsemanship is a group format and is supervised by a PATH-certified therapeutic riding instructor. Riders are stimulated and challenged by the sensory motor input from the horse while working on tasks that align with their abilities, goals, and interests.
TAKING THE LEAD
“Taking the Lead” is primarily an “off horse” equine-experiential therapy program where individuals, peer groups, families, and corporate groups can work on communication skills, problem solving, team building, and leadership skills.
A Different Level of Connection
Our staff and volunteers know the human-horse bond provides a unique therapeutic value. This knowledge fuels our commitment to bettering the lives of people of all abilities through the healing power of horses.
Our mission is to improve lives through the healing power of horses, and we’d love to answer any questions you may have.
With Gratitude to Our Supporters
Your generosity makes our mission possible.
Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc.
Mary Dickinson
KC Stock Foundation
Barbara Woche
De Pere Christian Outreach Corporation
William & Susan Matheson Foundation
Sonnentag American Foundation, Inc.
Apple Family Foundation
Theda & Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation
Schneider Foundation
Emory T. Clark Family Charitable Foundation
John & Engrid Meng, Inc.
Eppstein Uhen Foundation
Basic Needs Giving Partnership
Donald Hermes
Melitta S. and Joan M. Pick Charitable Trust
Thomas & Carole Guyette
How You Can Help
For over 25 years, Exceptional Equestrians has been impacting the lives of thousands of youths, teens, and adults. Our mission to better the lives of people of all abilities through the healing power of horses could not be possible without the generosity of our community.
Your monetary gift or generously donating your time will help youth, teens, and adults have the ability to “experience the exceptional”.
