Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to employ the power of the horse to enhance the capabilities of children and adults with special needs in Santa Barbara County. We assist residents of Santa Barbara County who have physical, cognitive, or psychological challenges due to injury, illness, or disability. Therapeutic horseback riding significantly improves the capacities, independence, self-esteem, relationships and overall health of these individuals while enhancing their enjoyment of life.
About
A: THERAPEUTIC RIDING FOR ALL AGES: HEARTS SERVES ALL AGES (FROM 4 TO 90+ YEARS OF AGE) IN SANTA BARBARA WITH RIDING INSTRUCTION TO ALLEVIATE SYMPTOMS OF STRESS AND OTHER FACTORS DUE TO DISABILITIES, DISEASE, OR ILLNESS. DISABILITIES INCLLUDE CERBRAL PALSY, SEIZURES, AUTISM, DOWN SYNDROME, MS, ALZHEIMER'S, CANCER, BLINDNESS, ANXIETY, MOBILITY IMPAIRMENT, AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. EACH PARTICIPANT IS ASSESSED BY A PATH (PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP) CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR, AND AN UNIQUE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED IN SUPPORT OF THE PARTICIPANT'S PHYSICAL AND LIFE GOALS. EVERY SEMESTER THE INSTRUCTOR PROVIDES A PROGRESS ASSESSMENT AND REVISTS THE GOALS OF THE PARTICIPANT. B: VETERANS PROGRAM: WORKING UNDER THE GUIDELINES OF PATH INTERNATIONAL, HEARTS HAS DEVELOPED THEIR VETERANS PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PTSD, ANXIETY, AND OTHER STRESS-RELATED ISSUES. HEARTS HONORS US VETERANS BY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD CAMARADERIE, BE OF SERVICE TO FELLOW VETERANS AND THE COMMUNITY, AND EXPERIENCE A CHALLENGY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. VETERANS ATTEND ON A WEEKLY BASIS FREE OF CHARGE. VETERANS PARTICIPATE IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING HORSEMANSHIP, GROUND WORK, TRAIL RIDING, AND ARENA WORK TO ASSIST WITH REHABILITATION AND RE-INTEGRATION INTO THE CIVILIAN SECTOR.C. EQUINE FACILITATED LEARNING (EFL): WORKING WITH A PSYCHOTHERAPIST AND PATH CERTIFIED EQUINE SPECIALIST, AT RISK YOUTHS AS A GROUP ATTEND UNMOUNTED WORK FOR 7-10 WEEKS ON A WEEKLY BASIS. TAUGHT HORSEMANSHIP SKILLS SUCH AS GROOMING, THE HERD'S PSYCHO-DYNAMIC BEHAVIOR, INTER-SPECIES COMMUNICATION, AND EQUINE MOVEMENT AND GAITS. PARTICIPANTS GROW IN CONFIDENCE, LEARNING VALUABLE SKILLS IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS, TEAMWORK, AND INTER-PERSONAL SKILLS. D. EQUINE FACILITATED PHSYCHOTHERAPY (EFP): PSYCHOTHERAPISTS AND SOCIAL WORKERS USE THE EQUINE TO WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH CLIENTS AS AN ACTIVE PART OF THE CLIENTS' THERAPY ACTIVITIES. IN CONJUCTION WITH AN EQUINE SPECIALIST, THE CLIENT LEARNS ABOUT HORSES, THEIR COMMUNICATION, HERD BEHAVIOR, AND HOW BEHAVIOR IMPACTS OTHERS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Since 1985, hearts therapeutic equestrian center has worked with individuals with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities in santa barbara by utilizing horses to inspire, empower, and strengthen people of all ages.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “Since 1985, hearts therapeutic equestrian center has worked with individuals with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities in santa barbara by utilizing horses to inspire, empower, and strengthen people of all ages.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as CA.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2019 was P O BOX 30662, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 931300662.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 21 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$68,753.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1997.
- The organization pays $446,668 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $85,003 in fundraising expenses.
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