Hooves of Hope
Potomac, Illinois
Hooves of Hope is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a horse farm in Potomac, Illinois. According to its website, its goal is to "provide hope, love & mentoring through a partnership with horses," mainly through Wrangler Sessions for children ages 7 to 18 and miniature horse outreach visits. It is a Christian mentoring ministry, not a therapy provider: the site says it does not provide mental health therapy or counseling.
- Wrangler Sessions (horse-based mentoring and life skills)
- Basic horsemanship and horse care
- Horse camps
- Miniature horse outreach visits
- Volunteer opportunities
- Children and teens ages 7-18
- Families
- Schools, businesses and events (mini horse visits)
More about this center
About the Program
The website describes Wrangler Sessions as four-week sessions that meet once a week on Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, between June and September. Children and families partner with a volunteer mentor called a Wrangler in horse activities meant to build life skills and teach basic horsemanship. The site says this year's sessions center on the virtue of courage.
A 2019 Church of the Nazarene article describes it as a Nazarene Compassionate Ministry Center started by Stan and Mary Remole, where youth learn to feed horses, clean stalls, lead and ride, with Bible lessons on the year's virtue. Its miniature horses also visit schools, companies and events; requests go to bringmeamini@hoovesofhope.com.
Mentoring, Not Therapy
The website states plainly that Hooves of Hope does not provide mental health therapy or counseling; its activities are mentoring and horsemanship. It shares its property with Gateway Family Services of Illinois, a separate mental health agency that families can contact directly about counseling. Our guide on how to choose a center explains how therapy differs from other horse programs.
Volunteering
The site lists volunteer roles that include serving as a Wrangler, sending postcards and helping maintain the facilities. Volunteers start by completing the online volunteer application.
Location
Hooves of Hope is located at 7757 US Route 136, Potomac, IL 61865, in Vermilion County in east-central Illinois.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How does my child join a Wrangler Session?
The website links a student application for Wrangler Sessions and horse camps. It says its 2026 Wrangler Sessions and horse camps are full, so call 217-987-6961 or email info@hoovesofhope.com to ask about future openings.
What ages can participate?
The website invites children ages 7 to 18 to apply for Wrangler Sessions.
How much does it cost?
Call 217-987-6961 to ask about current rates. See our guide to equine therapy costs for general context.
Does Hooves of Hope offer therapy?
No. The organization says it does not provide mental health therapy or counseling; its programs are faith-based mentoring with horses.
Location
Potomac, Illinois 61865
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.