Do you have a horse that might be a good fit?
High Hurdles Therapeutic Riding Center is always on the lookout for calm and reliable horses to join our herd. We work with individuals of all abilities, including children and adults with special needs, and ensure our horses receive the highest level of care. We welcome any inquiries and invite you to tour our facility if you are thinking of leasing or donating your horse.
Requirements for Donation:
- Under 20 years old
- Under 16hh
- Strong, stocky build preferred
- Sound at walk, trot and canter
- Quiet temperament under saddle and polite in hand
- Calm in the face of stimulus, sounds, etc.
- A 30-60 day trial is preferred
- Trail experience preferred
- Horses must be able to go into a mixed herd
Requirements for Free Lease:
- Under 20 years old
- Horse will return to the owner once it needs to retire from our program
- Owners cover expenses outside of routine care (specialized shoeing, joint injections, special medications, etc.). High Hurdles covers all day-to-day routine care including reasonable supplements at the discretion of the program director, farrier trims and routine veterinary care.
- Sound at walk and trot
- Quiet temperament under saddle and polite in hand
- Calm in the face of stimulus, sounds, etc.
- Trail experience preferred
- A 30-60 day trial is preferred
- Horses must be able to go into a mixed herd
A Horse’s Life at High Hurdles:
At High Hurdles, we are committed to providing the highest level of care for every horse in our program. Our comprehensive care includes regular veterinary check-ups with both Henderson Equine and Springville Veterinary Services. Our primary veterinarian comes twice a year to perform physicals on each horse with her vet tech students. We also offer chiropractic and massage care as needed to ensure our horses’ comfort and mobility.
We schedule farrier care based on each horse’s specific needs and provide individualized feeding plans to meet their unique dietary requirements. Our horses enjoy a natural, enriching environment with nearly 24/7 turn out and access to high quality forage. Horses are part of a mixed mare and gelding herd. Our pasture has a large dry lot for the wet seasons and those with dietary restrictions, and spacious run in shed options for separating horses based on need. We believe in allowing our horses the choice of where they want to be each day, with forage, friends and freedom being top priority when they are not performing in lessons.
To further enhance their well-being, we ensure proper saddle fitting, to ensure a good fit and prevent discomfort. Additionally, our property is equipped with cameras throughout, allowing us to monitor and ensure the safety of all our horses at all times.
If you’re considering donating your horse to High Hurdles, you can be assured they will receive exceptional care in a secure environment, while providing incredible opportunities to the riders that we serve.
Contact Shelby Dytschkowskyj, Program Director at 716-436-3935 if you think you have a good fit!