| Hearts & Hooves began as a 501 (C)(3) non-profit riding
center in June 2001. Since that time, over 200 children, youth
and adults have enjoyed the benefit of riding in the Hearts
& Hooves’ program. Hearts & Hooves earned Premier
Accredited Center status through NARHA (North American Riding
for the Handicapped Association) in June 2004, demonstrating
that it operates in accordance with national standards as
set by professional peers within the therapeutic riding industry.
Hearts & Hooves is the only accredited center in the central
Arkansas and one of only two to achieve this status in Arkansas.
The core of therapeutic riding at Hearts & Hooves is
teamwork, beginning with the horse and rider, adding certified
instructors and trained volunteers under the supervision of
a licensed medical professional. Each Hearts & Hooves’
team works with riders in a fun, loving and positive way that
can’t be duplicated in a clinical setting.
Hearts & Hooves provides an environment rich in the sights
and smells of farm life – and is conveniently situated
just outside of North Little Rock / Sherwood. Participants
come to Hearts & Hooves for its unique programs, its experienced
and credentialed staff, its convenient location and its clean,
accessible facility.
WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC RIDING? Therapeutic riding uses equine-oriented
activities for the purpose of contributing positively to the
cognitive, physical, emotional and social well being of people
with disabilities. Click
here to find out more about therapeutic
riding.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Hearts & Hooves' mission is to
provide a professional environment to serve persons with disabilities
so that they might achieve increased self-confidence and improved
life skills through teamwork with horse and staff.
OUR VISION STATEMENT: Hearts & Hooves wants to become
a premiere therapeutic riding and teaching facility dedicated
to serving those with disabilities.
Do you know someone who would benefit from Therapeutic Riding?
Click
here for a Rider Assessment.
OUR CORE VALUES INCLUDE:
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Compassion
Accepting
Opportunity for all
Care of animals
Humanitarian
Non-discriminatory
Diversity
Encouraging
Non-Judgmental
Success for alL
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Teamwork
Value of volunteers
Service
Unity
Achievement
Appreciation of others
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Legacy
Honesty
Integrity
Excellence
Longevity
Lasting
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Professionalism
Safety
Quality not quantity
Training of employees
Training of animals
Professional salaries
Appearance (facility & self)
Respect of all others
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Get to know the our volunteers
and our horses.
Read our 2006-2007 Annual Report
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