Grace Lake Ministries
Anna, Texas
Grace Lake Ministries is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Anna, Texas, that partners with horses to help people with physical, intellectual, developmental and mental health needs. Its website lists adaptive riding, equine-assisted physical therapy and a groundwork program. A North Texas Giving Day profile says 86% of its riders are children.
- Adaptive riding (group, semiprivate and private)
- Equine-assisted physical therapy
- Groundwork Connection
- Financial aid based on income
- Volunteer opportunities
- People with physical disabilities
- People with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Autistic individuals
- People with mental illness
- Foster and adopted children
More about this center
About the Program
Grace Lake says founder Holly Robinson started the program out of the barn at her home in 2004, and it states its mission as helping people "develop life skills and God centered wholeness" through work with horses. It is a PATH Intl. member center and says it follows PATH Intl. safety standards. Its North Texas Giving Day profile reports more than 250 riders and 700 volunteers since 2004.
Lessons run in 10-week spring and fall semesters and 5-week summer and winter semesters, according to its tuition policy.
The Horses and Staff
The staff page lists founder and director Holly Robinson as a PATH Intl. Certified Advanced Instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, along with several other PATH Intl. Certified Instructors. It also lists physical therapist Dr. Jennifer Besch, and the tuition policy notes a separate weekly fee paid to Mobility Sense PT.
Getting Started
Families begin with the Participant Inquiry form on the website. The participant resources page also lists a registration form, a physician's statement, a physical therapy referral form and a financial aid application. For general guidance, see how to choose a center.
Location
Grace Lake is at 9611 FM 1827, Anna, TX 75409, on a 230-acre historic ranch in Collin County about 40 miles north of Dallas. The website describes ponds, trees, rolling hills and trails on the property.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll?
Start with the Participant Inquiry form on the Grace Lake website, or call (972) 837-4621.
How much does it cost?
Its 2024 tuition policy lists adaptive riding at $500 to $700 per 10-week semester (as listed), and equine-assisted physical therapy at $175 per treatment visit (as listed). Financial aid covering 10% to 90% of tuition is available based on income; call to confirm current rates.
Is it a nonprofit?
Yes. Grace Lake says it is a 501(c)(3) organization. Its tuition policy says the actual cost is $5,200 per rider per year and that donors allow it to charge a portion of that amount.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. The volunteer page lists sidewalker and horse leader roles, which support riders and handle horses during lessons. Volunteers must be at least 14.
Location
Anna, Texas 75409
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.